Fashion Showroom Assistant

New York Apparel Design; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Apparel Design in New York, NY is seeking a polished Fashion Showroom Assistant to support our sales team in-office. The role handles buyers, samples, and showroom operations in a fast-paced fashion environment.

You will manage merchandising, sample inventory, and basic admin tasks while coordinating with production, design, and logistics to ensure timely updates. A strong emphasis on customer service and presentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fashion showroom, wholesale, or retail environment preferred.
• Strong communication, professionalism, and customer service skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable multitasking under deadlines, especially during market times.
• Proficient with email and basic spreadsheets; Shopify/ERP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet buyers and visitors; maintain a professional showroom experience.
• Support the sales team during appointments, market weeks, and line showings.
• Prepare the showroom daily: merchandising, steaming, organizing, and keeping displays client-ready.
• Manage samples: receive, tag, track, organize, and maintain sample inventory.
• Pack and ship samples to buyers; track shipments and returns.
• Assist with order entry and basic admin tasks (line sheets, invoices, follow-ups).
• Coordinate with production, design, logistics for timely updates.
• Keep the showroom clean, organized, and presentation-ready at all times.

Skills

Showroom experience

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Email proficiency

ERP/Shopify knowledge

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Shopify

ERP

Job description

Job Title: Fashion Showroom Assistant (In-Office)

Location: Garment District, Midtown Manhattan (NYC)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We’re hiring a Fashion Showroom Assistant to support our sales team and keep our showroom running smoothly day-to-day. This role is ideal for someone polished, organized, and energetic—who can manage buyers, samples, and showroom operations in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet buyers and visitors; maintain a professional, welcoming showroom experience
• Support the sales team during appointments, market weeks, and line showings
• Prepare the showroom daily: merchandising, steaming, organizing, and keeping displays client-ready
• Manage samples: receive, tag, track, organize, and maintain sample inventory
• Pack and ship samples to buyers; track outgoing/incoming shipments and returns
• Assist with order entry and basic admin tasks (line sheets, invoices, follow-ups, email communication)
• Coordinate with internal teams (production, design, logistics) to ensure timely updates
• Keep the showroom clean, organized, and presentation-ready at all times

Requirements

• Experience in a fashion showroom, wholesale, or retail environment preferred
• Strong communication, professionalism, and customer service skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable multitasking and working under deadlines (especially during market)
• Proficient with email and basic spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets); Shopify/ERP experience is a plus
• Knowledge of the fashion industry and wholesale process preferred
• Salary: $45,000 – $60,000 (based on experience)