Careers at Fighting Eel

Our ʻOhana

At Fighting Eel, we're more than a clothing brand—we're a Hawaiʻi-born lifestyle company built on creativity, connection, and community.

Since 2003, we've grown from a small dream into a thriving, woman-owned and operated business with five retail boutiques across Oʻahu. Every collection is thoughtfully designed by our in-house team, inspired by island living, and created to make people feel confident, comfortable, and beautiful.

We're not your typical small boutique, and we're certainly not a big-box retailer. We believe in building genuine relationships, creating memorable experiences, supporting our local community, and developing careers alongside our people.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate, inspiring Store Manager to lead one of our Fighting Eel boutiques.

As Store Manager, you'll create an environment where both clients and team members feel welcomed, valued, and inspired. You'll drive business results while cultivating a culture rooted in aloha, exceptional service, accountability, and teamwork.

This role is ideal for someone who loves fashion, thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys coaching others, and understands that the best client relationships are built through authenticity—not sales pressure.

Manager’s Role

As Store Manager, you will:

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing retail team that delivers exceptional client experiences every day.
• Create a boutique culture where luxury service feels personal, genuine, and welcoming.
• Build lasting relationships with our clientele and become an ambassador for the Fighting Eel brand within the local community.
• Drive sales through thoughtful leadership, clienteling, merchandising, and daily business execution.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering growth, accountability, and confidence.
• Ensure the boutique is beautifully presented and reflects the elevated Fighting Eel experience.
• Oversee daily store operations, inventory management, scheduling, and operational excellence.
• Partner with leadership to achieve sales goals while continuously identifying opportunities to grow the business.
• Create an environment where every client leaves feeling seen, appreciated, and excited to return.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of retail management experience in women's apparel
• Strong leadership skills
• Passion for exceptional service and clienteling
• Able to lead and coach staff to build sustainable client relationships
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills; especially when it comes to working directly with senior level directors

Perks:

Joining Fighting Eel means becoming part of a company that values its people as much as its products. For this role, we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Generous employee merchandise discount
• Paid time off and benefits including 401K
• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Ongoing leadership development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment
• The opportunity to work for a locally owned, woman-owned Hawaiʻi brand that genuinely invests in its community

Why Fighting Eel?

Our boutiques are more than retail stores—they're places where friendships are formed, milestones are celebrated, and people discover clothing that becomes part of their everyday lives.

We're proud to be a company built in Hawaiʻi, powered by women, and committed to serving our community with authenticity, creativity, and aloha. If you're looking for a career where your leadership can make a lasting impact on both your team and your clients, we'd love to meet you.

Application Process

If you are a motivated individual and possess the skills and qualifications described above, we encourage you to apply for the Warehouse/Web/Delivery Associate position at Fighting Eel. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team to jobs@fightingeel.com.

We are currently seeking passionate and customer-focused Sales Associates to join our local fashion business team. The ideal candidate will have a love for fashion, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to provide exceptional service to our valued customers. As a Sales Associate, you will play a key role in creating a positive shopping experience, driving sales, and representing our brand with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Greet customers warmly and assist them in finding products that meet their needs and preferences. Provide knowledgeable advice on fashion trends, styling tips, and product features.
• Sales Generation: Actively engage with customers to promote products, answer questions, and offer assistance throughout the shopping process. Utilize upselling and cross-selling techniques to maximize sales opportunities.
• Product Knowledge: Stay informed about current fashion trends, new arrivals, and promotions. Maintain a thorough understanding of our product offerings, including materials, sizes, and pricing.
• Visual Merchandising: Assist with maintaining visual standards and presentation of merchandise on the sales floor, including organizing displays, replenishing stock, and ensuring cleanliness and tidiness.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, assist with receiving shipments, and perform stock replenishment as needed. Notify management of any discrepancies or low stock levels.
• Cash Handling: Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently using the point-of-sale (POS) system. Handle cash, credit card, and other payment methods in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by providing personalized service, addressing inquiries and concerns, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members to achieve sales targets, maintain store operations, and uphold brand standards. Support colleagues during busy periods and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Store Maintenance: Assist with opening and closing procedures, including setting up displays, restocking merchandise, and ensuring security measures are followed.
• Adherence to Policies: Follow company policies and procedures regarding dress code, attendance, punctuality, and conduct. Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations.

Benefits

• Generous team commission
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee discounts on merchandise.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow within the company.
• Fun and supportive work environment with a passionate team of fashion enthusiasts.
• Potential for advancement into supervisory or managerial roles based on performance and experience.
  

Contact Us

• Email your resumes to jobs@fightingeel.com

At Fighting Eel, our warehouse is the backbone that keeps the business moving. We count on strong, bright, and reliable  team members who take pride in hard work and getting the job done right. As a Warehouse Delivery Associate, you’ll handle the heavy lifting - receiving, handling, storing, picking, packing, and delivering merchandise while keeping operations efficient and accurate. As part of the warehouse team, you’ll take on a variety of tasks including unloading and processing stock, organizing inventory, fulfilling and packing orders, and making timely deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in receiving stock and non stock items for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct. 
• Cleans warehouse for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary work area.
• Prepares store transfers by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery areas.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards.
• Drives vehicle (e.g. van) for the purpose of transporting orders and materials to designated sites.
• Loads and unloads delivery van for the purpose of receiving stock and/or filling orders for transport.
• Maintains delivery vehicle (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.)
• Participates in physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses. 
• Prepares orders by pulling from stock for the purpose of meeting delivery requirements.
• Transports a variety of items (e.g. records/files, supplies, equipment, materials, bank deposits, mail, checks, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or delivering materials on both scheduled and unscheduled pickup and delivery routes.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Valid Drivers License 
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 yrs previous warehouse experience preferred
• Good communication, organizational, time management, mathematical skills
• Dependable and Reliable
• Inventory, equipment maintenance, data entry, and computer skills may be required

Physical Demands And Abilities

• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs 
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch 
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

Contact Us

• Email your resumes to jobs@fightingeel.com

Join our dynamic team at Fighting Eel, a local fashion company passionate about delivering the latest trends in clothing and accessories. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Pattern Making Intern to support our design process and help bring our fashion collections to life. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry while contributing to an exciting and growing brand.

Position Overview

Fighting Eel is seeking a talented Pattern Making Intern to support our pattern team in creating inspiring and innovative patterns for our fashion collections. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain a hands-on experience in apparel production, while contributing to the growth of a dynamic and fast-paced fashion brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample Preparation: Assist in cutting and prepping samples for Fighting Eel's upcoming collections, ensuring they are ready for production and design review.
• Sample Organization: Help organize and maintain physical samples, ensuring they are properly stored and archived for easy access by the design and production teams.
• Fitting Observations: Observe and document sample fittings for various clothing lines, assisting in the evaluation and refinement of designs for the final collection.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and pattern drafting
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Availability to work in person at our downtown office 2-3 days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Application Process

If you are passionate about fashion and creating and possess the skills and qualifications described above, we encourage you to apply for the internship at Fighting Eel. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team to jobs@fightingeel.com . We look forward to hearing from you!