gravitypope is looking for the right individual to fill the key role of Ecommerce Merchandising Assistant, based in our Edmonton Ecommerce Office. The Ecommerce Merchandising Assistant is responsible for helping bring our online store to life through accurate product presentation, thoughtful merchandising, and engaging product storytelling. In this role, you'll support the day-to-day operation of gravitypope.com by ensuring products are easy to shop, clearly represented, and aligned with our brand aesthetic.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail, an interest in fashion and ecommerce, and the ability to write clear, compelling product copy. You'll help support product routing strategies, highlight priority products, and create keyword-rich descriptions that improve the customer experience, support SEO, and help showcase gravitypope's product assortment online.

Compensation is based on relevant experience, job related skills, location, and performance. Additional employee perks that may be available include a comprehensive benefits package, generous employee discount, Friends & Family program, annual fitness allowance, contests, as well as the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment characterized by continued growth and strong business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Upload and maintain product listings, including descriptions, pricing, images, sizing, availability, and other key product details.
• Write clear, accurate, and keyword-informed product descriptions that reflect gravitypope's brand voice and support customer navigation.
• Support merchandising updates for new arrivals, product launches, promotions, campaigns, and seasonal priorities.
• Assist with product routing, online categorization, and placement strategies to improve product visibility and the customer shopping experience.
• Support data entry, reporting, and basic analysis related to ecommerce performance, product accuracy, and site merchandising.
• Maintain strong product knowledge by researching brands, materials, fit, and product details to ensure accurate and informed online presentation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in ecommerce, online merchandising, retail, customer service, or a related fashion retail environment.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate, engaging, and brand-appropriate product copy.
• Experience writing or editing product descriptions, marketing copy, website content, or other customer-facing digital content.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when reviewing product information, pricing, sizing, images, and availability.
• Good understanding of retail sales, ecommerce merchandising, and the online customer shopping experience.
• Interest in fashion retail, footwear, apparel, accessories, and/or designer brands.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Nice to Have

• Experience using Shopify or another ecommerce platforms.
• Basic understanding of SEO best practices, particularly as they relate to product descriptions, keywords, metadata, and ecommerce site navigation.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, product data, digital systems, and content management tools.
• Familiarity with brands and designers carried by gravitypope.
• Understanding of textiles, materials, fit, and product features.