Lead Stylist (m/f/x)

The role

You will lead and develop a team of food and set stylists to shape the visual identity of food content. You will manage day-to-day studio operations and collaborate with Art Direction, Photography, and Production teams.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of stylists
• Oversee the styling function across all studio productions
• Own and evolve the studio's styling vision, processes, and best practices
• Collaborate with Art Directors, photographers, culinary teams, and producers
• Balance hands-on involvement with strategic leadership
• Lead trend research and visual ideation
• Ensure team performance against creative, operational, and delivery targets

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in food styling, creative direction, or studio production
• At least 2+ years in a leadership or people management role
• Proven track record of leading styling teams and delivering brand-aligned content
• Strong portfolio showcasing styling skills and conceptual thinking
• Deep expertise in food styling techniques, composition, texture, and color
• Excellent people management and leadership skills
• Experience in mentoring, conflict resolution, and team development
• Collaborative, calm, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Passion for food, photography, seasonal trends, and brand-building

Benefits

• HelloFresh subsidized Pension Scheme
• Berlin relocation support
• Hybrid working model
• Exclusive discounts on weekly HelloFresh box
• Office meals
• Annual learning & development budget
• German language learning budget
• Access to the HelloFresh Academy
• Mental health support
• Transportation perks
• Working-parent-friendly benefits
• 24/7 gym access, wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, and sabbatical leave options

About the company

HelloFresh is a meal kit provider founded in 2011 in Berlin. It delivers to over 4.2 million households worldwide in 15 countries across 3 continents.