$38,000 - $44,000/year

We are currently hiring for a Creative Studio Assistant to join our creative team.

Why Oak?

OAK + FORT is a fashion and lifestyle brand that provides attainable luxuries consisting of modern essentials in full collections of womenswear, menswear, accessories, jewelry, beauty, and homeware. We are a female-founded and led business that is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout our collections. From our first studio that opened in 2010 in Vancouver, BC, we now have 40+ locations across North America with a global e-commerce presence.

At the heart and core of it all, it’s our people that matter most. We offer a work ethos that is driven by endless passion, intellectual curiosity, and perennial creativity. Here you get the opportunity to influence our global strategy and growth, while working alongside incredibly talented people.

Position Summary:

The Studio Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting various aspects of our Creative Studio operations. Particularly focused on the preparation of apparel for styling—from research and inspiration gathering to garment organization for the purposes of shooting. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a keen interest in fashion and retail.

What you’re responsible for:

• Responsible for organizing apparel samples for studio use. Ensuring they are prepared on a styling rack and steamed.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally regarding all shared samples and equipment.
• Identifying styles that are required for shooting purposes, and facilitating that order.
• Cleaning the studio daily.
• Re-organizing racks post-shoot, ensuring that everything is in order by date.
Responsible for meeting minutes of the studio team at large. Ensure all requests are captured, and provide that to the team for a smooth run of show.
Assist with day to day activities as required.
Be attentive towards the model / talent, providing what they need to have a successful and positive shoot with our brand.

STYLING:

• Support the Creative Director and Marketing Content Lead with researching trends. Own building mood-boards to convey styling concepts.
• Ensure that the original vision for a garments design is realized in the final outfit.
• Be the expert on product calendar so that styling documents include all items necessary to shoot.
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Vice President of Creative to ensure all styling is on brand prior to shoot.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role within a studio or creative environment.
• Strong organizational skills for managing samples, coordinating shoots, and overseeing studio logistics.
• Familiarity with studio equipment and production processes.
• Knowledge or experience in styling for various types of shoots.
• Effective communication and coordination skills to work with a team and ensure a smooth run of show.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and handle unexpected challenges.
• Attention to detail for maintaining sample inventory and ensuring high-quality production.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, from shoot assistance to studio maintenance.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant work and experience would be an asset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, as studio schedules may vary.
• Ability to lift, carry and move items up to 50 lbs.

Why you’ll love it here:

• An opportunity be a part of our growth journey
• Ability to expand your skills set and work on high impact projects
• Work amongst an exceptionally talented team
• Extremely generous Employee Discount
• Corporate bonus program
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• 3 Weeks' vacation starting
• Summer Fridays (1/2 days)
• Hybrid/Remote work options (schedules vary by team/function)
• Dog friendly office
• Company-wide socials + events

Our Values:

• ABOVE + BEYOND We strive for something greater than ourselves.
• SELF STARTER Entrepreneurship is the mindset that leads to endless curiosity and continuous improvement.
• UNIQUELY YOU We practice acceptance through open-mindedness and personal responsibility.
• CHANGE DRIVER We embrace change and never fear what’s next.
• PEOPLE POWERED At the core of our brand we are powered by each other.

Our Hiring Process:

We strive to provide an outstanding experience to every individual who shows interest in our organization. Our goal is to ensure that you receive clear communication, regular updates and have a dedicated recruiter to support your hiring journey with us. We believe that every candidate journey should be unique, and that honesty, integrity and transparency is carried throughout.

Once you’ve submitted your application, here is what you can expect:

• A response confirming that we have received your application.
• Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team.
• We will respond to every application to ensure you know where you stand.
• Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted directly by a recruiter.
• Your first connection is a 30-minute phone interview with a recruiter.
• You can expect potentially two additional interviews with the hiring team.
• We will request references before moving to a final offer.

OAK + FORT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful, diverse, and unique approach to hiring individuals in the communities in which we operate – allowing each person to be their authentic selves. Our hiring commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to any disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture team. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location.