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Conde Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appetit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.Job Description

Location:

London, GB

Conde Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others.

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Conde Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

House & Garden is looking for an organised, creative and proactive Style Assistant to join its Style team, supporting the Style Director across editorial shoots, production and the wider day-to-day running of the department.

Working closely with the Style Director and wider editorial team, the Style Assistant will play a hands-on role in bringing shoots to life, from initial research and preparation through to shoot day, returns and final credits. The role will suit someone with a strong interest in interiors, design and visual storytelling who enjoys the practical and logistical side of editorial production.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Style Director and wider team with the planning, preparation and execution of editorial shoots.

• Support the Style Director with shoot production, including sourcing, calling in, receiving, tracking and returning products, props, samples and styling materials ensuring all items are accounted for.

• Liaise with PRs, brands, designers, photographers, stylists, suppliers and contributors to arrange product loans and shoot requirements.

• Coordinate the collection, delivery and return of products, working closely with Conde Nast Logistics, couriers and suppliers.

• Manage invoicing and related documentation, ensuring costs and paperwork are accurate.

• Assist on set with styling, product preparation, set organisation and general shoot-day requirements, anticipating the needs of the Style Director and creative team.

• Prepare and maintain product credits in the House & Garden format, ensuring information is accurate and complete.

• Upload images, image-use agreements and relevant production information into internal content-planning systems.

• Assist with researching and sourcing products, interiors, designers, makers and visual references for editorial features and shoots.

• Help organise and maintain the Style samples, prop boxes, tool kits and wider Style workspace.

• Maintain the Style diary, recording shoots, meetings, events, appointments and invitations.

• Attend industry events and support the team in maintaining strong relationships across the interiors and design community.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience in styling, shoot or editorial production.

• Experience supporting photoshoots, including product call-ins, collections and returns.

• Strong production, logistics and organisational skills.

• Confident managing invoices, costs and production administration.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with PRs, brands, suppliers, photographers and creatives.

• Highly organised, detail-focused and calm under pressure.

• Proactive team player with the ability to take direction and anticipate needs.

• Strong interest in interiors, design, craft and visual culture.

• Good research skills and a strong eye for products and imagery.

• Craft skills such as sewing, drawing, painting or prop making are welcomed.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.

• You'll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.

• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Conde Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

• We're a dog-friendly office, plus you'll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Conde Nast.

• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Conde Nast Learning Hub, where you'll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages.

• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Conde Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.