Head of Collaborations

Responsibilities

• Collaborations Lead the development and coordination of international collaborations across fashion, art, science, technology, and architecture.
• Manage relationships with museums, cultural institutions, artists, brands, researchers, and creative partners.
• Prepare presentations, creative proposals, project overviews, and visual documentation.
• Coordinate timelines, budgets, deliverables, and communication across multiple international projects.
• Act as the primary liaison between Iris and external collaborators, ensuring projects progress seamlessly from concept to completion.
• Assist in developing new exhibition and collaboration concepts and public programming.
• Haute Couture Support Iris in parts of the development of her Haute Couture collection.
• Coordinate collaborations connected to runway presentations.
• Assist in preparations leading up to Paris Haute Couture Week.
• Creative Support Research new collaborators, technologies and cultural developments.
• Help develop concepts for future projects.
• Prepare visual presentations and creative proposals.
• Support Iris in the day-to-day development of multidisciplinary projects.

Preferred

• Experience Luxury fashion Contemporary art Museums and cultural institutions International productions Creative agencies Brand partnerships Software Adobe Creative Suite Keynote / PowerPoint Microsoft Office Project management software In summary, this prestigious position is an exceptional opportunity if you have a strong multidisciplinary ambition to be part of a transformative and globally recognized brand.

Application Please send

CV Portfolio (if applicable) Motivation letter Creative Assignment Prepare one A4 page presenting your concept for a new collaboration between Iris van Herpen and NASA.

Your proposal should include

The central concept and vision for the collaboration. How the collaboration aligns with the values and creative universe of the maison. What the final outcome could be and how you would bring the collaboration to life. You are welcome to include sketches, mood imagery, or other visuals if they help to express your idea. We are looking for originality, strategic thinking, visual storytelling, and a strong understanding of the Iris van Herpen universe.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has exceptional organisational and project management skills. Has experience managing complex international relationships. Understands both the artistic and practical aspects of collaboration. Is naturally curious and interested in fashion, art, science, architecture and innovation. Communicates with confidence and professionalism. Works independently while remaining highly collaborative. Thrives in a fast-moving creative environment. Calm under pressure, highly proactive, discreet, and solution-oriented. Has excellent written and spoken English. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail. The ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and a strong commitment to meeting them. The ability to thrive in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment, remaining flexible and solution-oriented as priorities evolve. A proactive and highly organised approach, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a demanding creative environment. Willingness and ability to travel internationally for work when required.

Preferred

It offers the chance to shape, innovate and contribute to the evolution of IVH.