Executive Assistant - Fashion

Job description

Fashion Executive Assistant

Company: YoungLA

Website: www.youngla.com

Location: Chatsworth, Ca.

Position: Full-time / On-site

Reporting to: President

YoungLA is a fast-growing Fitness Lifestyle Clothing brands located in Chatsworth, CA, selling apparel exclusively on www.youngla.com. Established in 2016, the YLA brand continues to grow their customer base through social media and influencer-based marketing. Annual sales continue to exceed projections, with an impressive 5X YOY growth in 2022. YLA is looking for additional talented individuals to join this incredible journey!

The ideal candidate will have either previous Executive Assistant experience, or previous experience in the retail, fashion, or apparel retail industries. Well-versed in social media platforms such as Instagram and capable of meeting the demands of tech-savvy environment. Most importantly, the ideal assistant will be professional, upbeat, outgoing, down for anything and have a can-do attitude as well as a respect for time and scheduling. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and other duties as assigned, satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required by the position.

Tasks

Performs any or all of an assistant functions including, but not limited to, the following:

• Anticipate the needs of a busy Executive and support day-to-day departmental operations.
• Tracking samples and functioning as a liaison between Buying and Marketing teams.
• Pull samples and preparing for Design Team meeting style outs.
• Processing new styles to our database
• Exposure to the day-to-day operations in buying and planning.
• Maintain sample room appearance.
• Support in daily tasks (answering emails, phone calls, receiving packages, etc.)
• Pull samples, prep, pack, and ship to external talent and manufacturers.
• Purchase samples, manage retail returns.
• Support and assist Design Team with any design or office related tasks at any given moment.
• Social Media engagement
• Provide assistance at photoshoots whenever required.
• Keep photoshoot items stocked and organized.
• Keep Miro Boards up to date.

Requirements

• Able to communicate clearly in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to work overtime, flexible shifts and weekends when needed.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Detailed oriented and proactive
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor
• Willingness and ability to cross train in various functions is required
• Productive attitude, self-managing, self-motivated
• Reports to work on time and keeps absences at a minimum
• Great attention to detail with accuracy
• Interest in Fashion Industry is a plus!

Working Conditions

• Overtime may be required during periods of heavy workloads and peak seasons
• Fast paced working environment
• Job requires standing, walking, bending, and stooping for extended periods
• Job requires climbing steps and working on elevated work surfaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

YoungLA offers a competitive compensation package including…

• Dental
• Medical
• Vision
• Life
• 401K, 401K Roth, with matching
• Employee purchased discounts
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chatsworth, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Social Media: 1 year (Required)
• Administrative: 1 year (Required)
• Google Docs: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person