Still Life Stylist

JOB DESCRIPTION

STILL LIFE STYLIST

LOCATION: 75 Varick Street NYC

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Creative

REPORTS TO: Executive Creative Director/ Associate Creative Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Still Life Stylist is part of Splashlight’s Creative Engine. The ideal candidate will work in partnership with teams of Photographers, Art Directors, and Production coordinators, to ensure that the highest quality images are produced; and the images created are on-brand and reflect the elevated standards expected of a Studio team member. Your primary responsibilities and tasks will support Splashlight’s core corporate goals: Implementing Business Operating Systems, Strengthening Market Position and Growing Revenue.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Style e-commerce, editorial and still life content with a keen eye for color, texture, lighting, composition and shape, developing elevated imagery while meeting high productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Partner with clients, internal art directors, photographers and producers on projects and styling direction across brands
• Collaborate with Art Directors and photographers to create visually exciting assets in line with brand guidelines
• Collaborate with and support photographers and art directors to evolve a brand’s styling direction
• Guide freelance stylists and assistants to ensure brand guidelines are followed and styling meets brand standards and productivity
• Partner with freelance stylists and assistant stylists to ensure that all merchandise is represented accurately and on set productivity is met  
• Maintain Style Guides and implement updates as needed
• Partner with Creative team to identify efficiencies; propose and implement workflow improvements
• Maintain styling supplies, props, orders and inventory 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, & SKILLS 

• 7+ years on set still life styling for Ecomm, Editorial, still and video
• Expertise styling a wide range of products including jewelry, soft goods, apparel, and accessories; fragrance and cosmetics
• A strong portfolio with examples of editorial, pdp and pin-up styling 
• Deep understanding of trends in fashion, art, photography, design and culture
• A meticulous eye for detail and visual composition with a high level of taste
• Ability to execute visual solutions on set that support brand aesthetic
• Knowledge of commercial studio workflow
• Strong communicator with ability to articulate creative ideas and collaborate within a team environment 
• Excellent time management skills and able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Problem solver who can identify challenges and develop actionable solutions
• Client facing experience 
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment
• Some Capture One knowledge is advantageous

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Energetic positive collaborator who thrives in a team environment
• Values fostering deep partnership across teams
• Mentorship to junior colleagues
• Sourcing and vetting new styling talent
• Excellent level of service to client, ie: quick response & problem solving (in concert with team)
• Opportunities to work on a variety of accounts in addition to evergreen accounts

PERKS & CULTURE

Splashlight offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Long and Short term Disability, Life insurance
• 401K with matching
• Commuter and Flex Spending 
• Generous vacation policy and paid holidays
• Pet friendly environment
• 60,000 square feet of upbeat, stylish studio space

Our culture is founded in partnership, collaboration, and respect internally & externally. 

We work as a team, win as a team and help one another. 

Our team’s mantra - When you are strong, we are strong. Because you are Splashlight.

Supplemental Application: https://forms.gle/SdxqnVY5EjSMBZMC6

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Splashlight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Splashlight is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Splashlight are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Splashlight will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

ABOUT US

Founded in 2002, Splashlight (www.splashlight.com) is an innovative and industry-leading visual content partner providing strategy, creative direction, and production of photography and digital video services to the largest players in the fashion and retail industry. Splashlight has helped to perfect the e-commerce, catalog, and marketing content of many of the most successful brands in America. Current innovations include new enhancements that help clients improve the quality and performance of their visual content by using advanced measurement analytics. Splashlight has built a reputation for the finest fashion photography & video. Join us at the helm of eCommerce’s high velocity & max volume world. Splashlight is headquartered in New York City.