Job Description

A fast-growing beauty company rooted in Korean skincare and cosmetics is seeking a “Korean speaking” Head of Merchandising (MD) to lead product strategy and elevate their brand presence across the U.S. and international markets. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant team in Downtown LA and drive growth for one of the most talked-about names in K-beauty.

Korean beauty has taken the global stage — and this brand is looking for a visionary leader who understands trends, has strong sourcing experience, and can guide a team through the ever-evolving beauty landscape

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies for both K-beauty and U.S. beauty products
• Identify up-and-coming brands and trends to curate an innovative, high-performing product assortment
• Source and build strong partnerships with vendors and suppliers in Korea and the U.S.
• Lead product sourcing, pricing strategy, and category management to maximize profitability
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiations, and supply chain logistics
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and sales teams to align on product launches and promotions
• Provide mentorship and leadership to a growing merchandising team

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of merchandising, category management, or buying experience in the beauty industry
• Experience leading teams and overseeing vendor relations and product lifecycle
• Strong understanding of both Korean and U.S. beauty markets and emerging trends
• Highly proactive and detail-oriented with strong leadership and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Fashion, or related fieldBonus

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Korean and English highly preferred
• Prior experience working with both DTC and retail channels
• Familiarity with compliance, logistics, and beauty industry regulations

This role offers a unique chance to make a major impact with a globally recognized brand that blends trend-forward thinking with deep industry roots. If you’re passionate about beauty, know the market inside and out, and are excited to help shape the next chapter of a growing brand’s journey — we’d love to connect you with this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to Alissa at alissa.do@adeccona.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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