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 schedules 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) 747-8207.