Merchandise Coordinator & Styling Assistant

The Line Studios; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Line Studios, a fast-growing NY-based creative production studio, seeks a Merchandise Coordinator & Styling Assistant to manage sample flow, organize shoot-ready products, and support stylists and production teams on set. Your role spans merchandise management, on-set support, and styling assistance, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across shoots.

You’ll collaborate with production, styling, photography, and studio teams, with a focus on organized processes, proactive problem solving, and a

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in merchandise coordination, styling assistance, or production support (e-commerce or studio environment preferred).
• Familiarity with apparel handling, sample management, and on-set workflows.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain on your feet during shoot days.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, track, and organize all incoming client samples and packages. Maintain accurate sample records within Asset Tracking and PM software, keeping clients and internal teams informed of sample status in collaboration with studio management.
• Prepare products for shoots according to styling and client guidelines, including steaming, prep, and organization.
• Manage sample flow across shoots, ensuring timely returns, transfers, and outbound shipments.
• Flag missing, damaged, or delayed samples and proactively communicate issues to Production.
• Support lead stylists with on-set assistance across still life, tabletop, ghost, flat lay, and on-figure shoots.
• Assist with styling prep, including pulls, rack organization, accessory prep, and maintaining clean styling areas.
• Maintain styling kits, tools, and supplies, and ensure styling zones are organized and shoot-ready.
• Support set resets and styling adjustments between looks to keep shoots moving efficiently.
• In collaboration with the on-set producer, ensure that client communication and expectations and clear, shot goals, and pacing are achievable.
• Anticipate on-set issues and troubleshoot in real time, documenting updates in the PM tool.
• Support the setup and breakdown of sets, including light prop builds and organization.
• Update client-specific guidelines and internal workflows based on feedback and evolving needs.
• Maintain and improve training documentation and personal SOPs in ClickUp.
• Partner with Studio Operations to help elevate client experience, including hospitality and on-set support.
• Assist clients, internal teams, and freelancers with questions, solutions, and day-of needs.
• Continuously research e-commerce, styling, and production best practices to help improve studio workflows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Google Sheets

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

ClickUp

Creative Force

Job description

Merchandise Coordinator and Styling Assistant, THE LINE STUDIOS

Line Studios is redefining full-service creative production. We are a fast-growing, NY-based studio specializing in creating effective e-commerce imagery for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands. We know that strong imagery drives sales, and we work closely with our brand partners to learn what performs best for them. We lead improvements to help their creative assets benefit their bottom line.

Recognizing the power of compelling imagery in driving sales, we build our production processes around accountability, customization, and peerless expertise. This highly efficient foundation allows for the creation of impactful and effective assets that represent a brand’s unique vision, work across all marketing channels, and drive sales.

Our Team

The Line Studios values and celebrates diversity in our full-time team and creative network. We are committed to building a dynamic, motivated, and equitable team.

We love to see growth - from our client partners or our in-house team - and foster a culture of creativity in all we do. Our “Space to Create” program encourages employees to use our space, equipment, and resources to further their creative pursuits. This program is incredibly satisfying to see our team members explore their passions and grow professionally. It also contributes to an environment with a kind, collaborative, and creative energy.

The Role

The Merchandise Coordinator & Styling Assistant plays a critical role in the day-to-day execution of e-commerce productions at The Line Studios. This position sits at the intersection of merchandise management, on-set support, and styling assistance, ensuring that products, people, and processes are aligned for successful shoots.

This role is highly collaborative and hands-on. You’ll be responsible for keeping samples organized and shoot-ready, supporting stylists and photographers on set, and helping production teams stay on track. You’ll be a key point of support in bringing our clients’ creative vision to life while maintaining operational accuracy and efficiency. This role reports to the Director of Creative Operations and works closely with Production, Styling, Photography, and Studio teams.

• Receive, label, track, and organize all incoming client samples and packages. Maintain accurate sample records within Asset Tracking and PM software, keeping clients and internal teams informed of sample status in collaboration with studio management
• Prepare products for shoots according to styling and client guidelines, including steaming, prep, and organization
• Manage sample flow across shoots, ensuring timely returns, transfers, and outbound shipments
• Flag missing, damaged, or delayed samples and proactively communicate issues to Production
• Support lead stylists with on-set assistance across still life, tabletop, ghost, flat lay, and on-figure shoots
• Assist with styling prep, including pulls, rack organization, accessory prep, and maintaining clean styling areas
• Maintain styling kits, tools, and supplies, and ensure styling zones are organized and shoot-ready
• Support set resets and styling adjustments between looks to keep shoots moving efficiently

On-Set & Production Support

• In collaboration with the on-set producer, ensure that client communication and expectations and clear, shot goals, and pacing are achievable
• Anticipate on-set issues and troubleshoot in real time, documenting updates in the PM tool
• Support the setup and breakdown of sets, including light prop builds and organization

Process & Team Collaboration

• Update client-specific guidelines and internal workflows based on feedback and evolving needs
• Maintain and improve training documentation and personal SOPs in ClickUp
• Partner with Studio Operations to help elevate client experience, including hospitality and on-set support
• Assist clients, internal teams, and freelancers with questions, solutions, and day-of needs
• Continuously research e-commerce, styling, and production best practices to help improve studio workflows

You

• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Google Sheets / Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivots, and data cleanup
• Clear and professional communicator who collaborates well across teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, on-set environment
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs before they become issues
• Interested in fashion, styling, photography, and e-commerce production
• Aligned with a collaborative, respectful, and creative studio culture
• Experience with Project Management tools (ClickUp) and Workflow management tools (Creative Force) is a plus

Experience & Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in merchandise coordination, styling assistance, or production support (e-commerce or studio environment preferred)
• Familiarity with apparel handling, sample management, and on-set workflows
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain on your feet during shoot days

Why Join Us?

• Work with an industry-leading team in a fast-growing creative production studio
• Collaborate with top fashion and beauty brands to create high-impact imagery
• Gain hands‑on experience across all aspects of production, with opportunities for growth
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking work environment

This role is in‑person at our NYC studio.