Prep Stylist (Full-Time) - Baltimore
About The Position
If you’re the kind of person who notices every crease, every scuff, every detail others miss… this role was built for you. About the Role At Straub Collaborative, great images start long before the first shot. As a Prep Stylist, you are responsible for making sure every product is flawless, structured, and fully camera-ready before it reaches set. This is not an on-set styling role. This is precision work. You’ll focus on shaping, prepping, and perfecting product—especially footwear and apparel—so that every item meets exact brand standards at scale. If you like hands-on work, fast pace, and getting the details right every time, you’ll thrive here.
Requirements
- 1–2+ years in a studio, e-commerce, or product-focused environment preferred
- Strong attention to detail—this role lives in the details
- Experience with product prep or styling tools (tape, inserts, shaping materials, etc.)
- Ability to follow style guides and execute consistently at speed
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple items at once
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Nice To Haves
- Footwear experience is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Prep footwear, apparel, and accessories for photography
- Steam, clean, shape, and structure products to exact specifications
- Use styling tools (inserts, tape, polyfill, glue dots, etc.) to perfect form and presentation
- Ensure every item is camera-ready—no wrinkles, no defects, no missed details
- Build and maintain proper shape and structure for footwear (sneakers, boots, cleats, etc.)
- Understand materials, construction, and how products should present on camera
- Execute small, detailed adjustments that make a big visual difference
- Receive, organize, and distribute merchandise based on shoot schedules
- Track product movement through prep → shoot → wrap
- Collect and reset product post-shoot to maintain workflow
- Identify and flag product issues (damage, incorrect items, inconsistencies)
- Perform quality checks to ensure prep meets studio and client standards
- Follow style guides with high accuracy and consistency
- Collaborate with prep team, merchandising, and production to hit daily output goals
- Communicate clearly on product readiness and issues
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and production demands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
