OTB Group Press Showroom & Logistics Coordinator

About OTB Group

Maison Margiela is a critically acclaimed luxury fashion house known for its avant-garde approach to design, deconstructionist aesthetics and artisanal finish. The brand operates internationally within the luxury sector and is listed under the OTB umbrella, a group that manages several acclaimed fashion maisons. As an employer, Margiela emphasizes craft-led creativity, discretion and exacting standards in product presentation and brand communication.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the press showroom: schedule and host press and stylist appointments, prepare lookbooks and sample selections, and ensure an exemplary client experience.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound sample logistics, including packaging, courier selection, tracking, returns, and condition control for high‑value garments and accessories.
• Oversee inventory and asset management for press samples: maintain accurate records, tag and photograph items, and execute regular audits to ensure traceability and condition.
• Liaise with press agencies, stylists, boutiques, warehouses and international couriers to arrange deliveries, collections and temporary loans.
• Prepare and manage documentation for international shipments — commercial invoices, ATA carnets and customs paperwork — in coordination with external freight forwarders.
• Support press events, fittings, and fashion show preparations by coordinating sample flow, dressing assistance and logistics on-site as required.
• Maintain showroom calendar, client database and reporting on sample usage, press engagement and inventory movements.
• Implement and enforce sample care procedures, storage protocols and security measures for the showroom.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a press showroom, sample room or logistics role within luxury fashion or editorial PR (typically 2–4 years).
• Demonstrable knowledge of international shipping processes, customs documentation and ATA carnets.
• Excellent organisational skills with a meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to manage simultaneous priorities under tight deadlines.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling high-value garments and confidential client relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to liaise effectively with press, stylists and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Experience

Typically 2–4 years working in press showrooms, sample rooms, PR operations or logistics within a luxury fashion environment, with hands-on experience handling high-value samples and coordinating international shipments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, communications, logistics, or equivalent practical experience in luxury fashion operations.

Workplace

Culture

The workplace prioritises creativity, craft and discretion, reflecting Margiela’s experimental design ethos. Teams operate in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment that values confidentiality, high standards of presentation and close collaboration with editorial and retail partners.

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