Junior Stylist

Business Area:

Marketing

Workplace Type:

On-site

Location - Town / City:

Cape Town

Job Description:

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Junior Stylist to join our Marketing team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate is energetic, passionate about fashion, detail orientated and eager to learn in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration of purchase orders, call sheets, processing of invoices, props inventory, styling tools and organizing of in-house studios.
• pre & post-production duties (includes sourcing, returns, bookings, location scouting, recces, castings)
• Liaise with talent agencies and all suppliers. Research and identify new suppliers and agencies to work with.
• Work with the team including models, photographers, digital team, hair and makeup to deliver content that accurately depicts the garments and is styled according to brand standards.
• Work collaboratively with the art directors, and the social media team.
• Management of the merchandise flow as it travels through all phases of production.
• Oversee the handling of merchandise while in our department’s possession, ensuring it is received and returned in pristine, sellable condition.
• Work closely with the Senior Stylist and Creative team on concepts for shoots and content strategies.
• Identify new ways to reach followers by engaging in social media material and building a library with references.
• Identity and engage with social media influencers for collaborations and User Generated Content opportunities and manage the process from beginning to end.

Qualifications and Experience:

• QUALIFICATIONS • Grade 12 • Marketing or Fashion related tertiary qualification EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE • Minimum 1-2 years experience in styling and/or shoot production. • Valid drivers License and Car is essential

Competencies:

TECHNICAL

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of art buying, production and general shoot industry.
• Experience with social media platforms.
• Keen interest in following social media trends.

BEHAVIOURAL

• An exceptional eye for detail.
• Willingness to drive around to source, to do location recces and to get to and from shoots.
• An eye for visual composition and proportion.
• Commercial awareness and good knowledge of fashion and trends.
• An excellent work ethic and can-do attitude.
• A positive, proactive and assertive approach.
• Initiative, idea generation and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to multitask.
• Strong communication skills.
• General knowledge of photography and lighting.
• Experience of using social media.