Caitlyn Carlile
About Caitlyn Carlile
Caitlyn Carlile is an Associate Buyer at URBN, where she identifies and selects photos for reshooting to enhance sales and customer engagement. With a background in fashion merchandising and experience at various retail companies, she collaborates with production teams to create high-quality footwear and analyzes data to inform purchasing strategies.
Work at URBN
Caitlyn Carlile serves as an Associate Buyer at URBN, which encompasses brands like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. She has held this position since 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working in a hybrid capacity. In her role, she identifies and selects photos from the web for reshooting to drive sales and incorporates engaging editorial shots to attract customers. Caitlyn collaborates closely with production teams and factories to ensure the creation of high-quality footwear pieces, demonstrating her commitment to product excellence.
Previous Experience in Retail Buying
Before joining URBN, Caitlyn Carlile worked at Neiman Marcus Group in various roles. She began as a Merchandise Coordinator for Contemporary Apparel from 2018 to 2020, then advanced to Assistant Buyer for Shoes from 2021 to 2023. Her experience also includes a position as Assistant Buyer for Contemporary Apparel from 2020 to 2021. In these roles, she engaged in trend research, analyzed sales data, and influenced buying decisions in cross-functional meetings.
Background in Fashion Merchandising
Caitlyn Carlile studied Fashion Merchandising at Texas State University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Family & Consumer Science. Her academic journey spanned from 2013 to 2018. During her studies, she gained foundational knowledge in fashion and retail, which she later applied in her professional roles. This educational background supports her analytical skills in purchasing strategies and trend identification.
Early Career in Retail
Caitlyn's early career includes various positions in retail that provided her with valuable experience. She worked as a Sales Associate at Victoria's Secret in 2014 and as a Back of House store associate at Tory Burch for four months in the same year. Additionally, she served as a Handbag Intern at Charming Charlie in 2017. These roles contributed to her understanding of customer service and retail operations.
Skills and Contributions
Caitlyn Carlile actively engages in trend research and collaborates with teams to identify significant ideas for the footwear market. She analyzes past buying data to learn from previous mistakes, applying these insights to future purchasing strategies. Her ability to vocalize opinions in larger merchant meetings influences buying decisions, showcasing her proactive approach in the retail environment.