SHADAI MAGAZINE
GLOBAL EDITORIAL & CREATIVE TEAM CASTING
2026–2027 International Editorial Productions
SHADAI Magazine is expanding its international editorial production roster and is seeking exceptional fashion and creative professionals to collaborate on upcoming published editorials, destination productions, and special projects.
SHADAI is a luxury fashion publication centered on fashion photography, beauty, culture, travel, art, and the visual expression of Black luxury and global creativity.
We are not looking simply for people who can perform a job. We are looking for artists, specialists, collaborators, and creative thinkers whose work can contribute to an elevated editorial vision.
Our productions are highly visual, collaborative, fast-moving, and detail-oriented. Every member of the team is expected to arrive prepared, understand the assignment, contribute creatively, work professionally, and maintain a high standard from pre-production through final delivery.
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Atlanta, Georgia — August 6, 2026
Tulum, Mexico — September 25–29, 2026
Miami, Florida — October 24, 2026
New York City — October 29–31, 2026
Los Angeles, California — November 5, 2026
Hawaii — November 6–9, 2026
London, England — December 29, 2026
Jamaica — January 10–17, 2027
Cape Town, South Africa — March 7–15, 2027
Milan, Italy — May 9–12, 2027
Verona, Italy — May 13–15, 2027
Rome, Italy — May 16–19, 2027
Amalfi Coast, Italy — May 20–24, 2027
Iceland — September 16–21, 2027
Dubai, UAE — November 10–16, 2027
Positions
Regardless of position, candidates should demonstrate:
EXPERIENCE
You understand your discipline and can operate professionally on a real production.
CREATIVITY
You bring ideas rather than simply waiting for instructions.
AESTHETIC ALIGNMENT
Your work demonstrates sophistication, intention and an appreciation for fashion, luxury and visual storytelling.
PROFESSIONALISM
You communicate clearly, arrive prepared and respect the production.
COLLABORATION
You understand that an editorial is a collective creation.
ADAPTABILITY
Destination productions can change quickly. Weather, locations, schedules and talent can all shift.
SPEED
SHADAI productions can move quickly. You must be able to execute without sacrificing quality.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Luxury is often communicated through details.
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We are seeking content creators capable of documenting the energy, artistry, personalities, locations, and production process behind SHADAI editorials.
Responsibilities may include:
BTS photography
BTS videography
Vertical video
Reels
Social media content
Production-day documentation
Model content
Photographer BTS
Fashion detail footage
Location footage
Interview-style content
Short-form editorial storytelling
Same-day content delivery
Campaign-style social content
Candidates should be comfortable working quickly without disrupting the primary production.
Ideal candidate: Someone who understands luxury fashion imagery and knows how to make the production itself look editorial.
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SHADAI is seeking stylists with a sophisticated understanding of:
Luxury fashion
Editorial styling
Contemporary fashion
Avant-garde fashion
Black fashion
Menswear
Womenswear
Resort fashion
Destination styling
Accessories
Designer fashion
Emerging designers
Stylists should be able to develop a complete visual concept, not simply pull clothing.
Responsibilities may include:
Mood boards
Designer outreach
Pulls
Wardrobe sourcing
Fittings
Look development
Styling on set
Accessories
Emergency wardrobe solutions
Returns
Designer credits
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Seeking editorial hair artists experienced in fashion, beauty, advertising, and high-end photography.
Experience with the following is highly desirable:
Editorial hair
Natural hair
Textured hair
Black hair
Protective styling
Sculptural hair
Wet looks
Braiding
Wigs
Extensions
High-fashion styling
Men's grooming
Hair artists must understand how hair photographs under professional lighting and be comfortable making adjustments throughout a shoot.
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Seeking makeup artists capable of creating polished, camera-ready beauty while maintaining SHADAI's sophisticated editorial aesthetic.
Ideal experience includes:
Beauty editorials
Fashion
Advertising
Luxury beauty
Black skin
Deep skin tones
Men's grooming
Clean beauty
High-glamour
Natural beauty
Avant-garde/editorial makeup
Artists should have a professional kit capable of handling multiple skin tones and changing environmental conditions.
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Seeking nail artists specializing in:
Editorial nails
Luxury nail design
Sculptural nails
Minimalist luxury
Avant-garde nail art
Beauty campaigns
Fashion editorials
Candidates should be able to work from a creative brief while contributing original ideas
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SHADAI welcomes established and emerging designers interested in having their work incorporated into editorial productions.
Designers may collaborate through:
Wardrobe loans
Editorial features
Designer profiles
Destination editorials
Look sponsorship
Brand collaborations
Custom garments
Capsule/editorial collections
Designers must provide accurate garment information and be prepared to coordinate logistics around international productions.
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Seeking artists capable of creating environments that elevate the story without overwhelming the fashion.
Experience with:
Editorial sets
Luxury environments
Installations
Architectural styling
Props
Floral design
Furniture
Sculptural elements
Destination-specific design
Candidates should be capable of translating a creative direction into a physical environment.
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For productions requiring highly intentional objects and visual details.
Potential projects include:
Still life
Beauty
Fashion
Luxury products
Editorial installations
Tabletop
Architectural environments
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SHADAI is seeking art directors capable of translating a broad creative concept into a cohesive visual system.
Responsibilities may include:
Editorial concepts
Mood boards
Visual references
Set direction
Styling collaboration
Location integration
Graphic direction
Campaign concepts
Creative meetings
On-set art direction
Strong candidates understand fashion, photography, design, architecture, culture and storytelling.
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For select productions, SHADAI may collaborate with outside creative directors who can contribute a distinct perspective while working within the publication's overall visual identity.
Candidates should have an established body of work demonstrating:
Strong visual authorship
Concept development
Fashion knowledge
Editorial storytelling
Team leadership
Brand development
Visual consistency
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Seeking experienced fashion and editorial producers capable of managing complex productions.
Responsibilities may include:
Production schedules
Crew coordination
Talent coordination
Vendor management
Location coordination
Permits
Transportation
Catering
Equipment
Call sheets
Production timelines
International logistics
Budget management
On-set problem solving
International production experience is strongly preferred.
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Seeking highly organized, energetic, professional individuals interested in fashion production.
Responsibilities can include:
Equipment assistance
Wardrobe assistance
Craft services
Talent movement
Set preparation
BTS assistance
Location transitions
General production support
This is an excellent entry point for emerging fashion professionals.
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Seeking location specialists who understand how to identify spaces that photograph exceptionally well.
We are particularly interested in:
Luxury hotels
Private residences
Villas
Historic architecture
Modern architecture
Restaurants
Museums
Galleries
Beaches
Natural landscapes
Unique cultural environments
Private estates
Luxury commercial spaces
Candidates should be able to provide high-quality location research, imagery, contact information, rates, restrictions and production considerations.
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Seeking filmmakers capable of translating SHADAI's editorial concepts into motion.
Potential deliverables include:
Editorial films
Fashion films
Campaign films
Behind-the-scenes
Interviews
Social content
Destination films
Short documentaries
Strong cinematography, lighting and composition skills are essential.
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SHADAI may also consider select photographers for collaborative editorial stories.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong personal visual language and experience in:
Fashion
Beauty
Editorial
Portraiture
Luxury
Campaign photography
SHADAI is particularly interested in photographers who bring something distinctive rather than derivative.
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EDITORIAL VIDEOGRAPHERS
Separate from traditional cinematography, SHADAI is also seeking creators who can rapidly produce short-form editorial video.
Candidates should understand:
Instagram + TikTok + Reels + fashion culture + luxury storytelling.
Speed matters.
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Seeking experienced digital technicians for larger productions.
Responsibilities may include:
Tethered capture
File management
Capture One
Exposure monitoring
Color management
Backup
On-set image review
Data management
International experience is a plus.
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Seeking casting professionals with strong networks across:
Fashion models
Actors
Artists
Creatives
Influencers
Dancers
Musicians
Cultural figures
Candidates should understand how to identify talent that contributes to a specific editorial concept, rather than simply casting based on conventional modeling standards.
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For larger productions, SHADAI may require:
Photo assistants
Lighting assistants
Grip assistants
Digital assistants
Equipment assistants
Candidates should be technically competent, punctual and capable of working under pressure.