Assistant Stylist

Superbalist; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online fashion retailer in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Stylist. This role involves supporting the Styling Team in preparing products for photoshoots and maintaining studio organization. Candidates should have experience in fashion, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for fashion. The position offers a market-related package, staff discounts, and beneficial perks.

Benefits

Market-related Total Remuneration Package

Staff discount

Birthday leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working in fashion or photographic studio.
• Must be able to work over-time if required.
• Understanding of fashion styling, trends, and garment preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product preparation for photoshoots, including steaming and tagging.
• Ensure studio setup is clean and organized.
• Manage studio stock inventory and adhere to studio workflow process.

Skills

Fashion styling

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration and communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or certificate in Fashion-styling or related field

Job description

Superbalist is South Africa's leading online shopping destination, dedicated to providing customers with everything they need to \"Live Superb.\" The company places customer satisfaction at the heart of everything it does. Superbalist is recognised as a style authority offering the best brands, great style, and great value. The company continues to grow and innovate to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Role Description

The Assistant Stylist will support the Styling Team at the Distribution Centre (DC, in Montague Gardens) in creating compelling fashion imagery for Superbalist.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with product preparation for photoshoots: steaming, tagging, organising fashion and homeware products.
• Assembling and building homeware products for shoots.
• Ensuring studio setup is clean, organised and ready for daily shoots.
• Removing tags and retagging correctly when done – accompany the correct clothing item and hanger.
• Daily repacking of all stills items into correct packaging once shot and making sure nothing is damaged.
• Managing studio stock inventory via stock system.
• Meticulous adherence to studio workflow process and stock management process regarding communication between Studio & Production.

Minimum Requirements and Experience

• Diploma or certificate in Fashion-styling, fashion design, or related fields (plus). 1+ years experience working in fashion or photographic studio.
• Must be able to work over‑time if and when required.
• Understanding of fashion styling, trends, and garment preparation.
• Organisational skills for managing photoshoot logistics and studio coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain quality standards.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for working in a creative team environment.
• Proficiency in problem‑solving and adaptability in fast‑paced, high‑energy settings.
• Passion for fashion and knowledge of the retail industry is advantageous.

Competencies, Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to deliver in a fast paced environment, remain proactive and professional, adapt to rapid change.
• Work well individually and motivate as part of a team within deadlines.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, time management and communication skills.
• Exceptional eye for detail.
• Computer literate and proficient in all office related software.
• Driven and self‑motivated.
• Strong understanding of online retail.
• Passion for fashion and interiors.
• Problem solving: ability to prioritise, collaborate and manage various tasks until resolved.
• Committed, reliable and able to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• We offer a market‑related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs.
• Staff discount.
• Birthday leave: Enjoy your mandatory fun day off – you deserve it.
• Free parking – No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

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Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.