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Job Title: Junior Prop Stylist / Sample Coordinator Reporting to: Photo Studio Stylist

Division: E-commerce Team Location: Glen Rock, NJ

Town & Country Living is a global leader in home décor, textiles, and design. Our expanded family includes Home Dynamix and Amalgamated Textiles, providing more than 60 years of combined experience in the home décor industry. Our expanded family of products includes house brands Home Dynamix and Exclusive Home and licensed brands such as KitchenAid, Kate Spade, and Martha Stewart. Combining all three companies brings unmatched expertise and excellence in sales, design, development, sourcing, supply chain efficiency, customer service, and e-commerce fulfillment. With our company’s diverse multi-product assortment across all home categories, we can provide excellent offerings and service to our retail partners while responding quickly to the ever-changing needs of the marketplace.

SUMMARY

The role of the Junior Prop Stylist/Samples Coordinator is a hybrid position that is a combination of set building, prop prep and styling, while taking ownership of the sample process.

This position will have a hand in the studio’s workflow from start to finish -- they will be tracking photo samples, checking them in upon arrival, prepping for photography, assisting lead stylist on set, and outbound samples once production is completed.

This role boasts real room for growth in a competitive field and an invaluable mentorship opportunity from a Senior Stylist. You will be responsible for supporting the creative team in producing high-quality photography for our wide range of categories.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take charge of sample preparation by steaming and ironing soft goods.
• Keep all samples organized and set ready and ensure that samples are returned to inventory once photography is complete.
• Build and paint studio sets as needed.
• Assemble furniture and props as needed.
• Able to shop for necessary props depending on project: furniture, building supplies, home decor, clothes, and perishables (online or in stores).
• Style soft goods for ecommerce product shots with prioritized efficiency, attention to detail, and adherence to style guide specs.
• Work as the point of contact to receive, review, and prep samples.
• Use a digital tracking system to check in samples as they arrive.
• Research the latest photo, video, and social media trends in home decor.
• Partner with our Creative Studio Manager to maintain an understanding of our current and upcoming studio schedule.
• Help maintain the organization of prop and sample storage areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Comfortable putting together set pieces (walls, windows, doorways), painting, and using basic power tools.
• Organized and highly detail oriented, able to spot discrepancies.
• Strong time management skills to keep things on track in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for design and style pertains to photography, home design, and fashion.
• Self-propelled problem-solving skills and solution driven individual.
• Efficient and effective communicator who can manage relationships across multiple departments.
• Tackles challenges without hesitation or complaints
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Computer savvy; Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to pivot when studio schedule changes due to urgent projects.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation for possible set material runs or prop shopping. The position will be reimbursed for mileage accrued.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Past experience working with textiles and on-set experience is preferred but not required.
• Post-secondary education in a creative or merchandising program.
• Experience working in a photography studio, film sets, or theatrical environments, as well as understanding the needs and demands of Stylists/Art Department.
• Please provide a link to your portfolio if you have prior experience in styling roles.

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