Photography Stylist

Quad Med Medical Clinic•Freeport, ME

About The Position

The Photography Stylist works in a fast-paced production studio, styling a variety of merchandise with an emphasis on laydowns of men’s and women’s apparel and soft goods for web production, print, and advertising. The role organizes, prepares, and styles merchandise for client marketing photography; upholds and develops the client’s style-guide standards; and manages daily production to support quality and efficiency. The position reports to the Lead Art Director and works closely with photographers, merchandise coordinators, associate producers, and art directors.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional styling experience in a high-end, high-volume catalog, advertising, corporate, or commercial photography studio.
A portfolio demonstrating relevant skills and abilities.
Retail, design, or fashion merchandising experience.
A keen aesthetic and strong eye for composition, with the ability to create the desired look using creative judgment.
Ability to work as a team member in a creative group setting and to work independently when needed under tight deadlines.
Ability to follow layouts and written or verbal instructions and implement client brand objectives.
Ability to clearly communicate and document ideas and workflow.
Ability to take direction from art directors and studio management and learn quickly.
Professionalism and the ability to work well with others, receive feedback, and make changes quickly.
Enjoyment of team brainstorming, adaptability in a fluid work environment, and willingness to take on varied tasks.
Exceptional time management, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Understanding of digital photography and production-studio pace and efficiency.
Flexibility and patience to accommodate last-minute schedule additions and changes in direction, and responsiveness to organizational changes and business priorities.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with a wide variety of people.
Knowledge of CaptureOne, Adobe Creative Suite, and Mac.

Nice To Haves

Experience with home sets, on-form, hanging, on-figure, and on-location styling.
Experience with stop-motion and video.

Responsibilities

Style high volumes of apparel, home goods, gear, luggage, and other products on tabletops, boards, and mannequins.
Execute styling according to L.L.Bean’s styling guidelines.
Collaborate with the on-set photographer to fulfill shot requests and requirements.
Organize the daily photography workload with the photographer to meet expectations and deadlines and maximize efficiency.
Coordinate and care for samples throughout the photography process, maintaining SKU and apparel tags and noting damage.
Assist with sample preparation and coordination as needed throughout the season.
Research trends and ideas and propose innovative concepts to support the business.
Source and purchase props for advertising photography within budget, and occasionally return them.
Work collaboratively to solve problems and meet deadlines.
Maintain an organized kit, work area, styling closet, and photo studio.
Prepare and steam merchandise for photoshoots as needed.
Research styling trends and direction for presentation to art directors.
Test and present ideas to improve efficiency and visual presentation.