Merchandise Coordinator - Full-Time
Straub Collaborative is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Merchandise Coordinator to support the flow of client merchandise through our fast-paced photography production studio. This role is critical to ensuring products move seamlessly from receipt to shoot to return - enabling our production teams to meet client deadlines and quality expectations.
This position is a backfill for a key role supporting ongoing client work and studio operations.
What You'll Do
You will manage the full lifecycle of merchandise within the studio environment - from intake through shipping.
Core Responsibilities
- Receive, secure, tag, and document incoming merchandise
- Enter product data into tracking systems or sample management tools
- Maintain organized product storage areas and ensure cleanliness
- Notify teams of product arrivals and resolve merchandise issues
- Distribute items according to shoot schedules and collect items post-production
- Track product status and location using databases and spreadsheets
- Prepare and pack merchandise for return to clients
- Coordinate shipping methods, carriers, and couriers
- Maintain shipping and prep supplies
- Participate in pre-production or client meetings as needed
This role ensures merchandise moves efficiently through the studio so production teams have what they need to meet client quotas.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years merchandising experience
- 2+ years shipping/receiving experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Accurate data entry skills
- Basic math and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to sort/filter data and manage spreadsheets
- Experience with database or tracking tools preferred
- Mac OS experience preferred
- Familiarity with digital communication platforms (Teams, Webex, etc.) preferred
Experience working in studio production, retail merchandising, warehouse, or e-commerce environments is highly valued.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand on a studio floor for extended periods
- Frequent use of hands for packing, tagging, and data entry
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to move throughout warehouse/studio areas
Why Join Straub Collaborative?
Straub Collaborative is a leading creative production studio serving major retail and e-commerce clients. We pride ourselves on collaboration, inclusion, and operational excellence.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of protected status.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Straub Collaborative is unable to sponsor visas at this time.
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If you thrive in organized chaos, love logistics, and want to play a critical role in high-volume creative production, we want to hear from you.