About
DLX is a brand strategy and communications firm specializing in fashion, design, travel, and culture. Founded by Guillaume Delacroix in Paris in 2015, the company has since expanded with offices in New York and London. Led by co-founder Justin Padgett, DLX NYC opened in 2018 and has built an esteemed roster of global luxury, ready-to-wear, sportswear, design, hospitality, and lifestyle clients.
Location
- Full-time role based in NYC.
- Must be able to work from our Soho office a minimum of four days per week.
- Availability to support events during evenings and/or weekends periodically is required.
Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for an organized, proactive, and resourceful Communications Assistant to join our growing team in New York. Working across a variety of clients, the Assistant will play an integral role in supporting DLX NYC’s client deliverables and internal operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate has strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask effectively, manage time, and maintain a high level of attention to detail while contributing positively to the team and the client experience.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Monitoring the media landscape for relevant industry news and client coverage.
- Compiling client press clippings, reports, and social media coverage.
- Managing sample trafficking between clients and media, including tracking and returns.
- Maintaining accurate sample inventories with strong attention to detail.
- Coordinating couriers and international shipments in alignment with approved client budgets.
- Supporting outreach and managing messenger deliveries for client seeding initiatives.
- Assisting Coordinators, Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents with client strategy development, brainstorming coverage opportunities, and activation ideas.
- Building and maintaining relationships with media and influencers.
- Supporting VIP and celebrity dressing initiatives.
- Managing event RSVPs and guest lists, and staffing events as needed.
- Maintaining internal company resources, including industry contact lists and event supplier databases.
- Providing general office and administrative support, as needed.
- Supporting special projects and ad hoc initiatives as they arise.
- Overseeing seasonal interns, as needed.
- You will follow a hybrid schedule, working in the office four days per week (Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday).