Photo Stylist

Photo Stylist
Full Time Dallas, TX, Dallas, TX, US

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About Surya Inc.
Surya Inc. is an innovative home furnishings company catering to a variety of lifestyles. Surya Inc.’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. has been named to the Inc. 5000 annual list of America's fastest growing privately held companies ten times.

Position Overview
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.

Responsibilities

Organize, prep, and style for a wide range of photography

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

Collaborate closely with photographer to manage pacing on set, troubleshoot styling challenges, and deliver consistent, elevated results

Manage product flow and studio orders, including sample coordination during shoots, flagging issues and maintaining organization throughout the process

Organize and maintain the prop library and styling areas to support efficiency, relevance, and visual standards

Contribute to ongoing improvements in styling systems, prep efficiency, and studio workflows

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Visual Merchandising or Interior Design focus is a plus)

3–5+ years of professional experience styling product and lifestyle photography, preferably within high-end home, interiors, or luxury consumer brands

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

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple shoots and deadlines simultaneously

Confident collaborator who takes feedback well, contributes ideas thoughtfully, and solves problems quickly on set

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel

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