Studio Prep Stylist for E‑commerce Photo Shoots

Tive, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Tive, Inc. is seeking a Prep Stylist to assist in trafficking merchandise through the studio for ecommerce photography. The role involves preparing footwear, apparel, and accessories, including steaming, hanging, cleaning, styling, and handling boxes up to 50 lbs.

You will work with the prep team and merchandise coordinator to meet client standards for quality and presentation. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in an ecommerce or catalog photography studio, strong footwear knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Experience in an ecommerce or catalog photography studio preferred.
• Strong understanding of athletic footwear construction and presentation.
• Proficient with styling props and tools to shape products for photography.
• Meticulous attention to cleanliness, alignment, and presentation of products.
• Ability to read and follow client style guides and shot instructions.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced studio and managing multiple products.
• Able to adapt to last-minute changes and feedback from the team.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples via hanging, steaming, cleaning, and shaping per style guides.
• Document merchandise issues and report to the coordinator or controller.
• Distribute merchandise per photo layouts and collect after shoots.
• Perform quality checks and ensure each item is camera-ready.
• Attend pre-production and weekly meetings as needed.

Skills

Ecommerce studio

Footwear knowledge

Styling tools

Attention to detail

Style guide adherence

Studio workflow

Problem solving

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Tive, Inc. is seeking a Prep Stylist to assist in trafficking merchandise through the studio for ecommerce photography. The role involves preparing footwear, apparel, and accessories, including steaming, hanging, cleaning, styling, and handling boxes up to 50 lbs.

You will work with the prep team and merchandise coordinator to meet client standards for quality and presentation. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in an ecommerce or catalog photography studio, strong footwear knowledge, and