Photographic Stylist - On Figure

Location: New York, New York

Position Summary:

The Photographic On Figure Stylist assists photographers by styling products on model. The stylist will also source and set up props and other necessary materials to form the subject of photo shoots. The stylist will also assist in the overall flow of products in, within, and out of the studio.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for styling the subject material to meet the client's photography brief or style guide, capturing the photographer's artistic intent, and ensuring we are maintaining a fast pace within our quality standards.
• Ensure smooth and quick transition between articles being shot on-figure. Consistency between shots is a measure of success.
• Create decks and documentation, including visual references if necessary, on how specific styling is done. In addition, be able to train, team members to those specific standards.
• Responsible for the timely completion and accuracy of stylist project job forms throughout the job's lifecycle.
• Contribute improvements in project pre-production meetings and postmortem related to styling and stylists.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Styling Manager and Project Manager. This includes but is not limited to coordinating merchandise, receiving and steaming products and apparel, styling garment, shoes, and accessories.
• Build and maintain a wardrobe closet, coordinating and selecting accessories. This may include temporary acquisitions from clients and coordination of accurate returns.
• Maintain prop inventory and set organization tools in clean, working order while also identifying and planning repair and replacement needs.
• Responsible for organization and cleanliness of the style prep areas and on-set zone.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working as an on-figure photo stylist in fast paced e-commerce fashion photo shoots.
• Associates degree in Fashion, Merchandising, Photographer, or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of digital commercial photography workflow processes.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere.
• 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 an excellent ability to problem solve and creatively respond to set needs.
• Must have proficient necessary math skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Creative agency experience or content production experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution through stellar organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to focus on a repetitive task and consistently accurate data entry.
• Solves non-routine problems in collaboration with the Styling anager; takes the 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 articulate any decisions.

Benefits:

The salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience and skills.

Straub Collaborative offers excellent benefits, including:

• 401(k) matched at 4%
• Full medical, dental, vision (company contribution based on employee’s selection and family status)
• Health Care Spending Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (for healthcare & dependent care)
• Life insurance, disability, and accidental death are covered by the company at 100%
• Flexible paid time off (with approval from supervisor)
• Company lunches & events (at Studio locations)

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.