What are the responsibilities and job description for the Styling Assistant position at Surya?
We are seeking a full-time Prop Styling Assistant to join our growing Marketing team. The Styling Assistant will work closely with the Senior Stylist and collaborate with the Studio Manager to ensure all photography and video assets are executed to Surya, Inc. brand standards. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, natural problem solver who is comfortable taking direction and working independently to help style inspiring images that sell our products.
We are looking for a highly organized creative who can toggle between compiling product tracking spreadsheets and thinking out of the box. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring photo stylist to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment, while training alongside an experienced and motivated team.
Our team is passionate about interiors and design – and we love what we do – so enthusiasm and a genuine desire to work hard and be immersed in the world of interiors goes a long way. Ideally, you are an experienced on-set creative who has previously worked on photo sets or assisted with photography, wardrobe or props at photo shoots.
This is an on-site position based out of our studio in White, Georgia but some travel for location shoots and showroom setup may be required.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Senior Stylist to plan and execute photo and video shoots across our brands, including shoots for catalogs, eCommerce, web, advertising and social media.
- Communicate with Senior Stylist and Studio Manager about day-to-day photo schedule and studio needs, working closely with Senior Stylist to become well versed in brand standards for styling product images and room scenes.
- Train under Senior Stylist to style images in a fast-paced production environment, learning to adhere to brand style guides while honing understanding of photo styling principles and techniques.
- Possess a natural enthusiasm for solving problems and a knack for finding just the right combination of elements to make an image sing.
- Work with Senior Stylist to design and create set backdrops, large-scale installations and showroom displays for home furnishing markets.
- Maintain prop closet on a continual basis. Clean, organize and reshelve props following shoots.
- Help maintain organization of studio supplies, stylist cart and prop storage areas.
- Assist Senior Stylist in sourcing prop options for shoots, including scheduling, organizing and making pickups and returns.
- Communicate with marketing and product development teams, learning about new products and the unique asks and needs behind every image on the shot list.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of on-set experience
- Strong sense of photo composition and style
- Basic knowledge of tools and techniques of prop styling
- Fluent in Microsoft Suite
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong time management skills to adhere to tight production schedules.
- Flexibility and multitasking skills to juggle multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Positive attitude and ability to pivot when met with unexpected challenges
- Good listening skills and strong attention to detail
- Willingness to take notes, direction and constructive criticism
- Strong desire to learn, improve and grow in your skillset
- Eagerness to jump in, get your hands dirty and assist wherever you are needed (this includes loading and unloading props, painting sets, helping to move/stage furniture for photos, etc.)
- Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs.
