Sr. Stylist, Visual Direction

Banana Republic; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 119,400 - 155,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off regular-priced merchandise

Competitive Paid Time Off

Company matching for 401(k) contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in San Francisco is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Stylist, Visual Direction to elevate Lay Down work. The role requires advanced styling expertise, the ability to support a smooth workflow, and collaboration with photography and retouching teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years in styling, with leadership experience preferred, to drive creativity while utilizing new tools, including AI. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of advanced styling experience with a sharp editorial eye.
• 4+ years in a leadership role in styling.
• Ability to work closely with photography and retouching teams.

Responsibilities

• Elevate and advance Lay Down (PPLD) work.
• Train and coach stylists on best practices.
• Conduct regular site audits for quality consistency.

Skills

PPLD styling expertise

Attention to detail

Mentoring skills

Creative vision

Strong communication

Tools

AI tools

Photography

Job description

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life’s journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship. Our team is made up of passionate, curious storytellers — creators and visionaries who seek out what’s next and bring it to life through elevated design, immersive experiences, and a shared spirit of creativity and innovation.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Stylist, Visual Direction to elevate and advance our Lay Down (PPLD) work. This role sits under Styling and brings together advanced styling skills, visual direction, and the ability to support a smooth, efficient workflow. You will work closely with Photo, Retouching, and Brand partners to ensure premium, consistent, intentional imagery across all categories while helping modernize our workflow through new tools, including AI. This role supports both the creative bar and the systems behind it: coaching stylists, maintaining standards, strengthening workflow, and pushing our styling practice forward.

What You\'ll Do

Styling Craft & Creative Direction

• Act as the studio’s PPLD styling expert: techniques, tools, composition, shaping, folding, texture, shadow, and accuracy.
• Style as needed across categories; on-figure experience is a plus.
• Train and coach stylists directly on set, reinforcing elevated techniques and best practices.
• Provide markups in Axis and ensure photographers and retouchers receive clear, actionable direction.
• Partner with Photo and Retouching teams through weekly touchpoints to align on angles, lighting, quality expectations, and post-production needs.
• Conduct regular site audits to evaluate accuracy, consistency, and customer impact; translate findings into styling and retouching updates.
• Track styling trends, pull swipe, and incorporate new creative references, including AI-generated concepts when appropriate, to keep our work modern and forward-thinking.

Workflow Leadership & Team Support

• Curate daily and weekly workloads based on skill sets, product complexity, and volume.
• Serve as a daily resource for stylists — reviewing work, making decisions, and supporting growth.
• Maintain a strong understanding of shot complexity, timing, and retouching needs to support accurate planning and meet deliverables.
• Build and maintain style guides, decks, and documentation for both internal teams and freelancers.
• Support product walk-throughs with clear interpretations of brand intent.

Senior Stylist, Visual Direction

• Act as a liaison between Styling, Photo, Retouching, and Brand to ensure alignment and consistent communication.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or enhance the workflow — including exploring AI tools that improve ideation, documentation, or efficiency without compromising craft.

Creative + Operational Duality

• Creative vision — high taste level, editorial eye, strong product storytelling.
• Operational clarity — smart scheduling, pace setting, quality control, and strategic use of evolving tools (including AI).

Success Looks Like

• Elevated, consistent, premium Lay Down imagery across all categories.
• Clear coaching and support that helps stylists grow in technique and consistency.
• Strong partnerships with photographers and retouchers, grounded in weekly alignment.
• Routine site audits that fuel continuous improvement.
• Documentation and style guides that support clarity and cross-team alignment.
• A more intentional, efficient PPLD workflow rooted in skill-based scheduling and modernized with thoughtful use of AI.

Who You Are

• Highly skilled in PPLD styling with exceptional attention to detail and taste.
• A strong teacher and mentor, able to give clear, actionable feedback.
• Comfortable partnering deeply with Photo and Retouching.
• Open and curious, interested in new tools, including AI, and how they can elevate or streamline styling work.
• Creative yet grounded in operational realities (timing, shot count, accuracy).
• Calm, collaborative, and an excellent communicator.
• Excited to build systems, elevate craft, and strengthen the Styling function.
• 10+ years of advanced styling experience, with deep roots in PPLD and a sharp, editorial eye. Art direction experience is a plus, but styling expertise is a must.
• 4+ years in a stylist leadership or management capacity, guiding quality, coaching the team, and maintaining high creative standards.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• See more of the benefits we offer.

Equal Opportunity

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World\'s Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary

Salary Range: $119,400 - $155,200 USD. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.