How to hire a fashion stylist

How to hire a fashion stylist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step fashion stylist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a fashion stylist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new fashion stylist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a fashion stylist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a fashion stylist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a fashion stylist that fits the bill.

   This list presents fashion stylist salaries for various positions.

   Type of Fashion Stylist	Description	Hourly rate
   Fashion Stylist	Fashion designers create original clothing, accessories, and footwear. They sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they designed.	$14-31
   Apparel Designer	Apparel designers, also known as clothing or fashion designers, conceptualize and produce items of clothing. They frequently specialize in one type of design, like active, casual, or evening wear... Show more	$19-50
   Fashion Designer	Fashion designers design and assist with the making of shoes, accessories, and clothing. They identify trends and styles, colors, and trims of a clothing collection... Show more	$17-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Editorial Photo Shoots
   • Product Knowledge
   • Customer Service
   • Sales Floor
   • E-Commerce
   • Editorials
   • NYC
   • Wardrobe
   • Instagram
   • Art Direction
   • Fashion Shows
   • Fashion Styling
   • Runway Shows
   • Mood Boards

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage cleaning up activities after hair care appointments by ensuring appropriate cleanliness and sterilization of cutting and trimming equipment.
   • Design the window display for spring & summer seasons.
   • Create inspiration boards and key stories for sketch reviews & new seasons.
   • Research trends for spring/ summer collection.
   • Create DJ playlist, slideshows & playbills.
   • Market brand through social media such as Instagram and Facebook

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your fashion stylist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A fashion stylist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, fashion stylists' average salary in kansas is 49% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level fashion stylists earn 52% less than senior-level fashion stylists.
   • Certifications. A fashion stylist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a fashion stylist's salary.

   Average fashion stylist salary

   $45,524yearly

   $21.89 hourly rate

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   Entry-level fashion stylist salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a fashion stylist job description

   A good fashion stylist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a fashion stylist job description:

   Fashion stylist job description example

   There are brands you work for, and there are those that you want to be a part of. At Lane Bryant, we strive to be the latter- to be more than a specialty fashion brand. Our personalized service, empathetic experiences, and Lane Bryant community keep us connected to our customer (and each other) in unique ways, making us the longest-standing and most-loved brand in the plus-size market. We are truly customer-obsessed- responding to her needs, creating confidence, and inspiring a lifetime of possibilities with a combination of modern, upbeat fashion, flattering fit, innovative design solutions and uncompromised comfort for every corner of her life. We offer sizes 10-40 across our apparel, accessories, Cacique intimates and LIVI activewear.
   
   If you love fashion and want to be a part of a healthy, thriving, and inclusive brand, Lane Bryant is your place. Create your Lane with us at our Columbus, Ohio brand headquarters or at any of our stores nationwide. For more information, visit www.lanebryant.com.
   
   Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Wanted: Stylist With A Passion For Fashion! to join our team located at our Store 4177-Vacaville Prem
   Otlt-LaneBryant-Vacaville,
   CA 95687.
   
   Position Overview:
   
   Stylist Overview
   Embraces our diverse, inclusive culture. Demonstrates Lane Selling behaviors to provide exceptional client experiences. Contributes to achievement of Company goals, including financial objectives, client experience, operational controls, asset protection, safety, and merchandise presentation.Lives Company Leadership Principles:
   We Value Our People
   Actively invests in personal growth and development Demonstrates respect and openness for differing ideas, opinions, and backgrounds Acts with a high degree of integrity and care for co-workers and clients
   
   We Love Our Customer
   Embraces selling, incentive and product knowledge techniques for success Represents Lane Bryant by adhering to “Dress Your Best” guidelines Consistently exceeds client expectations through Lane SellingEffectively handles multiple clients and projects
   
   We Win As A Team
   Communicates and collaborates with positive intent Supports client experience throughout all touch points Supports and executes floor-sets; maintains visual brand standards Ensures opening and closing checklist tasks are completed daily Supports Asset Protection efforts to prevent shrink and ensure safety Reports to work as scheduled; records all time worked accurately by using time and attendance system; remains flexible to the needs of the business All other duties as assigned by Store, District or Regional Leaders
   We Take Action and Own Our Results
   Follows through on what must be done to deliver outcomes and meet expectations Takes responsibility for decisions made to execute own work and results Contributes to a high performing culture by delivering the best Drives store goals with each segment Create everlasting connection with client by offering credit rewards programs and Lane Personal Styling appointments
   We Innovate and Learn Fast
   Pushes for innovative solutions that bring originality to the organization Embraces change; supports a test and learn culture Contributes to an environment that promotes taking risk and out-of-the-box thinking.
   
   Qualifications
   Strong communication and customer service skills Specialty selling/retail experience preferred Technology proficient Works a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including evening, weekend and holiday shifts Must be able to read, write and communicate in English; other languages desirable
   
   Position requires associates to:
   Constantly move throughout the store to assist customers, retrieve merchandise, complete floor sets, unpack and replenish stock and complete other tasks; frequently involves prolonged pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, and reaching and may involve tight or confined spaces Frequently operate computerized register system Adjust or move objects (garment racks, mannequins, etc.) or merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds in all directions on a frequent basis; may need to adjust or move objects or merchandise weighing as much as 50 pounds in all directions on occasion and with assistance as available Retrieve merchandise displayed or stored above shoulder level on a frequent basis, which may include climbing an 8-foot ladder; may need to replace overhead lightbulbs, signs, etc. on an occasional basis using an 8-foot ladder Constantly interact with and assist coworkers and clients and other members of the public
   
   Location:
   Store 4177-Vacaville Prem
   Otlt-LaneBryant-Vacaville,
   CA 95687
   Position Type:
   Regular/Part time
   Equal Employment Opportunity
   The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.
   
   The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process.
   
   Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right fashion stylist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your fashion stylist job on Zippia to find and attract quality fashion stylist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting fashion stylists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new fashion stylist

   Once you've decided on a perfect fashion stylist candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new fashion stylist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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