Part-Time Shop Associate

Fine Print | Dallas, TX, near Bishop Arts in Oak Cliff

Fine Print is an independent magazine shop and creative retail space centered around international and independent magazines, books, and printed matter with a focus on art, design, fashion, photography, architecture, and visual culture—where customers come to discover new ideas, spend time, meet people, and connect with creative culture.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and self-directed Shop Associate who enjoys working with people and can confidently take ownership of the shop while working independently.

Schedule

• Part-time
• Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays on alternating weekends
• Approximately 22 hours per scheduled weekend, or around 44 hours per month
• Additional hours may be available through shift coverage, events, conferences, partnerships, pop-ups, book fairs, and other special programming
• Consistent weekend availability is required

What You’ll Do

• Welcome customers and create a friendly, engaging shop experience
• Answer questions and help customers discover magazines, books, posters, and other products
• Offer thoughtful recommendations and staff picks
• Operate the Square point-of-sale system and process purchases
• Open and close the shop independently after training
• Take ownership of the shop and confidently manage day-to-day operations while working independently
• Keep displays organized, stocked, and visually appealing
• Help maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized environment throughout the day
• Pull, pack, and prepare orders for shipping
• Create social media content for platforms such as Instagram and TikTok
• Photograph, document, and film magazines, products, customers, events, and the overall life and energy of the shop
• Assist with events, pop-ups, partnerships, book fairs, conferences, and other special programming

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is

• Warm, friendly, and genuinely enjoys interacting with people
• Comfortable starting conversations, making customers feel welcome, and also allowing them space to browse
• Reliable, punctual, and able to consistently honor scheduled weekends
• Trustworthy and comfortable being responsible for the shop, merchandise, register, and keys
• Comfortable working independently while confidently managing day-to-day responsibilities
• Able to prioritize tasks and stay productive throughout the shift
• Self-managing and able to recognize what needs to be done during slower periods
• Observant, organized, and attentive to detail
• Comfortable making sound day-to-day decisions
• Curious and eager to engage and learn about the titles we carry, our customers, and the creative community we serve
• Comfortable photographing, filming, and creating social media content
• Interested in visual merchandising and creating thoughtful retail displays
• Able to communicate professionally and ask for help or guidance when needed

This Role Is Great For Someone Who

• Enjoys independent work and taking ownership of a space
• Likes meeting and getting to know people
• Works or studies within a creative field or industry
• Is interested in art, design, fashion, photography, publishing, print, architecture, music, film, or visual culture
• Enjoys staying connected to current culture, creative communities, and emerging talent
• Wants meaningful part-time weekend work in a unique independent business
• Appreciates magazines, books, printed matter, and thoughtfully curated retail spaces
• Can balance customer engagement, operational responsibilities, and creative tasks

A Bonus, but Not Required

• Previous retail, hospitality, gallery, bookstore, or customer-service experience
• Previous management, key-holder, or independent retail experience
• Experience opening and closing a shop or retail space
• Familiarity with international or independent magazines
• Knowledge of artists, designers, photographers, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and other creative professionals
• Experience creating social media content for Instagram, TikTok, or similar platforms
• Photography, video, styling, writing, or content-creation experience
• Experience with Square or another point-of-sale system
• Experience packing and preparing orders for shipping

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