Merchandise Stylist

PHOTO STYLIST

Surya Inc. is an innovative home furnishings company catering to a variety of lifestyles. s thoughtfully curated design-forward furniture, rugs, textiles, lighting, wall decor and accents are available worldwide through leading retailers, interior designers, and online stores. The Surya Inc. family of brands includes Surya, Global Views, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Livabliss, and RST Brands. Surya Inc. is seeking a seasoned Photo Stylist with an eye for great design and a passion for home decor and interiors. The Stylist will drive the visual execution of high-end home furnishings product and lifestyle photography, making informed styling decisions grounded in creative confidence and technical fluency in studio workflows. This role is ideal for a photo/prop stylist with a strong point of view in interiors and home, who understands how premium materials, scale, and composition translate through the camera. The ability to work well under pressure, solve problems quickly and excel in a fast-paced studio environment are critical for this position.

Help translate design concepts into practical sets
Collaborate with various Marketing stakeholders to interpret intended vision, evaluate proposed merchandise, and define steps needed to achieve scene and style
Interpret and refine creative direction into fully realized, camera-ready sets, owning the execution of furniture placement, prop selection, and spatial balance
Lead photo prep and assist with art direction by presenting ideas for shoots, making mood boards for specific projects and making informed product selections for shots
Prepare for shoots through research, prop sourcing, product coordination, and pre-production planning
Make confident, real-time styling adjustments during shoots to improve composition, proportion, and visual impact while maintaining alignment with brand standards
Organize and maintain the prop library and styling areas to support efficiency, relevance, and visual standards
Bachelors degree (Visual Merchandising or Interior Design focus is a plus)

• 35+ years of professional experience styling product and lifestyle photography, preferably within high-end home, interiors, or luxury consumer brands
• Portfolio demonstrating interior-focused, high-quality photo styling
• Strong understanding of composition, scale, proportion, and spatial balance as it relates to interiors and furniture
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced photo studio environment while maintaining elevated visual standards
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel