E-Commerce Operations Lead, Photography

The RealReal is the world's largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods. Through our work, we are committed to contributing to a sustainable future, both for fashion and for our employees. Authenticity is a core component of our business; we value it in our products and we celebrate it across our teams by encouraging every TRR employee to bring their REAL authentic selves to work each day. We're hiring, and we'd love for you to join our dynamic team!

Our Authentication Centers (warehouses) are where the magic happens! The Art & Science of Real comes to life within our facilities located in New Jersey and Arizona - combining the knowledge of hundreds of luxury experts with cutting-edge, proprietary technology. As consigned goods travel into our facilities, the team processes, authenticates, and photographs each item in preparation for listing to our website. As a Photography Lead, you will help ensure products are being photographed according to TRR standards and in a timely manner. If you are a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment, this could be the perfect match!

What You Get To Do Every Day

• Help oversee up to 10 employees on the Photography team to coach them to meet units per hour (UPH) standards week over week
• Train new employees to meet UPH standards, planning, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, coaching and developing employees, and problem-solving
• Answer daily questions regarding studio policies, up-to-date style guidelines, category UPHs, Expediting standard operating procedures (SOPs') and training SOPs
• Assist in the setup of the studio when needed which may include lights, cameras, lens or any other equipment that helps the studio run
• Assist with photography production as needed
• Assisting with various tasks to help the studio run effectively and efficiently while maintaining TRR standards

** This role is performed in a studio with flashing lights of varying frequency and intensity and requires the use of multiple screens (camera, laptop, monitors, etc.) and may be triggering for those with photosensitivity. Additional information is available upon request.

What You Bring To The Role

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in ecommerce warehouse or production setting, achieving hourly quotas
• Strong leadership aptitude and a desire to grow into a management role
• Ability to work well independently, but lead by example in a team environment
• Outstanding oral and verbal communication; comfortability with cross functional communication
• Positive and encouraging demeanor with ability to motivate others
• Ability to read and understand KPIs and Looker reports
• Internal candidates must have positive KPI's and productivity metrics

Compensation|Benefits|Perks

• Hourly base pay + incentive pay based on performance/ quota targets achieved
• $50 in monthly food credits to apply to snacks and meals that are available for purchase on site
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (purchase stock at discounted rates)
• 401K (with company matching up to $1000)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 18 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days (PTO starts accruing on first day of work) & 10 Paid Holidays
• State of the art, climate-controlled warehouse facility

The expected hourly rate for this role is $18.00 - $21.83. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate's skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR's total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

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The RealReal is the world's largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 30 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories-including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home-in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our twelve shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations.

The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That's why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.