Our Story
At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well.
Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.
MADEWELL – STILLS STYLIST
Overview
The Stills Stylist will report directly to the Studio Manager and play a critical role in delivering high-quality product imagery for Madewell. This position requires exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated experience styling soft goods, footwear, accessories, and jewelry within a high-volume photography studio environment.
Responsibilities
Product Styling & Execution
- Style soft goods, shoes, accessories, and jewelry to create visually dynamic, brand-aligned compositions.
- Produce an average of 150 high-quality product images per week across editorial stills and eCommerce photography.
- Support asset creation for the website, email, social channels, and special projects.
- Organize and prioritize shoots based on launch calendar and business needs.
- Prepare and press all samples for stills photography using steamers and irons, including soft goods, shoes, handbags, jewelry, small goods, and accessories when an assistant is not available.
Creative Collaboration & Brand Alignment
- Partner closely with Photographers, Art Directors, Producers, and the Retouching Team to ensure all visual assets meet Madewell’s creative and brand standards.
- Maintain fluency in current Women’s and Men’s styling guidelines and help manage and evolve the product styling guide.
- Problem-solve on set and provide creative solutions to meet shoot objectives and deadlines.
Workflow & Operational Excellence
- Contribute to workflow optimization within a fast-paced studio environment.
- Navigate asset management platforms including Airtable, ADAM, Figma, and internal servers with ease.
- Partner with the Studio Manager to align weekly shoot goals and resource needs.
- Track and support resolution of monthly missing lists from Merchandising and Site teams to ensure timely product launches.
- Collaborate with the Sample Library to source samples for rush requests and resolve missing items from edit-stills documentation.
Cross-Functional Support & Communication
- Provide support to Studio Manager, Art Directors, Designers, Photographers, Stylists, Merchandising, and Operations teams as needed.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Physical Requirements
- This role requires regular walking and standing, with the occasional need to kneel, crouch, bend, and work at floor level.
We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.
Benefits + Perks
- Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
- Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
- Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
- Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
- Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.
Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.
Salary Range: $64,200.00 - $79,600.00
At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.
One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.
JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.
