Associate Photo Stylist

Department: Marketing

Location: Austin, Texas

Description

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Four Hands is the leading global designer and wholesaler of lifestyle home furnishings. We provide an elevated feel to the distinct pieces we design by blending styles, materials, and textures from all around the world.

We design, manufacture, and distribute our products and support the growing needs of large retail chains, e-commerce businesses, independent regional stores, and interior designers. Four Hands has received numerous recognition and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times and being one of Austin's Top Workplaces for 4 years which couldn't have been possible without our employees.

Join the most creative and talented photography studio in Austin as an Associate Photo Stylist. At Four Hands, we are looking for a passionate individual to contribute to our Creative Services team within Marketing. This role involves styling and assisting in styling product, vignette, and room photography, both in studio and on location. As an Associate Photo Stylist, you will help showcase Four Hands products in aesthetically pleasing, inspirational settings that highlight their features and benefits, while providing context and scale for our customers and theirs.

In This Role

• Collaborate closely with photo stylists, photographers, and the director of photography to assist in styling and arranging product photography and video shoots
• Work both in studio bays and on location to create visually appealing setups that align with the creative vision
• Maintain an organized and clean studio environment, including the upkeep of props and styling tools
• Take responsibility for the care and arrangement of plants and florals used in shoots
• Organize, store, and manage studio spaces to ensure a well-functioning workspace
• Handle various errands outside the studio, such as purchasing food props, sourcing materials for set design, and picking up necessary styling tools
• Engage in vintage and antique shopping to find unique props that add character and storytelling elements to the scenes
• Prepare soft goods for photography by steaming or ironing, ensuring they are photo-ready
• Collaborate with the production team to plan for the inclusion of appropriate furniture and accessories in each styling setup
• Pre-plan and execute creative setups that align with the overall art direction and aesthetic goals
• Work closely with the Manager of Production Design and Styling to report progress and receive guidance
• Source inspiration and imagery that aligns with the desired art direction and contribute ideas for creative styling
• Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team
• Other tasks as defined by Management
  
  

The Ideal Person

• 1+ year experience styling product and/or room photography
• Bachelor's Degree in fine art, interior design, or equivalent creative experience in a relevant field
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including email, spreadsheets, and presentation tools like PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Figma
• A strong understanding of artistic composition principles, including visual balance and contrast
• The ability to source and curate set design inspiration that aligns with specific art direction
• A foundational understanding of interior and set design principles
• Ability to plan and execute creative concepts that are consistent with the desired creative direction
• Physical capability to work on foot for extended periods (up to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, with breaks), adapting to a dynamic studio environment
• Has a valid driver's license with reliable vehicle
  
  

Benefits

Our employees are the heart of our company, their professional and personal well-being in and out of the office is what we care about the most. What we offer:

• People First Culture – Flexible workspace, summer Friday hours, fully stocked kitchen, social outings & more!
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance Program
• FTO Policy with a paid day off on your Birthday
• Free comprehensive Employee Health Care Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision) and 401(k) + match
• Paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads!
  
  

Check out fourhands.com/careers to explore more of our Benefits!