Account Director – Fashion

Together Group

. Provide counsel to clients and handle difficult client conversations in their best interests .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client relationships and leading strategic PR campaigns within the fashion industry, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Proficient in event management and media relations, with a strong ability to produce high-quality communications content.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior Position ExperienceFashion Industry ExpertiseEvent Management SkillsMedia Relations ManagementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

PR Strategy ImplementationEvent ManagementMedia Coverage MonitoringCommunication Strategy DevelopmentPresentation SkillsWriting SkillsClient Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementNetworking SkillsInventory Management

Soft Skills

DiscretionProfessionalismOrganizational SkillsCreativityInitiative

Tools & Technologies

MS WordPowerPointExcelLaunchmetricsDMR

Industry Keywords

Fashion Press ContactsInternational Press ContactsFashion WeeksMedia RelationsClient Benchmarks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide counsel to clients and handle difficult client conversations in their best interests
Lead client calls and in-person meetings
Develop communication strategies aligned with client business objectives
Lead client programs and campaigns from planning through execution within budget
Lead the core account team and collaborate with agency resources across NYC, London and LA
Meet client benchmarks and deliver strong media coverage through team leadership
Own media relations and develop and maintain key relationships
Provide strategic and tactical support to the Divisional Director
Manage launch events for media and influencers with the in-house events team
Line-manage team members, ensuring targets and development plans are met
Support new business planning, proposals and pitches; generate opportunities through networking
Manage product-related media requests, sample distribution, tracking and follow-up
Maintain client product inventory
Monitor media coverage across clients and competitors
Produce high-quality internal and external communications content
Compile weekly client agendas
Proactively pitch story ideas for editorial placement
Manage and motivate junior team members while supporting their development
Support VPs and senior team members
Develop paid, owned and earned media strategies and relationships with top editors
Manage Account Managers and Account Executives to meet personal and team targets
Work cross-functionally with VIP and Influencer teams to implement cohesive brand strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience operating in a senior position within the fashion industry
Proven commercial experience working in a fast-paced environment
Management experience is highly desirable
Proven track record of creating a positive impact on business through implementation of a PR strategy
Discreet, professional and well spoken, with excellent communication skills
Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient, with common sense and initiative
Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly promote the Purple offering
Creative and strategic thinker
Strong established fashion press contacts
International press contacts are desirable
Strong experience of event management, including local and international Fashion Weeks
Strong presentation and superb writing skills
Able to identify communication opportunities across multiple media platforms
Strong MS Word skills, including PowerPoint and Excel
Working knowledge of Launchmetrics and DMR