Week 10 EOC: Dream Job

Fashion Stylist

The main responsibilities include providing fashion advice, and coordinating outfits and accessories for models and on air talent. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

·       Select the most appropriate pieces from collections and ranges for the live show - helps to create the concept of product lines, and execute the vision for our partners and vendors

·       Style wardrobe looks and design attractive outfits for multiple departments within HSN; primarily supporting the live show

·       Preps clothing and accessories as needed, such as ironing and steaming, etc.

·       Attends pre-production meetings for high profile events

·       Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work

·       Communicates with producers, reviews flow sheets prior to airtime, and suggests changes based on presentation

·       Collaborates with related teams such as the Hair and Makeup Department

·       Manages inventory and consigns products (accessories and clothing) according to show needs

·       Communicate effectively and clearly to directs models during the live show

·       Maintain a neat and organized wardrobe area

·       Report recaps of shows on a daily basis

·       Keep up to date with emerging fashion trends, styles, and designs; stay current on contemporary styles

·       Develops professional, constructive, and cooperative working relationships with vendors, business partners, and on air guests, and maintaining them over time

Minimum Requirements:  

·       At least 1-2 years of fashion or visual retail experience (including school work)

·       Have basic sewing skills and ability to make quick alterations if needed

·       Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

·       Ability to design, monitor and implement customized fashions; must have a proven creative skill set

·       Detail-oriented

·       Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

·       Works well individually and as part of a team

·       Must be able to comprehend instruction both written and oral

·       Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

·       Adaptable and creative styling abilities to stay on brand

Preferred: 

·       Degree in Fashion Design or related degree with experience in runway coordination, visual merchandising or fashion styling  

Schedule: 

·       Flexible scheduling – days, nights, overnights, and weekends to support the 24/7 live show environment

Tag Line

8. Now add a tag line to your brand.

“Brands start with a great idea that tells a good story”

Your personal assistant to help you imagine a new perspective on style so you can be self-expressing and add a personal touch to every outfit or identity you wear.

Davis, M., and Baldwin, J. (2006). More Than a Name: An Introduction to Branding. AVA Publishing. Page 78

My Specialty and Five Key Talents

7. Write a paragraph emphasizing your specialty and your five key talents, weaving in your most important values, passions and skills.

At Xandria Marie we work hard to not only inform our customers of all of the things and ideas that are most important to us but we love to show you guys how we accomplish them as well. “Good branding is about pushing the creative boundaries within the context of the business of the brand. It is about understanding business. It is about creating stories” As the saying goes “Actions are louder than words!” Self-Expression: From all of our core values, passions, and talents, we have non-stop been addressing how important this is to our company. “It is about creating an entity in the consumer’s mind so that they can see it. They can see a representation but behind this representation what they actually have is a whole series of images, beliefs and actions. Effective branding is the means by which a brand can stay in a market longer and more profitably because it’s been created properly” These two words are what tie all of our talents, passions, and values together to create our company, Xandria Marie. At Xandria Marie we would like our XM Girls to express each and every one of the different personalities you hold. We will supply kits of studs, charms, and patches so that you will be able to personalize your garments to make them original and tell your own stories. “Brands don’t just arrive out of nowhere. They are the product of a company ‘vision’”

Citations:

Davis, M., and Baldwin, J. (2006). More Than a Name: An Introduction to Branding. AVA Publishing. Page 23, 31, 43

Statement of My Specialty

6. Weave the items on all your lists into a statement of your specialty. What are you particularly gifted at delivering?

I will be able to help my customers develop a great sense of self by assisting them in creating self-expressing memorable outfits that will have a story and personal touch to them.

Top Five Talents

  5. From your hopefully long list of talents and qualities, choose the top five, the ones you do best and enjoy doing the most.

From my list of talents and qualities the ones that I most enjoy are: Turning unconventional items into garments, creating collages, bringing back old items to life, being organized, having an eye for people’s personal styles, and a great work ethic. All of this qualities and talents can definitely help me differentiate myself from future competitors.

Talents

4. Identify your talents. What have you always been recognized for (particularly as a kid)? What do you do better than most other people? What skills do people seem to notice in you?

Talents since a Kid:

Since I was a little girl I have always been interested in fashion, colors, trends, and photography. It may have to do with the fact that my mother had always been interested in fashion design and modeling. As a kid and until now I have always found the beauty in things that people no longer had interest in. I have always been very crafty and love to do DIYs (Do It Yourself) projects. It is just so fun to be able to alter a garment to your personal tastes. I am also able to think of ways to turn unconventional items into beautiful garments, like paper, tape, and coffee filters. I have also always enjoyed creating collages, they are just very self-expressing. You can basically create any theme you want and it's has a personal meaning attached to it, it is like a story of just pictures. 

Talents Noticed by Others:

Other people have always told me that I was very organized, had good time management skills, was extremely creative, focus, and determined to achieve whatever I am going after. Another talent that people have told me I have is a good eye for style. I have been asked if I would be people's personal shopper, they wanted me to go shopping for them and pick out outfits that I thought would be fashionable but at the same time fit their sense of style.