Assistant Buyer - Apparel (Fixed Term Contract)

September 24, 2026

Overview

We\'re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join our Disney Stores team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Apparel buying function for one of the world\'s most iconic brands, helping to deliver exceptional products that delight Disney fans across the region. This specializes in Apparel for Baby to Adult, including Apparel for Costumes & Roleplay. In this role, you\'ll assist the Buyer and Associate Buyer in developing range plans, managing purchase orders, and ensuring smooth product and commercial flow. You\'ll work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, using your organisational skills and market insight to keep our product offering fresh, relevant, and aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

Support the Buyer in managing product development timelines and approvals
Conduct quarterly trend and competitive analysis to inform product recommendations
Prepare and maintain photobooks and product briefs for merchandising and creative teams
Monitor product quality reports and coordinate action plans with Product Integrity
Communicate range plans and updates to internal teams and partners
Provide presentation decks, business recaps, and hindsight reports for key meetings
Track purchase orders and escalate shipment issues as needed
Ensure accuracy of range plan assortments and maintain data integrity

Qualifications

Experience in a similar buying role within a retail or omni-channel environment
Previous experience as a Buyer\'s Assistant
Degree-level education in a related field or equivalent work experience
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills across all levels
Financial aptitude and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and merchandise systems
Cultural awareness and understanding of global markets

Benefits

Fixed Term Contract, running until the end of September 2026, based in Hammersmith, London (4 days in-office, with Friday remote), 25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Disney+ Subscription
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups - WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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