Still Life Stylist (Home)

THE PRODUCTION FACTORY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Production Factory, in collaboration with M&S, is seeking a junior on-set styling role at Big Sky Studios, London. You will create high-quality flat lays and still life imagery across home and fashion for ecommerce, working with the in-house team and freelancers.

This is an excellent entry point into a six-person styling team, requiring keen attention to detail and the ability to meet briefed shot counts in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• Proven styling experience in home and fashion within an ecommerce studio environment.
• Strong understanding of image standards, brand guidelines and style direction.
• Versatility styling a broad range of product categories; homeware is a bonus.
• Good knowledge of photography and post-production processes.
• Experience in creative still life is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Styling across hanging, mannequin, and tabletop sets with a focus on flat lay.
• Collaborate with in-house Photography and Art Direction teams and freelancers.
• Maintain high visual standards and adhere to client guidelines on every shoot.
• Deliver work to briefs, shot count and quality expectations.
• Participate in meetings and communicate effectively with clients and team.
• Maintain styling kit bags and contribute to studio upkeep.

Skills

Styling experience

E-commerce styling

Brand guidelines

Creative still life

Tools

Photography basics

Job description

Be part of a bold new chapter in content creation through a ground-breaking collaboration between M&S and The Production Factory. Together, we’re launching a dynamic new creative hub at the iconic Big Sky Studios – a purpose-built space to spark imagination, foster creativity and deliver excellence. This is more than a job; it’s a rare opportunity to help shape the visual identity of one of Britain’s best loved brands.

REPORTING

The role will report to the Styling Manager

ROLE OVERVIEW

Working across The Production Factory and M&S, you will be responsible for delivering seamless still-life styling across home and fashion that meets commercial guidelines and upholds the core M&S brand identity. As part of our in-house styling team, you will focus on creating high-quality flat lay imagery for e-commerce, with some opportunity to brand out into more creative still life shoots.

We are seeking a confident and creative individual with a strong eye for detail. This is an excellent junior opportunity and an ideal introduction to our six-person styling team.

This is an on-set position, based five days a week at our purpose-built studios at Big Sky Studios in London, working exclusively on M&S.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is an on-set position, based five days a week at our purpose-built studios at Big Sky Studios in London, working exclusively on M&S.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for styling across hanging, mannequin, and tabletop sets, with a primary focus on flat lay and occasional creative still life projects
• Work across all product categories for M&S including home and fashion
• Maintain a strong attention to detail in all aspects of styling
• Collaborate closely with the in-house Photography and Art Direction team and a network of trusted freelancers
• Consistently uphold high visual standards and adhere to client guidelines on every shoot
• Support the wider styling team as needed
• Deliver work in line with briefs, to shot count and to our high quality expectations
• Confidently participate in meetings and communicate effectively with clients and the wider in-house team
• Provide constructive feedback and suggest improvements to enhance workflow efficiency
• Thrive in a fast paced e-commerce studio environment; experience in creative still life is advantageous
• Maintain styling kit bags and contribute to the upkeep of the studio space

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in styling across home and fashion within an e-commerce studio environment.
• Strong understanding of image standards, brand guidelines, and style direction
• Versatility in styling a broad range of product categories. Experience within homeware would be a desired bonus.
• Good knowledge of photography and post-production processes
• Experience in creative still life is a plus

We would look to do a test shoot day for anyone successful in the interview stages.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Production Factory is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.