THE ROLE & THE TEAM
The Studio Assistant plays a key role in keeping e-commerce production running smoothly. They support the team with ensuring everything in the studio operates efficiently. Acting as the link between creative and production teams, they maintain equipment, oversee digital and sample processes, and support the seamless production of high-quality assets. This role requires a mix of technical know-how, problem-solving skills, and teamwork to maintain quality standards, improve efficiency, and drive innovation in the studio.
ABOUT LOUNGE BY ZALANDO
Lounge by Zalando is an online outlet for fashion and lifestyle products in 17 European countries. We offer our members daily, time-limited sale campaigns with discounts of up to 75% off the recommended retail price. However, Lounge by Zalando is so much more than discounts. Our strength lies in our focus on fashion and lifestyle brands: from sought-after labels to niche brands, from famous international names to trendy luxury brands, we make sure to meet the fashion taste of all our customers, who are always on the hunt for the best products at the best prices. Working with our brand partners, we're pioneering innovative supply-chain and production processes and offer them an impactful and smart solution, creating a new way to shop for fashion - and a new way to sell it.
https://www.zalando-lounge.de
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
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Oversee technical workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations across photography, sample coordination, and digital asset management.
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Ensure technical readiness by calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting all studio equipment, lighting, and software.
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Coordinate sample management process to ensure accurate tracking, availability, and preparation for daily shoots.
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Organize and optimize samples to align with production schedules and priorities.
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Provide hands-on support during productions to photographers, stylists, retouchers, and production teams to deliver high-quality assets on time.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
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You’re a Strong Collaborator and Problem Solver : No task is too small—you take pride in ensuring seamless studio operations. Skilled in building strong cross-functional relationships, resolving technical issues under pressure, and maintaining clear, efficient communication. Your proactive approach keeps the team focused and performing at their best.
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You Bring Technical Expertise: You have 2+ years of experience in high-volume e-commerce studios, with a background in studio operations.
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You Understand Studio Technology: Confident in managing and troubleshooting studio tech, including lighting systems, cameras, and IT hardware/software setups.
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You’re an Operational Thinker: Experience in coordinating sample management, scheduling, and operational logistics for e-commerce photography studios.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
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Employee shares program
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40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
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2 paid volunteering days a year
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27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees
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Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
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Family services, including counseling and support
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Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
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Mental health support and coaching available
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Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
Top Skills
What We Do
Welcome to Zalando. Here’s some key info about us:
Our position and vision:
- We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle
- Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty
- Our vision is to become The Starting Point For Fashion.
Our offering:
- Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels
- Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation, and interaction
- As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners, and friends of our brand.
- Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs.
Our beliefs:
- Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I
- We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.
