Designer​/Personal assistant to Iris van Herpen

About the Role

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.

• A designer deeply attuned to the Iris van Herpen aesthetic, with a fluency in sculptural shaping, fluid movement, organic structures, and forward-thinking textile innovation.
• Outstanding illustration skills (mandatory).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (mandatory).
• A deep understanding of couture craftsmanship and material innovation.
• Exceptional sense of for detail and precision.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work closely and confidentially with Iris.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities.

All applicants must submit an illustrated sketch of an Iris van Herpen design, created specifically for this application.

• The sketch should reflect your personal interpretation of the Iris van Herpen visual language.
• AI-generated work is strictly prohibited.