Location: Variety Hour Warehouse, Fitzroy

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (30 hours per week)

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The Production and Logistics Assistant plays a key role in supporting the design and production lifecycle at Variety Hour.

This role ensures the seamless coordination between the design, marketing, and e-commerce teams, particularly in areas related to product development, inventory, and operational logistics.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will assist with supplier communication, sample management, purchase orders, and stock handling, while also contributing to general studio operations.

This is not a design-focused role. It is ideal for someone with a strong aptitude for logistics, organisation, and communication within a fast-paced creative environment.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Support:

- Assist the Production Manager in creating tech packs and purchase orders.

- Coordinate supplier communications and manage the shipment of purchase orders to the warehouse and retail store.

- Oversee sample administration, including ordering, receiving, and quality checking.

- Assist in reviewing and approving pre-production and shipping samples.

- Maintain and archive design assets including samples, fabric swatches, trims, and reference materials.



Stock & Inventory:

- Manage incoming stock deliveries to both the Gertrude Street store and the warehouse.

- Delegating pick and pack between warehouse and store staff.

- Conduct stock counts and quality control checks, ensuring all inventory is organised accurately.

- Collaborate with the Production Manager to resolve any stock discrepancies or issues.

- Work closely with the E-commerce Manager to ensure accurate inventory tracking, product uploads and correct stock locations.

- Conduct regular (1–2 times per week) stock transfers and drop-offs between the warehouse and the retail store.



Operations & Studio Management:

- Coordinate with contractors including cleaners, trades, and delivery services.

- Manage procurement of office and studio supplies.

- Support in small studio administration tasks (e.g. staff birthdays, Christmas party, workplace culture initiatives).

- Assist the marketing and e-commerce teams with product styling, descriptions, and shoot preparation as needed.



REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar or relevant role.

- Strong organisational and communication skills

- Valid Australian driver’s licence


Desirable:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in fashion, logistics, or business is desirable.

- Proficiency in Mandarin.


Benefits:

- 5 weeks of Annual Leave a year

- Competitive salary and opportunities for flexible working

- Convenient Fitzroy location

- 50% off VH merchandise

- Opportunities for role and career progression in 2026


To apply send CV + cover letter to jessika@varietyhourstudio.com

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We are seeking Retail Assistants to work in our Gertrude St store.

As a Sales Assistant, you will contribute to a welcoming atmosphere while assisting customers with their shopping and styling.

The ideal candidate would be available to work a minimum of two days a week, including Saturdays however we are flexible with hiring/looking to hire multiple people if they are the right candidate e.g. if you love Variety Hour and are looking for just a side gig on a Saturday, we are open to this! 

Or if you want more hours we are open to this too! If you are the right fit we can be flexible to fit your schedule.

Previous retail experience is essential, preferably fashion retail experience. Your role will involve providing exceptional customer service, processing sales, and maintaining the store's visual appeal.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide exceptional customer service and styling expertise

- Manage online customer inquiries through email and Instagram

- Efficiently fulfil online orders via Shopify platform

- Process online and in-store returns 

- Maintain visual merchandising standards

- Assist the Production Manager with stock management and inventory control

PERKS:

- Flexible working hours to accommodate your lifestyle

- Generous staff discount and wardrobe
Competitive hourly rate aligned with Level 6 retail award


If interested, email your CV and a bit about YOU! to careers@varietyhourstudio.com


Please note: We receive a high volume of applications for our retail roles and, as a small team, we’re not always able to respond to everyone individually.


We truly appreciate the time and effort you’ve put into your application. If you don’t hear back this time, we encourage you to apply again for future opportunities.