BoxLunch is looking for their very own Nigel from Devil Wears Prada or Edna Mode of sorts to join our in-house styling team. You will assist on model ecom, including prepping, steaming, naming, and onset adjustments. Supporting and assisting the Stylist and Sr. Stylist on campaign shoots.
This role operates from our HQ located in the City of Industry, CA five days a week.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Steam and prep an average of 50 items per day
- Provide general support to the styling team with the ability to adapt to new and changing tasks on the day to day
- Maintain a neat, orderly studio, making sure everything is back in place at the end of each shoot. Flat lay styling for ecom product including, tee shirts, dresses, youth garments
- Create 30-60 styled looks per on-model for E-commerce photo shoots
- Prepare models to be photo-ready by ensuring that all items are steamed, fit appropriately, and are neatly worn
- Work with on-set Photographer to direct models and make final selects
- Provide retouching notes to Web Production Artist(s)
- Maintain a substantial styling closet of clothing and accessories, when needed to complete the desired ensemble for campaign shoots
- Provide expertise knowledge on current pop culture, retail trends, and social trends in the industry and translate them appropriately for product and still-life styling
- Collaborate with brand partners to style product images
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Passion to purse styling for fashion/retail, editorial, product, and/or still-life photography
- Knowledge of techniques for styling apparel, both on-model and flat, across the retail industry and in various fashion categories
- Basic working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- A superb eye for trending, style, and visual composition
- Demands need for attention to detail. Ability to creatively problem-solve in a high-volume workflow studio
- Experience with merchandise coordination and demonstrates set management skills
- Meet deadlines, prioritize appropriately, cope well with change, and maintain composure under pressure
- Accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively, and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues
- Robust knowledge of pop culture from TV, movies, and toys
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and lift/move up to 10 pounds. May lift/move up to 30 pounds occasionally
- Regular local travel for campaigns will be needed
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
What We Do
At Hot Topic Inc. we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans through our 3 brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe.
Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We are a leading retailer of officially licensed pop-culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. We give back to our communities through our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock, just to name a few.
Launched in 2015, BoxLunch is a specialty retailer committed to offering the best in official licensed merchandise and making a difference in the community. Our goal since day one is to impact lives by bringing fandom and philanthropy together - that dream became a reality by teaming up with Feeding America®! For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to someone in need by contributing directly to local food banks. It’s in our DNA - we focus on what matters. We have a thriving e-commerce online store and 150+ specialty shops – and we’ve given over 100 million meals to those in need across the U.S. The best part? We’re just getting started.
Hot Topic Inc.’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do!
When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Work doesn't have to feel like work here at Hot Topic Inc!
Why Work With Us
It's the perfect place for creative, technical, and logical minds to combine. Everyone is passionate and motivated here, it's contagious.
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