The role
As a Stylist in our Photo Studio team at NEXT, you will play a crucial role in bringing our products to life and delivering high-quality imagery that aligns with our creative direction. Specialising in Still Life Cutout Sets, overhead, tabletop, and ad-hoc shoots, your creative eye will directly shape how our customers experience our brand.
You will work closely as part of a fantastic, collaborative in-house team, taking valuable guidance and direction from your Senior Stylist and Creative Lead to help you get started and thrive in our dynamic studio environment.
What you'll take on
- Deliver high-quality Still Life photography for the NEXT customer, ensuring styling remains consistent across our website while meeting studio productivity targets.
- Create inspiring styling and product mood boards that align with the business's creative direction.
- Work collaboratively with Photographers, other Stylists and the wider Studio teams to meet goals
- Stay ahead of the curve by researching new trends, street style, social movements, and competitors to bring the right aesthetic approach to every shoot.
- Utilise generative AI and prompt engineering to successfully streamline your concept development and image generation processes.
- Maintain the flexibility to work at other NEXT studios and external studios.
What you'll bring
- A strong background in still life styling, alongside proven experience in E-commerce and editorial styling for both model and product shoots.
- Exceptional communication and listening skills, allowing you to effectively take direction and collaborate smoothly within a team.
- Organisational, planning, and workload management capabilities to handle detailed, hands-on tasks effectively.
- A commercially minded approach with up-to-date awareness of retail fashion and lifestyle trends.
- High competence in using MAC operating systems.
- A Full UK Driving Licence is desirable
Please supply a supporting portfolio or website link that showcases your relevant still life imagery and creative flair as part of your application.
Stylist (Still Life) in Pontefract employer: Next Careers
At NEXT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our DVP Warehouse in Rotherham. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you thrive as an Operations Leader. Our culture promotes teamwork, safety, and performance excellence, making it a rewarding place to build your career while enjoying competitive pay and shift premiums.
