Sr. Director, Communications

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $200K/yrSenior Level11+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead Alexander Wang's global communications strategy, shaping brand narrative, media relationships, and high-impact activations across fashion and culture.

  • Oversees press strategy, campaigns, and executive positioning
  • Builds editor relationships and partnerships
  • Leads PR team and cross-functional collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute communications strategy that positions Alexander Wang within culture and contemporary fashion discourse
  • Own brand narrative and positioning across seasons in partnership with the SVP, Marketing and Head of Design to translate product and brand vision into compelling media stories
  • Ensure consistent brand alignment across all communications channels: editorial, events, partnerships, and collaborations
  • Identify and capitalize on cultural moments and opportunities to authentically amplify the brand
  • Cultivate and maintain direct relationships with key editors and journalists at tier-one fashion, culture, and lifestyle publications (print, digital, broadcast)
  • Develop and execute strategic press campaigns for collections, collaborations, brand initiatives, and executive visibility
  • Lead all press strategy, including media pitch development, press release creation, and executive positioning (quotes, interviews, speaking opportunities)
  • Review and filter press requests for editorial placements, speaking engagements, interviews, and philanthropic opportunities; prioritize requests aligned with brand strategy
  • Oversee management of press relationships and agencies (e.g., Gusto Luxe China; Pred PR Japan)
  • Maintain and oversee credit reports and media coverage distribution to company leadership

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, or marketing
  • Minimum 3+ years in a Director-level or equivalent leadership role
  • Proven track record of developing and executing integrated communications strategies that generated significant earned media and brand positioning
  • Demonstrated expertise in fashion, luxury, or culture communications with deep knowledge of the fashion media landscape
  • Established relationships with key editors and journalists at major fashion/culture publications
  • Experience leading successful brand activations, events, and experiential campaigns that generated media coverage and cultural impact
  • Bachelor degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
  • Strong copywriting and creative ideation skills
  • Excellent analytical and project management skills
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Alexander Wang LLC is a global luxury lifestyle brand defined by sharp design, cultural duality and the elevation of the everyday. Since 2005, the brand has built a world shaped by contrasts — where refinement meets irreverence, precision meets ease and tradition intersects with what comes next. Season after season, the brand continues to evolve while subverting convention and remaining rooted in a distinct and uncompromising point of view.Founded by Alexander Wang, a first-generation Chinese American who grew up in San Francisco and built his label in New York City, the brand is informed by a perspective that bridges East and West, drawing inspiration from the intersections of culture, identity, and modern life. Spanning womenswear, unisex, footwear and accessories, Alexander Wang continues to shape the way luxury is worn, seen, and understood.Alexander Wang is available at alexanderwang.com, across our global DTC stores, and at leading retailers worldwide.Follow us @alexanderwangny

Founded in 2005
New York, New York, USA
385 employees (113 in marketing)
43% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
203.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$8.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47%
Direct
43.1%
Referral
5.4%
Social
3.3%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~385

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
35 (9% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Series Unknown, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2022
    Series Unknown

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