Production Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must reside locally in or near the Virginia Beach, VA area with reliable personal transportation.
• Able to stand and move continuously for 8-hour shoot days and comfortably lift up to 30–40 lbs (gear cases, clothing racks, product boxes) within reason.
• Highly proactive with a strong work ethic—someone who sees what needs to be done and takes initiative without needing constant direction.
• Must exercise complete professionalism, respect, and discretion around talent and models during wardrobe changes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in garment care, fashion retail, or photo/video production is a plus, but a great attitude and willingness to learn are most important!

Responsibilities

• Garment & Sample Care: Unpack, steam, and organize apparel, footwear, and accessories on studio racks for easy on-set access.
• On-Set Support: Assist the production coordinator during shooting, including getting models into their next looks, executing quick outfit tweaks/adjustments, and maintaining product organization.
• Inventory & SKU Tracking: Check off clothing items against the shot list to ensure no SKUs or colorways are missed during production.
• Load-In & Logistics: Help pack, load, transport, and unload production gear and product samples between HQ and local studios/locations.
• Post-Shoot Wrap: Fold, repackage, and sort worn garments, separating damaged or dirty samples, and assist in returning gear to HQ.
• General Set Operations: Help with food/coffee orders, run occasional errands for production, and assist in keeping set energy light, professional, and on schedule.

Benefits

• Guaranteed 8-hour day rate ($160/day).
• Mileage reimbursement provided for any travel between HQ and studio locations.
• Meals, snacks, and coffee provided on shoot days.
• Opportunity for ongoing, repeat contract work with a fast-growing local brand.