Merchandising Production Assistant

Position Overview: The Merchandise Production Assistant at ZA/UM Atelier plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of our merchandising brands. This position involves a blend of creative collaboration, logistical management, and inventory oversight, making it ideal for individuals who are passionate about design and clothing, and thrive in dynamic environments.

Short term: 6 months, starting February 2024

• Direct Report and Department Oversight: Actively work under the department lead, managing and overseeing daily activities and workflows within the department to ensure smooth operations.
• Liaison with Design and Publishing Teams: Serve as the key point of contact between the merchandise production department and the design team, as well as the publishing unit, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.
• Communication with Manufacturers: Maintain regular and effective communication with manufacturing partners to oversee production processes, ensuring that all products meet ZA/UM Atelier's quality standards and timelines.
• Sales and Shipping Oversight: Manage and oversee the sales process, including the efficient shipping of goods. Ensure that all customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Logistics Management: Handle logistics responsibilities, including coordination of transportation, storage, and distribution of merchandise.
• Inventory Management: Keep accurate records of inventory, track stock levels, and implement inventory control measures to avoid overstocking or stockouts.
• Product Development: Play a pivotal role in the development of new merchandise items, contributing to idea generation, design input, and production oversight.

Skills & requirements

• Communication Skills: Possess great verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with various teams and external partners.
• Professionalism and Teamwork: Demonstrate a professional attitude and the ability to work considerately within a team environment.
• Self-Motivation and Learning: Show a high degree of self-motivation and continually seek opportunities for learning and self-improvement.
• Organisational Skills: Exhibit excellent organisational abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Independence: Ability to work effectively and make decisions independently, demonstrating initiative and responsibility.
• Background in Sewing/Fashion/Textiles: While not mandatory, a background or experience in sewing, fashion, or textiles is a plus.
• Language: Estonian, English

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent career development opportunities in a rapidly growing company.
• Flexible hybrid work model - the ability to work remotely or from the office, with occasional required in person meetings.
• Studio closure over Christmas
• Childcare support
• Personal annual learning and development budget

About Us:

ZA/UM is a video game studio that in 2019 released the award-winning role-playing game Disco Elysium. We are based in the UK and Europe, we have offices in Porto, Tallinn and London. Our team is spread across a number of countries around the globe. Currently, the team is composed of over 100 writers, artists, developers and producers.

ZA/UM is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. The organisation - in providing goods and/or services and/or facilities - is also committed against unlawful discrimination of customers or the public.