Designer / Personal assistant to Iris van Herpen

Iris van Herpen is seeking a highly talented Personal Assistant / Designer to work closely alongside her across all creative and operational facets of the maison. This is an exceptional position for a designer whose visual language resonates deeply with Iris’s artistic universe and who thrives in a multidisciplinary and highly detail-oriented creative environment.

As Iris’s right hand, you will be involved in every layer of her process: from early design development to the realization of couture pieces; from Paris Haute Couture Week presentations to international collaborations and traveling exhibitions. You will support both the creative and practical dimensions of Iris’s work, ensuring fluidity, precision, and inspiration throughout.

• Collaborate directly with Iris on design, sketching, and garment evolution in the atelier.

• Create high-quality design sketches and digital illustrations that reflect the distinctive Iris van Herpen aesthetic.

• Assist in the development of Couture pieces

• Work with Iris on international museum collaborations, special projects, and traveling exhibitions.

• Prepare visual documents, project overviews, and artwork material for partners and institutions.

• Serve as a trusted liaison between Iris and external collaborators.

• Provide high-level organizational support to ensure seamless creative flow.

• Support Iris in the creative and logistical preparation of Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture shows.

• Assist during fittings, rehearsals, backstage preparations, and the overall execution of the collections.