LEAD STYLIST 90028
LEAD STYLIST
Business Development - Sales
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Think Cosmopolitan: we’re all about the home. Owned by Romain and Kim Dubus, we’re a small family business expending at a fast pace, the goal of the team is inspiring folks from all walks of life to take ownership of their spaces & create value where they’re planted.
LEAD STYLIST
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide day-to-day direction, supervision, coaching, and support for Styling Team
Monitor team member s chedules and make work assignments, ensuring that work is prioritized appropriately
Work with the Photo Art Director insuring all sets are staffed with the appropriate Stylists
Manage the prop room and aisles by SKU’ing and maintaining studio photo props
Lead Styling Team by demonstrating proper set etiquette and complex techniques while working on set
Collaborate with the Photo Art Director and Photographers to create compelling images of home products in full environments and vignettes for product pages, videos, and other marketing initiatives
Ensure photo sets are clear of unused props and merchandise to increase efficiency and workplace safety
Review images continuously with the photographer during photo shoots to ensure merchandise is featured appropriately
Dust, clean, and/or steam merchandise and props to ensure items are free of dust, fingerprints, and wrinkles.
Lead by regularly working on high-profile projects and demonstrating advanced styling techniques and trends for team members
In addition to styling, fully participate as needed on assigned projects, including: planning, budgeting, developing concepts, location scouting, and set designs
Assist the Photo Art Director in developing concepts and designs for realistic photo sets that follow current trends
Collaborate with the Photo Art Director to establish style guides and standard
Serve as the point person or liaison for certain projects as assigned by the Photo Art Director
Identify and approve the purchase of needed props, tools, and supplies
Independently source and purchase props for assigned projects, while staying within a budget
Follow outlined styling standards and identify areas for improvement to be incorporated in to the style guide
Follow home décor trends and evaluate competition in order to style home sets and products to meet or exceed industry norms
Direct the curation of the prop collection and establish processes for acquiring, organizing, and retiring props
Represent the photography studio in interdepartmental projects and major company initiatives as assigned
Develop and oversee budgets for props
Assist the Styling Team in tracking, organizing, and retiring props
Have likeness used on film, tape, photograph and record for various content projects
Perform other duties as required and assigned by manager and upper management
Follow legal policies as directed
Perform other duties as required and assigned by manager and upper management.
Follow legal policies as directed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
6+ years experience styling products for commercial photography/video productions, with significant experience styling home products or environments
3+ years experience supervising others
Demonstrate strong understanding of color theory, two dimensional composition and styling techniques by submitting a portfolio of work
Experience styling bedding and other textiles/soft goods required
Expert in 2-dimensional design, color theory and visual problem solving
Ability to display flexibility with scheduling on location shoots and during times of peak shooting
Knowledge of Photoshop, Capture One and DSLRs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to work within and meet tight deadlines under pressure
Ability to display flexibility with scheduling and travel during location shoots and times of peak shooting
Ability to handle high pressure situations while maintaining professionalism
Excellent problem-solving skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to attend events
Willing to work a non-traditional schedule to accommodate activities
Think Cosmopolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Think Cosmopolitan is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Think Cosmopolitan’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (323) 747-.
JOB LOCATION
Hollywood, CA, United States
Please send all applications to info@thinkcosmopolitan.com with the subject "