Creative Associate Job at eko in Bentonville

eko is an innovative e-commerce startup dedicated to empowering brands to create, display, and optimize their video assets across digital platforms.
Thanks to our groundbreaking partnership with major retailers, and our ability to demonstrably increase e-commerce sales, we recently opened a new facility focused on processing, capturing, and delivering data & media for millions of unique products annually.
Our first‑of‑its‑kind facility opened in Northwest Arkansas in summer 2025 and is rapidly scaling to support high‑volume, high‑quality product media capture at unprecedented speed and scale.
About the Role:

The

Creative Associate

is a frontline producer of Eko’s revolutionary product media. Reporting to a Creative Crew Manager, you’ll help turn everyday products into high‑quality digital media by preparing, styling, capturing, and quality‑checking products against clear production standards.
This role is part creative, part technical, and highly active. You’ll work from daily capture plans, operate proprietary robotic and camera systems, use styling tools and creative judgement to make products look their best, and keep production moving at a steady, sustainable pace.
The right person is detail‑oriented, coachable, comfortable with technology, and energized by high‑volume creative production. You'll take pride in getting the details right, keeping your stage clean and production‑ready, and making sure each image meets eko's production and quality standards before it moves to our retail partners.
What you will do:

Operate camera systems and robotics to capture products to spec
Follow established styling, prep, and capture guidelines with consistency and care
Complete daily capture targets at a steady, sustainable pace—not rushed, not idle
Perform real‑time quality checks on your own work—it only ships when it looks great
Handle all products carefully and maintain condition standards before, during, and after capture
Escalate issues appropriately (props, tech, product condition, etc.)
Maintain a clean, organized, and production‑ready stage at all times
Collaborate with stylists, operators, and teammates to keep production flowing
Minimum Requirements:

1 year minimum of directly relevant hands‑on experience in studio production, visual merchandising, video production, fashion styling, media creation, or a similar production‑based environment
Strong hands‑on experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar video editing platforms, with the confidence to use these tools in a fast‑paced production environment
Energized by a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment
Able to follow precise standards while using your styling instincts to make products look their best
Excited to use robotics, cameras, and styling tools to transform everyday objects into standout digital media
Obsessed with quality over shortcuts — you take pride in your work
A team player who lifts others up and brings positive energy to every shift
Demonstrated ability to communicate with professionalism, respond to feedback constructively, and work through day‑to‑day team challenges with sound judgement, maturity, and respect
Able to learn new systems and tools with minimal friction
Ability to read, write, and speak in English
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach regularly
Ability to work in a warehouse environment which may include exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and noise
Light to moderate lifting will be required in accordance with current OSHA standards
Ability to perform work in a highly active, floor‑based environment, including regular movement throughout the factory or studio for extended periods during a shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
Shift Requirements:

This role is on‑site at eko's Capture Factory in Bentonville, Arkansas. Candidates must be able to commit to one of the following three shifts:
Weeknights:

Monday through Thursday, 6:30 pm to 4:30 am | $30.80 hr
Weekend Days:

Friday through Sunday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | $32.20 hr
Weekend Nights:

Friday through Sunday, 6:30 pm to 4:30 am | $32.20 hr
Work Environment:

This position operates primarily within a factory setting
The noise level can range from low to moderate
Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles (e.g. forklifts, trucks)
Why Join Us?

Be part of something groundbreaking.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to help build a cutting‑edge robotics studio at the forefront of innovation.
Hyper‑growth environment.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a company that is scaling at an exceptional pace.
Benefits

Premium health, dental and vision insurance
Insurance options with 100% employer‑covered medical and dental premiums for employee‑only plans.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Daily Shift Meal Provided
Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
This position pays an hourly rate. All hourly rates meet or exceed applicable state and federal minimum wage laws. This position is classified as non‑exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
eko is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates individual backgrounds, perspectives, and contributions. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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