Stylist - Creative Still Life

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:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

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