At Straub Collaborative, our teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turn arounds. We can help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data in more efficient ways.

We don't stand up and wave our arms. We don't push. We don't overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need — quality, high-volume, fast-turn content — exactly when you need it. With studios and resources around the world, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you're looking for without losing your brand's uniqueness.

Location Portland, Oregon

Position Summary

The Freelance Hair and Makeup Stylist is responsible for assisting photographers by preparing models to style guide standards for the days designated photoshoots. The Hair and Makeup Stylist will ensure that all beauty requirements are consistently being met throughout the day and over the life of the projects. The Hair and Makeup Stylist will present seasonal recommendation updates in line with style and trend changes in line with the client's specifications based on style guide.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains hair and makeup for the model to the photoshoot or style guide of the client.
• Captures the beauty intent of the photographer, and ensures we are maintaining a fast pace within our quality standards.
• Ensures smooth and quick transitions between articles being shot (touch ups
• Maintains a consistent quality standard and remain fully engaged (attention to detail, following beauty standards, predictive improvement) on repetitive projects.
• Styles various types, textures and lengths of hair. Able to trim or shave hair as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to apply and maintain makeup on various skin types and colors throughout the photoshoot. This includes covering blemishes, tattoos, and bruises.
• Creates a comfortable environment with the models and stylists to allow the model to be primed in a manner that constantly improves quality and speed of the shoot.
• Creates a rapport with photographer and stylists to understand pose requirements, transitions, and a natural presentation.
• Responsible for the timely completion and accuracy of project job forms throughout the lifecycle of the job. (i.e., production calendar, daily summary, expense sheets, time tracking, and mileage).
• Creates written documentation, including visual references if necessary, on how specific hair and makeup is done so it can be included in client standards such as style guides. In addition, be able to train fellow team members to those specific standards.
• Contributes improvements in project Pre-Production meetings and Post-mortem that relate hair and makeup. Including completion and execution of action items assigned to the hair and makeup artist for the team's success from those meetings promptly.
• Responsible for the stock inventory, organization, and cleanliness of the hair and makeup station and on-set zone. This includes managing the repair and purchase of the tools of the trade.
• Assists in product preparation and assists Stylist and Merchandise team during hours and days when a model is not on set.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Makeup, or equivalent education and experience
• Cosmetology/Esthetician license or Certified Makeup Artist License required.
• 3+ years of experience in working on a photography set or in a salon as a Hair and Makeup artist
• Knowledge of eCommerce photography and editorial session
• Experience and competent working with all skin tones
• Working knowledge of Apple OSX operating system
• Strong fashion and trend knowledge
• Good time management within a busy and pressured environment
• E-commerce and editorial session experience is a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Word and Excel. Within Excel, the candidate should be able at a minimum to execute a search, sort a list by applying multiple filter settings, populate a new column of data in an existing spreadsheet, and manage file conversions among CSV and text-based files to Excel.
• Must have excellent problem-solving ability and creatively respond to set needs.
• Must have proficient necessary math skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution through stellar organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to details with ability to focus on a repetitive task and consistently accurate entry of data.
• Solves non-routine problems in collaboration with his or her manager; takes initiative to modify procedures and processes as appropriate and makes contributions that impact work team results.
• Demonstrated planning skills and the ability to prioritize using information around due dates, clients, internal resource skill sets, and when to escalate for assistance and awareness.
• Ability to work both independently and within a changing team.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedules.
• Experience with ShotFlow and ProWorkflow.
• Respectful and courteous when interacting with others, a calm and collaborative demeanor is expected when working through conflict. You will always professionally present the studio and yourself. The expectation is to balance listening and talking, writing clearly, and accurately any decisions.

Benefits

The salary range for this full-time position is $60 -$75 an hour, commensurate with experience and skills.

Culture/ EEO Statement

Straub Collaborative embraces diversity in a profound way and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate.

Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.