- Location
- Secaucus New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $16–17.25/hour
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About The RealReal
The RealReal is a US luxury consignment marketplace founded in 2011. It sells pre-owned fashion, jewelry, watches, art and home furnishings through its website and stores. Its teams authenticate, price and photograph goods before they go on sale.
The RealReal’s Photography Production Assistant photographs luxury apparel, fine jewelry and watches for online listings, following styling guidelines and meeting production quotas in a fast-paced studio. This is a full-time, onsite role in Secaucus, New Jersey, with an expected hourly rate of $16–$17.25; starting pay considers work location, skills, experience, market demands and internal parity. The role involves flashing lights of varying frequency and intensity and use of multiple screens, which may be triggering for people with photosensitivity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Handle products to the highest quality standards.
- Dress mannequins quickly and efficiently in accordance with TRR company styling guidelines.
- Photograph mannequins from multiple angles using a remote control; camera settings are pre-programmed and do not require adjustment.
- Meet hourly and daily quota requirements.
- Assist with moving products through the studio.
- Maintain an organized and tidy workspace.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least 6 months of experience in a warehouse production environment.
- Proven ability to excel in a high-volume, repetitive, quota-driven environment.
- Self-motivation and a drive to achieve results.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Adaptability and openness to change.
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, including when dressing and lifting mannequins or moving products.
- Ability to stand for at least 8 hours at a time.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Availability to work weekends as needed.
- Preferred: Proficiency with Mac iOS and Google Suite.
Skills
Experience
At least 6 months in a warehouse production environment.
Workplace
The role is situated in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA — conveniently close to New York City.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 16 to USD 17.25 per hour.
Benefits
$50 in monthly food credits for snacks and meals purchased on site; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401(k) with company match; medical, dental and vision insurance; paid parental leave; 9 paid company holidays; 18 paid time-off days, accruing from the first day of work; climate-controlled warehouse facility. Eligible employees may also receive a bonus or incentive pay.
Culture
A consignment passes through several hands. Authentication specialists examine the item, merchandising teams prepare the listing and client teams work with the person who consigned it.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like The RealReal, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Product Photography Assistant», «Studio Photography Assistant», «Photography Studio Assistant», «Production Photography Associate», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.