EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
About Us
Converted Closet is an emerging fashion-tech venture redefining what fashion can be.
Founded by Kate McGuire, the brand has a large and highly engaged international following,
and is now building its next phase of growth.
The Role
We’re looking for a full-time Executive Assistant who truly thrives in a supporting role. You'll be critical to our success - a fast thinker (and mover!), help us stay focused, prioritized, and on track with goals as we bring a range of exciting projects to life. This role is about turning ideas into action — helping us map out what needs doing, when, and how, so we can achieve all our short- and long-term goals. You’ll be someone who thrives on variety, is a fast learner, has great judgment, is super tech savvy, works quickly, can juggle multiple priorities with ease, and keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Super-human abilities would be fabulous!
Responsibilities:
Overall: to support the Founder in prioritizing time and focus relative to key goals; plan, coordinate, and execute tasks and projects to ensure steady progress; proactively absorb operational responsibilities, keeping everything running seamlessly.
• Act as a trusted sounding board for decisions, priorities, and project direction.
• Manage a dynamic schedule — coordinating meetings, timelines, and deliverables.
• Oversee project planning and execution, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Contribute marketing insight to strengthen how projects are positioned and launched.
• Stay attuned to key fashion and sustainability events; assist with related PR and
partnerships.
• Recruit and manage interns; maintain smooth team coordination and studio operations.
• Handle bookkeeping and basic accounts (transitioning to QuickBooks).• Keep the studio and storage areas organized; manage occasional garment district errands.
• Provide broad professional and personal support to maximize the Founder’s time and
creative output.
Requirements
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Has a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar executive support or project
management role.
• Tech-savvy and highly confident working across digital tools and systems - experience of Shopify a bonus
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys a varied day!
• Communicates clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing shifting priorities.
• Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• A background in fashion is not required or necessary — what matters is strong operational
thinking, reliability, and the ability to make things happen.
Contract
- Full-time, rolling contract
- $50,000 - 60,000 per annum depending upon experience
