Product Stylist

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Fashion & Product Stylist cum Assistant Studio Manager to lead creative styling while managing studio operations. The ideal candidate should bring a strong blend of fashion styling expertise and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality creative output and seamless studio execution.

This dual role requires a balance of creative vision, commercial acumen, and organizational efficiency to deliver impactful visual assets that uphold brand identity and global quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Styling & Creative Direction

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute styling for fashion models and product shoots across e-commerce, editorial, advertising, and brand campaigns.
• Curate wardrobe selections, accessories, and looks in alignment with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Ensure accurate product representation (textures, finishes, and details) that enhances brand storytelling.
• Collaborate with photographers, DOPs, and creative teams to achieve the desired shoot mood, lighting, and aesthetics.
• Provide on-set styling adjustments and oversee post-production reviews to maintain styling accuracy.

Studio & Project Management

• Assist the Studio Manager in day-to-day studio operations, ensuring smooth workflow and resource utilization.
• Supervise shoot schedules, budgets, and production timelines for efficient execution.
• Manage vendor coordination (props, wardrobe rentals, HMUAs, model agencies, and production vendors).
• Maintain and update the studio’s styling library, props inventory, and mood board references.
• Ensure the studio operates at global standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, train, and mentor styling assistants, interns, and studio staff.
• Act as a bridge between the creative, photography, and production teams for seamless execution.
• Support the Studio Manager in resource planning and team coordination.

Trend & Market Insights

• Research global styling and fashion trends, integrating them into brand campaigns.
• Provide fresh and commercially relevant styling concepts that enhance brand visibility and ROI.
• Ensure styling concepts remain ahead of market competition and resonate with the target audience.

Requirements

• Experience: 5–10 years of proven experience in fashion and product styling, with exposure to studio operations (agency, brand, or e-commerce experience preferred).
• Portfolio: Strong portfolio showcasing both model styling and product styling.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of silhouettes, textures, visual composition, and fashion trends.
• Studio Skills: Strong grasp of shoot planning, production workflows, and studio coordination.
• Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Network: Established network of fashion vendors, rental houses, HMUAs, and model agencies is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree or certification in Fashion Design, Styling, Visual Arts, or related fields (preferred).
• Technical Understanding: Familiarity with photography direction, lighting moods, and shoot management tools.
• Creative Edge: Strong sense of color theory, brand identity alignment, and storytelling through styling.