Jennifer Grayson

Jennifer Grayson

469-371-9989 cell

JennieAGrayson@gmail.com

                                 Art Direction • Set Design • Photo Production                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                Prop Fabrication • Hair/Makeup Stylist

                                    www.shownd.com/jenniegrayson

 

Skills

• Conceptualizing, producing and executing images for photo and film publication

• Familiar with photography lighting, set operations

• Booking models, photographers and stylists

• Styling, including apparel, soft, product and on-figure direction/styling

• Scouting and coordination, locations

• In-studio, as well as large, on-location set design and build out

• Wardrobe/costume design

• Prop procurement and fabrication

• Extensive knowledge of fashion, both historical and modern

• Awareness of trends as well as seasonal directions

• Construction of detailed mood boards and research references to convey complete imagery concepts to both client and in-house departments

• Final image selection and editing

• Proficient in Photoshop

• Organize and communicate with crew to cohesively achieve client satisfaction

• Precise attention to detail

• Efficiently maintained budgets and met tight deadlines

• Hair and wig styling

• Experienced in HD-( hair/makeup)

• Commercial, fashion  and special effects makeup application

• Window display/ in-store concept and installation

 

Job History

 

2001-present​   ​  Freelance Stylist/Art Director (national)

 

Clients: Mademoiselle, Independent Artists, Neiman Marcus, Kirtland Records, Getty Images, Good Magazine, Envy, Best Buy, NBC, Webb Gallery, Angstrom Gallery, Bubble Gallery, Lazerlove Photography, Oneplusone Images, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, Spiderbabies (feature film 2009)

 

Special music industry projects: Danity Kane, Queens of the Stone Age, Earthlings, Kyuss, The Dwarves, Eagles of Death Metal, The Spores, The Toadies, Secret Machines, Tripping Daisy, Missoni, Waxing Poetics.

 

1997-2001​       Girlybot Industries, Dallas, TX

Owner, Stylist, Art Director

• Conceptualized and executed editorial/fashion shoots for print

• Orchestrated cutting-edge hair/fashion shows and industry events

• Worked closely with agencies booking models, photographers, wardrobe stylists, production, set design, publicity

• Visual merchandising concept, fabrication and installation

 

1994-98​    Schwarzkopf International, Dallas, TX

Regional Head Educator/Platform Artist

• Developed innovative curriculum and textbook focused on creativity and technical execution

• Produced and performed events ranging from small seminars to huge international industry events

• Worked with German headquarters to create all collection looks for American publication

 

1993-97​         Looker Hairgroup, Dallas, TX

Creative Director/Head Colorist

• Partnered with four-time British Hairdresser of the Year Trevor Sorbie/platform artists Chip Wood and Vivienne McKinder producing hair shows and industry events

• Art Direction and styling of editorial/marketing photos for Sorbie International, Esthetica, Modern Salon, American Salon, Dallas Observer, The Met, Lip Service, Todd Oldham, Moda International and Custo Barcelona

• Developed and delivered creative in-salon training classes

 

1991-93​​                Neinast Salon, Dallas, TX

• Color Technician for owner Paul Neinast, catering exclusively to royalty and celebrity clientele

• Assistant Hair/Makeup Stylist for the following publications: W, D magazine, Southern Living, Dallas Morning News, Town and Country

 

1990-91 ​Studio 4001, Las Colinas, TX

Apprenticeship with head colorist/Goldwell platform artist.

 

Education

1-1 Roffler School of European Hair Design, Dallas, TX

 

Completed private internship under the tutelage of Daniel Ruidant, top platform artist for L’Oreal Paris and youngest World Champion Hairdresser of the Year ― Paris, France.

 

References provided upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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