Personal Assistant

About the company

Converted Closet is a developing fashion-tech business that is reshaping the idea of fashion. Established by Kate McGuire, it has cultivated a sizable and highly engaged audience around the world and is preparing for its next stage of expansion.

Role overview

This position is for a full-time Personal Assistant who can help the Founder stay organised, prioritised, and moving forward on key initiatives. The job is centered on converting plans into action by clarifying what needs to be done, by when, and in what sequence. The right person will enjoy variety, use sound judgment, bring structure to busy workflows, and keep behind-the-scenes operations running efficiently.

Core duties

• Serve as a dependable adviser for decisions, priorities, and the direction of projects.
• Coordinate a constantly changing calendar, including meetings, timelines, and action items.
• Plan and drive project work so that milestones and deadlines stay on track.
• Manage personal errands, appointments, and family or household-related commitments.
• Monitor important fashion and sustainability happenings and support PR and partnership activities connected to them.
• Hire and oversee interns while helping day-to-day team and studio coordination run smoothly.
• Manage bookkeeping and basic accounting tasks as the process moves toward QuickBooks.
• Maintain order in the studio and storage spaces and handle occasional errands in the garment district.
• Provide wide-ranging professional and personal assistance to help the Founder maximise time and creative output.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or a higher qualification is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a comparable personal assistant or executive support position.
• Strong organisation, precision, and consistency in following through on tasks.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting with changing priorities.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both spoken and written.
• A proactive, flexible approach and ease in adapting to shifting needs.
• Ability to think strategically while also handling practical, hands-on work.
• Comfortable using digital tools and systems with confidence.
• Fashion experience is not necessary; the key is operational strength, reliability, and getting things done.

Terms & compensation

This is a full-time rolling contract based onsite in New York, NY. Compensation is between $55,000 and $65,000 per year, depending on experience.