Merchandise Coordinator, Creative Services - West Elm
Role Overview
The Merchandise Coordinator works in the Industry City Brooklyn photo studio supporting pre-production and on-set photo production for fast-paced, high-volume e-commerce asset creation.
The role supports safe handling of merchandise samples, heavy furniture movement, and general studio upkeep.
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About the Role
The Merchandise Coordinator works in the Industry City Brooklyn photo studio supporting pre-production and on-set photo production for fast-paced, high-volume e-commerce asset creation.
The role supports safe handling of merchandise samples, heavy furniture movement, and general studio upkeep.
Responsibilities
- Lead on-set production for one or more sets or teams each day and report on studio progress.
- Coordinate among on-set teams, merchandisers, creative art directors, producers, set-build teams, and the samples team.
- Use Airtable and other tools to track samples and production.
- Load, unload, sort, stage, track, label, wrap, and return merchandise, props, and equipment.
- Provide general studio support, cleaning, organizing, and upkeep.
- Support location shoots and occasional in-state or out-of-state travel.
- Work actively and stand for extended periods of up to eight or more hours.
Criteria
- Degree in photography, video, merchandising, or a related field, or comparable production experience.
- At least one year of photo studio, production assistant, or warehouse experience.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to lift and move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Familiarity with brands and merchandise is preferred.
- The role requires working onsite in the Industry City office.
Preferred Tools and Interests
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is expected as part of the role's toolset.
- Airtable experience is a plus.
- Interest in photography, design, interiors, and art is valued.
Compensation
- Expected starting pay is $25 to $28 per hour, with actual pay determined by experience and other job-related factors.
Benefits
- Benefits may include a brand discount, 401(k), paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, commuter benefits, and wellness programs.
- Learning opportunities include WSI University, cross-brand career opportunities, mentoring, workshops, and speaker series.
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