Event Stylist

Van Wyck & Van Wyck • Full-time • New York, NY, US • 1m ago

Event Stylist

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Van Wyck & Van Wyck and Workshop are sister event companies distinguished by innovative design and an unsurpassed level of service, with over 20 years of experience in the field. We are a dynamic, creative, and growth-oriented team with incredibly high production values.

Van Wyck & Van Wyck is a highly regarded environmental design and event production firm with headquarters in New York City. We produce private celebrations ranging from stunning weddings on beaches and mountaintops to international destination experiences and not-for-profit events.

www.vanwyck.net

Workshop designs and produces engaging events that communicate a brand’s message. We build experiences that create compelling content, heighten brand loyalty and influence purchase behavior.

www.workshopworldwide.com

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Van Wyck & Van Wyck is seeking a design-driven Stylist to join our team. This role bridges concept and execution, translating creative direction into tangible, sourceable, and executable design elements.

The Stylist collaborates closely with Leadership, Designers, and Project Managers to interpret themes and transform them into concrete recommendations across props, tabletop, furniture, fabrics, flowers and greenery, small fabricated and decorative elements. This individual will curate from our in-house inventory, source new rentals or purchase items, and physically style select events on-site.

This role reports to our NYC office and NJ Studio, as well as maintains on on-site presence at events. The ideal candidate a possesses strong visual vocabulary, aesthetic gravitas, and hands-on styling experience in event production or visual merchandising. Success in this role requires both creative fluency and the ability to source and execute ideas within defined timelines and budgets.

Estimated travel: up to 10 events per year.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Creative Development & Styling

Translate overarching design concepts into tangible styling elements
Propose recommendations aligned to theme, scale, and budget
Curate tabletop, props, furniture, soft goods and decorative objects
Source rental inventory and recommend new inventory acquisitions
Develop visual decks of inspiration and sourcing options (internal and client-facing as needed)
Maintain strong awareness of trends across interiors, art, fashion, hospitality, and retail environments
Collaborate with Leadership, Project Managers, and Designers to refine concepts into production-ready selections

Inventory Curation & Studio Direction

Pull from existing company inventory and identify gaps
Recommend collections and key pieces for purchase to elevate company assets
Maintain digital and physical inventory systems (Excel / internal platforms)
Liaise with production and studio teams to prepare styling kits for events
Direct studio assistants and freelance stylists on execution standards
Place rental and purchase orders in alignment with approved budgets
Build and maintain a roster of freelance stylists

On-Site Execution

Lead or support styling on-site for select events
Install and style furniture, tabletop, decorative props and environmental elements
Make real-time adjustments during load-in and styling
Collaborate with production teams to ensure efficient installation and strike
Maintain quality control and aesthetic consistency under time constraints

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Leadership, Designers, and Project Managers to bring concepts to life
Liaise with production teams on logistics and feasibility
Provide time-bound, realistic sourcing solutions
Elevate design execution while respecting production constraints
Contribute to design exercises and concept explorations (e.g., themed creative studies)

PAY & BENEFITS AT VAN WYCK & VAN WYCK
This position has an annual base salary range of $100,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for other benefits that impact overall compensation or total rewards. Other benefits include:

Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy flexible, discretionary PTO to balance your work and personal life, with manager approval and proper coverage
Health Insurance: Comprehensive health benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, with significant company contributions to premiums and options for FSA or HSA
One Medical and Talkspace Memberships: Complimentary memberships providing primary care and mental health support
401(k) Retirement Plan: Participate in a retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options after six months of employment with a discretionary company match
Cell Phone Stipend: Receive a $100 monthly phone reimbursement after three months of employment
Commuter Benefits: Take advantage of our pre-tax commuter benefits program to save on transit and parking expenses
Gym Reimbursement: Stay fit with a $400 annual gym reimbursement, available to those enrolled in our health insurance plan

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

5+ years of work experience in event styling, event production design, or visual merchandising
Demonstrated aesthetic sophistication and strong visual vocabulary
Experience sourcing props, furniture, fabrics, and decorative objects
Hands-on experience styling live environments
Strong understanding of production logistics and execution timelines
Proficiency in:
- PowerPoint / Keynote (visual deck creation)
- Image sourcing platforms
- Excel (inventory management)
Comfort with physical aspects of the role (lifting, arranging furniture, styling installations)
Strong collaboration skills across creative and production teams
Willingness to travel (approx. 10–15 events annually)

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

Background in event styling, experiential production, hospitality design, or high-level visual merchandising
Experience curating or building inventory collections
Exposure to small-scale fabrication or custom scenic elements
Familiarity with tabletop styling, textiles, and spatial layering
Experience directing freelancers or styling teams
Strong instincts for sourcing distinctive, high-impact pieces
Ability to originate ideas or execute pre-defined creative direction

Van Wyck & Van Wyck and Workshop are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or predisposition, military or veteran status, lawful source of income, unemployment status, height or weight, hair texture or protective hairstyles, credit history, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.