KHAITE Public Relations Intern

About KHAITE

Founded in New York in 2016 by Catherine Holstein, KHAITE is a luxury womenswear brand distinguished by its interplay of strength and softness, structure and fluidity. Its ready-to-wear, leather goods and footwear reinterpret American dressing through refined materials, precise silhouettes and a distinctive balance of ease and sensuality. As an employer, KHAITE connects creative vision with the disciplines of product development, merchandising, retail and business operations. The brand offers a compelling setting for professionals drawn to contemporary luxury, where craftsmanship, attention to detail and a coherent aesthetic identity underpin the work of building an internationally recognised fashion house.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist with internal sample trafficking across departments and external sample distribution to leading media outlets, industry stylists, and brand influencers.
• Coordinate domestic and international sample shipments and local courier deliveries.
• Monitor press and social media daily for KHAITE placements and compile coverage into an internal report.
• Support the creation of seasonal press assets, including lookbook documents, collection decks, and high-resolution imagery for external distribution.
• Conduct industry research for brand marketing, influencer seeding, and partnerships.
• Assist the wider team in planning and executing press events, including runway shows, re-see events, VIP fittings, and brand dinners.
• Track event coverage on social media and in the press, and compile clippings for post-event recap reports.
• Maintain and organize the sample closet, showroom, and storage unit.
• Order supplies to ensure KHAITE product is trafficked in accordance with luxury brand guidelines and standards.
• Liaise with the retail and logistics teams to coordinate stock pulls and returns and manage inventory.
• Plan seasonal gifting initiatives with the PR team and track, analyze, and catalogue results across social media.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program.
• Must be organized and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and adapt dynamically to changing business conditions.
• Keen interest in fashion and eagerness to immerse themselves in the industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as the Google Suite.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Close vision is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program.

Benefits

Unpaid internship for college credit only.

Culture

KHAITE’s professional environment reflects its New York identity and distinctive approach to luxury, balancing creative confidence with understated sophistication. Its emphasis on exceptional materials, craftsmanship, and precise design creates a shared focus on quality and a coherent creative vision.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.