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Stylist job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Stylists are creative professionals whose main role is to ensure that models or photoshoot set look great and appropriate for the theme. They may also be asked to provide recommendations on color palettes, give fashion advice, ensure that fashion styles are in line with the branding of the company, and be updated with the latest trends.

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Example stylist requirements on a job description

Stylist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in stylist job postings.
Sample stylist requirements
  • Fashion degree or related experience
  • Familiarity with current trends
  • Knowledge of hair and makeup techniques
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient with styling tools and products
Sample required stylist soft skills
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to develop relationships with clients
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Stylist job description example 1

Hair Cuttery ® stylist job description

Make up to $30 an hour plus tips!


At Hair Cuttery Family of Brands, you are not just a Hairstylist…you are a Salon Professional! Salon Professionals provide guests with a world-class hair experience starting from the moment they step into our salons offering a full menu of cutting, coloring, waxing, and texture services with or without an appointment.


Your Benefits include:


• Up To 75% Commissions and Advanced Career Growth Opportunities


• Free Advanced Education


• Flexible Scheduling Availability


• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits


• Health Savings Account


• Life & Disability Insurance


• 401K


• Vacation & PTO


• Career Advancement & Performance Awards



What makes us different?


• EXCELLENT COMMISSION AND CAREER GROWTH


We have a tiered level system that allows you to advance your career from


Stylist to Master Designer and earn strong commission based on productivity.



• TOP EDUCATION


Increase your knowledge as well as your earnings with continuing education from


in-house trainers and Redken professionals. That’s right…free advanced


education!



• CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY


Our exclusive stylist app makes it easy for you to grow and track your


business, appointments, and income.



Salon Professional Requirements:


• Current cosmetology or barber license applicable to state requirements


• Must have a passion for people and providing exceptional customer service


• Able and willing to work various schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays


• Ability to show technical skill-set in terms of layered cuts, clipper cuts and basic color application


• Eligible to work in the United States



Do you want to be a part of a fun, fashion-forward team?


We welcome both new and experienced Salon Professionals.


For new stylists, we have a plentiful walk-in business to build


your book and guest loyalty.



For experienced stylists, we have 8 tiers ranging from Stylist to


Master Designer for placement if you’re able to provide proof of your book and


weekly productivity. Price points increase with each level allowing you to


advance your career and grow your earnings.



At the Hair Cuttery Family of Brands, you can build a Career for


Life!



The Hair Cuttery Family of Brands provides Equal Employment


Opportunities (EEO) to all applicants.



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Stylist job description example 2

SEE Eyewear stylist job description

SEE Eyewear is addicted to uncovering hidden gems-and not just within our product assortment. We believe

recruiting top talent and cultivating a unique, sophisticated and diverse group of experts from our associates and

opticians to our Field Leaders. SEE’s collection is an eclectic and unique assortment of the best of the best made

exclusively for us. The same expectation stands for our people; we are committed to developing a Best in Class

Team of Experts and Authorities where career development and growth are the foundation to building our brand.

SEE Optical Stylists will work as part of our retail team in a retail optical setting. Stylists will assist clients and

patients with their optical needs-leveraging knowledge of current eyewear trends, and optical knowledge to provide

an exemplary experience to every SEE customer. This is a performance-based sales role and Optical Stylist can
expect to have sales and KPI goals to achieve.
Competencies:
• Professional: You handle tough situations with grace and work with integrity.
• A Team Player: You work well with others, give and receive constructive criticism, and are dedicated to the
team’s success as a whole.
• Entrepreneurial: You think outside of the box to drive your own traffic & sales to the business.
• Eager to Learn: You are open to feedback and always looking for ways to improve.
• Accountable: You take accountability for your role in the success of the business.
• Open Communicator: You communicate directly & effectively with your peers and your supervisor. You
speak candidly and address concerns in the moment.
• Passionate About Fashion: You are up to date on eyewear trends and passionate about eyewear as a
fashion piece. You genuinely love styling and sharing trends with your clients and your team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Tasks include but are not limited to:
• Drive personal and team sales by upholding SEE selling standards.
• Meet and exceed personal sales goals and KPI’s.
• Model our SEE Selling ceremony to team sell with your coworkers and assist with affirming your team
members recommendations.
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills by working with urgency and properly prioritizing tasks.
• Utilize downtime to complete with daily operational tasks.
• Uphold brand standards-ensuring merchandising, cleanliness, and display of the store is up to SEE
expectations.
• Greet customers genuinely and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Maintain patient records related to sales.
• Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and
security practices.
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Stylist job description example 3

Living Space stylist job description

Current Living Spaces Employees: Please apply via your internal Workday Account.

Living Spaces is a growing home furnishing brand and we continue to open new locations. We know in order to stay current with the times and trends, we have to perpetually update our look and selection. What has truly sustained our growth - from 1 to over 20 locations, from 100 employees to over 2,000, from a humble home furnishings store to a widely recognized and respected lifestyle brand - are the talented individuals who have taken us there. We are looking for innovative, driven, and passionate professionals to join our team so we can reach even greater heights together.We believe that a great team member experience leads to an even better guest experience. That is why we place a huge emphasis on building a great culture within our teams. Our ideal candidate will have natural talent: meaning, they possess the capacity and commitment, along with an openness to being coached around skills that will ensure they delight and exceed the expectations of our guests in all areas of Living Spaces business. We also believe in our team members taking ownership of their performance and how that contributes to the overall success of their role.

Position Summary
This position's primary responsibility is to accessorize the entire showroom, create a real life visual for the guest, and showcase vignette style rooms in all categories that are assigned to the store's showroom floor. The ultimate standard is the creation of a showroom floor that delights guests and is faithful to the Living Spaces brand.

Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Complete and demonstrate the ability to effectively execute to company expectations all new hire and ongoing training modules Complete vendor/product training as required Ensure that the store is ready by completing a daily walk through of the entire store and address any areas of concern.Partner with outer Brand Team members, labeling and CPU/Floor Prep, to ensure that the entire showroom floor is 100% complete according to Living Spaces brand guidelines.Execute all areas of the showroom with proper product placement, accessorizing, and location of product. Create a realistic living experience for our guests.Ensure that all accessory and furniture products are properly placed according to company SOP.Obey all safety rules and guidelines set forth by Living Spaces.Follow all furniture and accessory inventory and binning processes.Completes required training in the expected timeframe, and participates in ongoing learning opportunities Actively support and contribute to the store team with the goal of helping the entire team delight guests and achieve revenue targets Ensure that the stores is “Grand Opening” ready by completing the daily task list and style guides Ability to work weekends and most holidays Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 1-2 years experience in a fast paced, high traffic, guest facing, interactive retail environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience in Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of design software programs is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

E-Verify
Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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