Lead Stylist (m/f/x)

HelloFresh; Berlin (NH); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HelloFresh Pension Scheme

Berlin relocation support

Hybrid working model

HelloFresh box discounts

Office meals

Learning & development budget

German language learning budget

HelloFresh Academy

Mental health support

Transportation perks

Headspace access

Sabbatical leave

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Lead Stylist to shape the visual identity of our food content across recipe photography, brand campaigns, and multimedia channels. You’ll lead a team of talented food and set stylists, fostering a collaborative, high-performing studio environment that balances creativity, quality, and efficiency.

This is both a strategic and people-focused role. You’ll manage day-to-day styling operations, mentor individuals, and drive the creative vision and standards of the studio in

Qualifications

• 7+ years in food styling/creative direction with leadership experience.
• Portfolio showing high-level styling skills and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of composition, texture, and color in visual storytelling.
• Excellent people management, mentoring, and communication.
• Collaborative, proactive approach with strong project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of stylists with feedback and growth paths.
• Oversee styling across studio productions aligning with standards.
• Evolve the studio’s styling vision, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with art directors, photographers, culinary teams, and producers.
• Balance hands-on involvement with strategic leadership on complex shoots.
• Lead trend research and drive the creative direction of food styling.
• Ensure team performance against targets and foster an inclusive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Creative direction

Food styling

Brand storytelling

Project management

Job description

Lead Stylist (m/f/x)

The role

As Lead Stylist at HelloFresh, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the visual identity of our food content across recipe photography, brand campaigns, and multimedia channels. You’ll lead a team of talented food and set stylists, fostering a collaborative, high-performing studio environment that balances creativity, quality, and efficiency.

This is both a strategic and people-focused role. You'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the styling team, mentoring individuals in their growth, and driving forward the creative vision and standards of the studio in close partnership with Art Direction, Photography teams and Production. Your focus will be on empowering your team and ensuring our content remains visually compelling and consistently on-brand.

At HelloFresh, we value diverse experiences and encourage candidates from a range of creative backgrounds to apply — even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.

What you’ll do

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of stylists, providing regular feedback, coaching, and clear growth pathways
• Oversee the styling function across all studio productions, ensuring team resourcing, performance, and creative standards are aligned with business needs
• Own and evolve the studio’s styling vision, processes, and best practices, ensuring consistency and innovation across all content formats and platforms
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — including Art Directors, photographers, culinary teams, and producers — to deliver exceptional, on-brand content
• Balance hands‑on involvement with strategic leadership, stepping into high‑visibility shoots when needed and guiding the team on complex or evolving projects
• Lead trend research and visual ideation, helping to drive the creative direction of our food styling while staying ahead of industry movements
• Ensure team performance against creative, operational, and delivery targets, while fostering a positive, inclusive, and solutions‑oriented studio culture

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of professional experience in food styling, creative direction, or studio production — with at least 2+ years in a leadership or people management role
• A proven track record of leading styling teams and delivering high-quality, brand‑aligned content in a fast‑paced creative or production environment
• A strong portfolio showcasing high‑level styling skills, conceptual thinking, and an ability to elevate content through design and detail
• Deep expertise in food styling techniques, with a strong understanding of composition, texture, and color in visual storytelling
• Excellent people management and leadership skills, with experience in mentoring, conflict resolution, and team developmentA collaborative, calm, and proactive approach — with strong communication and project management skills
• Passion for food, photography, seasonal trends, and brand‑building through visual identity
• A mindset focused on scaling teams and workflows sustainably, while continuously improving creative quality and studio output

What we offer

Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest‑growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.

• Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh‑ subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.
• Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
• Invest in your growth with an annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy.
• Plus, we've got your well‑being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working‑parent‑friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access, wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!

About HelloFresh

HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever!

Since our 2011 founding in Europe’s vibrant tech hub, Berlin, we’ve become the world’s leading meal kit provider, delivering to over 4.2 million households worldwide in 15 countries across 3 continents.

We will encourage you to make an immediate impact in your area of work as well as empower you to grow your career with us.