About me

Dear Sir/Madam,

I work for individuals, fashion houses and clothing brands. Their main responsibilities include providing fashion advice; choosing and co-ordinating out ts for models in photo shoots or actors in television and lm; and choosing props and accessories and preparing them for shoots.

Work activities:

- Keeping up to date with current and changing trends in fashion and design.

- Advising clients on fashion styling for visuals.

- Selecting the most appropriate pieces from collections

and ranges for the shoot.

- Purchasing props for shoots.

- Supervising photo shoots.

Work conditions:

Travel: travel to various locations for meetings and photo shoots is integral to the job; international travel is usually a feature.

Working hours: are typically long and irregular.

Location: Many stylists are based in Dublin and Belfast, and are required to travel. Don't miss out!

Entry requirements and training:

Relevant degree subjects are fashion merchandising, styling and designing. Institutes such as the National College of Art and Design in offer a variety of appropriate courses. The fashion industry is extremely competitive, making relevant experience essential for getting ahead.