Food Stylist

Mittera Group•Des Moines, IA

37d

About The Position

The Food Stylist works with a broad team of creatives, photographers, clients, production personnel and others to create high quality and aesthetically pleasing food images for print and video content advertising across multiple media platforms. A strong background with food styling is needed. This is a diverse and hands-on job. The role involves developing new recipes, sourcing ingredients and props and preparing food for photography. Food stylists may collaborate with other food stylists, or creatives on best practices and food and photography trends.

Requirements

2-3 years styling food and/or assisting food stylists in a commercial photo studio
Portfolio demonstrating your work and expertise
Friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to learn and contribute
Ability to multi-task, organize, and problem-solve under tight deadlines
Flexible, and able to respond immediately to business changes and priorities
Ability to accept constructive criticism and adapt or modify as needed
Proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for creative
Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk and using a computer
Ability to stand, bend, and walk for periods of time while navigating photo sets and retail environments
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20–40 pounds
Requires fine motor skills, including precise hand and arm movements, manual dexterity, and coordination
Ability to access, navigate, and move throughout all departments within the facility
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle as needed for work-related tasks, including travel to and from retail locations to source products (company vehicle provided)

Responsibilities

Prepare food for photography, including reviewing photo orders, planning and shopping for food
Detailed knowledge of food prep, kitchen etiquette and safety
Provide onset styling of food for catalog, ecomm and lifestyle photo and video shoots
Collaborate with all studio and design partners to ensure styling and photography is on brand
Develop and write recipes with some understanding of nutritional values and analysis
Willingness to receive feedback and direction, and communicate with stylists, directors and clients
Partner with other stakeholders to own inventory of kitchen stock and client products including replenishing and shopping as needed, responsibly and on budget
Partner with team members to manage shot and product shopping schedules with the goal of improving efficiency and workflow
Act as a positive team player who does not hesitate to jump in when additional support is needed
Responsible for the timely completion and accuracy of photography
Maintain an organized and clean prep area and on-set zone
All other duties as assigned