Assistant Site Merchandiser, Athleta

About Athleta

For the past 25 years, we’ve committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It’s what we do best, and we’re on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences. 

We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we’re strong, but together we’re unstoppable.

About the Role

The Assistant Site Merchandising Manager will play a critical role in supporting the execution of Athleta’s digital merchandising strategy while helping translate high-level priorities into actionable site experiences. This role bridges the gap between strategy and execution—ensuring flawless implementation of seasonal updates, product launches, and site optimizations that align with brand storytelling and business goals.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and leverage data insights to maintain site accuracy, enhance product discoverability, and deliver an inspiring shopping experience for Athleta’s Women’s business.

What You'll Do

• Support Strategy Execution: Partner with the Site Merchandising Manager to implement seasonal site strategies, category updates, and collection launches.
• Manage Site Updates: Own day-to-day execution of product categorization, navigation, filters, and content refreshes to ensure site accuracy and alignment with brand priorities.
• Collaborate on Cross-Functional Briefs and Planning: Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, and Planning teams to provide input and alignment for briefs to support seasonal message and priorities
• Optimize Customer Experience: Monitor site performance, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to improve product discoverability and conversion.
• QA and Launch Readiness: Conduct QA for major site refreshes, promotional events, and new product launches.
• Leverage Analytics: Use reporting tools to track performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to inform real time and future updates.
• Maintain Site Hygiene: Ensure PDPs, imagery, and categorization are accurate and up-to-date across all Women’s categories.

Who You Are

• 2–4 years of experience in ecommerce or site merchandising, preferably in apparel or lifestyle retail.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with site analytics and ability to interpret data to inform decisions.
• Collaborative communicator who thrives in cross-functional settings.
• Passionate about delivering a seamless, customer-first digital experience.
• Enthusiastic about Athleta’s mission to empower women and girls through movement and connection.

Benefits at Athleta

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees