Photo Studio Assistant - Contractor

Job Description:

Who We Are:

We’re Cart.com, one of the fastest growing commerce enablement companies in the world. We provide the digital and physical infrastructure that empowers thousands of leading B2C, B2B and public sector organizations to unify commerce operations from product discovery to product delivery.

We’re building toward a world where commerce has no bounds. Our enterprise-grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including our own network of omnichannel fulfillment and distribution centers, enable merchants to navigate an increasingly complex operating landscape and drive efficient growth.

Our goal is to be the global backbone of commerce. To achieve it, we’re looking for entrepreneurial, innovative and determined teammates who are eager to help our growing base of customers simplify their commerce operations and seamlessly reach their own customers, wherever they are. Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Cart.com Fast Facts:

• 6,000+ customers worldwide
• 1,600+ employees globally
• 17 warehouses nationwide, totaling over 10 million square feet of space
• Headquartered in Houston, TX with international offices in Mexico and Poland

Our values:

Cart.com is building a company that is committed to living out these 6 core values:

• Be brand obsessed: Our lives are shaped by the brands we interact with daily. We obsess over the brands we serve, and about the things they care about.
• Think beyond the box: “We’ve always done it that way” is not a phrase uttered often at our office. We create creative solutions to complex problems.
• Don’t give up: We learn from our challenges and see them for what they are; great building blocks to an amazing brand story.
• Speak up: We communicate clearly and directly because we care deeply. Communication is the bedrock of our community.
• Work together: We’ve built a team that prides itself on diversity of thought and background. Collaboration is better with contrast.
• Remember to be human: We work hard, but we leave room for the people, places and things that we love.

This position is open to applicants or individuals who are located in Long Beach, CA. This is a contract position with the potential to extend or convert to full-time in the future.

The Role:  

We are seeking a Photo Studio Assistant / Sample Coordinator to support our fast-paced e-commerce photo studio in Long Beach, CA. This role is crucial for maintaining efficiency, organization, and quality standards across our studio operations while supporting sample management, photo-shoot preparation, and client communication.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage product samples from intake through return, ensuring proper organization, tagging, and tracking
• Prepare samples for shoots (steaming, prepping, troubleshooting discrepancies)
• Support stylists and photographers to ensure visual alignment with brand guidelines
• Plan and coordinate shoots, creating and distributing detailed call sheets
• Book and manage talent (models, stylists, MUAs), including contracts and release forms
• Provide administrative support (answer phones, respond to emails, order supplies)
• Assist with day-of-shoot operations and troubleshoot issues in real time

Who You Are:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment
• Strong communicator who can liaise effectively with internal teams and external partners
• Passionate about photography, styling, and visual storytelling
• A proactive team player with a positive attitude and willingness to “do what it takes”

What You’ve Done:

• Worked in a fashion photo studio, retail, or related environment (preferably e-commerce)
• Managed inventory, samples, or production assets with accuracy and accountability
• Coordinated photo-shoot logistics or worked with creative production teams
• Used Excel or similar tools for tracking and reporting data
• Collaborated cross-functionally with creative teams, vendors, or clients

Nice to Haves: 

• Experience with model booking, contracts, and release management
• Styling background or familiarity with fashion and e-commerce photography standards
• Knowledge of studio equipment, lighting, or production workflows
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems

Currently, Cart.com does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, Cart.com sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

Cart.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.