Assistant Stylist - Online Studio

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you the chance to get creative and use your passion for styling? Looking for a company that wants to help further your career, as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for! 

Role Responsibility

As Assistant Stylist, you will assist the Stylist’s in all areas of the Online Studio process. Working with Stylists, Online Styling Manager and Online Assistant Styling Manager to continually strive to improve not only the quality of the images being shot, but also the productivity and efficiency within the studio. This role requires a person with a good mix of organisational skills and attention to detail while also having thorough brand knowledge and a strong Creative eye. ​

As Assistant Stylist you will:​

• Maintain and encourage a positive ‘can do’ atmosphere in the studios which is conducive to high production levels and excellent quality of work.​

• Ensure excellent knowledge of the Selfridges Style Guides in order to maintain visual quality and consistency across all images taken for the website. ​

• Prep all product to be shoot on set each day including; steaming garments, de-tagging and re-tagging of products, dressing models where necessary and making sure the products are moving through the studios systematically and product is not damaged or misplacing, returning and collecting shoe picks.​

• Brief freelancers who come in on the Stylist Assistant role and ensuring they follow procedure.​

• Continually work with the Stylists to come up with any styling improvements that can be made within the studio, which could improve the images or the shoot efficiencies.​

• Ensure styling operations are continuously updated and maintained (steamers, dry clean, consumables etc.) ​

• Work closely and maintain good relationships with studio team, including photographers, freelancers and product handling team.​

• Build relationships with sales associates in order to ensure best possible styling picks. ​

The Ideal Candidate

• A good communicator, Able to work with and build relationships with the wider Photo studio team​

• Accurate and have a strong ‘eye for detail ensuring delivery of exceptional work​

• Knowledge of designers, brands, trends and competitors. You will be up to date with trends and constantly looking for opportunities for this to inspire your work​

• Organised and proactive. You are able to multi-task, prioritise and work to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail​

• Positive with a pro-active ‘can do’ attitude. Taking initiative when needed and also able to take direction well from the wider team​

• Calm within busy environment. You are able to prioritise, having good time management and are adaptive, with the ability to multi-task effectively​

• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague​

About the Company

Our Creative Spirit 

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome. 

Our Awards Cabinet 

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. We were also recognised as a ‘Best 25 Big Company to Work For 2020’ as awarded by The Sunday Times.

Our Future 

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences. 

Everyone is welcome

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working culture, and we see this as key to our success and our working culture. Here at Selfridges, everyone is welcome - irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability, we stand by equal opportunities for all. We are diverse, we are inclusive, we are Selfridges.

The Fun Stuff  

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year. 

Other benefits and rewards include:

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme 
• Discounted gym memberships 
• Pension contributions  
• Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes 
• Up to five paid volunteering days
• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development

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