Menswear Stylist – Part Time

Company Profile

Couverture & The Garbstore is a world leading concept store in London, championing emerging and independent brands alongside cult international labels and its esteemed own-brand menswear line.

Couverture & The Garbstore was conceived as a creative concept by Emily Dyson and Ian Paley in 2008. Housed in a three-story converted period townhouse, this Notting Hill style haven transports you through an eclectic edit of menswear, womenswear, accessories and homeware, focusing on championing cult international labels and stocking limited edition collaborations and exclusive products. The in-house menswear brand Garbstore designed in London is presented in our flagship store, as well as at high quality retailers worldwide. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn all areas of a fashion business. 

Job Description

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for a Menswear Stylist & Visual Merchandiser to work in-house for an independent, London-based, multi-brand store. 

We are looking for a highly creative Menswear Stylist & Visual Merchandiser with a great eye and organisational skills. You will execute editorial and e-commerce styling on all menswear shoots, working closely with the Photographer to develop the visual brand identity. You will also plan, create and execute appealing seasonal window displays and merchandise the menswear shop floor.

We are looking for someone who has strong creative visual skills, backed up by wide-ranging brand knowledge. You are an excellent communicator, with the ability to multi-task, juggle and prioritise projects. It is of the utmost importance that you are able to use your own initiative and are well-organised. Most importantly, you love working with people and are enthusiastic, outgoing with a can-do attitude. 

As well as working within a small, friendly company, you will have the opportunity to learn all areas of a fashion business.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Determine how best to represent a concept visually, through innovative, creative ideas
• Visualise concepts, story board, mood board and confidently present your creative vision for approval by the Head of Menswear and Creative Director 
• Execute editorial styling in our photo studio and on location, collaborating with the Photographer for the best possible brand image and representation of the garments and products
• Manage photoshoots from start to finish, working to tight deadlines and consistently delivering high standard imagery 
• Source and book models and locations for all menswear / men’s accessories shoots
• Create and source appropriate props and/or other design elements to use on set that are on brand
• Motivate and organise the Photography team in order to articulate your shared creative vision 
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility to achieve required solutions, ability to think creatively and innovatively in a fast-paced environment
• Plan, create and execute high standard, innovative design visuals for seasonal, one-off window schemes and in-store VM elements which reflect our brand identity
• Merchandise menswear shop floor to highlight key pieces and brands, with sell through and sales targets in mind

Desired Skills

• You have strong creative visual skills, backed up by wide-ranging brand knowledge

• You are adaptable and resilient, open to input from passionate and engaged executive leadership
• You have excellent knowledge of our market, products and competitors 
• You are enthusiastic and immersed in style and contemporary culture, embodying the values of the brand
• You have a strong eye for detail within outfits and confidence to try new ideas
• You are confident working in a high-volume, fast-paced studio and meet tight deadlines 
• You can multi-task, juggle and prioritise several different projects at once
• You are available to work in our offices in Notting Hill