Acting Fashion Assistant, Luxury (12 Month FTC)

Hearst; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media publisher in the UK seeks an Acting Fashion Assistant to support the fashion pages for Luxury brands. Responsibilities include assisting on fashion shoots, managing editorial credits, and organising the fashion calendar. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced magazine environment and strong knowledge of fashion trends. This is a full-time role located in London with potential for evening events.

Qualifications

• Experience with downloading and uploading images on a Mac.
• Relevant experience on a national magazine, assisting stylists on set.
• Good knowledge of Harper's Bazaar and Elle brands.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and execution of fashion shoots.
• Manage editorial credits and advertiser relationships.
• Organise fashion team diary and compile weekly fashion calendar.
• Represent the fashion team at PR and commercial events.

Skills

Mac computer skills

Image processing

Fast-paced work environment

Attention to detail

Organised and efficient

Knowledge of fashion trends

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Description

Were the UKs leading premium publisher and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan Esquire ELLE Harpers Bazaar and Country Living. Weve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. Well always try to develop and improve we trust each other to do our best and we have fun as we build on our heritageto make history.

The Role

As the Acting Fashion Assistant you will assist in the production of all fashion pages for our Luxury brands Harpers Bazaar and Elle including prepping for shoots and assisting on set. You will work closely with the Fashion Director and the commercial teams to manage editorial credits and ensure advertiser relationships are addition you will give administrative support to the fashion team helping to organise the diary for press days launches and fashion weeks. Plus you will compile the weekly fashion calendar and be the contact for PRs ensuring attendance at advertiser events.

Main Duties

• To assist in preparation and execution of fashion shoots including assisting on set.
• To do product call ins for shoots including clothes accessories and jewellery.
• To be responsible for the merchandising on all shoots including price research correct spelling and credit checking all in liaison with the subs department.
• To put together still life pages for front of book.
• To work with the Fashion Cupboard Manager to keep merchandise organised and make sure it is returned on time.
• To work with the pictures team and art dept to make sure still life merchandise is booked in and out meticulously and shot on time for still life shoots.
• To represent the fashion team and brands at press days and events if required by the Fashion Director.
• To compile digital galleries as required.
• To assist the team with general administration and other duties as required.
• To work with the FD and commercial team to manage editorial credits track DMR and ensure advertiser relationships are maintained.
• To manage the fashion team diary for press days launches and fashion weeks as required. To compile the weekly fashion calendar and be the contact for PRs ensuring attendance at advertiser events.
• To work on Elle Collective and Bazaar membership projects as required including attending events.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience with using a Mac computer and with downloading and uploading images.
• Experience with calling in PR images downloading labelling and processing for art and subs.
• Relevant experience on a national magazine that includes assisting stylists with call ins and assisting on set for main fashion shoots.
• Must be able to attend shoots and events outside of working hours.
• Must be able to represent the brands at commercial events.
• Must be able to work as part of a creative team.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have good attention to detail and be organised efficient and confident.
• In depth knowledge of the Harpers Bazaar and Elle brands fashion trends and up‑to‑date luxury and womenswear PR contacts.
• Working knowledge of our advertising partners and the DMR system.
• Ability to work to deadlines and multi‑task.

Required Experience

Contract

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

1