Company Description
Bibhu Mohapatra is a renowned fashion designer known for his cool, edgy, and high-style collections. With a background in economics and fashion education from New York City, Bibhu has established his own label that has received critical praise. The brand offers Ready to Wear and Haute Couture products that have been worn by celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchet. Bibhu Mohapatra flagship store is located in Tribeca.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role in New York, NY for a Marketing And Public Relations Coordinator at Bibhu Mohapatra. Entry level position. The Coordinator will be responsible for handling press releases, media relations, communication, public relations, and strategic communications on a day-to-day basis.
-Work closely with the CEO and creative director
-Must be a team player with leadership qualities
-Maintain day-to-day communication with editors, stylists, vvips, friends of the house, and
clients. Update their email contacts daily and update our contact database at all times.
-Constantly update company master lists of editors, buyers, private clients, walk-ins, FOH, and
stylists for fashion shows, events, campaigns, and collaborations.
-Create and update brand decks.
-Work with web designer to manage Shopify site - manage asset delivery, copywriting, visual
order, styling, web SEO, and testing. Troubleshoot website issues, review and revise with web
team to ensure timely upload
-Manage all in store walk-ins and communication with private clients. Show the collections in-store or via email, share pricing, invoicing, collect deposits, and ensure required fittings are all clearly
communicated.
-Store upkeep with team - ensure cleanliness, merchandising, visual presentation, and brand
reflection.
-Manage organization of all supplies and storage unit. Weekly inventory for store floor,
production rack, and storage unit.
-Manage NYFW SPONSOR outreach each season for HMU, nails, liquor, fine jewelry, hospitality,
etc. Research and pitch to sponsors, send intro emails, draft proposals, schedule calls, and negotiate
deliverables. This should be done at least 2-3 months prior to the show month.
-Create and manage show budget
-Ensure all materials (Run of Show, other materials for gift bags, face sheets, BTS photographer
lists, etc.) are prepped.
-Assist the CEO on special and ongoing projects: daily communications, timelines, and deliverables.
-Organize company calendar - coordinate all fittings, stylist pulls, NYFW planning, meetings, and
client appointments.
-Hire, train, and manage rotating unpaid interns every 4-5 months.
-Organize tasks for interns to complete daily and also have a weekly plan.
-Maintain updated contact and calendar systems.
-Ensure show-day support roles are filled and properly briefed (interns/staff).
Qualifications
- Media Relations skills
- Communication and Public Relations skills
- Strong interpersonal and networking abilities
- Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field
- Previous experience in the fashion industry is a plus
Start date: May 20th