The Freelance Photo Stylist is responsible for styling multiple products types, both hard line products and soft goods/apparel in a high volume, production environment. Responsibilities: + Use creative innovation to create the mood or tone for the photo “story” + Use independent creative to define the “look”, select best clothes, accessories and background in order to meet client expectations and “bring to life” their product or concept + Responsible for identifying and sourcing props by purchasing, borrowing or hiring props, clothing and accessories to arrange the photo set to create the client vision + Throughout shooting process, direct adjustments needed to meet client expectations and to present creative options + Direct styling changes by providing a critical eye for styling and art direction with the intent to continually make improvements to the photo shoot + Collaborate with on-set photographer to meet all client requests and requirements + Use expert styling techniques for styling on-form (on mannequin), product, room sets, on-model and off figure + Styling in a high-volume studio environment and on-location + Maintaining styling equipment and work stations + Maintaining merchandise and merchandise records + Assisting other Stylists and Merchandise Coordinators when necessary + Coordinating and executing propping, shopping and returns + Securing completion and signatures required for Model and Location Release paperwork + Maintaining and submitting receipts for billing + Providing feedback to insure and maintain client satisfaction Qualifications: Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis + Creative Degree (or equivalent experience) Preferred + 3+ years of professional industry experience styling in high-end, high-volume catalog, advertising, corporate or commercial photography studio environment. Portfolio of demonstrable skills and abilities is required. + Working knowledge of styling techniques, skills, equipment, and tools + Ability to style many different types of products within a high volume production environment without compromising quality + Ability to work as team member in collaborative group environment or alone + Ability to follow tight layouts, written instructions or oral directions + Understanding of production photography workflows, scheduling, timelines + Understanding of budgets, estimates and financial reporting + Effective oral, written and electronic communications skills + Proficiency with Apple/Macintosh computer platform and software + A working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint