Job Description

THE ROLE: Stylist--On Call

We’re looking for…

Based in Shepherdsville, KY the ONSITE Stylist is a member of the Kentucky styling team and has responsibilities in pre-production, production and post-production for both Rue La La and Gilt. The primary responsibility of the Stylist is to ensure creative styling quality for both product and digital asset production. The Stylist works collaboratively with photographers, stylists and art directors on a regular basis. This position currently reports to the Lead Stylist.

What You’ll Do:

• Style fashion product on model for high-volume e-commerce production, maintaining a fast and efficient pace without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or brand standards.
• Style a wide range of products for still-life e-commerce imagery, including scarves, soft goods, children’s apparel, accessories, and other assigned categories.
• Create elevated, editorial-style still-life imagery across categories such as beauty, fashion, accessories, and home, using props, composition, and product placement to support the creative direction.
• Partner closely with photographers, art directors, producers, and other set team members to interpret and execute the creative vision for each shoot.
• Follow established styling guides, Product Detail Page standards, shot lists, and brand-specific requirements to ensure consistent execution.
• Review styling throughout production, make real-time adjustments, and resolve on-set challenges efficiently.
• Balance creative quality with daily production goals, deadlines, and studio capacity expectations.
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of styling tools, supplies, props, and studio workspaces.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free working environment.
• Adapt to changing schedules, priorities, creative direction, and broader business needs.

About You:

You are a versatile stylist with a strong creative eye and experience across both on-model and still-life production. You work efficiently, pay close attention to detail, and collaborate well with creative and production partners in a fast-paced studio environment. You are proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering consistent, high-quality work.

Education

Background or education in fashion, art, design, merchandising, photography, or a related creative field preferred. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Years of experience

4+ years of professional styling experience in a high-volume production studio, preferably with an emphasis on fashion, accessories, home, or e-commerce.

Demonstrated experience working with models and collaborating closely with photographers, art directors, and other production partners.
Technical skills

Strong knowledge of styling techniques, product preparation, prop selection, and on-set execution.

Experience sourcing, organizing, and working with props to support seasonal and brand-specific creative direction.

Strong understanding of digital photography workflows and the pace, quality standards, and efficiency expectations of a high-volume production studio.

Ability to interpret and consistently execute styling guides, PDP standards, shot lists, and creative direction.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with and provide direction to a wide variety of team members.

Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex production challenges, anticipate project needs, and proactively recommend solutions.

Flexibility to accommodate last-minute schedule additions, shifting priorities, and changes in creative direction.

Ability to work collaboratively toward production deadlines, daily capacity goals, and team efficiency.

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

Expected Salary Range: $25-$30/hr

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

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