Here are a few sample job advertisements for this type of role…
- Professional styling experience in a commercial photography studio
- Specialized styling ability, such as advanced product or food styling
- Professional on figure portfolio that demonstrates expertise in applied styling techniques
- Understanding of market trends, visual composition, and the art of aesthetic presentation
- Exceptional eye for detail
- Knowledge of commercial studio workflow
- Proficient working knowledge of PC computing platforms, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Maintaining and organizing fashion closets and styling workstations to studio standards.
- Onboard new assistant stylist
- Work with multiple temp agencies to arrange contract temp assistants
- Support the Stylist Manager in day to day studio projects
- Supports merchandise coordination by ensuring efficient flow of physical product on-set and communicating styling and product issues
- Responsible for adhering to studio-wide safety programs and requirements
- Support the development of standard operating procedures
- Run daily shoots while maintaining positive energy in studio at all times
- Troubleshoot styling challenges on-set using knowledge of Amazon’s business objectives and visual brand
- Analyze studio productivity to develop and implement process improvements
- Understand the flow within the studio on-set and partner with studio operations team to identify new efficiencies
- Follow studio style guide to style a wide variety of products with consistently high quality, balanced with efficiency
- Update style guides as well as any necessary documentation in styling division
- Strive for continual elevation of imagery utilizing Amazon’s visual aesthetic and brand standards
- Act as point person for freelance stylists; drive expectations to support quality and productivity
- Organize and facilitate high priority imaging
- Develop improved processes for existing categories; serve as the team expert in one or more categories of styling
- Assist with creating training and SOP material
- Previous experience working in a high-volume commercial studio
- Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of workflow including prioritization, planning and task delegation under tight deadlines
- Demonstrated experience working on multiple tasks at varying stages of completion under tight deadlines
- Basic sewing skills, garment construction and tailoring
- Experience providing work direction to a team of associates with diverse skill sets
- Comfortable in a culture of continuous change
- Obsession with delighting customers
Position Summary
Responsibilities
2. Manage prep crews of full-time and freelance stylists, culinary PAs and other support, and interns.
3. Manage back kitchens and food for location shoots.
4. Develop, test and evaluate original clean recipes in the style of Food Network Kitchens for Food Network Magazine, cookbooks, Ad Sales, Digital (Food Network & Cooking Channel websites and social media).
5. Cater events for Discovery’s Ad Sales, Affiliate Sales, Marketing, Press and other teams.
6. Keep current with industry and food trends and culinary research
Requirements
- You have 5+ years of experience in culinary and food handling, preparation and cooking procedures and preferably have a culinary degree.
- You’re a creative master at cooking and baking techniques and have broad and deep knowledge of world cuisines and products.
- You anticipate and can respond quickly to fluid circumstances on a set or over the long-term.
- You shine with a ‘can do’ positive attitude and love collaborating with multiple partners.
- You have impeccable organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail.
- You monitor timelines and adjust your work as needed, prioritizing to achieve success.
- You have excellent communication and follow-up skills and are capable of working on multiple projects in various stages of production.
- You’re comfortable serving as talent yourself and being on camera for social media shoots.
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States
PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH A LINK TO YOUR PORTFOLIO WHEN APPLYING
Company Overview:
Amscan, Inc. is the consumer products division of Party City Holdings, Inc. and is the largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of party goods and accessories in the world. In our Elmsford, New York office we design Party Goods, Costumes and Gifts which are sold to consumers by Party City and other retailers around the world.
Position Overview:
As a member of the Product Development Team, the Stylist will interpret and realize the creative vision for our products, being instrumental in defining the look of much of our costume and party photography. The Stylist will be involved with photography needed for print, web, catalogs, and other special projects. and liaison between all teams to formulate plans to execute and accomplish all photo needs in timely manner dictated by timelines.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in brainstorming to develop ideas for product photography
- Liaison between teams to understand vision and desired direction of each project, then work to formulate action plans to accomplish
- Create virtual style boards and other materials to sell photo concepts internally prior to shooting
- Incorporate props and other accessories as needed into party and costume shoots
- Coordinate with the team to ensure that all items are on hand and ready to shoot as scheduled
- Guide photographers, stylists and other staff during photo shoots to be sure that the vision is carried out.
- When working with costume models, ensure that the correct feel and attitude for the character comes across.
Education/Experience:
- College Degree
- 2+ years professional experience in design, brand or related creative industry.
- Proficiency on Mac OS, MS Office applications & working knowledge of Illustrator or InDesign, Photoshop
Skills & Capabilities:
- Must have a strong sense of fashion and trends in clothing and other consumer goods
- Strong listening skills with the ability to interpret product vision
- Great Communicator & Excellent interpersonal skills: team player
- Art direction and conceptualization skills
- Prioritization and time management skills
- Experience in directing photo shoots
- Comfort with learning new technology
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- design, brand or related creative industry: 3 years (Preferred)
- Illustrator or InDesign, Photoshop: 2 years (Preferred)
- Mac OS, MS Office applications: 3 years (Preferred)
- fashion and trends in clothing: 2 years (Preferred)
Organize, prepare and style a wide range of merchandise to be photographed for catalogs, web, digital marketing, and various other special projects.Responsible for ensuring maximum quality still life & on figure imagery representative of product & brand integrity
Collaborate with photographer to organize workload for the day, to meet daily expectations
Style product both still life & on-figure shoots while maintaining brand integrity & enhancing customer experience
Prepare for shoots: set concepts, lighting scenarios, props, merchandise prep, etc.
Create a cohesive story to sell our product range achieving both merchandising and creative objectives
Schedule & coordinate on figure shoots & work directly with modeling talent
Sourcing, maintaining, & selection of all props
Build and paint sets and props as necessary
Maintain deadlines and shooting schedules in order to keep catalog production on time
Research new ideas and trends and propose innovative ideas to drive the business
THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate has a creative vision; you are an experienced yet “fresh” Stylist with a passion for fashion accessories, home décor and giftware. Editorial styling and art direction in a fast paced, high volume, energetic environment is what drives you. You are a self starter, strong communicator, very detail-oriented, and are inspired by the entire Editorial Production process.
Calm under pressure, can excel and thrive in a high volume studio environment
Positive attitude with ability to accommodate last minute additions to schedules and changes in direction
Is comfortable wearing many hats; stylist, set designer, photographer
Strong on-set styling skills, a good eye for composition and color
Energetic, creative, and detail oriented
Able to handle multiple tasks in an ever changing, fast paced environment
Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
Must be flexible, open to critique and able to follow direction well
Excellent written and oral communication
Technical Qualifications
2 – 5 years experience in Product/Fashion styling, preferably with an emphasis on product photography, home decor and room sets
Understanding of digital photography production studio pace & efficiency
Proficient with Mac OS; Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred
BFA or comparable degree with a focus on art, design, fashion, merchandising or photography
If you possess these qualities and thrive in a fast paced environment, we want to hear from you.
For immediate consideration please reply with your resume, portfolio link, & cover letter along with salary requirements to Corinne Reindel creindel@twoscompany.com.