Stylist, PVH Studios

Job Description

The Team

Fitting within the wider Marketing and Communications group, PVH STUDIOS (PVHS) produces over150,000 image assets each year for both Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, primarily for the brands’ global Ecommerce websites. From its new state-of-the-art 23,500 sq. ft. facility in Amsterdam, PVHS strives to blend operational excellence with creative elevation to ensure best-in-class digital fashion consumer experiences, every day. With 9 fully-equipped Ecommerce bays running on the latest tech, 2 Editorial Studios with drive-in capacity, a Still Life Studio, Equipment Room, Sample Management area, cafe with full menu, kitchen, offices, meeting rooms and chill-out spaces (oh...and a jump-up sound system) - it is truly one-of-a-kind.

The Position

This critical role uses a deep understanding of fashion to outfit, style and capture visual content that quickly resonates with our consumers. Working closely with PVH Studios’ Art Directors and PVH Creative Marketing teams, you will lead ‘On-Model’ and ‘Still-Life’ shoots and style aspirational images that adhere to guidelines but elevate our brands. You will be comfortable working on ad-hoc projects as well as consistent Ecommerce image production. Reporting into the PVHS Creative & Production Manager, the role balances commercial, strategic AND creative considerations. It is comfortable working fast and continually sense-checks the aesthetic quality-bar to ask “What is enough for the consumer?” It elevates quality but within reasonable commercial boundaries. The role is vigilant against complexity, exception and subjectivity. In terms of behavior, the Stylist adeptly navigates ambiguity and remains calm and pragmatic when creative direction unavoidably changes. They role-model the PVHS ‘HOW WE ACT’ principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Style ‘On-Model’ and ‘Still-Life’ Ecommerce imagery against agreed brand standards
• Lead and shoot ad-hoc projects alongside inputs from Creative Marketing and Divisions
• Own ALL styling output from PVHS with accountability for outfit composition and product display
• Lead freelance Styling and Dresser talent to drive elevated imagery against global guidelines
• Continually improve aesthetic standard alongside Creative Manager and ‘Aesthetic Variables’ KPI
• Develop, test and implement new scalable styling and outfitting processes
• Work closely with Art Directors, Operations and Production teams to optimize studio efficiencies each day
• Collaborate with Marketing and Ecommerce teams to build productive trust with key stakeholders
• Connect with product divisions to analyse consumer style trends and data to inform creative decision.
• Train and manage freelance Stylists and Dressers
• Attend seasonal divisional briefings to understand and translate styling themes and key looks
• Consistently review shoot practices to drive efficiencies against the quality-bar

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 6 x years’ experience in a Styling role within high-volume Ecommerce fashion workflows
• Strong background in balancing creative with commercial, operational and strategic business acumen
• Elevated creative portfolio resonating with contemporary fashion consumers.
• Experience driving automation and standardizing workflows within elevated creative standards
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills
• Preferable track-record of inspiring, managing and directing creative teams

What You Can Expect From Us

• A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus, complete with our very own People's Place Gym and People's Place Cafe's
• A company culture that fosters development, offering training and learning opportunities through our very own PVH University
• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality
• A smart work program that empowers our associates to work at their preferred location within a flexible schedule
• A chance to unwind with weekly social activities

To ensure we can fully assess your candidacy, we ask that you curate a portfolio of work that demonstrates a breadth of creative work, and more importantly, speaks to the above brief. Only candidates who submit a portfolio will be considered.

And please don’t forget to include a short motivation letter – we want to know why this is THE opportunity for you!

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