Food Stylist

Make food look as good as it tastes.

Grey Dog Media, a national award-winning publisher of custom and consumer media, is looking for a Food Stylist to bring culinary creativity to life in print, digital, and video. Working closely with our art directors, editors, and photographers, you’ll style recipes, sets, and events that shine on camera and inspire audiences nationwide.

What You’ll Do

• Style food and sets for photography and video in collaboration with our Test Kitchen and creative teams.
• Develop, test, and edit recipes for print, digital, and video projects.
• Source and prep ingredients, including hard-to-find items, to ensure shoots run smoothly.
• Advise photographers on techniques to capture food at its best.
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional test kitchen environment.
• Stay on top of food styling and photography trends to keep our work fresh.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, Food Sciences, Graphic Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of food styling experience (studio + location).
• Strong portfolio of styled food and recipe projects.
• Deep knowledge of food, cooking techniques, and recipe development.
• Creative eye for composition and ability to bring a vision to life.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative spirit with strong communication skills.

Why Join Grey Dog Media?

• National award-winning creative environment.
• On-site role in West Des Moines, IA.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k, Life & Disability, PTO.
• Opportunities for creative skill development and career growth.