Director of Global Collaborations & Innovation

IRIS VAN HERPEN; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS VAN HERPEN is seeking a Head of Collaborations in Amsterdam to lead international partnerships and special projects across fashion, art, science, technology and architecture.

The role requires managing complex collaborations from initial conversations to final realization, while supporting multidisciplinary initiatives that define the atelier. You will work closely with Iris van Herpen and global partners in a fast-moving, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
• Experience managing complex international relationships.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel internationally for work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of international collaborations across fashion, art, science, technology and architecture.
• Manage relationships with museums, cultural institutions, artists, brands, researchers and creative partners.
• Prepare presentations, creative proposals, project overviews and visual documentation.
• Coordinate timelines, budgets, deliverables and communication across multiple international projects.
• Act as the primary liaison between Iris van Herpen and external collaborators from concept to completion.
• Assist in developing new exhibition and collaboration concepts and public programming.

Skills

Project management

International relationships

Organisational skills

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

IRIS VAN HERPEN is seeking a Head of Collaborations in Amsterdam to lead international partnerships and special projects across fashion, art, science, technology and architecture.

The role requires managing complex collaborations from initial conversations to final realization, while supporting multidisciplinary initiatives that define the atelier. You will work closely with Iris van Herpen and global partners in a fast-moving, creative environment.