Merchandise Assistant

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $20-26 Hourly Start Date: Oct 1, 2026 Duration: Ongoing Aquent is thrilled to partner with a visionary leader in the retail industry, an enterprise celebrated for its innovative approach to showcasing products and crafting immersive brand experiences that captivate customers globally. This company is at the forefront of shaping visual merchandising and creative presentation, consistently delivering compelling experiences that resonate worldwide. As a partner, Aquent is dedicated to connecting top talent with this influential organization, offering you a pivotal role where your proactive approach will directly influence how products are presented to the world, transforming product visions into tangible, compelling experiences that significantly impact brand perception and engagement on a global scale. Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual passionate about bringing visual concepts to life? We are seeking a key contributor to support creative and visual merchandising teams. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring that products are presented flawlessly, directly impacting brand perception and customer engagement on a global scale. You will be instrumental in maintaining the seamless flow of product samples, supporting studio operations, and contributing to dynamic seasonal projects that bring compelling visual stories to life. Your meticulous work will directly enhance brand aesthetics and operational efficiency, making a tangible difference in how products are perceived globally. What You'll Do Manage and organize seasonal product samples, ensuring they are readily available for creative and visual merchandising teams. Track sample arrivals meticulously, maintain accurate records, and proactively communicate any delays or issues to relevant teams to ensure smooth operations. Assemble and maintain sample racks and closets, optimizing for accessibility and organization to support efficient workflow. Support studio set preparation, contributing to an inspiring and functional environment, and maintain overall studio cleanliness and efficiency. Assist with dynamic seasonal projects and coordinate sample donations in close collaboration with the visual merchandising team. Prioritize and manage tasks effectively to meet deadlines, directly contributing to team goals and project success. Support the creative process by assisting with photographing the studio, capturing essential visual content. Skills & Experience You Bring Strong organizational and planning skills, coupled with a proactive and meticulous detail-oriented mindset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration within the team. Proficiency in Excel and email, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies. Demonstrated ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A strong sense of accountability and exceptional attention to detail, particularly regarding data accuracy and record-keeping. Nice-to-Have Skills 1-2 years of experience in retail, studio operations, or sample management. About Aquent Talent Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.