Working for Trunk Club

When you join Trunk Club, you join the Nordstrom family. Our fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment is paired with the strong history and experience of a retail legacy. We have access to some of the greatest minds in retail and technology and are constantly creating innovative strategies to develop the ultimate apparel solutions. We welcome your adaptability, your curiosity, and your passion to contribute to our unparalleled shopping experience! 

About the Role

Trunk Club is reinventing its Creative Services team to operate as an in-house agency and we’re looking for a Contractor Photo Stylist to join our growing team!

The Photo Stylist is responsible for providing a creative perspective on the best way to represent our product/merchandise in a manner that is engaging for audiences across a variety of digital media. He/she should be an idea generator and work closely with the creative team to come up with looks/inspiration that brings concepts to life in a compelling manner. 

What You Will Do Everyday 

• Planning, brainstorming and execution of styling concepts for all photo/video shoots.
• Requests, tracks, preps, styles, labels and organizes all product and styling materials for each shoot.
• Collaborates with the Creative Director and Photographer ahead of time to settle on a particular look and feel that meets the style guidelines.
• Verifies all product secured for shoots are correct and accurate per brand guidelines.
• Preps all products by stuffing, steaming, tying, pinning, de-linting, etc. and styles product flat, on-model, or as otherwise directed.
• Organizes and secures props within the studio space to keep everything clean and organized.
• Retrieves and returns all merchandise from inventory or in-store.
• Keep up to date with fashion trends.

What Your Background Might Look Like

• 2+ years of experience styling photos/videos for retail
• Creativity and knowledge of fashion and fashion trends
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to make decisions on the fly without needing much direction
• Ownership of retrieving/returning merchandise
• An understanding of photography and lighting
• Multi-tasker who works well under pressure
• Good communication and people skills
• Motivated and self-starter

How We Work

• With others. Work closely with cross functional partners in technology, operations, sales, marketing and other product groups to develop a roadmap and deliver on goals
• With transparency. We have an open team room. No cubicles, no private offices.
• With agility. This is a critical role for us, so flexibility is important. No two days are the same and it keeps everyone on their toes.
• With open minds. We are committed to building a diverse team of people with unique perspectives. This encourages a healthy and inclusive environment that builds a more sustainable, successful company.
• With pride. We value our people most of all. We invest in ourselves by applying our own strengths and interests to company needs.

A Few of Our Perks

• A location in the popular Chicago River North neighborhood
• Trunk Club University - our growth program which allows for development opportunities
• Team outings
• Merchandise discount
• Flexible work environment
• Social environment with built-in bars, a rooftop view, and our very own coffee shop!

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