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Stylist - Freelance - eCommerce Photography Studio

Straub Collaborative

Stylist - Freelance - eCommerce Photography Studio

Quincy, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    POSITION:    Photographic Stylist

    FLSA STATUS:         Non-Exempt, Hourly

    REPORTS TO:         Studio Manager

    SUPERVISES: None

    PURPOSE SUMMARY

    Photographic stylist assists photographers by styling products, mannequins, models, laydowns and lifestyle photographic images.  The stylist will also source and setup props and other necessary materials, which will form the subject of photo shoots.  Photographic styling involves collecting the necessary materials and props before the shoot from various suppliers and arranging objects in the desired fashion. In addition to these duties, when not actively on set, the photographic stylist will also assist the Merchandise team with the preparation of footwear, apparel, and other product types for photo production. This includes but is not limited to steaming, hanging, cleaning, and styling product for shoots.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Responsible for styling the subject material to meet the photography brief or style guide of the client, capturing the artistic intent of the photographer, and ensuring we are maintaining a fast pace within our quality standards.
    • Ensures smooth and quick transition between articles being shot (model outfit changes, mannequin dressage). Consistency between shots is a measure of success.
    • Maintains a consistent quality standard and remains fully engaged (attention to detail, following style standards, predictive improvement) on repetitive projects.
    • Create written documentation, including visual references if necessary, on how specific styling 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 to improvements in project Pre-Production meetings and Postmortem that relate to styling and stylists.  Including completion and execution of action items assigned to the stylist for the team's success from those meetings in a timely manner.
    • Completes Pre-shoot tasks assigned by the Photographer, Lead Stylist, Project Manager, and/or Studio Manager prior to the start of the shoot.  This can include but is not limited to receiving product, steaming apparel, styling shoes, prop shopping, and setting mannequin stands.
    • Ability to seek and acquire contact with various locations outside of the studio for client-driven shoots that would contribute to the client's aesthetic and budgetary restrictions. After initial contact is made, communication and contract negotiations will pass on to the Project Manager.
    • Builds and maintains a wardrobe, coordinating and selecting accessories.  This may include temporary acquisitions from/for clients and coordination of accurate returns.
    • Being a self-starter in maintaining mannequin inventory and prop inventory and set organization tools in clean, working order.  Identifies and plans repair and replacement needs.
    • Responsible for the timely completion and accuracy of stylist project job forms throughout the lifecycle of the job. (i.e.: production calendar, daily summary, expense sheets, time tracking, and mileage).
    • Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of the style prep areas and on-set zone.
    • The stylist is responsible for assisting the overall flow of product in, within and out of the studio as requested by the Studio Manager, Project Manager, or Shipping/Receiving Manager.
    • Responsible for the product storage area including its efficiency and cleanliness.
    • Ensure all products are prepared for return to client and initiate shipping coordination as needed
    • Packages, ships and keeps tracking of all outgoing articles.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    • The stylist has the ability to see solutions to tricky styling challenges. The stylist is able to style the product to maximize its presentation by material, silhouette, and supporting props (including mannequins).
    • Requires strong attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with exceptional problem-solving skills dedicated to ensuring projects meet their requirements and provide adjustments when necessary.  
    • Stylist is flexible to rapidly changing schedules
    • Communication is in person, via phone or email, which makes it necessary to balance listening and talking, writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, and keeping others informed.  
    • Customer interactions are both internal and external.  This position requires that we always strive for high customer satisfaction, going out of the way to be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, building strong and positive working relationships.  Must be able to communicate at all levels in a clear, concise and calm manner.  Must be receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embrace continuous improvement.
    • Organizational skills are necessary.  Must take ownership of the work, doing what is needed without being asked and following through.
    • The stylist has the ability to work independently or within a team.  He or she must possess exceptional decision-making skills.  He or she uses discretion and consideration when interacting with others, while creatively thinking of better ways to do things.
    • Ability to achieve daily a 98% and higher accuracy of style standards and not exceed the maximum time allocation per product.
    • Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedules.
    • Be respectful and courteous when interacting with others. A calm and collaborative demeanor is expected when working through conflict.
    • This position requires a person with strong attention to detail with the ability to focus on a repetitive task with consistent quality and speed.
    • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
    • Moderate skill with a Mac operating system that also utilizes Microsoft Office software programs, specifically, Excel.
    • Knowledge of digital photography equipment and techniques is desirable.    
    • Ability to utilize web-based database management tools. (Examples: Workhorse, Access, Barcoding software).

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by this position.

    • Ability to stand or work on a cement studio floor for up to a full workday.
    • Ability to sit for long periods of time for up to full workday as needed.
    • Repetitive use of hands and fingers (i.e. prepping, steaming, pinning, data entry, sample tagging, keyboarding)
    • Must be able to see and hear in order to gather and input information; respond to face-to-face and telephone inquiries.  
    • Must be able to drive and have a valid driver's license with the resources to report to shoot locations outside of the studio. You must have the resources to drive for needed materials (props, clothes) at a moment's notice.
    • Must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.
    • Able to work in low light conditions, with lamps versus overhead lighting.
    • Ability to walk throughout a warehouse floor following our internal safety guidelines.
    • Travel requirements will be less than 10% of the time.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Candidates will have a merchandising or photography certificate.  Relevant on-the-job experience can be substituted.
    • 2 years of experience working as a photographer, photographer's assistant, apparel visual merchandiser, fashion stylist, or photography stylist.
    • Knowledge of digital commercial photography workflow process.
    • Creative agency experience or content production experience is desired. 
    • Flexible schedule – ability to accommodate long shoot days, early prep shots, and accommodate client schedules as needed.

    The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and may be changed as deemed necessary by the company.