Onsite Prep Stylist — Flexible Hours & Studio Work

Tive, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tive, Inc. in Baltimore is seeking a Prep Stylist to assist with trafficking merchandise through the studio. You will prepare footwear, apparel, and accessories for photo production, steaming, hanging, cleaning, and styling products while handling up to 50 lbs.

This onsite role emphasizes adherence to style guides, collaboration with photographers and the prep team, and maintaining organized workflows in a fast-paced studio.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in an e-commerce or studio photography environment preferred.
• Familiarity with end-to-end product photography process.
• Strong knowledge of footwear construction and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples through hanging, steaming, cleaning, and shaping per style guides.
• Document merchandise issues and communicate to the Merchandise Coordinator or Controller.
• Distribute and collect merchandise during the photo process according to layouts.
• Perform quality checks and ensure products are camera-ready and properly styled.
• Attend pre-production and weekly meetings as needed.

Skills

E-commerce/studio experience

Footwear knowledge

Styling tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Style guide adherence

Studio workflow & organization

Problem-solving & adaptability

Communication & teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Tweezers

Glue dots

Polyfill

Tape

Cardboard inserts

Scissors

Job description

Tive, Inc. in Baltimore is seeking a Prep Stylist to assist with trafficking merchandise through the studio. You will prepare footwear, apparel, and accessories for photo production, steaming, hanging, cleaning, and styling products while handling up to 50 lbs.

This onsite role emphasizes adherence to style guides, collaboration with photographers and the prep team, and maintaining organized workflows in a fast-paced studio.