Fashion Stylist

Position Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, stylish and customer-focused Fashion Stylist to help clients select and style ethnic and occasion wear.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of fashion, colours, fabrics, silhouettes and draping techniques, with the ability to understand customer preferences and create complete looks for weddings, festive occasions and celebrations.

The role combines personal styling, saree/dupatta draping, customer consultation, sales support and showroom presentation.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Fashion Styling, Ethnic Wear, Bridal Wear, Designer Boutique or Premium Fashion Retail.

Candidates with strong saree/bridal styling and draping experience will be preferred.

Experience working with premium/HNI customers is an advantage.

Exceptional candidates with strong practical styling and draping skills may be considered even without the preferred formal qualification.

Educational Qualification

Degree/Diploma in Fashion Designing, Fashion Styling, Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Communication or a related field preferred.

Strong practical experience may be considered in place of a formal fashion qualification.

Must-Have Skills

Excellent saree and dupatta draping skills

Strong knowledge of Indian ethnic and bridal wear

Good understanding of fabrics, colours, silhouettes, embroidery and embellishments

Ability to create complete looks including saree/lehenga, blouse, dupatta, jewellery and accessories

Understanding of body proportions and occasion-appropriate styling

Strong customer consultation and communication skills

Ability to work confidently with premium customers

Sales-oriented with a consultative, non-pushy approach

Basic understanding of blouse design, alterations and garment construction

Strong visual sense and attention to detail

Good showroom presentation skills

Nice-to-Have

Bridal styling experience

Mannequin styling

Visual merchandising

Fashion photography/social media styling

Experience with designer/multi-designer boutiques

Knowledge of Indian regional drapes

Experience coordinating with tailors, karigars and embroidery teams

Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Styling & Consultation

Understand customer requirements, preferences, body proportions, budget and occasion.

Assist clients in selecting sarees, lehengas, gowns and Indo-western outfits.

Create complete looks by coordinating garments, blouses, dupattas, jewellery and accessories.

Provide personalised bridal and occasion-wear styling.

Help customers visualise the final look and make confident purchase decisions.

Build strong relationships with customers and provide a premium shopping experience.

Draping & Presentation

Professionally drape sarees, dupattas and lehengas for customers and mannequins.

Demonstrate different draping and styling options based on the outfit and occasion.

Maintain attractive mannequin styling and showroom presentation.

Ensure garments are displayed neatly and according to current trends.

Fashion & Product Knowledge

Stay updated with fashion trends, colours, fabrics, silhouettes and styling techniques.

Suggest styling ideas suitable for different age groups, occasions and customer preferences.

Develop strong knowledge of Indian textiles, embroidery, craftsmanship and ethnic-wear aesthetics.

Maintain strong product knowledge to confidently explain the design, fabric, workmanship and styling possibilities of each garment.

Customisation Support

Understand customer requirements for customisation and alterations.

Coordinate with tailoring, embroidery, design teams and karigars for customer requirements.

Assist customers in selecting blouse patterns, sleeve designs, necklines, fabrics and styling details.

Ensure customer requirements are communicated accurately to the relevant team.

Sales Support

Build rapport and understand the customer's buying motivation.

Recommend products based on occasion, styling requirements and budget.

Convert styling consultations into sales through personalised recommendations.

Contribute towards showroom sales targets while maintaining a premium customer experience.

Follow up with customers where required.

Inventory & Showroom Management

Ensure proper handling, tagging, folding and maintenance of garments.

Monitor availability of key styles and coordinate with the relevant team.

Maintain cleanliness and visual appeal of styling areas.

Ensure garments used for trials and styling are returned properly to their designated locations.

Ideal Candidate

Passionate about fashion, styling and customer interaction.

Confident, presentable and well-groomed with a premium service mindset.

Strong aesthetic and colour-coordination skills.

Excellent practical saree and dupatta draping ability.

Able to understand a customer's personality, body proportions, occasion and budget and translate these into a complete look.

Patient, persuasive and comfortable working with high-value customers.

Strong product knowledge and willingness to continuously learn about fabrics, crafts, embroidery and fashion trends.

Has a natural ability to style rather than simply sell.

Comfortable working weekends, festive seasons and extended showroom hours when required.

Pay

₹21,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

Tell me exactly what you do in your current/last job as a fashion stylist. What percentage of your work is styling customers versus sales?

How many customers do you personally style in a typical day?

Have you worked with premium/luxury customers? Give me one real example.

Have you personally draped sarees on customers? Which drapes can you do confidently?

Have you styled brides/bridesmaids? Tell me about one actual bride you styled.

Work Location

In person