Sr Stylist, Ecomm - A&F

Job Description

The Studio Women’s Omni Sr. Stylist role is a creative role, responsible for executing the elevated look and feel of the Abercrombie & Fitch brand, will support the styling team on the e-commerce studio set, in stores, and be a key member on a collaborative team responsible for establishing a strong styling point of view for A&F. They will report to the Women’s Styling Manager and partner with:
Marketing (Creative/Art Direction), Design, and Merchandising to thread the brand styling perspective throughout each touchpoint. The Studio Women’s Omni Sr. Stylist is an expert in industry trends and brings a unique point-of-view to styling a classic brand in a modern and commercial way that allows A&F’s personality to shine through online and in-store.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

• Manage women’s e-commerce studio team and communication with studio production, AD and photography teams to ensure shot count and priority items are outfitted and captured by designated dates.
• Manage and outfit daily e-commerce shoot rack. Assign looks by model and shoot day. Choreographing the sequence of looks for optimal efficiency and daily output. Reviewing with Women’s Styling Manager, AD, and Photographer prior to shooting.
• Partner with Women’s Styling Manager on the creation of studio looks supporting editorial marketing messages and overarching brand campaigns.
• Ensure all on-figure imagery showcases best fit, feels comfortable and is styled with confidence.
• Communicate to Merchant/Design team sample needs and fit issues.
• Lead and develop women’s styling team within studio by providing clear role expectations, feedback and opportunities for growth, promoting a positive, efficient and safe work environment.
• Work with AD, studio production and Women’s Styling Manager to scout new model talent and best talent to bring in weekly for e-commerce set for women. Provide fit and pertinent model feedback for AD and Sr. Styling Manager.
• Collaborate with Women’s Styling Manager to update brand styling guides as well as any necessary documentation in the styling division for men and women.
• Manage and support in the styling workflow including, but not limited to; sample organization, steaming / prep, on-model shoot taskwork from setup to breakdown.
• Foster relationships with cross-functional teams and partners; with other creative and product facing departments (Design, Merchants, Planning, PCM and Inventory Management).
• Be customer-centric and obsessive of the brand; spend time in-store/online as needed, following influencers and aspirational brands creating seasonal inspiration direction for team.
• Maximize the financial success of our brands by clearly showcasing trends and leveraging must-win / must-grow departments into styling / outfitting and highlighting these details to our customer.
• Assist in campaign sample pass and facilitate sample sharing and organization across campaign, social content creation.
• Maintain an intimate understanding of the brand purpose, DNA and customer insights; stay up to date on e-commerce industry trends and other retail brands as they pertain to the A&F’s competitive landscape.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Marketing, or related experience.
• 7+ years of styling experience in a fast-paced cross-functional team.
• Experience working in an iconic branded environment for a global brand.
• Strong women’s outfitting and on-set skills with a strong understanding of fitting multiple body types.
• Experience leading and collaborating within a creative marketing team in studio and on-location shoots.
• Excellent on-set styling acumen and experience on location, studio, and e-commerce shoots.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and passionate about women’s styling and branding for e-commerce landscape.
• Must have strong communication skills: team-orientated, positive, proactive and business-savvy.
• Must be self-motivated, with ability to multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities for self and others.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to…