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# Assistant Buyer / Buyer at Hypebeast

- **Company:** Hypebeast
- **Location:** Hong Kong
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hypebeast/dbab77a7-2cce-41ab-88f7-88489411152f

## Job description

HBX is a curated global online and physical commerce business for established and emerging brands across fashion, footwear, accessories, home, and lifestyle. HBX connects cultural discovery with transactions through a considered assortment, online shopping, a Hong Kong store, and its HBX Pro membership program.

Responsibilities:

- Act as the first point of contact for administrative support for the buying team.
- Assist Buyers in purchase order management, including order confirmation checking, inputting purchase orders into the system, managing data entry, and managing queries related to invoice discrepancies.
- Assist Buyers in writing orders accurately and efficiently, with the goal to develop and manage ownership of a portfolio, inclusive of ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories.
- Take ownership of brand delivery schedules to meet company business objectives.
- Monitor seasonal performance and inventory levels, and execute in-season and off-season action plans to improve revenue and profitability.
- Establish pricing strategies based on performance analytics, competitor landscape and margins.
- Co-ordinate with operations and marketing teams to ensure product launches are on time, and launch strategies are aligned.
- Work closely with retail team to ensure optimal stock allocation to stores.
- Prepare sales reports and assist other ad hoc duties and projects.
- Maintain strong understanding of latest fashion trends, based on market research and social trends.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business, or related disciplines is preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a fashion retail company, multi-brand experience in Menswear is a plus.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English is a must. Proficient Cantonese is a plus.
- Creative mindset to think outside the box.
- Attention to detail with strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Willingness to learn, and quick to adapt.
- Proactive team player, but able to work independently.
- Strong fashion sense and personal style.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- More experienced candidates will be considered for Buyer.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, please provide your cover letter, CV and expected salary.

This position is based and located in Hong Kong. Candidate must be eligible to work in Hong Kong.

Personal data collected is for recruitment purposes only.

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## About Hypebeast

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, operating editorially-driven media, a creative agency, and an e-commerce destination.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 0150.HK)
- **Headquarters**: Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Digital Media, Fashion, E-commerce, Creative Agency Services
- **Target customers**: B2B (brands seeking creative agency and media partnerships) and B2C (consumers interested in streetwear, sneakers, art, design, music, and lifestyle)
- **Mission or purpose**: To share the most authentic aspect of culture around the globe and drive culture forward.

## Products & Services
- **[Hypemedia](https://hypebeast.com/about)**: Umbrella of online editorial and social media platforms (including Hypebeast, Hypebae, Hypegolf) delivering trendsetting content and connecting creators with audiences.
- **[Hypemaker](https://hypebeast.com/about)**: Global, award-winning full-service creative agency providing insights, creative production, content, and experiences for brands.
- **[HBX](https://hypebeast.com/about)**: Global e-commerce platform and retail destination for menswear, womenswear, and lifestyle goods, shipping to over 80 markets with a physical retail store in Hong Kong.
- **[Hyperoom](https://hypebeast.com/about)**: Platform offering strategic brand building, distribution, and merchandising services for fashion brands seeking global presence.
- **[Hypebeans](https://hypebeast.com/about)**: Coffee shop concept serving high-quality brews in a space designed for community and conversation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: USD $449.9 million (as of October 29, 2024) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of USD $666.5 million (latest available) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed in available sources; parent company is Iron Spark I Inc. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Expanded into multiple business lines (agency, e-commerce, distribution, coffee).
  - Operates in 6 countries with 11 offices globally.
  - Acquired The Berrics (skateboarding media) in 2018.
  - Headcount of 326 employees (LinkedIn data) with a yearly decline of 3.6%; another source reports 604 total employees (Built In) – conflicting reports [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/hypebeast) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Editorially-driven commerce**: Combines authentic cultural journalism with a curated e-commerce platform, creating a trusted voice that directly drives sales.
- **Multi-division ecosystem**: Media, creative agency, retail, distribution, and coffee – allowing cross-pollination of audiences and services.
- **Global reach**: Strong presence in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe with localized content and partnerships.
- **Long-standing brand authority**: Founded in 2005, Hypebeast is one of the most recognized names in streetwear and contemporary culture.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding global footprint**: Opening offices in key markets (US, UK, Japan, Korea, China) and hiring for brand partnerships roles across regions.
- **Deepening commerce and content integration**: Leveraging HBX and Hypemedia to create seamless shopping experiences from editorial.
- **Agency growth**: Hypemaker continues to win brand partnerships, serving as a full-service creative partner.
- **Diversification**: New ventures like Hypebeans coffee shops and Hyperoom distribution services to capture adjacent lifestyle markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: A hybrid work model (flexible on-site/remote) with offices in Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, London, Seoul, Tokyo, and more.
- **Perks**: Employee discounts, generous parental leave, health insurance, generous PTO, and a remote work program [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/hypebeast).
- **Engineering & Tech**: Uses PHP and JavaScript; open roles include Software Engineer, Creative Producer, and Brand Director.
- **Talent Community**: Alumni often go to major brands like Nike, Complex NTWRK, Highsnobiety, Vogue, and Condé Nast – indicating a strong network and career mobility [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast).

## Sources
1. [hypebeast.com/about](https://hypebeast.com/about)
2. [jobs.lever.co/hypebeast](https://jobs.lever.co/hypebeast)
3. [builtin.com/company/hypebeast](https://builtin.com/company/hypebeast)
4. [linkedin.com/company/hypebeast](https://linkedin.com/company/hypebeast)
5. [cbinsights.com/company/hypebeast](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hypebeast)

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