Fashion Jobs in California
Fashion jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Inland Empire, with openings ranging from assistant designer and merchandising coordinator to senior creative director and brand strategist. Companies like Gap Inc., Guess, and Reformation maintain significant California operations and hire consistently across design, product development, and retail management. Sustainable and streetwear-focused brands have made California one of the most active fashion markets in the country, drawing talent at every career level. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Be Part of an Amazing Story
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
As a Receiving Colleague, also known as a Back of House colleague, you will play an essential role in supporting store operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring a smooth customer experience. From receiving and organizing merchandise to picking, packing, retrieving orders from our back-of-house storage and delivering them curbside to the customer; monitor alerts to ensure Ready on Time completion of Buy Online Pickup In-Store (BOPS) orders, and you’ll help keep the stockroom and sales floor running efficiently.
You'll also play a key part in customer interactions - greeting shoppers warmly, resolving issues, and delivering orders curbside with care. Your attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to operational excellence will directly impact both customer satisfaction and overall store performance.
This role goes far beyond just being a behind-the-scenes support colleague. Here, the customer is at the heart of everything we do - every day, all day. If you're passionate about selling, reaching goals, working as a team, and creating amazing experiences through genuine hospitality, this could be the perfect fit for you!
How Our Receiving Colleagues Spend Their Day…
- Our colleagues begin each day energized and ready to make an impact. They wear their name badge with pride and greet teammates with a warm hello. Before getting started, they review their goals, learn about new products and promotions, and prepare the store for success. Whether receiving merchandise, tagging items, or organizing the stockroom, they bring energy and focus to every task to set the day up for smooth operations and strong results.
- On the floor, they focus on the customer - from greeting customers warmly to actively listening and resolving issues, colleagues build trust through personal, helpful interactions - on the floor, during curbside pickups, or through timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Throughout the day, they maintain a shoppable space by recovering the floor and fitting rooms, updating signs and pricing, restocking merchandise, and supporting any needed merchandise moves.
- They always Finish Strong. Behind the scenes, they wrap up their day by organizing the stockroom, completing orders, and setting the team up for the next day’s success. Behind the scenes, they wrap up their day by organizing the stockroom, completing orders, and setting the team up for the next day’s success.
- We believe service starts with each other - supporting one another with honesty, care, and collaboration so we can better serve our customers and communities.
- And we know that excellence is a journey - we strive to improve every day, take pride in our work, achieve sales goals and learn from each other to deliver individual and store results.
Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. All schedules contain weekend shifts as part of the requirements. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.
Who You Are
- Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Must be able to:
- Understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
- Read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English
- Be comfortable communicating and collaborating with customers and colleagues
- Meeting daily sales goal challenges
- Enjoy meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information
- Resourceful and eager to start a new venture and can adapt to changing priorities; you can work on your own but are great with team dynamics
Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform
- This position requires talking, lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands
- Standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders, reaching, including above eye level
- Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
- Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment.
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
Be Part of an Amazing Story
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
As a Receiving Colleague, also known as a Back of House colleague, you will play an essential role in supporting store operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring a smooth customer experience. From receiving and organizing merchandise to picking, packing, retrieving orders from our back-of-house storage and delivering them curbside to the customer; monitor alerts to ensure Ready on Time completion of Buy Online Pickup In-Store (BOPS) orders, and you’ll help keep the stockroom and sales floor running efficiently.
You'll also play a key part in customer interactions - greeting shoppers warmly, resolving issues, and delivering orders curbside with care. Your attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to operational excellence will directly impact both customer satisfaction and overall store performance.
This role goes far beyond just being a behind-the-scenes support colleague. Here, the customer is at the heart of everything we do - every day, all day. If you're passionate about selling, reaching goals, working as a team, and creating amazing experiences through genuine hospitality, this could be the perfect fit for you!
How Our Receiving Colleagues Spend Their Day…
- Our colleagues begin each day energized and ready to make an impact. They wear their name badge with pride and greet teammates with a warm hello. Before getting started, they review their goals, learn about new products and promotions, and prepare the store for success. Whether receiving merchandise, tagging items, or organizing the stockroom, they bring energy and focus to every task to set the day up for smooth operations and strong results.
- On the floor, they focus on the customer - from greeting customers warmly to actively listening and resolving issues, colleagues build trust through personal, helpful interactions - on the floor, during curbside pickups, or through timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Throughout the day, they maintain a shoppable space by recovering the floor and fitting rooms, updating signs and pricing, restocking merchandise, and supporting any needed merchandise moves.
- They always Finish Strong. Behind the scenes, they wrap up their day by organizing the stockroom, completing orders, and setting the team up for the next day’s success. Behind the scenes, they wrap up their day by organizing the stockroom, completing orders, and setting the team up for the next day’s success.
- We believe service starts with each other - supporting one another with honesty, care, and collaboration so we can better serve our customers and communities.
- And we know that excellence is a journey - we strive to improve every day, take pride in our work, achieve sales goals and learn from each other to deliver individual and store results.
Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. All schedules contain weekend shifts as part of the requirements. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.
Who You Are
- Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Must be able to:
- Understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
- Read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English
- Be comfortable communicating and collaborating with customers and colleagues
- Meeting daily sales goal challenges
- Enjoy meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information
- Resourceful and eager to start a new venture and can adapt to changing priorities; you can work on your own but are great with team dynamics
Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform
- This position requires talking, lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands
- Standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders, reaching, including above eye level
- Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
- Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment.
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Fashion Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Macy's68
- Nordstrom19
- Bloomingdale's9
- Garage Clothing9
- Victoria's Secret9
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fashion jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in fashion design, merchandising, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CLO 3D, or industry-standard design software
- Portfolio demonstrating original design work, product development, or visual merchandising
- Experience with trend forecasting, fabric sourcing, or retail buying processes
- Strong understanding of California consumer markets and sustainability standards
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional creative teams
Fashion Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a fashion professional in California?
Most California fashion employers hire candidates with a degree in fashion design, fashion merchandising, or a related field from accredited programs at schools like the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising or California College of the Arts. There is no state-issued license required for most fashion roles. Building a strong portfolio, completing internships with California brands, and gaining hands-on experience in design studios or retail environments are the steps that lead to full-time employment.
Which companies hire fashions in California?
California fashion roles are posted by Macy's, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's mix of global headquarters, independent labels, and direct-to-consumer brands creates a wide range of openings across design, buying, and brand management.
Which California cities have the most fashion jobs?
San Diego, Newport Beach, and Torrance account for the highest concentration of fashion openings in California. Los Angeles dominates due to its deep roots in apparel manufacturing, streetwear, and celebrity-driven design houses, while San Francisco draws talent through its headquarters of major retail and lifestyle brands, and secondary markets like the Inland Empire see demand from distribution and fast-fashion logistics operations.
Are there remote fashion jobs in California?
Yes, but they're limited, since most fashion roles involve hands-on work with samples, fabrics, or in-store environments. About 14% of fashion openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the field's overall preference for in-person collaboration. Roles most likely to offer remote flexibility include e-commerce merchandising, copywriting for fashion brands, and digital marketing positions.
How can I get hired as a fashion professional in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an internship or part-time role at a California brand or retailer, where many employers convert interns to full-time hires. Large companies like Gap Inc. and Nordstrom run formal associate and rotational programs for candidates without experience. Applying to assistant buyer, visual merchandising associate, or production coordinator roles gives a strong foothold. A polished portfolio and a degree or certificate from an accredited California fashion program significantly improve your chances.
Where can I find and apply to fashion jobs in California?
You can find and apply to fashion jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your experience and career goals.
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