ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Graduate Trainee, Menswear PR

Summary Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with modern British couture, renowned for its strong identity and celebration of unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition, and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on. Job Description Alexander McQueen are currently seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Trainee, Menswear PR who will report to the Menswear Press Officer as part of our dynamic London team. Your Opportunity? The Graduate Trainee will be a highly organized and motivated individual looking to start a career in Public Relations within a leading luxury fashion house. How you will contribute?

• Working across departments to manage seasonal samples and liaise with our regional offices with local and international send outs and sample returns. Manage all sample shipments and international labels.
• Responsible for caring for all MRTW & MACC samples and presenting a consistent knowledge of each collection and the samples available within each season.
• Assist the Menswear Press Officer in coordinating all PR related events and campaigns across the Menswear category.
• Producing and assisting with relevant admin documentation, including seasonal, strategy and sample documentation, etc.
• Supporting with the management Fashion GPS to ensure all samples are logged correctly and kept up to date.
• Build relationships and liaise with internal contacts, such as VIP, studio, merchandising and production, to ensure a streamlined method of communication with all necessary teams at all times.
• Work with the editorial work placement student to ensure all coverage for the category is saved correctly, and ensure all credits are distributed successfully to relevant contacts upon request.
• Manage the day to day running of the press office, ensuring stationary and send out supplies are replenished. Ad-hoc duties required depending on the daily needs of the team.

Who you are?

• Degree in a related discipline (PR / Communications / Journalism / Fashion)
• Previous work experience in a fast paced, demanding, and agile PR department
• Proactive with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent communications skills
• Strong organisation skills
• Team player with a can-do attitude

Why work with us? At Alexander McQueen together we push boundaries to create legacy. Everyone can make a difference and anything is possible. We are passionate about beauty, creativity & quality. This is an opportunity to join our community of hard-working and talented individuals who are playing a part in the success of the House. We offer a package of competitive benefits including, but not limited to –

• Pension, private medical insurance & performance related bonus.
• Clothing allowance, employee discounts & monthly lunch subsidy.
• 25 days annual leave excluding Bank Holidays plus dedicated time for employee volunteering.

Diversity and Inclusion At Alexander McQueen, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We know that diverse skills, mindsets and experiences foster creativity and collaboration. Please let our recruitment team know if you need support or reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process. We will work with you to ensure that you have the best experience. What’s next? All applications will be considered and we will do our best to provide an answer as soon as possible. Job Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Start Date 2023-04-28 Schedule Full time Organization Autumnpaper Limited