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Prop Stylist specializing in Product, Food + Interiors
Kelsey Eads
Seattle, WA
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About
Get in touch: hello@kelseyeads.com
I was born and raised in Seattle and am still enjoying the scenery. In 2003, I earned my degree in Visual Merchandising and spent the first chapter of my career focused on retail brand and product appeal. My path angled to wedding design where I was able to get my hands dirty with the beautiful realm of large-scale creative installations and curated artistic experiences designed for photo, video, and human interaction. This led me to the editorial opportunities that sparked my passion of designing solely for the camera. It’s the happiest place my detail-infatuated mind has found, the world of photo styling…the world of creating the perfectly imperfect. -
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Associate of Applied Arts Degree Visual MerchandisingArt Institute of Seattle2001 - 2003
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Prop StylistSeattle, WANov 2013 - Present (11 years 7 months)Freelance Prop Stylist.
Clients include: Amazon, Microsoft, Darigold, Kari Gran Skincare, Alaska Airlines, Seattle Met Bride & Groom Magazine, Seattle Bride Magazine... -
Creative DirectorSugarcombAug 2008 - May 2018 (9 years 9 months)Grew brand from origination into a sought-after award-winning design company
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Freelance Set Designer, Photo Stylist + On-Air Creative ConsultantcreativeLIVE2012 - 2013 (1 year)“Getting Published: Shooting an Editorial Wedding” with Jasmine Star
Designed and produced set concept, provided fashion direction
Managed design team, build team and design budget -
Freelance Editorial Designer, Photo Stylist + Prop StylistSeattle Met2011 - 2013 (2 years)Developed concepts, managed sourcing and creative team
Produced and styled designs on-set
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Freelance Visual MerchandiserSony ElectronicsMay 2008 - Jun 2010 (2 years 1 month)Executed SonyStyle window and interior displays
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Visual MerchandiserFireworks GallerySep 2008 - Jun 2010 (1 year 9 months)Maximized sales by creating unique store environments and displays based on individual gallery locations
Collaborated on facilitation, move-in, setup and opening of new gallery location
Created visuals and content for employee training manual on maintaining visual standards in the galleries -
Visual Merchandising & Production AssistantEddie Bauer2010 - 2010(Summer 2010 Contract Position)
Supported newly hired Senior V.P. Creative Director with the creation of the Fall 2011 Look Book and Presentation
Secured venue and negotiated terms within project parameters
Sourced materials, props and photo + video professionals Worked with team on creative elements, inspiration and decisions
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Freelance Visual MerchandiserGeneral Growth Properties2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 8 months)Alderwood Mall + Westlake Center
Increased retailers’ sales through brand-specific interiors + merchandise layouts
Carried out positive visual alternatives for retailers not following Mall guidelines
Trained store owners and staff how to maintain visual standards in their stores
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