Photo Studio Sample Specialist

Weissman; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Weissman is seeking a Photo Sample Coordinator to manage the flow of product samples through the studio, from arrival to return. You will organize samples, track inventory, and prep garments for shoots, while coordinating with design, merchandising, and production teams.

The role supports photography for catalogs, eCommerce, and marketing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. On-site in St. Louis, Missouri, with a strong focus on detail and process integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Merchandising, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years in fashion retail, product coordination, studio operations, inventory management, or related.
• Experience handling, organizing, or tracking merchandise or product samples in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, label, and track incoming product samples from Design, Merchandising, vendors, and other partners.
• Maintain accurate sample inventory and product information within ShotFlow or other studio tracking systems.
• Organize samples by brand, collection, category, shoot date, and production priority to support efficient studio workflows.
• Pull and prepare merchandise for upcoming photo shoots based on shot lists, styling requirements, and production schedules.
• Prepare garments for photography, including steaming, tagging, organizing, and confirming required sizes, colorways, and SKUs are available.
• Partner with Stylists and Producers to confirm product selections, priorities, timing, and readiness for upcoming productions.
• Track sample usage and movement throughout the production lifecycle, maintaining accurate records as merchandise moves between teams and shoots.
• Coordinate the timely return of borrowed and development samples to Design, Merchandising, vendors, and other appropriate partners.
• Maintain an organized sample room, storage system, racks, studio prep areas, and other back-of-house production spaces.
• Support day-to-day studio operations by assisting with rack setup, locating samples, communicating missing or delayed product, and responding to changing production needs.

Skills

Strong organizational & inventory mgmt

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Communication & collaboration

Problem-solving

Familiarity with ShotFlow

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Fashion/Merchandising or related field

Tools

ShotFlow

Studio management systems

Job description

Weissman is seeking a Photo Sample Coordinator to manage the flow of product samples through the studio, from arrival to return. You will organize samples, track inventory, and prep garments for shoots, while coordinating with design, merchandising, and production teams.

The role supports photography for catalogs, eCommerce, and marketing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. On-site in St. Louis, Missouri, with a strong focus on detail and process integrity.