Photography Stylist

Quad•Westbrook, ME

8d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Quad is seeking a Photo Stylist experienced in fast-paced production studio environments and a variety of merchandise, with an emphasis on laydowns of men’s and women’s apparel and soft goods. The Stylist creates web production, print, and advertising laydowns, organizing, preparing, and styling merchandise for client print and web marketing photography. The role upholds the client’s Style Guide and quality standards, develops standards where needed, and manages daily production for efficiency. The position reports to the Lead Art Director.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional styling experience in a high-end, high-volume catalog, advertising, corporate, or commercial photography studio environment.
A portfolio demonstrating relevant skills and abilities.
Retail, design, or fashion merchandising experience.
Comfort working directly with the client.
A keen aesthetic and strong eye for composition, with the ability to create a 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 oral instructions and implement client brand objectives.
Ability to communicate and document ideas and workflow clearly.
Ability to take direction from the art director and studio management and learn quickly.
Professionalism and ability to work well with others, receive feedback, and make changes quickly.
Enjoyment of team brainstorming and a fluid work environment, with willingness to take on any task.
Exceptional time management, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Understanding of digital photography, production studio pace, and efficiency.
Flexibility and patience in accommodating last-minute schedule additions and changes in direction, 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 merchandise, including apparel, home goods, gear, and luggage, on tabletop, on board, and on mannequin.
Execute L.L.Bean’s styling guidelines.
Collaborate with the on-set photographer to meet shot requests and requirements.
Organize the day’s production photography workload with the photographer to meet expectations and deadlines and maximize efficiency.
Coordinate with the merch coordinator and associate producer to care for samples throughout the photo process, maintain SKU and apparel tags, and note damage.
Help with sample preparation and coordination as needed throughout the season.
Research ideas and trends and propose innovative ideas to support the business.
Source, purchase, and occasionally return props for advertising photography while working within a budget.
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 to present to Art Directors.
Test and present ideas to improve efficiency and the look and feel of the work.