Temporary Helper, Sample Ops, Secaucus

Tory Burch; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Sample sales access

Executive coaching

Volunteer days

Job summary

Tory Burch is seeking an Archive Contractor for the Secaucus facility to oversee day-to-day activities, organizing and preserving past season corporate product across all categories.

You will handle cataloging, tagging, housing, and digital documentation, ensuring archival integrity while coordinating shipments to corporate offices. Strong attention to detail and independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an archive, sample library, fashion showroom, or related environment (internships welcome).
• Familiarity with archive best practices and object handling procedures.
• Experience in cataloging, classifying, or inventorying garments and accessories.

Responsibilities

• Archive Fulfillment & Coordination: stage garments and prepare shipments to NY/NJ offices.
• Receive and process ongoing shipments, ensure accurate intake and organization.
• Organize archive inventory by category, season, and year.
• Tag and rehouse garments using archival materials.
• Perform routine object care and condition assessments.
• Photograph garments missing images and upload to Tory Track with correct style codes.
• Assist with annual physical audit of archive inventory at Secaucus.

Skills

Archive operations

Organizational skills

Digital asset management

Proactive self-starter

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Dress, Costume, Fashion History, Art History, or Decorative Arts

Tools

Excel

Inventory systems

Digital asset platforms

Job description

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory.

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

The Archive Contractor at Tory Burch is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities at the Secaucus Archive facility. This individual will work on organizing and preserving past season corporate product across all categories.

A Day in the Life:

As an Archive Contractor in our Secaucus facility, you’ll be hands-on with some of Tory Burch’s most iconic pieces—preserving our history while ensuring the archive remains organized, accessible, and in pristine condition. Your day-to-day will include:

• Archive Fulfillment & Coordination
• Fulfill archive requests by staging garments and preparing shipments to the NY and NJ corporate offices.
• Receive and process ongoing shipments of Corporate product, ensuring accurate intake and organization.
• Collection Organization & Preservation
• Organize Corporate archive inventory by category, season, and year to maintain logical and accessible storage systems.
• Tag and rehouse garments across the Corporate, Vintage, and Personal collections using approved archival materials.
• Perform routine object care, including condition assessments, hanger replacement, object vacuuming, and general collection upkeep.
• Digital Archive & Documentation
• Photograph garments missing images or requiring corrections and upload them to Tory Track, accurately associating with style codes.
• Assist with the annual physical audit of archive inventory held at the Secaucus location.

Qualifications:

You are detail-oriented, dependable, and passionate about fashion history and organization. You thrive in hands‑on environments, working closely with garments and accessories to support the day-to-day operations of a high-volume archive. You bring a sharp eye, a methodical approach, and a collaborative mindset to everything you do.

We're looking for:

• experience in an archive, sample library, fashion showroom, or related environment (internships welcome)
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of garment construction, fabric types, silhouettes, and fashion terminology
• Familiarity with archive best practices and object handling procedures
• Experience in cataloging, classifying, or inventorying garments and accessories
• Ability to lift and move inventory boxes and samples (up to 40 lbs) and perform physical activity while standing for long periods
• Strong computer skills; experience with Excel, inventory systems, or digital asset platforms a plus
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and contribute in a fast‑paced, creative environment
• A Master’s degree in Dress, Costume, Fashion History, Art History, or Decorative Arts is a plus

To Land This Role:

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

How We Work Together

• Adaptable – We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial – We own it
• Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
• Live the Values – We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is - . Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Founded in 2004 in New York City, Tory Burch is an American luxury brand known for beautiful, timeless pieces and rich storytelling that evokes optimism and joy. Tory is a fashion designer who draws inspiration from her parents’ effortless style, the worlds of travel, art and interiors, and women globally. The collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, underpinning the design philosophy and company culture, and driving the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Every team member is integral to the company’s unique culture and continuing evolution.