Summer Assistant, Beauty & Wellness Buying

About The Company

goop is a lifestyle platform dedicated to exploration, curation, and groundbreaking conversation. From its award-winning beauty and fashion lines to its expansive editorial lens, goop invites women to embrace the process of becoming, and to discover deep joy in the pursuit of pleasure, beauty, and growth in all phases of life.

Gwyneth Paltrow began goop in the fall of 2008 as a weekly newsletter. It has expanded into a beauty, fashion, and food business that’s also known for its products, curation, podcast, TV shows, live events, and retail stores.

About You

You have a genuine passion for beauty and wellness industry and exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving. You thrive in collaborative settings and are eager to learn and bring new ideas to the table. You have a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for tackling challenges, and a desire to contribute positively to our company culture and objectives.

About The Role

This role supports the Assistant Buyer with key operational tasks, including purchase order management, sample coordination, and new product setup. It is part of the buying/merchandising team, contributing to product launches, site optimization, and seasonal initiatives like the Holiday Gift Guide. This role is perfect for motivated individuals seeking to explore their passion for beauty & wellness buying, develop new competencies, and lay the groundwork for a successful career journey.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Assistant Buyer with Purchase Order Management, which includes creation, tracking and receipt

• Lead sample management and organization, which includes vendor outreach, tracking, and receipt

• Support new product launches, which includes learning about goop’s ingredient standards, asset management, Vendor setup, and SKU creation

• Learn the art of curation and discovery in support of the annual Holiday Gift Guide

• Support ad hoc site optimization projects

• Have opportunity to evaluate and preview new product development across goop’s multi-brand assortment

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in Microsoft Suite (proficiency in excel preferred)

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergrad (entering Junior or Senior year) in a related area of study or within 1-year post-graduation

FAQ

• Compensation: $18.47 an hour. This temporary Assistant role will be full-time (40 hours/week) and run from June 1st – July 31st, 2026.

• Perks:Special offers with brand partners, access to custom lifestyle resources and events, and a beautiful workspace in Santa Monica.

• Work Philosophy: At goop we believe that creativity, innovation and camaraderie are essential to our business, our culture and our employee’s growth and development. With our Hybrid Work Policy, we are committed to promoting collaboration, productivity and employee well-being by maximizing the benefits of both in-person and remote work. We are in the office Tuesdays and Thursdays at our Santa Monica office.

goop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. goop does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All information provided by the applicant is collected, stored and processed in accordance with the terms of our CCPA Notice for Job Candidates. Job Disclosures: No applicant disclosures related to physical requirements or ADA-related considerations are relevant for this role.