ESSENCE is looking to hire a Fashion Director to oversee the daily management of the fashion department. The right candidate will be someone with strong fashion magazine experience, on top of the latest trends and able to interpret them in a fresh way for the ESSENCE reader.

The Fashion Director will:
–Conceive, develop and direct the creation of 5-7 FOB pages and 1 COB feature per month
–Plan all elements of fashion stories
–Present well-executed run-thrus
–Maintain relationships with designers, stylists and PR reps, in order to obtain exclusives and features Works with other departments
–Identify new models, photographers, makeup artists and hairstylists
–Manage a staff that includes one accessories editor, one market editor, one fashion assistant and one fashion writer
–Attend industry events regularly, including launch parties, fashion week shows and events, market appointments and charity benefits

Candidates must have strong showroom relationships, solid managerial skills, keen attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also be able to work effectively with the advertising team to communicate the ESSENCE style mission on sales calls and represent the brand on television.

Click here to apply. Good luck!