Director of Global Collaborations & Special Projects

Iris van Herpen; Amsterdam; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris van Herpen, Amsterdam-based luxury couture house, seeks a Head of Collaborations to steer international partnerships and special projects. You will collaborate with museums, scientists, artists, and technology partners, translating ambitious ideas into realised programs and runway-related collaborations.

The role spans creative assignment, exhibition concepts, and public programming, demanding exceptional organisational skills, global relationship management, and a deep understanding of

Qualifications

• Has exceptional organisational and project management skills.
• Has experience managing complex international relationships.
• Understands both the artistic and practical aspects of collaboration.
• Is naturally curious and interested in fashion, art, science, architecture and innovation.
• Communicates with confidence and professionalism.
• Works independently while remaining highly collaborative.
• Thrives in a fast-moving creative environment.
• Calm under pressure, discreet, and solution-oriented.
• Has excellent written and spoken English.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and a strong commitment to meeting them.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment, remaining flexible and solution-oriented as priorities evolve.
• A proactive and highly organised approach, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a demanding creative environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for work when required.

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 and external collaborators, ensuring projects progress seamlessly from concept to completion.
• Assist in developing new exhibition and collaboration concepts and public programming.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

International relationship management

English proficiency

Travel internationally

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote / PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Iris van Herpen, Amsterdam-based luxury couture house, seeks a Head of Collaborations to steer international partnerships and special projects. You will collaborate with museums, scientists, artists, and technology partners, translating ambitious ideas into realised programs and runway-related collaborations.

The role spans creative assignment, exhibition concepts, and public programming, demanding exceptional organisational skills, global relationship management, and a deep understanding of