Cocreativ Looking for Sample Manager – Industrial Color at Los Angeles , CA Full Time

The Sample Manager is responsible for acquiring, tracking and organizing product samples as they move throughout the production process. In this role, the Sample Manager will handle all aspects of sample management for a high volume retailer client, including inventory control and product tracking to ensure all production guidelines are followed and timelines are met. The Sample Manager will have excellent attention to detail, be extremely data driven, process oriented, and organized. The ideal candidate will have experience in sample management, merchandising, eCommerce production or styling.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track + manage flow of merchandise throughout all stages of the photo production process from sample check in, to on set, through to final merchandise return.
• Maintain merchandise room organization at all times.
• Ensure that product information is correct, products are properly tagged and are in acceptable shoot condition.
• Act as a liaison between client and IC to gather all relevant and necessary product information for production and maintain data accuracy of all products.
• Work with the client to resolve any missing samples and need to be able to scrub data and work through data issues as they arise.
• Work closely with the Producer to create the production schedule for each week, based on priorities, sample due dates, required turnarounds for the client, available merchandise and allocation by brand.
• Ensure that each shoot each day has the merchandise they need, as well as all supporting documentation on set.
• Export, compile, and deliver data/reporting for both internal and external purposes.
• Manage ever changing sample closet of props including apparel and accessory items as products will be added and removed each week, and will need to be organized by brand and propping guidelines.
• Work closely with the Styling team to ensure that products are photographed correctly and paired with appropriate prop pieces, and occasionally help the Styling team steam samples as necessary.
• Partner with various members of the studio team as needed to facilitate the timely & accurate delivery of merchandise.
• Facilitate storage of samples after they are shot, until they are either returned or donated. All stored samples must be organized with detailed records, in case any items require a reshoot later on.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and solve any merchandise issues that arise throughout the production process.
• Continually brainstorm ways to improve upon the sample workflow to create efficiencies and reduce error.
• Provide on set assistance as needed, serving as the go-to product expert.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in sample management, merchandising or ecom related position.
• Need to be extremely data and process driven, and be very detail oriented.
• Computer savvy with advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel. Need to be extremely comfortable working with data heavy documents and spreadsheets.
• Must possess excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work within tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Possesses an inspiring work ethic with the ability to drive themselves to an extreme level of quality and performance.
• A team player with strong collaborative skills with the ability to work with a diverse group/people.
• Enthusiastic, positive energy and able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, and employee discounts as well as PTO and regular office events to celebrate our teams.

About Industrial Color Brands:

Industrial Color Brands partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 25 years, Industrial Color Brands has led the industry by delivering innovative, state-of-the-art digital production and post-production solutions to our clients.
Our group of vertically integrated companies Industrial Color, Smashbox Studios and globaledit offers end-to-end services including e-Commerce photo studio facilities, on-site photo production, photo and video capture, retouching, post-production, and creative workflow solutions. We serve all categories including fashion, retail, advertising, media and entertainment worldwide.

CoCreativ is a family of integrated creative production companies. We partner with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 29 years, we’ve led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art digital production and post-production solutions to our clients.

Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Williamsburg (Brooklyn). Some of our clients: Publicis, McCann Worldgroup, BBDO, Procter & Gamble, Wieden & Kennedy, Tommy Hilfiger, Absolut Vodka, Nike, Grey Worldwide, J. Walter Thompson, LOreal, Vogue, GQ, and W Magazine.