Sample Coordinator

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $21.95-24.39 Hourly up to $26/HR Start Date: Sep 28, 2026 Duration: 12 months pending extension Aquent, a leading partner in connecting top talent with innovative companies, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join a dynamic creative production environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal operational role, ensuring the seamless flow of products through a fast-paced photo studio. Your meticulous organization and logistical expertise will directly contribute to bringing products to life visually, impacting critical production timelines and the overall success of product launches. Are you ready to be the indispensable link in a vibrant creative ecosystem? Step into a crucial, hands-on position where your organizational prowess directly supports a team of photographers, stylists, and digital artists. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on precision and efficiency, ensuring that every product sample is perfectly prepared and tracked from arrival to its moment in the spotlight. You'll master operations and logistics, making a direct impact on studio production by ensuring products are photographed and delivered on schedule, making you a vital contributor to the team's success. What You'll Do Receive and meticulously process incoming product samples from various vendors. Unbox, sort, log, tag, track, and organize high volumes of products with precision. Prepare samples by hanging and organizing them on racks, ensuring they are readily available for studio teams and upcoming photo sets. Maintain accurate sample records and ensure all product information is thoroughly documented. Prioritize incoming samples based on dynamic production timelines and business needs. Proactively monitor sample arrivals, identifying and addressing any missing or delayed products. Uphold an organized, clean, and efficient sample management area. Communicate sample status and priorities effectively with cross-functional partners and creative teams. Provide essential support to photographers, stylists, digital artists, and other creative teams by ensuring samples are available precisely when needed. Assist with additional sample management and studio operations projects as required. What You'll Bring Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Proven ability to accurately track and manage a high volume of physical products. Strong sense of urgency and the ability to perform effectively against tight deadlines. A self-starter who can work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision after initial training. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable performing a combination of administrative and physical, hands-on work. Capable of moving, organizing, and handling boxes and apparel samples throughout the workday. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accurate and timely sample management is critical for multiple teams. High school diploma or equivalent required. Nice-to-Have Skills Previous experience in sample coordination, inventory management, stockroom operations, product handling, studio operations, retail operations, or logistics. Experience with data entry or detailed record-keeping. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel. Familiarity with Airtable or similar tracking/database systems. Experience with Creative Force is a plus but not required; comprehensive training will be provided. Previous experience in fashion, apparel, retail, or a photo studio environment is helpful but not required. College-level education is preferred but not required. 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.