Fashion Assistant

This is a Full Time Job


The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role

We are looking for an Assistant to support an agent in CAA's Fashion group in New York. The ideal candidate will have an interest and knowledge of the fashion world, the ability to identify key players (fashion houses, modeling agencies, stylists etc.) and a strong understanding of brands and opportunities within the fashion industry. Additionally, the Assistant is able to handle a high volume of tasks and clearly communicate with agents, clients, peers, and industry professionals.

The Department

CAA Fashion is a fashion platform dedicated to representing models and fashion talent in the traditional sense, while also guiding them in expanding their careers beyond the modeling and fashion industry. Our scope of talent representation includes models, designers, creative directors, photographers, and entertainers in the fashion space. CAA Fashion uses collective expertise and international experience in the fashion industry to create opportunities for a diverse range of fashion's most vibrant talent, including advertising campaigns, endorsements, licensing, digital, brand development, editorial, and runway.

Responsibilities
• Administrative duties include: heavy phones, emailing, coordinating meetings and schedules, preparing expense reports, booking travel and producing correspondence
• Assisting fashion department in booking jobs for clients and acquiring opportunities in the fashion industry
• Creating presentation decks in PowerPoint, tracking material in Excel, and a strong understanding of social media analytics
• Assisting with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Serve as first point of contact with clients, agents and executives, communicating with a professional, customer service mindset

Qualifications
• 10+ months of relevant work experience
• Experience in a talent or modeling agency, fashion house, studio and/or talent management setting preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities.
• Attention to detail, follow-up, and strong organization skills are a requirement.
• Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels.
• Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems.
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite.

Education

BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred

Location

On-Site in New York, NY United States

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00-22.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.