Virtual Assistant — Fashion Operations & Brand Suppor

About the Role MAE is a Kuwait-based luxury fashion house operating two brands — FORGE and HOWSHEWEARSIT. We are seeking a highly organised, fashion-literate Virtual Assistant to support the founder directly across brand operations, supplier coordination, and content management. This is a remote role. You will work directly with the founder and be trusted with brand communication, supplier relationships, and social media presence. Precision, professionalism, and reliability are non-negotiable. Role Description Operation & Sourcing • Supplier and manufacturer communication — follow-ups, sample tracking, shipping coordination • Managing DHL and courier logistics for samples and production • Researching and vetting new suppliers, factories, and sourcing contacts • Organising production timelines and tech pack documentation • Inbox management and professional correspondence on behalf of the founder Operation & Sourcing • Scheduling and publishing content across Instagram and Pinterest • Drafting captions in the brand voice — minimal, editorial, precise • Curating Pinterest boards aligned with brand aesthetic • Coordinating content calendars and shoot schedules • Monitoring brand mentions and responding where appropriate Social Media & Content • Scheduling and publishing content across Instagram and Pinterest • Drafting captions in the brand voice — minimal, editorial, precise • Curating Pinterest boards aligned with brand aesthetic • Coordinating content calendars and shoot schedules • Monitoring brand mentions and responding where appropriate General Brand Support • Managing the founder’s email and task priorities • Research tasks — competitor analysis, press opportunities, event sourcing • Maintaining internal documents, trackers, and operational systems • Supporting launch preparation and campaign coordination This is a remote role. You will work directly with the founder and be trusted with brand communication, supplier relationships, and social media presence. Precision, professionalism, and reliability are non-negotiable. Qualifications / You Are • Fashion-literate — you understand how the industry operates and follow it with genuine interest • Familiar with luxury brand standards — tone, communication, and presentation matter to you • A strong communicator — professional, precise, and confident across email, social, and client-facing correspondence • Organised and operationally sharp — you manage multiple tasks without dropping detail • Comfortable with supplier and manufacturer correspondence — follow-ups, sample tracking, and production coordination are second nature • Skilled at social media management — you can schedule, caption, and curate content that fits a brand world, not just fill a grid • Sales-aware — you understand how to support revenue activity, client relationships, and brand conversion without being transactional • A precise writer — emails, captions, and documents are clean, professional, and editorial in standard • Proactive and self-directed — you identify what needs doing and do it without daily supervision • Reliable from day one — available Monday to Friday, responsive during agreed hours, and accountable for output • Experienced in virtual assistance, fashion industry support, or brand management — this is a plus, not optional Requirements • Minimum 2 years experience in fashion operations, sourcing, or brand support • Demonstrated experience managing social media for a fashion or luxury brand • Excellent written English — professional and editorial standard • Experience with Instagram, Pinterest, and content scheduling tools • Familiarity with production processes, supplier communication, and sample management • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Portfolio or examples of previous fashion brand work required Details - Rate: $10–$15 per hour based on experience - Schedule: Monday to Friday - Location: Remote — any timezone considered - Start: Immediate How to Apply Send your application to [email protected] [email protected] Your application must include: • A brief introduction — who you are and your fashi