Styling & Sample Assistant

This role is based in our Oakland, CA office. It's an entry-level hourly position. 

About the Role

The Styling & Sample Assistant supports the Associate Creative Director & Team on photoshoots, campaigns, and content across e-commerce, social, and brand marketing — while also owning day-to-day sample logistics. This is a hybrid role: half creative execution, half operational backbone. You'll prep looks one hour and reconcile a sample tracker the next. If you thrive on both on set and spreadsheets, this is your role.

Responsibilities

Styling & Shoot Support

• • Pull, steam, and prep garments for e-commerce, social, and campaign shoots based on style guides and creative direction
  • Assist on-set during shoots: dressing talent/models, managing change & fit adjustments
  • Style flat-lays and still life product photography when needed
  • Maintain wardrobe organization on set (labeling, steaming, garment care) to keep shoot days moving
  Sample Coordination

  • Manage full sample lifecycle: intake, check-in/check-out, tracking, and return across design, buying, and marketing teams

  • Organize and maintain the physical sample library/closet by category, season, and size run

  • Flag missing, damaged, or overdue samples and follow up with Buying Team

  • Support end-of-season sample archiving, donation, or sell-off processes with Live Sales Team 

  Cross-Functional Support

  • Partner with merchandising and design teams to understand upcoming product drops and prioritize sample needs accordingly
  • Support styling needs for brand collaborations and licensing partner shoots
  • Assist with light administrative tasks

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as an assistant stylist, styling intern, or sample coordinator (fashion retail, e-commerce, or brand marketing environment preferred)

• Strong knowledge of alternative/streetwear/subculture fashion — you should already have thoughts and knowledge about the DK customer

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; comfortable owning a tracking system with zero samples going missing on your watch

• Able to lift/carry garment racks and boxes, and stand for extended periods during shoot days

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities

• Strong communication skills — you'll be chasing samples across multiple departments

• Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel for tracking; Adobe or Canva a plus for look boards

• Flexible schedule availability for occasional early/late shoot days

Nice To Have

• • A personal styling portfolio or content you've contributed to