Sample Coordinator (Apparel)

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $21.72-24.13 Hourly W2, hourly with benefits Start Date: Jul 6, 2026 About the Role Aquent is partnering with a leading global apparel retailer to hire a Sample Coordinator supporting the Public Relations team. This six-month onsite contract role is responsible for coordinating product samples for editors, influencers, media partners, and internal teams while managing inventory, shipments, and sample operations in a fast-paced fashion environment. What You'll Do Coordinate daily product sample requests through warehouse and internal systems Track requests from intake through delivery and communicate status updates Coordinate urgent store pulls and cross-functional sample borrowing Manage long-lead sample ordering and seeding calendars Prepare and package shipments for editors, influencers, and media Maintain accurate sample inventory and organize the sample closet Update inventory grids and shipment records Troubleshoot shipping and vendor issues Process photo requests using internal asset systems Support seasonal product launches and team meetings What You'll Bring 2+ years supporting apparel, retail, merchandising, PR, showroom, or product operations Experience coordinating multiple requests simultaneously Strong organizational and inventory management skills Excellent written communication Comfortable working cross-functionally High attention to detail Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and email-based coordination Nice to Have Fashion or apparel industry experience PR or communications support experience Sample room or showroom experience Experience with shipping or inventory systems Influencer or editorial sample coordination Why Apply Support one of the world's best-known apparel brands Gain exposure to fashion PR and editorial operations Work with cross-functional teams across merchandising, marketing, and communications Be part of seasonal product launches and brand campaigns Build valuable experience in apparel sample operations #LI-BC1