Samples + Wardrobe Assistant in London

Be part of a bold new chapter in content creation through a ground-breaking collaboration between M&S and The Production Factory. Together, we’re launching a dynamic new creative hub at the iconic Big Sky Studios – a purpose-built space to spark imagination, foster creativity and deliver excellence. This is more than a job; it’s a rare opportunity to help shape the visual identity of one of Britain’s best loved brands.

The role will report to the Styling Manager.

As a Samples + Wardrobe Assistant, you’ll play a key role in bringing seasonal collections to life and ensuring smooth workflows across the department. This is a hands-on, studio-based role where you’ll work closely with both styling and samples teams to prepare and deliver stills content for digital and e-commerce use. You’ll act as a link between the Stylist and Samples teams, providing essential support to full-time and part-time Stylists and helping record final styled looks for our ‘Style it With’ feature. During peak times, you’ll also assist the Samples team to keep everything running efficiently. Please note: due to the nature of our business, this role is fully office-based.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the ‘Style it With’ process, recording final styled looks and inputting them into our sample software.
• Troubleshoot sample and styling queries on an ad-hoc basis.
• Work closely with the Samples team to support the movement of samples, being available to support them during peak moments.
• Be the go-to person in maintaining an organised and efficient styling workspace.
• Track and flow samples through the Studio in collaboration with the Samples team.
• Ensure styling props and accessories are correctly prepared for each shoot.
• Liaise with Production, Casting, and Art Direction teams to ensure models and looks are shoot-ready.
• Help maintain clear organisation of studio spaces, styling rails, and wardrobe areas.
• Stay on top of fashion trends and industry references to support fresh, relevant styling ideas.
• Support M&S and the Styling teams with sourcing products from in-store and online.

SKILLS

• Fashion graduate or relevant styling, samples or on-set experience.
• Comfortable supporting high-volume fashion shoots in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Let’s Flo software is preferred, or a similar content production workflow system.
• Proficient in MS Excel, with a keen ability to manage asset trackers, sample logs.
• Knowledgeable about fashion, styling, and content production workflows.
• Organised, detail-focused, and confident, managing multiple tasks at once.
• A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude and an eye for detail.
• Comfortable being client-facing and offering support when they are on-site.
• Aware of fashion trends and how they translate to commercial styling.
• Able to take direction from multiple teams and adapt quickly on set.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Production Factory is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.