Food Stylist

**Job Description - Food Stylist / Economist**

**Job Title**: Food Stylist
**Positions**: Full Time
**Department**:Marketing
**Reports to**: Creative Director
**Location**: Sutton House - Fenton

If you have a passion for turning culinary creations into visual masterpieces, along with a knack for collaboration and creative thinking, we invite you to join our team as a food stylist. Your expertise will contribute to elevating our brand and captivating audiences with enticing visuals of our offerings.
- **Responsibilities and Duties**_
- Work within the Design Studio kitchen / preparation area to produce all food / recipe requirements supporting photography and videography shoots
- Develop recipe ideas using cooking appliances from some of RKW’s branded product ranges for utilization in blogs, recipe books and website SEO content
- Plan, shop and prepare all food item requirements for shoots and recipe development
- Collaborate closely with photographers, videographers and a creative director on food related content
- Stay updated on the latest food styling trends, techniques and industry best practices
- Source and select appropriate props, backgrounds and tableware for photography / videography shoots
- Ensure food safety and sanitation standard are met during the styling process
- Adapt to project requirements and tight deadlines whilst maintain high quality standards
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions, offering creative input and ideas for food styling concepts.
- Keep schedule/work progress updated to allow for visibility on job progress.
- Work within Trello (Design studio project management system) with all job activity/communication.
- Use correct file and folder naming procedure to ensure jobs can be identified and found.
- Ensure brand guidelines are understood and followed at all times.
- Work with the Design Studio Admin to manage sample access in and out of the department.
- Work as part of the In-House Design studio alongside other media teams including Copy Writing, Graphic Design, Videography.
- Work alongside the Studio Management team to ensure design work is managed to agreed SLAs and targets.
- Work with external design agencies where required.
- Manage and engage with internal “clients” in the delivery of creative design solutions. Core client base includes Buying (product), Brand Directors (product and sales) and Marketing (B2C and B2B marcomms).
- **Experience and Skills**_
- Proven experience as a Food Stylist, ideally withing food, photography or advertising industry
- Strong artistic and visual sense, with the ability to create stunning and engaging food presentations
- Proficiency in various food styling techniques, including garnishing, plating and arrangement
- Knowledge of food photography principles, lighting and camera angles is a plus
- **Company Benefits**_
- 33 days' annual leave
- Free parking on all sites
- Complimentary drinks
- Canteen facilities which include vending machines supplying hot beverages
- Mobile Sandwich Van
- Staff discount on all our products
- Employee Assistance Program
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Training and development
- Eye care allowance
- Exclusive discounts on cinema, holidays, days out, eating out and much more
- Long service incentives and rewards
- Annual bonus scheme

Come and join us to celebrate 30 years of business

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What are your salary expectations?

Work Location: In person