Lead Stylist | Merivale

Job description

At Merivale , our venues are defined by more than great food and service. Every detail of the environment plays a part in creating a memorable guest experience. We’re looking for an experienced Lead Stylist to join our Styling team, taking ownership of styling across a select portfolio of new projects and existing venues. This is a hands-on creative role for someone with exceptional attention to detail, strong project management skills and the ability to balance creativity with practical and commercial considerations. What You’ll Do Lead styling across venue projects from concept development through to sourcing, procurement, installation and handover. Develop creative and commercially considered styling concepts aligned with the vision and identity of each venue. Partner closely with Design, Project Management, Operations and external consultants to coordinate styling requirements and delivery. Maintain high styling standards across an assigned portfolio of existing Merivale venues. Coordinate venue refreshes, seasonal updates and ongoing styling improvements. Review sourcing selections and completed installations to ensure quality, consistency and attention to detail. Maintain accurate styling schedules, procurement tracking and project documentation. Identify opportunities to improve styling processes and create greater consistency and efficiency across the team. What You’ll Bring Proven experience in styling, interiors, visual merchandising, design or a similar creative environment. Experience managing creative projects from concept through to installation and delivery. A strong creative eye with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. Strong sourcing, FFE and procurement capability, with an understanding of commercial considerations. Confidence working collaboratively with designers, project teams, operational stakeholders and external suppliers. A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment. A genuine interest in hospitality, interiors and creating distinctive guest experiences. Merivale Employee Benefits 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues. Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events. Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing. Unlimited career growth with ongoing development opportunities. Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership & Performance, First Aid, Food Safety and more. Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options. Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder. Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.