Stylist

Salary £29k
LocationManchester
Discipline Product and Trade
Reference018922
Contact NameArlene Hill

The role  

 

We’re looking for a Stylist to join our Retail Team  

 

Working closely with the ecom studio team contributing to the delivery of consistent, high quality model, still life photography and video assets in line with the product and brand style guides.

Support in the creation of aspirational product focussed assets for use across all the N Brown brands and channels, within a highly productive photographic studio environment, to agreed SLAs.

Support the studio team & internal stakeholders including Brand, Creative, Product & Marketing.

 

What will you do as a Stylist at N Brown? 

  • Maintain current knowledge of competitive landscape and fashion trends and contribute to the future development of model & still life assets.
  • Responsible for styling models on set to the agreed style guides, whilst adhering to the high productivity requirements.
  • Responsible for still life styling including mannequin, hanger, flat lay, table top and creative sets.
  • Accountable for the receipt, preparation, and return of samples, in union with the in-house sample team.
  • Execute processes efficiently, maintaining and ensuring all daily volumes, deadlines and deliverables are met.
  • Resolving creative challenges with reference to appropriate resources and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the development of creative style guidelines driving both fashion credibility and consistency.
  • Ensure styling consumables and equipment are maintained and replenished.
  • Maintain a tidy and organised work environment throughout the day.

What skills and experience will you have?

  • Comprehensive knowledge of womens and mens fashion with reference to the competitive landscape and marketplace
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a fashion ecom studio environment
  • Sound knowledge of styling tools and techniques with extensive knowledge of styling and photographic trends.
  • A meticulous eye for detail.
  • Problem solving skills, with the ability to perform under pressure.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines.
  • Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly improve the styling proposition.
  • Pro-active, positive & flexible.
  • Ability to take creative direction.
  • Excellent people engagement and communication skills.
  • Supports development of others by sharing experience and expertise.
  • PC and Microsoft Office skills.
  • A willingness to support new technologies and business process change.

 

What’s in it for you? 

  • 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
  • Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate
  • Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
  • Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
  • A range of financial wellbeing support
  • Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
  • Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
  • Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
  • Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown – who we are and why work for us? 

 

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

 

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

 

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

 

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in.  Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our full-time working hours are 36.17 per week over 5-days. We don’t have strict working hours therefore there is some flexibility around start and finish times as long as you are meeting the needs of the business.

 

Our promise to you: 

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

 

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown? 

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!