Photo Production Assistant
Location: US, NJ, Secaucus
Department: Photography
Employment type: Full-time
Company profile: The RealReal is changing the way people buy and sell luxury items. The leader in luxury resale, the company is a full service retailer offering customers authenticated, pre-owned, designer brands including Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton , Gucci and Cartier, all at up to 90% off original retail. The RealReal takes possession of all items prior to sale in order for its merchandising team, authentication specialists and skilled gemologists to evaluate each item. The company also offers buyers merchandise returns, with an in-house customer service team available to answer specific product questions.
Description: We are looking for skilled Photo Production Assistants to join our photography team in our high volume fashion production studio.  The RealReal is the country’s largest online luxury consignment marketplace.  Founded in 2011, we are one of the few online resellers to authenticate and photograph every piece of merchandise on our site.  In addition to winning POSH and Fashpreneur Awards, The RealReal has been featured on The Today Show, USA Today, Fortune, Glamour, and Elle.ResponsibilitiesAssist photographers with styling and shooting clothing, handbags, and other accessories on the mannequin and table topSupport photographers quota of 150+ items per dayWork with the photo team to meet end of month deadlines (overtime often required)Assist with the movement of physical product through the studioSteam clothing as neededPartner with Stylist to maintain quality control of final image in a highly productive, fast-paced environmentWork with photographer to maintain organized and tidy studio.Be a self-starter and able to take a look at what needs to be done and move forwardEnsure product is handled to the highest quality standards Skills and RequirementsMinimum 1 year styling or photography experience within fashion industryBasic understanding of Mac OS and Canon camerasExcellent organizational skillsProven ability to work quickly and effectively with very strong attention to detailPro-active and able to show initiative and ideasExcellent time keeping and ability to meet deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skillsWorks well with deadlines & metricsContributes and works well within terms ABOUT THE REALREAL     The RealReal is the leading full service online luxury resale marketplace.  Only The RealReal offers customers access to authenticated designer fashion and fine art in curated sales. Our designer brands include such leading names as Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada, all at up to 90% off original retail. Our fine art offerings include paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture from the Modern, Post-War and Contemporary eras.  The RealReal takes possession of all items prior to sale in order for its merchandising and curatorial teams, authentication specialists and skilled gemologists to evaluate each item.We have an award-winning leadership team with a proven track record of success and we are experiencing hyper-growth. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a VC funded start-up that is changing the marketplace. The RealReal offers competitive salary, stock options, 401k with company match and a full menu of benefits. Join our team and make some history! Find us: #URL_21260ee3ae8f5b50e570c025c5c70479c7e269db690671c2b754afbbc289094b# Follow us: #URL_07ff87d4f3e227140fbaff9ce59c904e9884bba1af27c4220bf2a3c52758cf3d# Like us: #URL_d6efe0bfcf0ce5500588f67e335a7f88f4607ccbe3373bfef826329aa2822886# Follow us: #URL_572917c7522fa686a8ee1e7fb2ff015f21284241410ac0978ede1254de831af0#  
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