Wardrobe Stylist for Commercial

Toronto, ON

Contract

$350 a day

Job Summary:

Title: Commercial Wardrobe Stylist

Location: Toronto, CAN

Prep Dates: October 2nd – 4th (3 days)

Shoot: October 7th, 8th or 9th (1 day)

Returns: Day after production (1 day)

Who are we?

The Bokeh Collective(also known simply as Bokeh) is a premium, award winning, full-service production studio based in Toronto, Canada. As a company, we are led by one mission: to bring dynamic, inspiring and authentically driven stories to life across film, television and digital platforms.

Founded in 2016 by internationally recognized and award-winning directors, Justin Harding and Rob Brunner, our growing professional family is made up of the best-in-class filmmakers, production experts, artists and storytellers in the country. Together, we are committed to diversifying and forging ahead as an industry leader in story driven branded entertainment.

Due to the core team’s extensive background and existing relationships with major international broadcasters, the Bokeh Collective has carved out a unique position within Canada to create elevated, in demand content that maximizes production value. To date, we have successfully delivered over 80 hours’ worth of both scripted and non-scripted original content for networks, including but not limited to Netflix, Fox Digital Studios, Hulu, REELS, Discovery ID, the Food Network and HGTV: Canada. We also have worked as creative partners and producers alongside high-profile brands such as the NBA, Spalding, LUSH, Quaker Oats, Pepsi and the Olympics.

With over 11 Canadian Screen Awards for directing and writing, one Emmy nomination and over 60 film festival awards worldwide, the Bokeh Collective is just getting started. Every next step we take is towards building a stronger team, community and future we believe in.

Who are you?

You have a passion for fashion, wardrobe styling and an eye for retro looks on this commercial campaign! We’re going to be moving from 1967 through to 2019 in a series of stylized vignettes with multiple actors (up to 10 adults, 2 children). As a team, we are looking for a person with a great attitude who we can rely on to self-start their own workflow to get the job accomplished.

The Role:

We’re looking for a film/tv/commercial wardrobe stylist to join us on a lower budget commercial to be shot in Toronto between October 7th, 8th or 9th (1 DAY SHOOT + 3 DAYS PREP + 1 DAY RETURNS). The project is ambitious, but we know the final results will be impactful, exciting and long lasting for our Ontario-based pizza client! Having done a similar styling project for a docudrama TV series, we have suggestions on how we can work together to keep your workflow manageable based on the amount of time and money available in the budget.

Qualifications:

• At least 1+ year(s) of experience working in the fashion/film/tv/commercial industry as a wardrobe stylist
• Experience taking actors’ measurements to select and buy clothing for commercial productions
• Understands the shopping returns process and creating a breakdown of expenses for the producer to track and follow at the end of production
• Portfolio of fashion styling or a link to films/tv productions/commercials to see your work
• Bonus if you understand how to pull out comedy based on retro fashion looks from the ’60s, 80’s & ’90s! This is our goal.
• Ability to work within lower budget ranges for styling selections (approx. $1K) or collaborate with producers towards creative solutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, responsible and trustworthy
• Demonstrate technical, creative and professional expertise
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Non-Union
• Valid Driver’s License

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply by responding to this listing via Indeed.

Please send along your CV and write a brief cover letter to tell us more about your background in commercial, film or tv productions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Bokeh Collective strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Bokeh Collective recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Bokeh Collective may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Job Type: Paid Short-Term Contract

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $350.00 /day

Experience:

• Stylist: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)