THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As the Lead of the Styling and Hair & Make-up team, you will be at the forefront of our creative production process. Your role is to ensure that the team consistently delivers high-quality creative assets that enhance our customer shopping experience. You will lead and mentor a team of stylists and hair and make-up artists, supporting their development and ensuring all processes and facilities enable the team to produce accurate and inspirational content.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Functional Leadership: Provide effective leadership to a team of 14, including stylists and hair and make-up artists. Guide and support them to create visually compelling content that aligns with the guidelines, brand’s aesthetic and latest fashion trends.
Team Development: Foster the growth, empowerment, and continuous development of your direct reports. Provide regular feedback to support both professional and personal growth within the team.
Daily Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day production workflow, ensuring all processes adhere to quality standards, and on-time delivery of daily production targets.
Process Optimization: Continuously assess and improve all areas of the photo production process, identifying opportunities for streamlining workflows and elevating creative quality.
Resource Management: Collaborate closely with the planning team to manage team capacity to ensure efficient allocation of resources across all shoots. Regularly assess and adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities and peak periods.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless coordination and support overall business success.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You have proven leadership experience in the fashion or e-commerce industry.
You bring a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in fashion styling, hair, and makeup, with a focus on e-commerce or editorial work.
You possess exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
You have excellent communication skills and have the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with different teams.
You are proficient in using project management tools (a plus).
You foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration.
You are fluent in English.
If you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando, discounts from external partners
Two paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model. Actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching are available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
ABOUT LOUNGE BY ZALANDO
Lounge by Zalando is an online shopping club for fashion and lifestyle products in 17 European countries. We offer our members daily, time-limited sale campaigns with discounts of up to 75% off the recommended retail price. However, Lounge by Zalando is so much more than discounts. Our strength lies in our focus on fashion: from sought-after labels to niche brands, from famous international names to trendy luxury brands, we make sure to meet the fashion taste of all our customers, who are always on the hunt for the best products at the best prices. Working with our brand partners, we're pioneering innovative supply-chain and production processes and offer them an impactful and smart solution, creating a new way to shop for fashion - and a new way to sell it.
Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.
