Nap Stylist Principal

Studio Production produces world-class visual assets for NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, YOOX, THE OUTNET and ONLINE FLAGSHIP STORES Powered by YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP.
Operating from our London HQ and US studio in New Jersey as well as Italian centres for excellences, our team includes Studio Coordinators, Product Library, Styling, Size and Fit, Photography, Video, Retouch, Product Editorial and Translations teams, with many working across a combination of all Group's websites each week.
Studio Production are now seeking a talented Stylist Principal to join the NAP Styling Team.
Some of the essentials for you to know are:
Location: our Studio Production hub in Landriano (Pavia)
Reporting into: Deputy Styling Editor
Working Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Here is a breakdown of what you'll be doing:
- Provide leadership to the Italy Styling team, ensuring they are inspired, engaged and motivated- Help to oversee product pages for NET-A-PORTER ensuring weekly deadlines are met whilst maintaining quality and house standards, signing off all imagery, checking outfits and instructing re-shoots where necessary-
- Understand the DNA of all brands we hold across NET-A-PORTER, including who the customer is and where they fit into the market place.
Ensuring that outfits approved in outfit checks are on-brand across both designer and NET-A-PORTER- Ensure any styling direction given to team is clear, consistent and accurate.
Communicating feedback constructively- Manage and prioritise worklists effectively to ensure upload targets are met on a daily and weekly basis- Review all imagery in 'What's New' at staging prior to each upload and be confident in actioning any urgent amends- Build and maintain strong relationships with the Buy teams, attend trend clinics and any relevant editorial meetings to ensure we are aligned with direction for the season and then confidently feed this information back to the team of stylists- Review and react to weekly sales reports, using information to aid in product selection.
Evaluate slow sellers for re-styling and make recommendations in order to boost sales through proactive onsite merchandising and cross-styling- Collaborate with the Product Styling Team when needed to provide support and guidance to still life shoots- Work with the Head of Styling to recruit, develop and retain talented team members in line with the needs of the business and to support business growth- Work with Global Editor Team when casting models to ensure consistency and the Net-A-Porter brand aesthetic is upheld- Carry out performance reviews and regular catch-ups with the Styling team and Styling Assistant team, setting meaningful objectives in line with business goals, driving personal development and managing performance in line with HR guidelines- Set special projects to further develop the team's creative eye and develop relationships between Styling and other creative Studio teams- Work closely with the US and UK Styling Editors to build strong relationships and ensure global consistency across all imagery- Understand studio processes and be able to identify complex issues to then work collaboratively with the Studio Production Team and communicate workflow status- Oversee and manage Styling Team schedule to ensure adequate cover for capacity requests- Support the Head of Styling with special projects to develop the overall look and feel of the website, across styling, photography and video
The type of person we are looking for:
- Significant styling experience in an editorial/luxury fashion & commercial/ecommerce environment- A strong and thorough knowledge of NET-A-PORTER designers and brands and a keen eye on new brands- A real sense of current runway looks and seasonal trends with a strong styling eye and exceptional attention to detail- An up-to-date knowledge of style influencers within the industry- Flair and individuality combined with awareness of NET-A-PORTER house style- A good understanding of the competitive luxury ecommerce landscape- A good understanding of the considerations required for on model product styling (for example brand DNA and brand alignment)- Experience working with models and casting- Significant experience of training, developing and mentoring people- Experience working closely/efficiently with global teams- Ability to work well under pressure and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment- Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines with excellent time management- Proven ability to lead and manage business driven projects- Excellent work ethic- Pro-active, strategic thinker able to show initiative in improving image quality and studio processes- Fluency in English is mandatory
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Experience Level: Associate
Workplace Type: On-site