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Global Communications Assistant

Listing ID: 1697950

Global Communications Assistant

Type of Position: Temporary Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Jimmy Choo
Location: Central London, London, UK
Employment Length: 12-month FTC
Hours: Full Time
Reference Number: R_784353
Reporting To: Senior Communications Manager
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 month 1 week
About: Today, Jimmy Choo encompasses a complete luxury accessories brand. Women’s shoes remain the core of the product offer, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men’s shoes. Pierre Denis was appointed Chief Executive Officer in July 2012 and the creative direction is overseen by Sandra Choi. Together, they share a vision to create one of the world’s most treasured luxury brands. Jimmy Choo has a store network encompassing 183 stores in 36 countries and is present in the most prestigious department and specialty stores worldwide. In October 2014 Jimmy Choo PLC was publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange with the ticker CHOO.

Jimmy Choo is looking for a Global Communications Assistant to join the team in London.

Purpose of the Communications Assistant:

  • Manage the global administration and communication of press samples and supporting assets for use by the global PR network
  • Support and uphold the Jimmy Choo brand image across all communications
  • Increase awareness of and engagement with Jimmy Choo through public relations activity
  • Support the wider business objectives of the company

Key Responsibilities and Duties of the Communications Assistant:

  • Coordinate the archiving of all seasonal collections
  • Manage Fashion GPS, including all seasonal sample inventory uploads
  • Oversee the global press sample collection, ensuring inventory is accurately recorded and kept up to date
  • Coordinate press day sample logistics for global and regional events
  • Manage the product photography library, ensuring all products are photographed, correctly named and maintained
  • Distribute seasonal product imagery to regional PR offices
  • Coordinate lookbook creation and briefing to Creative team
  • Support the drafting of Sample Order Directives to ensure global alignment
  • Manage orders, logistics and updates for seasonal PR sample and global gifting orders across all regions
  • Manage sample requirements and shipments for internal departments and global PR offices
  • Coordinate seasonal PR sample handovers with the Merchandising team
  • Support the management of the global press sample and gifting budget
  • Coordinate sample orders for special projects, including collating requirements and overseeing distribution
  • Coordinate sample management for sample sales, charity donations and events
  • Prepare inventory lists for audit purposes
  • Provide diary, travel and administrative support to the VP of Global Communications
  • Provide ad hoc event support
  • Support ad hoc press release drafting
  • Provide administrative support to the Communications team

What Jimmy Choo is looking for:

  • University education or equivalent
  • Strong proficiency with fashion GPS, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication skills
  • Exceptional organisational skills
  • Calm under pressure, always maintaining a professional demeanour
  • Passionate, hard-working and motivated individual who can multitask and retain a positive attitude no matter how challenging the project. 
  • Sound judgment, be able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment, and be capable of using initiative.
  • European language skills are beneficial.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. 


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