Food and Prop Stylist, Own Brand

H-E-B

  • San Antonio, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Responsibilities:The H-E-B Creative Studio produces high-quality, on-brand photography and video content for campaigns across digital, social, and in-store channels. The Food and Prop Stylist plays a key role in elevating products, food and non-food, by designing and executing visually compelling setups that enhance brand storytelling.You’ll work alongside photographers, videographers, art directors, and post-production teams to prepare, arrange, and style everything from fresh produce and plated meals to household goods and seasonal products. This role requires a sharp eye for detail, a deep understanding of composition, texture, and color, and the ability to work quickly under changing conditions without sacrificing quality.Once you’re eligible, you’ll become an Owner in the company, so we’re looking for commitment, professionalism, and creativity that elevates every project. Partner-owned means our most important resources, People, drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.Do you have a:HEART FOR PEOPLE… enthusiasm for collaborating with creatives, producers, and talent to bring campaign visions to life?HEAD FOR BUSINESS… ability to balance creativity with timelines, budgets, and brand goals?PASSION FOR RESULTS… dedication to producing styling work that is both visually stunning and commercially effective?We are looking for:
  • A versatile stylist experienced in both food presentation and non-food product display
  • Someone with a strong sense of visual composition, color theory, and textural balance
  • A problem solver who can adapt styling for different formats, from tight macro shots to large-scale lifestyle scenes
  • A creative thinker comfortable working with direction or independently
  • Someone who maintains an organized, well-prepped work area and keeps props, tools, and materials in ready-to-use condition
What is the work?Food Styling:
  • Prepare and style food for photo and video shoots to ensure freshness, realism, and visual appeal
  • Apply techniques to maintain food appearance over time under studio lighting and on-set conditions
  • Collaborate with photographers and art directors to determine plating, garnishes, and scene composition
Product Styling:
  • Arrange and stage household goods, seasonal items, and branded products for shoots
  • Select and position props, backgrounds, and surfaces that complement the product and align with the brand aesthetic
  • Work with 3D and post-production teams to ensure physical setups match or integrate seamlessly with CGI elements
On-Set Collaboration:
  • Adjust styling quickly in response to creative direction or lighting changes
  • Work closely with photographers, videographers, and post-production to achieve final-frame perfection
  • Maintain prop and surface inventory, sourcing new materials as needed to keep scenes fresh and relevant
Workflow & Efficiency:
  • Plan, prep, and organize styling elements in advance for smooth shoot days
  • Keep detailed records of sources, materials, and setups for continuity across shoots
  • Incorporate AI-assisted pre-visualization tools for scene planning when appropriate
What is your background?
  • 5+ years experience as a food stylist or in a food styling–adjacent role
  • Demonstrated portfolio of food and/or product styling across photo and video
  • Knowledge of styling tools, techniques, and materials for both edible and inedible products
  • Familiarity with studio environments and collaboration with photographers and art directors
  • Comfort working in fast-paced, high-volume production settings
Do you have what it takes to be a Food/Prop Stylist at H-E-B?
  • Ability to make products look their absolute best under any condition
  • Skill in telling a brand story through arrangement, texture, and color
  • Confidence in managing multiple styling setups in a single shoot day
Can you…
  • Lift, prep, and transport food and styling supplies with care and organization?
  • Travel locally for on-location shoots as needed?
  • Flex hours based on shoot schedules, including early calls or extended days?
  • Style food and products for maximum visual impact while keeping them authentic?
  • Work seamlessly with photographers, videographers, and post teams to ensure continuity and brand alignment?
  • Adapt to last-minute creative direction and keep pace in a dynamic studio environment?

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