Executive Assistant to Fashion Brand CEO

Company: Elizabeth & Clarke
Location: New York, NY 10038 (Financial District area)

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Elizabeth & Clarke is a RTW womenswear brand based in New York. We design modern workwear for professional women; we believe it should not be impossible to find workwear that is feminine, affordable, and office-appropriate all at the same time. The company has a unique focus on utilizing technical fabrics and the latest in textile engineering to solve real-world problems. We have received press from The New York Times, Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, InStyle, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, and Fast Company. Our line is sold through our direct-to-consumer website and carried by QVC.

In this role, you will assist the CEO directly with administrative tasks, arranging travel and meetings, and product development. You should have 3 to 5 years of experience as an executive or administrative assistant. No prior experience in product development or fashion is necessary, only a willingness to learn and exceptional attention to detail. This role will be a combination of virtual and in-person tasks. You must be extremely detail-oriented, smart, kind, responsible, and excited to help build a new brand.

Responsibilities:

  • Arrange meetings, conference calls, and maintain the CEO’s calendar
  • Arrange all business and personal travel for the CEO
  • Pay invoices to various contractors and suppliers after approval.
  • Maintain fabric, color, and trim library as new styles are developed.
  • Track garment samples as they arrive, tag and organize sample closet, arrange fittings.
  • Send, organize, and file all lab dip, trim, strike-off, and sample approvals after designer review.
  • Maintain fit calendar and sample tracking report.
  • Support other senior executives as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3 – 5 years of experience as an Executive or Administrative Assistant
  • Experience in the fashion industry a plus
  • Exceptional attention-to-detail
  • True team player; excited about our mission and willing to pitch in to help where needed
  • Highly empathetic and kind person
  • Ability to travel to our office in New York City 1-2 days per week

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience
  • Flexible schedule, approximately 10-15 hours per week

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $15.00 to $25.00 /hour

Experience:

  • Executive Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Location:

  • New York, NY 10038 (Required)

Additional Compensation:

  • Store Discounts

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule