Free People Still-Life Sample Coordinator

Role Summary

The Still-Life Sample Coordinator helps facilitate the current look and feel of the brand

through management of all studio samples throughout their lifecycle. They should

possess an interest in the current brand identity as well as be aware of current trends

within fashion, art, and design. Our work environment relies heavily on teamwork, and

we are seeking someone who is an excellent communicator and works seamlessly with

others. This position partners heavily with still-life styling, still-life photography,

production, merchandising, and buying partners. The Still-Life Sample Coordinator

should have creative problem-solving skills as well a strong work ethic, innate

organizational ability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced

environment.

Role Responsibilities

- Responsible for the organization of samples in the studio and ownership over the

sample closet for Accessories, Shoes, Intimates, Beauty, and Wellness.

- Maintain a vast product knowledge of all studio samples.

- Receive and check-in weekly Accessories, Shoes, Intimates, Beauty, and

Wellness sample turns to the still-life styling team, as well as regular PR

handovers.

- Partner with merchandising to ensure that all received samples are correctly

tagged and label any necessary priorities, reshoots, or relevant callouts.

- Work closely with still-life stylists to divide samples into their appropriate sets for

the week ahead, ensuring that all priorities are clearly marked and organized.

- Create and distribute weekly sample counts to relevant studio members and

merchandise partners.

- Steam and prepare all newly turned samples for still-life photography.

- Partner with still-life stylists daily to scan and create all set lists for the following

day, ensuring that all ShotFlow records are accurate, and any related notes are

clearly communicated within the corresponding Slack channel.

- Ensure that all samples needed for the following day are neatly organized and

prepped for photography.

- Locate or order samples from the DC that are needed for upcoming creative

projects in a timely way, maintaining up-to-date sample records within Asana.

- Complete the weekly sample turn to the on-figure styling team as well as weekly

returns to merchandising.

- Regularly clean out any samples that are no longer needed by the still-life styling

team, returning to the styling closet, DC, and/or facilitating their return to

merchandising, buying, or marketing partners.

- Facilitate regular monthly clean-outs of Beauty and Wellness samples with

buyers.

- Unpack suitcases or shipments that return from location shoots as needed.

- Review weekly marketing lists for any outstanding needs.

- Attend relevant weekly meetings with merchandise partners, still-life styling,

photography, and studio teams.

- Troubleshoot when samples are labeled and/or shot incorrectly.

- Assist all studio members in printing any tags needed.

- Help to maintain organization of props, supplies, and styling kits.

- Assist still-life stylists with larger projects as needed.

- Contributes ideas or solutions to help streamline or enhance the overall studio

processes.

Role Qualifications

- Strong work ethic, innate organizational ability, and attention to detail.

- Experience and proven past success with working in team environment.

- Anticipates obstacles and solves problems pro-actively.

- Consistent positive attitude and willingness to learn.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Art, Design, Business, or a relates feild, or equal work experience.

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The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.