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Sample Coordinator, Photography & Retail – (CONTRACT/TEMP)
Fashion Industry Company
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Company is creating a new breed of premium, authentically active and fashion-fueled apparel for a life in motion. Our mission is to ignite a community of active, healthy confident girls who empower each other to realize their limitless potential.
We're looking for people who find inspiration in the same things we do. Like community. Participation. Empowering others. Working as a team. Never forgetting that work isn't work without a little play - and, of course, being a part of something bigger. At Company we’re always reaching for amazing - and that challenge is what fuels us!
Power of She
Location: This is a Full Time (40 hours per week) ongoing Contract/Temp positon. The role will be located at 1 Harrison Street in San Francisco. If hired prior to that date, this person needs to be able to work in Petaluma through early Feb.
Job Description
• Receive, tag and ship samples for all laydown and PPOF photography
• Manage both photography and retail sample sets
• Ownership of the sample collection including tagging, hanging, maintenance and tracking
• Support the creative teams by assisting during style out meetings and problem solving to support their needs including efficient rack set up and facilitation for styling meetings
• Organize and maintain sample closets inclusive of identifying any missing samples as well as locate any one sample at any one time
• Assist in pulling product for style meetings as requested
• Coordinate and track all photography and retail samples from merchant sample closet. Understand and communicate any specific sample variances and find closure for all pending issues that might impact photography or post production.
• Point person between departments to locate missing or inaccurate samples, communicate sample status and last minute changes as they occur as well as brainstorm substitutions for delayed samples as they arise
• Work with cross functional team to identify any missing samples leading up to their photo shoots; communicate outstanding sample list to merchandising teams and work with brand merchants to problem solve for delayed samples
• Order stock samples as needed and requested from the marketing teams
• Produce and compile FileMaker/excel reports when related to samples continuously throughout the season
• Communicate with Gap Labs studio producer/coordinators if samples are needed from one shoot to another
• Be the sample contact for all studio shoots that take place when production team is shooting on location
• Create color correct lists for laydown/ PPOF photography for prepress
• Unpack all photoshoot sample boxes, launder, tag and hang after they return to office
• Coordinate sample set needs during key moments for retail and photography as we will need to share samples within the teams
• Manage props in the sample closet for all photoshoots, packing and shipping
• Organize, maintain and manage sample closet
• Liquidate samples seasonally from Sample Closet and prepare for upcoming seasons new samples
• Assist and support the Retail team in studio sets as needed, including undressing and dressing mannequins
Qualifications
• Computer skills: Outlook, knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word required
• FileMaker experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sense of urgency; ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
• Strong time management expertise and flexibility to changing priorities
• Ability to transport, maneuver and physically lift and move samples up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to frequently kneel, bend and climb.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to build solid cross-functional partnerships
• College Education preferred
• Previous experience in retail/merchandising field helpful
NOTE: This is a contractor budgeted position, internal employees are not eligible to apply