Simkhai is searching for a PR & Marketing Assistant who works as an integral part of the SIMKHAI PR and Marketing team. This role manages day-to-day running of the LA showroom, and proactively initiates and maintains press and influencer relationships on behalf of the SIMKHAI brand.
Job Responsibilities:
- Partner with Director, Brand Marketing & PR on short and long term brand projects across events, marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, collaborations
- Fulfill editorial, press and dressing requests, shipping and overseeing sample trafficking including collection inventory, working with sales and production teams accordingly. Following up with image and credit requests for secured features and distributing to internal teams and brand partners.
- Support Director with feature/news story placements and brand coverage; Track, clip and distribute press and product placement, including newsletter recaps to company and brand partners.
- Support influencer collaborations by managing influencer marketing platforms, overseeing conversations with influencers, placing and tracking product orders and reporting on performance and ROI.
- Ensure third party PR partners have seasonal assets, samples, and are up to date with brand activations year round.
- Fulfill approved gifting requests, analyzing available inventory and checking back for placements.
- Maintain media lists (including long lead, short lead, digital, influencer, stylist and brand partner lists.)
- Manage execution of press previews and accompanying VIP events including press days.
- Partner with Director to conceive and execute events including fashion week, wholesale events, retail events, brand initiatives, store openings, award shows, sample sales, etc. to generate brand awareness and PR value; Secure pre and post event press coverage.
- Oversee press@jonathansimkhai.com inbox ensuring requests are properly filtered through and passed on accordingly.
- Assist on collaboration rollouts, ensuring internal and external partners have all assets for launch, work with Brand Director on marketing plan, content rollout, press release, storytelling, etc.
- Ensure payments are delivered on time and ensure the accounting team processes payments on time.
- Provide cross-functional support to the Creative team on ad hoc projects, including shoot and content-related needs.
Required:
- Must have undergraduate degree from an accredited university
- Must have minimum 2 years of PR and/or marketing experience, ideally in the fashion industry
- Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of google docs, slides and sheets, and Microsoft word, powerpoint and excel
- Must have attention to detail and can-do attitude - no job too big or too small
- Must have enthusiasm and the ability to multitask
- Previous experience with editors, stylists and influencers is a plus
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) and PTO. Additionally, we offer a generous clothing allowance and 50% employee discount off retail.
About Us
SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday with innovative techniques and timeless craftsmanship.
Founded in 2010 by designer Jonathan Simkhai, the studio takes inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create truly special garments and lifestyle design.
A 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund, the studio has earned recognition for its original silhouettes, quality constructions, and timeless elegance.
SIMKHAI continues to nurture an inspired creative community around the brand’s home in Los Angeles, sharing their designs and stories with women around the world who live artful, unapologetic lives.
