Danielle Izquieta
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Merchandising professional with experience across licensed entertainment, fashion, and ecommerce, focused on creating pop culture-driven retail experiences. Skilled in trend-driven assortments, cross-functional merchandising, and using consumer insights to build products that connect with fans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Buyer
Toho International, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
09.2025 - Current
- Managed product selection and merchandising for licensed entertainment brands including Godzilla, JUJUTSU KAISEN, My Hero Academia, and additional Toho Animation licenses.
- Contributed to year-over-year ecommerce growth through fan-focused merchandising and assortment expansion.
- Analyzed consumer and pop culture trends to identify new merchandising opportunities.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with operations, marketing, and design to support product launches and inventory flow.
- Managed end-to-end product setup, including vendor communication, PO creation, Shopify listings, product copy, asset coordination, and product data management.
Associate Merchandiser
MEUNDIES
Los Angeles, California
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed the accessories assortment across ecommerce channels while supporting buying for men’s and women’s intimates and apparel categories.
- Researched consumer trends, pop culture, food, animals, and entertainment IPs to help develop unique prints across multiple product categories.
- Collaborated cross-functionally on product launches and merchandising initiatives.
- Analyzed sales, inventory, and customer trends to inform buying and replenishment decisions.
- Managed product data setup and maintenance in NetSuite and Shopify.
Buying Manager
12th Tribe
Los Angeles, California
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed assortment planning and product selection alongside the CEO in a high-growth ecommerce environment.
- Helped scale ecommerce revenue growth while managing all product categories.
- Analyzed sales and inventory trends to support buying and replenishment strategies.
- Partnered cross-functionally to support merchandising initiatives and inventory flow.
- Researched fashion and consumer trends to identify product opportunities.
- Managed product data, purchase orders, Shopify setup, and launch execution.
Education
BS - Business Management
FIDM
01-2017
AA - Product Development
FIDM
Skills
- Assortment Planning
- Vendor Communication
- Purchase Order Management
- Shopify & Netsuite
- Product Data Analysis
- E-commerce Merchandising
- Licensed Consumer Products
- Design & Product Development
Timeline
Associate Buyer
Toho International, Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Associate Merchandiser
MEUNDIES
03.2023 - 09.2025
Buying Manager
12th Tribe
01.2019 - 04.2021
BS - Business Management
FIDM
AA - Product Development
FIDM