Hair Manager

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Company Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hair Manager to lead our in-house hairstyling team, working across fast-paced e-commerce fashion shoots. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring all models are styled to the highest standard, reflecting the brand's aesthetic and aligning with creative direction.

As Hair Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the hairstyling team, maintain consistency in hair looks across all shoots, and collaborate closely with the styling, makeup, photography, and production teams. You will play a central role in shaping the hair direction for campaigns and online product imagery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of hairstylists across multiple e-commerce shoots.
• Maintain a high level of quality and consistency in hair styling across all brands and categories.
• Work closely with the creative and styling leads to define and implement hair guidelines that align with seasonal fashion trends and brand identity.
• Manage scheduling and resource planning for hair team coverage across studio operations.
• Provide hands-on hairstyling support during high-volume shoot days, campaign shoots, and special projects.
• Conduct regular hair look reviews to ensure adherence to guidelines and elevate output.
• Source and maintain hair tools and products, ensuring readiness and hygiene standards are upheld.
• Onboard and train new hairstylists in studio processes, safety, and brand expectations.
• Proactively address any challenges related to hair styling during shoots, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Stay up to date with trends, techniques, and innovations in hairstyling relevant to the fashion and e-commerce space.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior hairstylist or hair manager within a fashion, e-commerce, or editorial environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a creative team.
• Excellent understanding of contemporary fashion hair styling, especially for commercial and digital media.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume studio while maintaining creative and technical standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multiple departments.
• Ability to give constructive feedback and inspire your team to continuously improve.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing team operations and creative direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional hairstyling experience with at least 2 years in a team lead or management role.
• Experience working with diverse hair types and textures.
• Familiarity with e-commerce studio workflows and digital asset production processes.

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