Job description
Our client, a leader in the beauty and Retail space, is looking for a talented Studio Sample Coordinator to join the team on a freelance basis. This role will be hybrid onsite/remote, starting 2/7/22 and will go through 6/4/22 to start!
*Ideal candidate: The Sample Coordinator needs to be an extremely detail-oriented person with a creative mindset and solid time management skills, who will ensure proper handling and tracking of all samples. They should be forward thinking and have the ability to create more efficient processes for acquiring samples.
Overview:
This is a Sample Coordinator to manage samples for all areas of photography and video production. This position will be an integral part of our daily Photo Studio operations and will partner with our merchant and creative teams to acquire accurate samples on time for all studio projects. This role will be a contractor position and will report to the Photo Studio Manager. They will be the primary point of contact for all samples that are received by the in-house studio.
Studio Sample Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all samples for photography and video production across all channels.
- Work with creative teams and merchant partners to secure all samples are received accurately and on time for all projects.
- Attend upstream planning meetings and pre-productions meetings with internal partners to collaborate on sample submission plans and deadlines.
- Enter all data in to sample log and track project requests while maintaining accurate records for all samples.
- Utilize project management tool to pull data and reports to share metrics regarding late and missing samples.
- Communicate closely with Studio Manager regarding any changes, updates or issues regarding samples needed for production.
- Collaborate on and implement plans for the movement of samples in support of studio production with a strong focus on process improvement.
- Contribute to a high-performing team through thoughtful discussion and implementation of productive workflow processes and new technology options to improve tracking.
- Ensure that all samples are returned to merchants accurately and on time.
Studio Sample Coordinator Requirements:
- 2+ years sample management experience required.
- Process driven and always looking for ways to improve current operations.
- Forward thinking and experience with sample scanning technology.
- Self-motivated and driven.
- Strong cross-functional partnership skills & experience.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Solid background/skills in data and report sharing.
- Extremely organized with attention to detail and prompt replies to requests.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Monday.com is a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Must be extremely detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously within fast paced environment.
- Possess strong communication skills: clear, articulate, and responsive.
- Manage time efficiently while multi-tasking across different projects for multiple teams.
If interested in and qualified for the opportunity, please forward your portfolio today!
