VIP Assistant

Thom Browne, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Classic uniform

Diverse and inclusive environment

Job summary

Thom Browne, Inc. is seeking a VIP Assistant to support the Global VIP team, driving brand awareness and cultural relevance through celebrity dressing, influencer engagement, and VIP placements.

The VIP assistant will deliver essential administrative, logistical, and operational support that reflects the standards and image of a luxury fashion brand. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in VIP relations, PR or related luxury fashion roles, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and excellent

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of VIP relations, PR, communications or related luxury fashion role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Fashion, or related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, detail oriented, professional discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global VIP team with their daily responsibilities
• Sample trafficking and managing logistics of daily celebrity & influencer dressing requests from start to end
• Assist with all domestic and international logistics including UPS, local messengers and WorldNet
• Coordinate with couriers and shipping partners to ensure samples arrive and return on time
• Meticulously maintain accurate sample trackers and records
• Maintain organization of the sample closet and showroom
• Ensure samples are in VIP-ready condition including tailoring, repairs, dry cleaning
• Assist VIP team in preparing for VIP fittings on and off-site
• Prepare the showroom for fittings, appointments, and meetings
• Support with bi-weekly VIP clipping reports and runway show brand activation recaps
• Organize and update digital archive of VIP dressing placement images and reports
• Assist with VIP gifting/seeding initiatives and logistics
• Support preparation for seasonal runways and showroom events
• Assist with management of expense reports

Skills

VIP relations

PR

Communications

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Fashion, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Thom Browne is widely recognized for challenging and modernizing today’s uniform: the suit. By questioning traditional proportions, Browne’s designs consistently convey a true American sensibility rooted in quality craftsmanship and precise tailoring. We pride ourselves on our core values of respect and collaboration, challenging ourselves to express creativity and continuously innovate. We attract ambitious individuals who operate in unique ways while upholding exceptional craftsmanship and excellence.

THE ROLE

The VIP Assistant provides essential support to the VIP team, assisting with the execution of Thom Browne’s global VIP strategy, driving brand awareness and cultural relevance through impactful celebrity dressing, organic influencer engagement, and proactive VIP placements. The VIP assistant will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operations of the VIP team by delivering exceptional administrative, logistical, and operational support that reflects the standards and image of a luxury fashion brand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Global VIP team with their daily responsibilities
• Sample trafficking and managing logistics of daily celebrity & influencer dressing requests from start to end: send out, tracking, returns, etc.
• Assist with all domestic and international logistics including UPS, local messengers and WorldNet
• Coordinate with couriers and shipping partners to ensure samples arrive and return on time and in appropriate condition
• Meticulously maintain accurate sample trackers and records
• Maintain organization of the sample closet and showroom
• Ensure samples are in VIP-ready condition i.e. help organize tailoring, repairs, dry cleaning, as needed
• Assist VIP team in preparing for VIP fittings on and off-site
• Prepare the showroom for fittings, appointments, and meetings
• Support with the compilation of bi-weekly VIP clipping reports, as well as runway show and brand activation recaps
• Organize and continuously update digital archive of VIP dressing placement images and reports in our Dropbox server
• Assist with carrying out VIP gifting/seeding initiatives - executing gift wrapping & logistics
• Support the VIP team with preparation for seasonal runways, brand activations, and awards season showroom
• Assist with management of expense reports

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in VIP relations, PR, communications or related luxury fashion role
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, self-motivated, eager to learn, extremely detail oriented, can-do attitude
• Team player who can adapt and multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High level of professionalism and instinctive discretion with confidential information
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Fashion, or a related field
• Strong understanding of luxury fashion, entertainment, media, digital platforms, social media, and evolving cultural trends
• Finger on the pulse and enthusiastic about fashion, music, entertainment and pop culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Google Suite

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive compensation. Salary Range is $70,000 - $75,000 + target bonus. Please note that compensation will be offered based on relevant skills and experience
• Thom Browne Classic Uniform
• 401(k) company match
• Diverse and inclusive working environment