Assistant Stylist (Temporary to Permanant)

JOB TITLE: Assistant Stylist

DEPARTMENT: Styling / Creative

REPORTS TO: Lead Stylist

STATUS: Temporary to Permanent

COMPENSATION: $24 - $27 Commensurate with Experience

Company Overview

Splashlight is a leading visual content creation company, providing strategy, creative and production of photography and video to fashion and retail brand partners. Over the years, Splashlight has invested in a platform, which combines artistic and creative talent, state of the art studios, equipment, technology, process and know-how to deliver best-in-class services to help fashion brands and retailers look great to their respective audiences. Splashlight has been headquartered in New York City for over 23 years..

We are currently adding several Assistant Stylists to our team on a temporary, seasonal basis. This position will be compensated through our payroll system. This is not a freelance opportunity, but is a full time temporary to permanent position.

Position Summary

This is a great entry level role for someone who is interested in exploring both the merchandise and creative tracks in the production / ecommerce space. The Assistant Stylist reports directly to the Style Director, but will also work very closely with the Art Directors, Freelance Stylists, Digital Techs, Merchandise Systems and Operations team.

The Assistant Stylist will have the opportunity to apprentice the styling team on set on an ongoing basis. In supporting the on-set team they will learn styling basics, client-specific styling guidelines, and engage with a wide range of creatives across all disciplines.

In this role, the Assistant Stylist will all handle aspects of apparel and accessories prop styling for a high-volume retailer, including inventory control, product tracking, and sample logistics. Organizationally, the Assistant Stylist will focus on prepping clothing for the set, locating props for stylist, tracking the tagged merchandise as it goes through the on-set process, including cross checking dates, naming, shot list, views and marking items for color corrects. They will keep up with the organization while ensuring that the styling speaks to the production and creative guidelines set forth by the client.

The Assistant Stylist will have excellent attention to detail, focusing on minute details of the job as they work with complex inventory management systems and specific on-set styling guidelines. A can-do attitude is a must, with a willingness to roll up sleeves and dive in. Strong ability to prioritize work flow and pivot between responsibilities as no two days will be alike.

Primary Responsibilities

• Track merchandise through production and propping process using internal and/or external inventory systems
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure merchandise and its data meet compliance standards
• Act as a liaison between Styling and Merch teams to gather all relevant and necessary product information and to help resolve any creative issues
• Partner with various members of the Merch Team as needed to facilitate the organization of a fashion prop closet
• Keep track of styling supplies needed and re-order as necessary
• Order, track and return store bought props for editorial shoots
• Create PO’s for props and provide production with reconciled receipts for billing
• Restock styling areas with robes, slippers and towels, return used items to front desk
• Maintain high level or organization on set
• Attend to model’s needs on set to facilitate shoot (ie: heaters, water etc)
• Partner with producers and creative team to establish documentation for on-set styling guidelines
• Implement and ensure accurate styling information to producers, stylists, and creative team members
• Liaise between the Merchandising, Production and Style teams to disseminate information and maintain adherence to guidelines set forth by the client.
  
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• Process driven.
• Possesses an inspiring work ethic.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work with a diverse group or people.
• Computer savvy with strong Google Slides skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible and able to work with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented team player.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull and lift.
• Enthusiastic, positive energy and able to work well under pressure.
  
  
  

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.