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We are looking for a Sample Manager for a top apparel company out of their NYC offices! The ideal candidate will implement strategic sample handling procedures, optimize physical storage, and manage Accenture’s on-site coordination team to ensure consistency, efficiency, and global readiness.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the intake, tagging, organization, and flow of merchandise samples for photography across GTM, Prana, and PDP programs, ensuring consistent readiness for global digital content production needs
Establish and maintain a robust, scalable inventory system within the Brooklyn studio that supports both high-volume daily usage and long-term sample storage across current, past, and future seasons
Partner with the Accenture Song studio team and global producers to validate sample requirements and ensure timely transitions through the photography lifecycle—including delivery, photography prep, and post-production handling
Coordinate with stylists, FO, and merchandising teams to determine samples that should be retained, stored, or transferred to other channels (e.g., Sample Sale) following photography completion
Direct and manage the Accenture on-site sample coordination team to ensure performance standards are met, daily operations are maintained, and global merchandising priorities are supported
Partner with the facilities team to assess and refine physical space allocations, creating clearly labeled, logically organized, and easily accessible zones for all merchandise categories
Lead the implementation of formal merchandise tracking tools and sample management systems that support cross-functional visibility and reduce sample loss or inefficiencies
Requirements:
Strong expertise in merchandise and sample inventory management, ideally across global teams or production studios
Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, G Suite, SharePoint, Creative Force, Asana, and DAM systems
Experience working in or with high-volume photo studios and production environments
Strong leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to manage third-party teams and align with multiple departments
Meticulous attention to detail and a structured, process-driven mindset
Knowledge of photography production workflows, including coordination with merchandising, styling, creative, and logistics teams
Nice to have:
7+ years of experience in production operations
3-4 years of experience with sample management at a photo studio
Background in fashion, retail, or e-commerce content production
Experience supporting global studio operations or multi-region merchandise workflows is a plus