Lead Stylist

As Lead Stylist at HelloFresh, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the visual identity of our food content across recipe photography, brand campaigns, and multimedia channels. You'll lead a team of talented food and set stylists, fostering a collaborative, high-performing studio environment that balances creativity, quality, and efficiency.

What you'll do

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of stylists, providing regular feedback, coaching, and clear growth pathways
• Oversee the styling function across all studio productions, ensuring team resourcing, performance, and creative standards are aligned with business needs
• Own and evolve the studio's styling vision, processes, and best practices, ensuring consistency and innovation across all content formats and platforms
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — including Art Directors, photographers, culinary teams, and producers — to deliver exceptional, on-brand content
• Balance hands-on involvement with strategic leadership, stepping into high-visibility shoots when needed and guiding the team on complex or evolving projects
• Lead trend research and visual ideation, helping to drive the creative direction of our food styling while staying ahead of industry movements
• Ensure team performance against creative, operational, and delivery targets, while fostering a positive, inclusive, and solutions-oriented studio culture

What you'll need

• 7+ years of professional experience in food styling, creative direction, or studio production — with at least 2+ years in a leadership or people management role
• A proven track record of leading styling teams and delivering high-quality, brand-aligned content in a fast-paced creative or production environment
• A strong portfolio showcasing high-level styling skills, conceptual thinking, and an ability to elevate content through design and detail
• Deep expertise in food styling techniques, with a strong understanding of composition, texture, and color in visual storytelling
• Excellent people management and leadership skills, with experience in mentoring, conflict resolution, and team development
• A collaborative, calm, and proactive approach — with strong communication and project management skills

What they offer

• Competitive compensation package with HelloFresh-subsidized Pension Scheme and Berlin relocation support
• Hybrid working model
• Exclusive discounts on HelloFresh boxes and office meals
• Annual learning & development budget and German language learning budget
• Mental health support, 24/7 gym access, and working-parent-friendly benefits
• Diverse global community of 90+ nationalities