Stylist

Professional styling experience in a commercial photography studio Specialized
styling ability, such as advanced product or food styling Professional
portfolio that demonstrates expertise in applied styling techniques
Understanding of market trends, visual composition, and the art of aesthetic
presentation Exceptional eye for detail Knowledge of commercial studio
workflow Proficient working knowledge of PC computing platforms, including
Microsoft Office Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
under tight deadlines Excellent written and oral communication in English

Amazon Product Imaging builds the world’s best online shopping experience
through photography, video, graphic design, and usability design enabling
millions of customers to make more informed purchasing decisions. Imaging at
Amazon is a large and fast-growing network of teams located throughout North
America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on fashion and product photography, photo
retouching, graphic design, video and CGI production, automated image
acquisition, and image support services. We are continually innovating and
setting new industry standards for showcasing 10s of millions of products
across multiple global marketplaces. We are obsessed with innovating on behalf
of our customers, and continually push beyond the boundaries of traditional
e-commerce photography and videography. Amazon is looking for a talented
Stylist with a strong portfolio for its high-volume commercial photography
studio in Egypt. The ideal candidate will ensure that the highest quality
images are produced for a variety of product categories. The Stylist will help
standardize continual process improvements and styling efficiencies, while
working closely with the Lead Stylist, Art Director, and Photographers. This
person must also have the ability to work within and across large,
interdependent teams, and demonstrate the ability to raise the creative bar
through commercially relevant imagery. Run daily shoots while maintaining
positive energy in studio at all times Troubleshoot styling challenges on-set
using knowledge of Amazon’s business objectives and visual brand Analyze
studio productivity to develop and implement process improvements Understand
the flow within the studio on-set and partner with studio operations team to
identify new efficiencies Follow studio style guide to style a wide variety of
products with consistently high quality, balanced with efficiency Update style
guides as well as any necessary documentation in styling division Strive for
continual elevation of imagery utilizing Amazon’s visual aesthetic and brand
standards Act as point person for freelance stylists; drive expectations to
support quality and productivity Organize and facilitate high priority imaging
Partner with vendor managers in specific categories to get information on fit,
future initiatives, and strategy Develop improved processes for existing
categories; serve as the team expert in one or more categories of styling
Assist with creating training and SOP material

Previous experience working in a high volume commercial studio Demonstrated
ability to manage high volumes of workflow including prioritization, planning
and task delegation under tight deadlines Demonstrated experience working on
multiple tasks at varying stages of completion under tight deadlines
Experience providing work direction to a team of associates with diverse skill
sets Comfortable in a culture of continuous change Obsession with delighting
customers