Temporary Helper, Sample Ops, 11 West

Tory Burch • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Apply today! As the Sample Assistant at 11W, your day is a balance of hands-on execution, cross-functional coordination, and strategic oversight—especially US and Milan Markets. You lead with precision, product knowledge, and a sharp eye for detail to keep sample operations running smoothly across all touchpoints. Every day, you act as a connector between teams, systems, and physical product—making sure that samples are where they need to be, when they need to be there, and in perfect condition.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational skills with a keen sense of urgency
• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships across teams
• Tech-savvy, comfortable with Microsoft Office, Airtable, Tory Track, or similar systems
• Passion for supporting Sport campaigns and studio operations

Nice To Haves

• You’re a proactive organizer with excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• You excel at managing physical samples in fast-paced environments and understand the importance of timing and accuracy in supporting e-commerce imagery production.

Responsibilities

• Manage Daily 11W Closet Operations (in tandem with closet counterpart)
• Receive, tag, and check in all samples into Tory Track promptly to ensure easy access for all departments
• Maintain a meticulous closet environment, ensuring daily access, organization, and tracking through Tory Track.
• Manage daily pulls for the shuttle to archive and 499, as well as pulls requested from our basement sample storage
• Seasonally switch product between closet, basement storage, and archive to ensure only current seasons are on-site and available for company use
• Upload styling images into digital Look Lists in Tory Track, coordinating with Merchandising and PD to tag and track styles accurately
• Lead post-show tagging efforts, pull samples for PR still life shoots, and return samples promptly for showroom use
• Assist manager in compiling an immediate needs sample order for PR and Tory Personals
• Collaborate with the Archive team to prepare samples for preservation at the close of each season
• Support studio with product at 11W where Web samples are otherwise unavailable, assist in getting these samples approved for photography
• Jump into broader sample needs across runway, style outs, and seasonal lifecycle management to ensure team alignment and continuity

Benefits

• generous benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life
• generous employee discount
• access to exclusive sample sales
• free executive coaching on-demand
• opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation
• paid volunteer days

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree