Press & VIP, Intern North America

Paul Smith is one of Britain’s leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it’s a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, ‘classic with a twist’ remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.

Press & VIP Intern will support the Press & VIP Associate and Manager with all press related activities for Paul Smith including but not limited to sample management, pulls, stylist and media communications, reporting, organization, events and gifting. Interns at Paul Smith will become acquainted with daily press & VIP activities of an in-house fashion brand, learn the inner workings of media outreach, celebrity relationships and more.

Press & VIP Intern role based in the New York Paul Smith Office.

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited university program and eligible for school credit.

• This is an unpaid internship, candidates must be eligible to earn school credit.
• Interns are responsible for all arrangements of housing and travel

Program Dates: June 3rd, 2024- August 8th, 2024

The Role

The Public Relations Intern will support the NA Press & VIP Manager and Associate in their daily responsibilities.

The Intern will work with the team to:

• Manage all sample requests for US titles utilizing Fashion GPS, including send outs and deliveries and ensure the showroom is managed and merchandised efficiently, thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Messenger and Delivery Service coordination and facilitation
• Style selections & suggestions for stylist dressing request
• Communicate with stylists and assistants
• Store pulls, recording and returns
• Liaison with the LA Studio Services team to coordinate studio fittings, pulls and communications with L.A based media, talent, and stylists.
• Press Office / Room organization and proper presentation
• Tailoring & Dry Cleaning Tasks for proper care of samples
• Compiling daily press and social and tracking on applicable programs/documents
• Drafting market outreach
• Researching and pinpointing cultural/industry trends that align with the brand’s strategy and local initiatives
• Collate in-house reports as required; daily, weekly, monthly, VIP, trends, events reports and comparative analysis reports in a timely manner with care and attention to detail.

Opportunities:

• Work on a formal school credit program
• Gain hands on experience working with an iconic, in-house fashion label
• Learn the ins and outs of celebrity and media communications
• Assist in the planning and execution of important brand initiatives such as in-store events and VIP activities
• Experience working with a tight knit team. Daily access and communication with management team members to support your learning and further your insight of higher-level brand/company activity that relates to Press & VIP Initiatives
• Opportunity to shadow other departments to get a better sense of how an in-house fashion brand operates and how departments connect with one another

Your Skills and Experience

• Extremely detail oriented, with an organized manner of working
• A team player who works very well with others and communicates clearly and articulately
• High level of professionalism in emails and day-to-day correspondence
• Genuinely enthusiastic to learn and grow in a positive, collaborative work environment
• Ability to take initiative and perform tasks in a self-sufficient manner
• Passionate about the luxury fashion industry

Who you are

• High level interest in the Paul Smith brand.
• Ability to be an ambassador for Paul Smith.
• Passion for style and fashion and retail in general.
• Has ability to motivate team; self-motivated & enthusiastic.
• Self-starter with good planning & organizational skills.
• Able to work flexible hours to meet business demands if required.

At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognized and valued.

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