Overview
Fashion Assistant Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Michael Kors
Title: Fashion Assistant
Company: Michael Kors
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Who You Are:
You are energetic, detail orientated, and have a passion for the world of fashion and styling. You thrive in a rapidly changing environment, are curious and have the desire to help build the aesthetic of the brand. You have deep knowledge of the fashion industry and are constantly up to date with new trends to maintain the integrity and success of the business.
What You’ll Do:
Responsible for management of all Fashion Office samples across all product categories throughout all four brands: Michael Michael Kors, Michael Kors Men’s Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors Kids
Maintain organization of Fashion Office closet and digital database of all samples that includes current location of samples, estimate return status, future needs, etc.
Work with cross-functional teams on sample pass off dates for all Fashion Office photoshoots, return status, and sample conditions
Operate as the liaison between FO, PR, Marketing, Production, Creative, Buying, Sales, and Design for any and all product needs necessary. Manage sample sharing requests between all teams
Responsible for stocking the Fashion Office closet with all necessary photoshoot supplies
Manage organization of the prop kit before and after each photoshoot to ensure all necessary supplies are re-stocked
Responsible for ensuring all product is sent via messenger to various locations for Fashion Office photoshoots
Manage all postproduction needs by providing swatches and samples as needed
Responsible for managing flow of product in and out of Fashion Office pre and post photoshoot, archiving old seasons, and merchandising new seasons in the fashion closet
Assist with the Ecommerce shoot process by managing product for Still Life shoots and supporting on set FO team for active RTW Ecomm shoot days and style outs
Set up and merchandise style out spaces for senior leadership and outside stylists
You’ll Need to Have:
Strong internship experience or 1 year experience in fashion industry
Bachelors Degree
Knowledgeable on current and future industry trend forecasts
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to think and work strategically; able to foresee opportunities and plan with foresight
Resourceful, solution oriented
Highly organized, motivated, self-starter
Resilient, able to work under well under pressure
Comfortable with working early and after hours as needed, light manual labor
We’d Love to See:
Experience working with a stylist
Experience in fashion retail preferred
An eye for fashion and brand awareness, preferably designer and luxury
MK Perks:
Generous Holiday Schedule
Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo Discount
Exclusive Employee Sales
Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
401k Match
Paid Parental Leave
Thrive Wellness Program
Commuter Benefits
Gym Discounts
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