Photo Studio Styling Manager

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Photo Studio Styling Manager.

The Photo Studio Styling Manager is a talented stylist with a critical eye that is knowledgeable in current trends. They collaborate closely with our Studio teams while executing elevated on-brand creative. They are responsible for the management, training, and development of the Photo Studio Styling team, along with the maintenance of Photo Studio styling standards, procedures, and stations.

This is an On-Site position based out of our Photo Studio in Chicago, Illinois

A day in the life as a Photo Studio Styling Manager…

Lead the styling team in the creation of compelling imagery that is unique and appropriate to each brand and maximizes company sales growth and profitability

Conceptualize and execute on-brand elevated styling across a wide range of kitchen, food/beverage, textiles & home furnishing product categories

Deepen customer engagement and conversion by continuously driving the creation of innovative and engaging photo experiences that align with the brand creative vision

Drive continuous improvement and innovation with teams, ensuring the team is positioned to serve the evolving needs of our brands and customers

Ensure a rich talent roster, providing an array of talent that covers business and creative needs

Actively manage stylist talent to quality and efficiency expectations with regular constructive feedback and developmental opportunities

Foster a culture that promotes innovation, celebrates success, and embraces change

Drive ongoing process improvements and organizational efficiency

Develop category-specific styling guides to ensure consistency of our branded look and serve as training and reference material for other stylists

Develop/maintain strong partnerships with peers to strengthen and align the work and foster a fun, collaborative, and productive work environment

Remain current on new technologies, approaches, techniques, trends and influences that are important to our brand, our work, and customer

Oversee the style team’s maintenance of prop libraries, wardrobe, soft styling stations, and styling areas within the studio for optimal photo shoot preparedness

What you’ll bring to the table…

Expert styling skills with experience with the nuances necessary to support multiple brands; leading a creative team within a high-volume production environment

Knowledged in current trends and cultural mindsets/influences in the area of home design, décor, entertaining, and pop-culture

Ability to forecast and work to a budget on styling projects

Ability to pivot and re-prioritize on the go; remain flexible to changing schedules

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Ability to appropriately adjust communication (verbal and written) and presentation style and content to the audience

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples

5+ years experience with industry knowledge of photography styling and photo studio operations

3+ years experience Managing/Leading a team

Proficient in relevant software including Adobe Creative and Google Docs/Spreadsheets

Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated

Proactive problem-solving skills

Full-Time