Merchandise Coordinator, Production Assistant

Williams-Sonoma•Richmond, CA

14d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

About the Creative Team Our Creative Team at Williams Sonoma is made up of Producers, Photographers, Art Directors, Designers, Writers, Social Media experts, Content Creators and Visual Merchandisers who bring the Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home brands to life across all channels and engage with our customers at every touch point. About the Role In the Merchandise Coordinator role, you will be responsible for organizing, transporting, and staging merchandise, props, surfaces, grip, crafty, and other supplies necessary to efficiently execute each shoot. You will be relied on by the Producer for any updates regarding product issues, supply shortages, equipment and truck maintenance, etc. We are seeking a Merchandise Coordinator who is a self-starter, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and proactively to constantly support all facets of our photo teams while maintaining a can-do attitude.

Requirements

Ownership attitude – you’re happy to jump up to help anyone, finding samples quickly and rapidly change out sets, thinking on the spot for quick yet effective solutions in high pressure time constraints.
Great time management skills – you’re able to work quickly while maintaining safety, prioritizing tasks, pivoting when necessary and staying calm under pressure.
Extremely organized and thorough – you’re able to stage samples thoughtfully, troubleshooting samples for anything missing, broken, or defective and alerting Producers immediately.
Anticipate needs – you’re always two steps ahead, listening so you can foresee and resolve issues early.
Maintain an “all hands-on deck” mentality to jump in to help where needed.
Sense of urgency when the task calls for it.
A high school diploma required
Experience and ability to drive large trucks
Must have a valid driver’s license & satisfactory driving record
Willing to complete a driver training program and participate in DMV’s employer pull notice program
Must be able to lift and move merchandise up to 75 pounds
Understanding of proper lifting techniques
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Detail-oriented and self-motivated
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
This is a very physically demanding role, and you will be expected to lift heavy items daily
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to type on computer
Ability to talk and text on a cell phone
Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working on photo or video sets

Responsibilities

Work with Producers daily to review what’s needed to execute photoshoots including — ordering and organizing merchandise and props, prepping surfaces, equipment, and crafty items.
Understand the sample ordering/returning process to help organize and track merchandise before and after photoshoots.
Unpack and carefully re-pack photo samples safely for transit between photo teams, WS buildings, locations, and the warehouse.
Unpack, check in, and test (if applicable) product before each shoot.
Save/organize paperwork/empty boxes, alert Producers of any issues with product, and note quantity received on sample tracker.
Ensure all merchandise and props are returned with proper labeling and wrapping, alerting any issues immediately to the shoot’s Producer.
Maintain, organize and update/document: prop cage, surfaces, sample inventory kept in studios, and studio crafty.
Assemble and set out breakfast daily.
Keep crafty table clean, organized, and stocked for the beginning and end of each day, alerting Producer for any needed supplies.
Unload/load dishwasher and bring in/set out trash bins daily for studio.
Needs to be in Richmond location by 8:00am start time daily.
Help construct and maintain various set and surface rigs on-set.
Assemble furniture pieces for photoshoot.
Remain attentive and proactive to anticipate the needs of the photo crew on set.
Drive 15’ and 20’ truck, and sprinter van (both require no special license).
Vehicle upkeep: keep clean, keep insurance binders on hand, park in designated area at studio and notify Producers when they need maintenance.
Travel occasionally with photo teams for photoshoots on location.
Unload and reload trucks with merchandise.
Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor with the photo team, merchants, vendors, and homeowners.

Benefits

A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and other time-off programs
Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Location specific sample sales
A business casual work environment
San Francisco based bike share program
Time off to volunteer
Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
Company-sponsored community involvement
Various discounts on local businesses