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Marketing Ops Intern, Photo Studio

CompanySanMar
LocationIssaquah
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role supports the studio team across several areas including Studio Operations, Shoot Production, Activation, Imaging, and Sample Management during an 8-week program. Responsibilities involve assisting with photo production tasks like lighting and set building, merchandise coordination, data ingestion, and facility maintenance.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3401
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Join Our Family, Build Your Career- SanMar’s success and growth can be attributed to one thing - outstanding employees who provide superior services and products to our customers. We promote a culture that recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Recognizing that happy and relaxed employees make better ambassadors for SanMar, we encourage initiative and participation by creating a casual environment that taps full employee potential. At SanMar, we do more than make and sell t-shirts. We build meaningful connections that elevate lives. As the largest supplier of wholesale imprintable clothing and accessories in the United States, our products and the connections they create impact organizations, individuals, and the world we live in. It all started more than 50 years ago with a business philosophy that has held true since day one: Be Nice and Tell the Truth. Family owned and operated, SanMar is based in Issaquah, Washington, with eight distribution centers nationwide and apparel from more than 30 celebrated brands. We invest in your future with life-enhancing opportunities and benefits including: • Competitive pay and bonuses • Competitive benefits • Company paid time off (PTO) • Life insurance • 401(k) plan with matching fund • Flexible spending program • Anniversary awards • Discounts on brand name clothing • Diverse and laid-back atmosphere • One floating family holiday every year • Monthly employee events • Charitable giving of your choice • Flexible schedules We’re growing and encourage you to find out what over 5,000 employees call the “The SanMar Difference.” SanMar is currently accepting resumes for those who have the necessary skills. SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the Role

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.

What's the Short Version?

The Marketing Operations Intern, Photo Studio is responsible for supporting the studio team during an 8-week program in several areas on the Marketing Operations Team: Studio Operations, Shoot Production, Activation team, Imaging and Sample Management. We provide extensive training, guidance, and support as well as the opportunity to experience the industry from the inside and gain valuable work experience. This internship is fully on-site at our studio located in Seattle, WA.

 

What Will You Be Doing?

  • Assist with lighting, set building and photo ingestion, naming, organization, etc.
  • Assist photo crews for a variety of shoots by facilitating errands, prop shopping, steaming and catering support.
  • Assist with merchandise coordination; receive, label, pack/unpack merchandise to and from our studio.
  • Photograph apparel library and log into Creative Force.
  • Conduct a variety of general administrative tasks for the department or departments as assigned.
  • Job shadow various members of the department and assist them as needed.
  • Assist with data ingestion and cleanup.
  • Studio facility maintenance and assistance in workshop including set builds, equipment maintenance and painting.
  • Provide support for Activation/Tradeshow production including prepping booth properties/samples, portable booth kits, inventory, and reordering.
  • Create content and how-to videos/imagery to support training team.
  • Participate in intern cohort activities including: professional development workshops, warehouse tours, and meetings with leadership.
  • May perform or support special projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

 

What Are We Looking For?

  • Currently working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Photography, or related field
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
  • Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
  • Administrative skills which must include excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Responsive to staff needs, including professionalism, respect and consideration of others

 

What's Our Offer?

Pay: You`ll earn $21.39 on an hourly basis.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked.

 

What Should You Expect?

Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions. Quarterly travel may be required.

Why Work at SanMar?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special.

Here’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you.

 

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.

SanMar participates in E-Verify.

Key Skills
Studio OperationsShoot ProductionImagingSample ManagementLightingSet BuildingPhoto IngestionMerchandise CoordinationData IngestionFacility MaintenanceTradeshow ProductionContent CreationAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAdministrative Skills
Categories
MarketingCreative & MediaAdministrativeArt & Design
Benefits
Paid Time Off