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Stylist
Professional Charlottesville, VA, US
4 days ago Requisition ID: 1025
Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually
Company Mission:
Rhoback is a community of passionate and motivated people looking to generate positivity, bring people together, and inspire activity by creating high-quality products and engaging content for those who seek inspiration, motivation, and connection with a #craveactivity mentality.
The Role
As a Stylist at Rhoback, you will own the creative execution of styling across all studio and lifestyle for men’s, women’s, and youth, bringing the brand to life through emotional product storytelling. You’ll lead every aspect of the styling process—from conceiving and building looks to directing on-set adjustments and ensuring brand consistency across all visual content. This role requires a confident, creative self-starter with a strong point of view, deep knowledge of performance apparel styling, and the organizational discipline to run complex productions from prep through delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with the Marketing Creative Director, Product Design and Merchandising team to develop shot lists and build cohesive, head-to-toe outfitting that reflects seasonal direction.
- Partner with the Creative Director and Creative Operations Manager on casting, talent selection, and pre-production planning, including samples, wardrobe, and prop management.
- Lead styling for studio and on-location shoots, bringing a strong creative perspective while upholding brand standards and visual consistency.
- Own end-to-end sample management—intake, organization, tracking, and coordination—across all upcoming productions.
- Partner with photo teams to conceptualize, create, and style product laydowns in studio and on location.
- Execute all on-set styling including steaming, pinning, and fit adjustments, maintaining a polished, brand-perfect look throughout production.
- Lead coordination with Creative Operations and warehouse teams to ensure all samples, sizes, and colorways are campaign and production ready.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully functional studio environment—props, racks, styling tools—and continuously improve studio systems.
- Lead both in-studio and on-location productions, including travel on short notice, with confidence and ownership.
- Drive continuous improvement of styling workflows, studio processes, and production efficiencies.
- Stay ahead of and apply relevant seasonal fashion and cultural trends, and styling techniques, to proactively elevate Rhoback’s creative output.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong, confident eye for styling, fit, and visual presentation with a clear point of view on performance lifestyle aesthetics.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple productions and priorities simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of design tools Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Figma.
- Working knowledge of project management tools Notion or Asana.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced creative environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Clear and professional communication skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities and production needs.
- Awareness of current fashion, cultural, and social media trends.
- Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative and support the broader team.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently delivers polished, on-brand styling that elevates Rhoback’s visual identity across all channels.
- Owns and continuously improves the sample tracking and studio environment, setting the standard for efficiency.
- Ensures every product is camera-ready, supporting an efficient and effective production.
- Builds trusted, collaborative relationships across creative, merchandising, and operations—acting as a reliable partner on every project.
- Proactively identifies and implements improvements to styling processes, workflows, and efficiencies without being asked.
- Measurably enhances the quality, consistency, and creative ambition of Rhoback’s visual brand output.
Education and Experience
- 3–5 years of experience as a stylist or wardrobe stylist, ideally in an apparel, e-commerce, or brand environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Design, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading styling on e-commerce and campaign shoots from prep through on-set execution.
- Deep familiarity with production workflows and the ability to operate independently on set.
- Background in e-commerce or apparel marketing (a plus).
- Active lifestyle alignment with the Rhoback brand.
Physical Requirement (if applicable)
This role may involve performing job-related tasks that occasionally require physical activity, such as lifting, pushing, or pulling items 10 lbs or more, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Rhoback is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation
Base salary range: $60,000 - $95,000 per year. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Additional rewards may include performance bonuses, long-term incentives, an FTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities, or responsibilities of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones assigned at any time with or without notice.