Junior Stylist

TASHAS GROUP; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Stylist to support the visual styling of restaurant locations. You will work closely with the visual team, executing styling tasks, sourcing materials, and maintaining high styling standards across venues. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of experience in visual merchandising, possess a keen eye for aesthetics, and are team-oriented. This is a full-time position that offers competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Access to inspiring venues

Room to grow

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a styling or creative assistant role.
• Strong eye for composition, colour and texture.
• Experience in photo shoot styling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support visual styling of restaurant spaces across locations.
• Assist with the visual coordination of staff uniforms.
• Maintain styling standards with regular site visits.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Attention to detail

Sourcing materials

Team collaboration

Creative direction

Job description

About the Role

The Junior Stylist will play a key creative support role within the Tashas Group visual team, helping bring our spaces to life through thoughtful styling and beautiful detail. Based in Johannesburg, this hands‑on position involves assisting with the day‑to‑day visual styling of our restaurant locations – including objets, florals, soft furnishings, and small decorative elements – as well as providing on‑site support for photo shoots and visual merchandising.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that lives and breathes aesthetics, storytelling, and design, working across a portfolio of restaurants known for their world‑class interiors and considered environments. You’ll work closely with Nicky Greig, our Visual Stylist, to maintain visual excellence across Gauteng, both in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Your Mission

You’ll bring energy, curiosity and an eye for detail to every space you touch – whether it’s a busy restaurant floor or a quiet shoot set. Your role will involve everything from sourcing fabrics and florals to assembling styling moments and assisting with creative direction on‑site. You’ll ensure each space feels refined, layered and loved – always aligned to the golden thread that runs through our brands.

Key Responsibilities

Styling & Presentation

• Support the day‑to‑day visual styling of restaurant spaces across our locations in Johannesburg.
• Style and source objets, soft furnishings, florals and decorative elements to create cohesive, elevated environments.
• Assist with the visual coordination of staff uniforms, ensuring they reflect the brand identity and complement the overall styling of the venue.
• Execute seasonal refreshes, product rotations and new openings in collaboration with the Visual Stylist.
• Maintain styling standards across locations with regular site visits and check‑ins.

Creative Support

• Assist in the conceptualisation and preparation for photoshoots and special projects.
• Set up and style locations for shoots, working closely with photographers, creative directors and other creatives.
• Assist with floral design, table styling, and prop curation to ensure brand alignment.

Sourcing & Coordination

• Source softs, fabrics, accessories and decorative items from suppliers.
• Maintain an organised inventory of styling props, florals and objects across all locations.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure high‑quality materials are used consistently.

Team Collaboration

• Support cross‑functional teams including brand, marketing, culinary and operations to ensure styling aligns with wider objectives.
• Take initiative to propose improvements or ideas that enhance the visual identity of the Group.
• Represent the Visual Styling team with professionalism and passion at all times.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality and consistency of styling across venues
• Timely execution of styling for campaigns and openings
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders
• Contribution to visual innovation and storytelling
• Strong coordination and sourcing reliability

Experience & Skills

• 2–3 years’ experience in a styling, visual merchandising or creative assistant role
• A strong eye for composition, colour, texture and balance
• Passion for florals, interior design, décor and contemporary aesthetics
• Experience in photo shoot styling and basic set design is a plus
• Excellent organisation, time management and sourcing skills
• A team player with initiative, energy and a collaborative mindset
• A valid driver’s license and own transport is essential

What You’ll Love

• Working closely with a passionate and visionary team that values creativity and care
• Being part of a company that blends food, design and storytelling in beautiful ways
• Access to inspiring venues, people and projects across a growing, global brand
• A role that nurtures your aesthetic instincts and builds your styling skills
• Full‑time position with competitive salary and room to grow.