Sample Assistant (Fashion)

Ashendon Recruitment Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashendon Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly organized assistant to support the fashion team with sample management. You will help inventory, cataloging, and tracking samples, and prepare items for photoshoots, presentations, and events.

Collaboration with stylists to meet timelines, maintaining tidy storage, and handling data entry and scheduling are key parts of the role. Experience in fashion is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Experience or interest in fashion is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the inventory of fashion samples, including receiving, cataloging and tracking items.
• Assist in the preparation of samples for photoshoots, presentations and events, ensuring items are in pristine condition.
• Collaborate with stylists to understand sample needs and timelines.
• Maintain an organized and efficient sample storage system for easy access and retrieval.
• Support the team with data entry and scheduling tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Fashion enthusiasm

Experience in fashion

Tools

MS Office Suite

Inventory management software

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to support our fashion team in various tasks related to sample management. The ideal candidate will assist in the coordination and organization of fashion samples, ensuring they are accurately tracked, maintained, and prepared for presentations and photoshoots.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the inventory of fashion samples, including receiving, cataloging, and tracking items.
• Assist in the preparation of samples for photoshoots, presentations, and events, ensuring all items are in pristine condition.
• Collaborate with stylists to understand sample needs and timelines.
• Maintain an organized and efficient sample storage system, ensuring easy access and retrieval of items.
• Support the team in various administrative tasks, including data entry, scheduling.
• Assist in the preparation of sample lookbooks and other marketing materials as needed.
• Help coordinate shipping and logistics for samples, ensuring timely delivery and return.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with inventory management systems.
• A passion for fashion and an understanding of current trends is a plus.
• Previous experience in a fashion-related role or internship is preferred but not required.