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Temp PR Assistant

Employer
Christopher Kane
Location
London (East)
Closing date
13 Aug 2022

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Job Details

Christopher Kane is the London label challenging fashion ideologies and notions of beauty since 2006. The ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary when collections that start with autobiographical inspirations are realised using innovative techniques. 

Founded by brother and sister Christopher and Tammy Kane, the label launched following Christopher’s award-winning Central Saint Martin’s MA show. 

Each season is diverse yet distinctly Christopher Kane with sensuality, creativity and wit ever present. 

Winner of the Vogue Fashion Fund and 4 British Fashion Awards, including New Designer of the Year and later British Fashion Designer of the Year.

Upending expectations of luxury with playful irreverence, the label is the benchmark for those who dress to please themselves.

 

Role: Temporary contract (6 months) PR Assistant

 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITES

 

Support the PR Manager in daily management of press office, broader PR strategy, global VIP placements and influencer strategy

 

Respond promptly to press inquiries and sample requests, coordinating all sample activity

Distribute press releases and other relevant PR materials globally, proactively pitching new product

Maintain and nurture relationships with press, VIP stylists and influencers

Support and coordinate the team assistants daily press duties/responsibilities

Organise couriers locally and international shipments and relevant documentation

Maintain a tidy showroom space

Upload and manage collections onto Fashion GPS/Launchmetrics per season, and archiving at the end systematically

Maintaining the contacts database both locally and globally on a weekly basis

Coordinate seasonal gifting initiatives

Monitoring and tracking daily press coverage, report on press, influencer and VIP coverage through daily coverage emails and weekly reporting

Keep best of press reports and editorial trackers updated and coordinate best of press moments with creative team

Upkeep and maintenance of the press drive, saving and organising seasonal assets systematically for press distribution

 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

One to Two years’ experience in a PR role (preferable luxury fashion, agency or in-house)

Solid Fashion GPS/Launchmetrics knowledge is essential

Experience working on the Microsoft suite - Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Excellent organisation skills, methodical, and able to prioritise

Solutions-oriented, proactive approach and shows initiative

Excellent communication and writing skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment in a dynamic but small team, across multiple projects

Understanding of the wider fashion industry, including the social media, influencer and VIP landscape

Existing relationships with key press, VIP stylists and/or influencers desirable

 

 

 

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