Job Description
We are looking for a creative Stylist to join our Creative Still Life team in the Photo Studio
at Next!
You will be part of an amazing team of in-house stylists and photographers working as one team to deliver high quality imagery for Next in line with our creative direction. This is an extremely fast-paced role that covers all our in-house photography teams to maintain
Next’s photographic vision and creative beliefs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is creative & proactive looking to take the next step in their career.
About the role
● To deliver creative still life photography and videography to the highest quality for the Next customer aligned to our brand principles & creative direction.
● You will take direction from your Senior Stylist in line with your Creative Lead.
● You will be a focused, driven, hard-working individual that has the maturity and empathy to take direction well.
● You must be able to remain calm and professional while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.
● This role demands a strong team player with exceptional communication skills who is eager to learn and develop and can grasp new information very quickly.
● You will be able to identify with the ever-changing requirements of a large studio team.
● It is vital to build and maintain strong relationships with your Creative Lead and
Senior Stylist.
Responsibilities
● Interpret and complete multiple creative briefs a week alongside our creative photographers.
● To brief the Studio Assistants and the set build team to prepare and build set designs.
● Sourcing, storing and organising of props, materials and products.
● Communicate effectively within the studio to evolve the aesthetics of the imagery creatively.
● Consistent research and understanding of new trends, street style, props, social movements, Pinterest, Instagram etc to stay inspired, in order to bring the correct approach to every shoot.
● Maintain constant awareness of competitors, be ahead of the curve.
● To work collaboratively with other Stylists within the Studio.
● Create styling mood boards and development decks in-line with the creative direction of the business.
● Prepare clothing and other product ready to be utilised onset.
● To constantly communicate with the client when on set to ensure their requirements are met.
● Consistently strive to think outside the box with all processes and projects showing initiative and innovation.
● Communicate effectively with your Senior Stylist to establish clear, recognizable and achievable goals.
● Adhere to briefs set by products teams or studio management.
● Flexibility to work at other Next studios, external studios and on location when required.
About you
● Expert knowledge of both creative and commercial styling.
● A passion for fashion styling with experience in product only shoots.
● Experience working within a large creative studio environment.
● High competence using MAC Operating systems.
● Forward thinking, innovative & proactive in approach of all projects
● Superior planning, workload management and organisational capabilities.
● Highly developed interpersonal, problem solving and presentation skills.
● Creative flair and knowledge, producing innovative ideas and solutions.
● A strong communicator and listener.
● It is essential to be commercially minded and aware of retail fashion and lifestyle trends.
● Comfortable with a highly pressured and rapidly changing environment.
● Experience in E-commerce and editorial styling essential.
● At least 3 years relevant experience.
● A supporting portfolio or website.
● Exemplary attention to detail.
● Full UK driving license.
Benefits
● Annual company performance based bonus
● Sharesave scheme
● Pension 3% Employer/ 5% Employee
● 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (can also buy/sell up to 3 days)
● 25% staff discount and free next day delivery to desk for online purchases
● Subsidised restaurant, coffee shop and juice bar all onsite at head office
● Free car parking
● Outstanding subsidised Nursery onsite at head office
● Staff shop onsite at head office
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, LE19 4AT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Stylist: 2 years (required)
- Photo Studio: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 21/03/2023