Executive Assistant
Jimmy Choo Ltd · On-site
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Executive Assistant to join our London Head Office to support the Creative Director.
This role acts as an integral part of the design department working as a true gatekeeper for the Creative Director while providing support to the wider design team.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Support to Creative Director
Meticulous management of a complex diary with a 360 degree understanding in order to represent the interest and agenda of the Creative Director
Act as gatekeeper for the Creative Director for all enquiries (both external and internal)
Total management of the Creative Director emails, treating inbox as own and drawing attention to all emails that need to be dealt with
Responsible for managing all requirements relating to the Design Calendar and Business Calendar, planning ahead and ensuring Creative Director is fully prepared
Responsibility for managing and overseeing the budget for the Design department to ensure costs are approved and spending kept to a strict budget. This includes tracking travel and liaising with Finance when budget reforecast is required
Booking extensive travel with detailed itineraries and specific requirements
Act as ambassador for the Creative Director in her absence or when dealing with external contacts - attend meetings on Creative Director’s behalf when requested and follow up with any points that Creative Director should be aware of
Prepare documents and other materials in anticipation for all business and external meetings
Creation of seasonal inspiration presentations by collating and editing inspiration imagery and constructing the presentation as directed by Creative Director
Manage and facilitate all publicity appearances for Creative Director in liaison with the PR department including coordination of stylist, hair and make up
Research and organise Design Inspiration trips and other logistics regarding travel arrangements and accommodation
Research, collation and editing of a library of high quality images to aid and support the creative process as per the direction of the Creative Director
Minute taking at meetings as requested and directed by Creative Director
Personal work for the Creative Director as directed
Departmental Calendar and Critical Path
In collaboration with relevant colleagues, support with creating the Design calendar for the Creative Director in line with the needs of all Product Departments – Design, Merchandising, Licensing, Consultants and Product Development departments
In collaboration with relevant colleagues, support with interpreting the Design, Merchandising and Press Calendars into Outlook, identifying conflicts and sending invitations to the appropriate team members
Studio Management
Management and coordination of operational needs of the Design Team - submission of expenses, supply orders, sending packages when required
Approval of team travel requests and tracking of movements in Outlook
Administration of all leave requests – approval forms, logging in Workday and tracking in Outlook
Approval of invoices in VIM system seeking relevant approvals when appropriate from team
Management of Design Studio Archive – collation of Creative Director’s archive selection per season, logging in Archive system, collection of items as and when requested
Legal Registration for each collection acting as key liaison between the Legal department and Designers
Special Projects
Assist and support Design team special projects
Assist and research on various topics per Creative Director’s instruction e.g. Brand Book; one-off collaboration
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Extensive experience in similar role
Proven PA / EA experience within a pressured and entrepreneurial environment
Experience working within the luxury fashion industry desirable
Experience within a fast-paced studio or creative environment
Computer literate - Confidant user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Demonstration of a creative eye
Strong attention to detail within a fast-paced environment
Characteristics Required:
Interest in Art, Design, Fashion and Current Affairs is required
Proactive, motivated, intuitive
Highly organised with a 360 degree approach and a can-do attitude
Self-starter with a high level of initiative
Excellent communication
Able to act with complete discretion
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