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About the position

American Eagle is a youth culture brand grounded in denim. Our purpose extends beyond making the best jeans–we embrace self expression, culture, optimism and connection. Through the brand platform Live Your Life, we empower our community to be who they want to be all while wearing the clothes that make them most confident. We are seeking a highly organized, trend-driven Studio Stylist to support the execution of daily on-body styling. This role is responsible for styling women’s and men’s apparel and/or accessories in alignment with the brand’s identity, standards, seasonal direction, and business objectives, while ensuring efficiency and consistency across all studio content. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail and understands the pace of high volume e-commerce production. This candidate should be able to identify current and emerging trends and concepts, and collaborate effectively with the Senior Stylist, HMU, photographer, art director, production team, and all cross-functional partners within the marketing team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Lead Stylist in conceptualizing and assembling looks for daily e-commerce
  • Execute styling direction that aligns with brand aesthetic, seasonal concepts, and product priorities
  • Prepare garments and accessories prior to shoots, including steaming, pinning, clipping, and organizing looks
  • Partner closely with Senior Stylist/Styling Director, photographers, art directors, producers, and sample coordinators to ensure efficient shoot execution while on set
  • Maintain visual consistency across all digital imagery
  • Interpret shot lists and prioritize workflow to meet studio productivity goals and deadlines
  • Be able to speak to hair and makeup for each model and work closely with the hair + makeup artist on set
  • Identify proper fit intent or product issues for each garment while on set and be able to propose solutions quickly
  • Stay informed on fashion trends, competitive landscape, and evolving e-commerce best practices
  • Pull styling inspiration and references to align with seasonal creative direction prior to building looks, while being able to articulate these ideas to the Styling Director
  • Assist with test styling and fittings under the direction of the Lead Stylist
  • Able to reference all company seasonal decks and implement while styling looks based on seasonal concepts

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant styling experience in e-commerce, fashion retail, editorial campaigns, or studio shoots
  • Strong understanding of fashion silhouettes, proportion play, layering, and current trends
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume studio environment
  • Excellent organizational & time management skills, with the ability to effectively multi-task
  • Ability to work collaboratively and adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Able to take constructive criticism and make edits accordingly
  • Strong attention to detail and visual consistency
  • Comfortable steaming garments, prepping samples, and working on set for extended periods
  • Experience styling across multiple categories including women’s, men’s, accessories, and/or beauty
  • Knowledge of brand styling and competitors
  • Ability to style both elevated fashion and commercially-driven product assortments
  • Experience working with female and male models and proper on set etiquette
  • Efficient execution within daily studio shot goals and timelines
  • Elevated styling that enhances the online customer experience

Nice-to-haves

  • Proficiency with Mac platforms, Google, Miro, and familiarity with digital asset workflows is a plus

Benefits

  • Generous employee discount
  • Summer Fridays
  • Casual dress code
  • Hybrid schedule
  • FOMO events (Exciting company-wide events)
  • health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental)
  • wellness benefits
  • 401(k) retirement benefits
  • life and disability insurance
  • employee stock purchase program
  • paid time off
  • paid sick leave
  • parental leave and benefits
  • discretionary bonuses and other incentives
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