Remote Category Assistant Jobs
Remote category assistant jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed retail and e-commerce teams, and consumer goods companies building out their merchandising operations from home. Employers hiring remotely right now include Rosendin Electric, Whatnot, and JLL. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ABOUT US
Stio® is an omni-channel mountain brand that designs, develops and sells beautiful, functional, and innovative apparel, footwear and other accessories infused with the soul of the mountain lifestyle. With headquarters in Jackson, Wyoming, Stio draws inspiration from the surrounding Teton Range and offers product via Stio.com, catalog, B2B and its Mountain Studio® retail locations.
We live and love mountain life, and as such see ourselves as caretakers of the resources that provide it. We are proud partners of Protect Our Winters and the Conservation Alliance among many other organizations. We have a strong preferred materials platform, use Bluesign® approved textiles wherever possible, audit our supply chains for best practices, and operate our workplaces responsibly.
We think that outside is the best side and that you can’t improve on nature. It’s good for mind, body and soul, and it’s our responsibility to help enable access for all people, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, background or ability. We strive for inclusion at Stio and in our local and national communities.
YOUR ROLE
The Logowear Category Manager at Stio® owns the end-to-end logowear business across inline & Quick Strike programs, spanning apparel, headwear, drinkware & future applied-graphic products. With speed to market as the headline, the role leads art & design, color, sourcing, pricing, margin & distribution to make Stio's story wearable, every day, building brand awareness & consumer pull.
Operating outside the seasonal GTM cadence, the role runs a dedicated logowear lane: art-led short runs to test & learn, scaling proven graphics, and product created on request from channels for events, activations, collaborations & SMUs. The Logowear Category Manager reports to the Senior Product Line Director, partners closely with the Chief Product Officer. Travel to market & events is required up to 20% of the year.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop & execute logowear strategy & assortment across inline & Quick Strike programs, aligned to brand storytelling & the product line architecture
- Lead art & design direction for all logowear, managing a fleet of contract artists & partnering with a named Brand point person on one cohesive story
- Build & maintain the logowear art library & graphic standards, ensuring consistent use of Stio marks across programs
- Set color direction for bodies, inks & threads, staying connected to the seasonal palette
- Select bodies & blanks by silhouette, fit & quality, balancing Stio custom bodies with best-in-class premium blanks
- Place programs with existing blank & decoration suppliers; partner with Sourcing to validate new suppliers for compliance, quality, capability & payment terms
- Own the Quick Strike SOP & logowear calendar, managing concept-to-drop timelines & continuously reducing lead time
- Run test & learn: launch short-run concept tests, read sell-through & consumer response, and scale proven graphics into larger runs in partnership with Planning on forecast & inventory
- Act as buyer for private label & third-party branded merchandise, owning blank styles, pricing, units, timing & art approvals
- Deliver channel-requested product for events, activations, collaborations & SMUs, partnering with channels on quantity, timing & distribution
- Create & maintain a brand-aligned logowear toolkit enabling channels to build event-specific product on their own
- Partner with Retail, DTC, Wholesale & Marketing on allocation, launch timing & presentation for each drop
- Execute MSRP & initial costing to meet margin targets, balancing speed, quality & perceived value
- Track performance on brand awareness, sell-through velocity, retail conversion & repeat purchase, with revenue & margin as outcomes; share learnings with the PLD & CPO
- Deliver full product creation requirements, including BOMs & packaging, and maintain data & product records across product data platforms
- Provide detailed budget input & spend recommendations for contract art, test buys & category travel, informing the CPO's overall product creation budget
- Monitor graphic, streetwear & mountain culture trends to identify new applied-graphic product opportunities
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education & experience
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in decorated apparel, brand merchandise, or drop-model & streetwear programs
- Demonstrated taste in silhouette, color & graphics, supported by a portfolio or track record of successful programs
- Working knowledge of decoration methods & blank sourcing; experience managing contract artists or vendors to deadline
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, follow-through & communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple programs & deadlines
- Passion for the outdoors & a deep understanding of the lifestyle & values of mountain life
- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop proficiency preferred; Centric & NetSuite experience a plus
- MS Office and Google Workspace experience required
THE FINE PRINT
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Company Paid Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 401k with Match
- Generous paid time off policies
- Gear test, perks and more
We provide competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives and benefits. The base salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of the range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience, skills, and qualifications.
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, we reserve the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed. Stio is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans & individuals with disabilities.
ABOUT US
Stio® is an omni-channel mountain brand that designs, develops and sells beautiful, functional, and innovative apparel, footwear and other accessories infused with the soul of the mountain lifestyle. With headquarters in Jackson, Wyoming, Stio draws inspiration from the surrounding Teton Range and offers product via Stio.com, catalog, B2B and its Mountain Studio® retail locations.
We live and love mountain life, and as such see ourselves as caretakers of the resources that provide it. We are proud partners of Protect Our Winters and the Conservation Alliance among many other organizations. We have a strong preferred materials platform, use Bluesign® approved textiles wherever possible, audit our supply chains for best practices, and operate our workplaces responsibly.
We think that outside is the best side and that you can’t improve on nature. It’s good for mind, body and soul, and it’s our responsibility to help enable access for all people, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, background or ability. We strive for inclusion at Stio and in our local and national communities.
YOUR ROLE
The Logowear Category Manager at Stio® owns the end-to-end logowear business across inline & Quick Strike programs, spanning apparel, headwear, drinkware & future applied-graphic products. With speed to market as the headline, the role leads art & design, color, sourcing, pricing, margin & distribution to make Stio's story wearable, every day, building brand awareness & consumer pull.
Operating outside the seasonal GTM cadence, the role runs a dedicated logowear lane: art-led short runs to test & learn, scaling proven graphics, and product created on request from channels for events, activations, collaborations & SMUs. The Logowear Category Manager reports to the Senior Product Line Director, partners closely with the Chief Product Officer. Travel to market & events is required up to 20% of the year.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop & execute logowear strategy & assortment across inline & Quick Strike programs, aligned to brand storytelling & the product line architecture
- Lead art & design direction for all logowear, managing a fleet of contract artists & partnering with a named Brand point person on one cohesive story
- Build & maintain the logowear art library & graphic standards, ensuring consistent use of Stio marks across programs
- Set color direction for bodies, inks & threads, staying connected to the seasonal palette
- Select bodies & blanks by silhouette, fit & quality, balancing Stio custom bodies with best-in-class premium blanks
- Place programs with existing blank & decoration suppliers; partner with Sourcing to validate new suppliers for compliance, quality, capability & payment terms
- Own the Quick Strike SOP & logowear calendar, managing concept-to-drop timelines & continuously reducing lead time
- Run test & learn: launch short-run concept tests, read sell-through & consumer response, and scale proven graphics into larger runs in partnership with Planning on forecast & inventory
- Act as buyer for private label & third-party branded merchandise, owning blank styles, pricing, units, timing & art approvals
- Deliver channel-requested product for events, activations, collaborations & SMUs, partnering with channels on quantity, timing & distribution
- Create & maintain a brand-aligned logowear toolkit enabling channels to build event-specific product on their own
- Partner with Retail, DTC, Wholesale & Marketing on allocation, launch timing & presentation for each drop
- Execute MSRP & initial costing to meet margin targets, balancing speed, quality & perceived value
- Track performance on brand awareness, sell-through velocity, retail conversion & repeat purchase, with revenue & margin as outcomes; share learnings with the PLD & CPO
- Deliver full product creation requirements, including BOMs & packaging, and maintain data & product records across product data platforms
- Provide detailed budget input & spend recommendations for contract art, test buys & category travel, informing the CPO's overall product creation budget
- Monitor graphic, streetwear & mountain culture trends to identify new applied-graphic product opportunities
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education & experience
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in decorated apparel, brand merchandise, or drop-model & streetwear programs
- Demonstrated taste in silhouette, color & graphics, supported by a portfolio or track record of successful programs
- Working knowledge of decoration methods & blank sourcing; experience managing contract artists or vendors to deadline
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, follow-through & communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple programs & deadlines
- Passion for the outdoors & a deep understanding of the lifestyle & values of mountain life
- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop proficiency preferred; Centric & NetSuite experience a plus
- MS Office and Google Workspace experience required
THE FINE PRINT
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Company Paid Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 401k with Match
- Generous paid time off policies
- Gear test, perks and more
We provide competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives and benefits. The base salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of the range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience, skills, and qualifications.
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, we reserve the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed. Stio is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans & individuals with disabilities.
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Who's Hiring
- Rosendin Electric11
- Whatnot4
- JLL3
- Saks Global3
- BAE Systems USA3
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote category assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, merchandising, or a related field
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting
- Experience with planogram software such as JDA or Apollo
- Familiarity with syndicated data tools like Nielsen or IRI
- One to three years of retail buying, merchandising, or category management experience
- Strong communication skills for presenting category insights to internal stakeholders
Tips for Your Remote Category Assistant Job Search
Highlight async communication skills prominently
Remote category assistant roles depend on clear written updates to buyers, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Cite specific tools you've used, like Slack, Asana, or Notion, and give examples of reports or briefs you produced independently to show you can keep distributed teams aligned.
Demonstrate remote category work with real output
Attach or describe a sample assortment analysis, planogram review, or vendor scorecard you built on your own. Distributed hiring managers can't observe you in an office, so tangible work samples prove you can execute category tasks without direct supervision.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote category assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-based listings that don't apply to you.
Prepare for async-style remote interviews
Many distributed teams screen candidates through video or written assessments before a live call. Practice explaining your category work concisely in writing and on camera, since your first impression will likely come through asynchronous channels rather than a traditional phone screen.
Remote Category Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote category assistant job?
Target remote-first retailers, e-commerce brands, and consumer goods companies that run distributed merchandising and buying teams. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, comfort with async collaboration tools like Slack and project management software, and the ability to manage vendor data and category reports without daily in-person oversight. Candidates who show hands-on experience with planograms, assortment tracking, or supplier coordination stand out.
Which companies hire remote category assistants?
Remote category assistant roles are posted by Rosendin Electric, Whatnot, and JLL and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first e-commerce brands, distributed retail operations, and consumer goods companies across categories like grocery, home goods, and apparel.
Can you get a remote category assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level category assistant roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. E-commerce startups and smaller distributed brands are more likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. Showing proficiency with spreadsheets, familiarity with retail or merchandising concepts, and any project work that demonstrates self-direction gives you a real edge.
Do you need a degree for remote category assistant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated skills than a specific degree. Practical experience with category management tools, data analysis, vendor communication, and assortment planning carries significant weight. Candidates who can show concrete results from past work, internships, or freelance projects often compete effectively against degree holders.
Which industries hire the most remote category assistants?
The sectors hiring the most remote category assistants are Retail, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed merchandising and buying teams to manage product assortments, supplier relationships, and category data across regions without requiring staff to be on-site.
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