The role
We are looking for a highly experienced and talented styling manager with extensive fashion styling experience to join our photo studio team. The styling manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all fashion styling for AllSaints ecom and look books plus third party platforms.
You will manage the implementation and interpretation of the AllSaints creative vision through excellent styling and art direction. In addition you will be responsible for delivering consistently strong standards with a high level of attention to detail.
About the team
In this role you will report to the senior art director and will be based at our Shoreditch head office where we have an in-house photo studio.
What will I be doing?
1. Take the lead in establishing the brand's styling handwriting across mens and womens fashion plus still life
2. Lead a team of in house stylists and freelance support to shoot and deliver all our e-com content Delivering a consistently high standard of images aligning with company values, target audience and overall objectives
3. You will partner with senior designers within the brand to support the styling of the seasonal lookbooks and support on runway
4. Art direct on set partnering with the photographers, casting and hair and makeup teams to elevate our online experience and deliver inspiring and engaging content
5. Create monthly detailed styling briefs to be referenced by in house teams, freelance and third party partners, exploring the product and how best to elevate
6. Help to create an energy, pace and accuracy on set ensuring all teams are working positively and hitting daily shoot targets
7. Follow the studio process ensuring all assets are processed out correctly and all internal tracking documents kept updated
8. Support the art director in developing the creative brief, collating research and mood boards to assist seasonal proposals and key product launches
9. Working closely with the studio production team ensuring all rail walkthroughs are timely and accurate with a good understanding of priorities and deadlines
10. Work with the product and design teams to ensure the fit of garments is reflected accurately in the styling and model selection
11. Be inquisitive about the customer, understanding who our audience is and adapting styling to this information
12. Be willing to support the styling of adhoc shoots for AllSaints, John Varvatos and other partner brands and products
What skills do I need?
13. An experienced and established stylist who has worked in the fashion industry at a professional management level
14. A flair and a keen awareness of trends
15. Strong commercial awareness and demonstrates the ability to style products to show all detail in fit, silhouette and fabrication
16. Possess an excellent work ethic with a positive and professional manner, a team leader who can inspire and bring creative thinking to their work
17. Be able to listen and see other people’s point of view
18. You should be an organised and efficient individual who is results driven and focused
19. The ability to translate ideas sometimes to a changing and vague brief
20. Proven experience of styling men’s and women’s premium fashion for an e-commerce platform
21. An excellent portfolio of work that shows passion for creative styling incorporating editorial work
22. Experience of art directing models on set bringing energy and engagement
23. The technical ability to operate within Capture 1 and Adobe Suites, good experience of editing and image selection
24. Good knowledge of photography and lighting is preferred
About the location
Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty.. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.
What we stand for
The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers
One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas
We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind
We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future
Benefits
25. A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
26. We are a disability committed certified employer
27. Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
28. 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
29. Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
30. Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
31. UNUM employee assistance helpline
32. Life assurance cover
33. Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
34. Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
35. Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
36. Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adaption, menopause)
37. Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
38. Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
39. Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!
#WeAreAllSaints
Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.
We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.
Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.
If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.
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