Creative Operations Assistant — Le Closet NYC

Overview

Supported digital operations by organizing product assets, maintaining accuracy across Shopify updates, and coordinating workflows that ensured consistency between physical inventory and online presentation. Joined shortly after the boutique’s initial launch in the Hamptons and served as Ari’s right hand as the business expanded toward New York City. Supported studio operations and digital merchandising workflows, coordinating sample movement, garment organization, and Shopify product updates to maintain consistency across physical and digital channels. Helped stabilize daily operations during rapid retail shifts and mobile‑dominant shopping behavior.

Context

Boutique retail environment navigating pandemic constraints, requiring agile studio coordination, precise digital asset management, and flexible support across both physical and e‑commerce workflows.

Operational Responsibilities

  • Sample Logistics — Tracked incoming/outgoing samples, maintained garment organization systems.

  • Studio Operations — Organized racks, accessories, and prep areas to support daily workflows.

  • Digital Asset Organization — Sorted, labeled, and archived product images and social content.

  • Shopify Merchandising — Updated product listings, verified imagery, and supported inventory accuracy.

  • Content Production Support — Assisted with wardrobe prep and continuity during small-scale shoots.

Tools

Shopify, Google Sheets, digital asset folders, studio organization systems.

Outcome

Supported product accuracy and studio workflow during the early pandemic months, when mobile shopping quietly became the dominant channel for apparel. With most customers browsing on their phones, clear product data, consistent imagery, and organized samples directly influenced whether items converted. My work maintaining garment continuity, organizing samples, and keeping digital assets structured helped stabilize daily operations at a time when small fashion teams were adapting quickly to remote-first retail.This role strengthened my foundation in studio coordination, sample logistics, and digital merchandising — skills I continue to build on in my current work.

Capabilities

  • Shopify Merchandising — Updated product listings, verified accuracy, and supported daily e-commerce operations.

  • Digital Asset Organization — Structured product images, maintained naming consistency, and ensured assets were ready for merchandising use.

  • Sample Logistics — Tracked sample movement, prepped garments for product updates, and kept inventory aligned across physical and digital channels.

  • Studio Coordination — Supported daily studio flow, maintained garment continuity, and ensured the workspace remained organized and production-ready.

  • Content Production Support — Assisted with product prep, styling needs, and workflow coordination during small‑scale content creation.