Associate Buyer – Art

You’ve got an eye for what stops people in their tracks—and the drive to make it sell.

At Uncommon Goods, we’re not just selling products—we’re telling stories. The Buying team curates the bold, the beautiful, and the totally unexpected. Think prints, wall art, handmade pieces, and illustrations that speak to something—humor, nostalgia, activism, wonder.

We’re looking for an Associate Buyer to help us source and scale art that resonates with our customers. You’ll support our Senior Buyer but also bring your own instincts, taste, and hustle to the table. This is a role for someone who can spot a great piece and run the backend to get it online and in front of customers.

This hybrid role works on-site at our waterfront Brooklyn location one to two days a week. 

What You’ll Do:

• Scout independent artists, illustrators, and creative partners whose work aligns with our brand.
• Assist in vendor outreach, negotiations, and onboarding.
• Manage item set-up, product data, pricing, and inventory planning.
• Partner with Creative and Site Merch to build collections and campaigns.
• Track performance and help identify what's working (and what’s not).

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Have 2-3 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or product ops—especially in art, print, or gift categories.
• Are passionate about design, aesthetics, and emerging creative talent.
• Can live in both worlds—trend-driven and spreadsheet-ready.
• Love working cross-functionally and juggling multiple launches at once.
• Are detail-obsessed and proactive—someone who sees problems before they happen.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience working with artists or creatives (agencies, galleries, indie brands).
• Familiarity with NetSuite, JOOR, or similar inventory systems.
• A point of view. We love a buyer with taste and backbone.

Why Join Now?

The Art category is full of creative opportunities, and we’re always exploring new ways to tell stories through product. If you’re ready to grow your buying career in a role that blends taste, trend, and thoughtful curation—this is your chance.

Everyone is Welcome Here

At Uncommon Goods, we believe we're all out of the ordinary.  That's why we're committed to making diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging part of everything we do. We strive to make significant changes to our business, from how we find our products to how we build and cultivate our team—so we can be everyone's favorite place to work. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you would like to request any accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected]. 

Company Perks

• Benefits: We invest in your well-being through subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance; in your career with free, confidential, 1-on-1 coaching; and in your future via 401K matching. You can even invest in our future through employee stock options.  

• Education Subsidy: We reimburse up to $5250 (the yearly IRS limit) of tuition for college coursework or professional training.  

• Service: We offer eight hours of paid time off each year for volunteering. 

• Commuter benefits: We offer a pretax discount for those who take public transportation (train, bus, and ferry). For those who prefer to pedal to work, we offer significantly discounted yearly Citi Bike memberships and/or will provide money to help with purchase or repair of your own bike.  

• Team member discounts: Our team members can buy our goods at a 40% discount (and take our Uncommon Experience classes free).  

• Work/life balance: We offer generous paid time off, and we supplement New York State Short Term Disability for 3 weeks and New York State Paid Family Leave for 8 weeks. 

• Casual environment: No need to dress up—wear comfortable clothes every day. And we hold occasional, fun, company-wide events. 

• Open book policy: We share our financial results with the entire team every week in our management update email and periodically in our biweekly company-wide meeting, UncommonCo. 

• Collaborative environment: Whether it's a data analyst recommending products to the buyers or a warehouse manager providing the theme for an email blast, we welcome your talents and insight, wherever they apply. 
• Learn more about your FMLA rights here.    

This is a full-time salaried position with an annual base salary range of $68,000 - $80,000. This role is eligible for our annual performance bonus program.