Photographic stylist

As a photographic stylist, you could:

• follow a photographer or art director's guidelines - the ‘brief’
•  suggest ideas to the creative team that will appeal to customers
•  choose clothes, props and backgrounds to achieve the desired look
•  prepare the studio set ready for the photo shoot or filming
•  work with make-up artists and dress models
•  maintain a stock of wardrobe items and home accessories
•  build good relationships with shops, prop suppliers, PR agencies, photographers and models
•  keep up to date with trends and branding

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• design skills and knowledge
• the ability to work well with others
• leadership skills 
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
• knowledge of the fine arts
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship

With experience, you could work for larger advertising and PR agencies, creative studios and design houses.

You might also develop your skills and move into fashion design, interior design or photography.