Director of Communications
Hybrid (London, UK)full-timePosted 4d ago
About the role
Director-level communications lead responsible for implementing Mulberry’s global 360 communication strategy (PR, Events, Talent) with a focus on UK, EU, and US markets and advisory support to Asia-based teams, driving the Mulberry Spirit and the Mulberry by Christopher Kane initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic 360° global communication plans ensuring a consistent brand voice across markets
- Achieve strong editorial coverage aligned with annual objectives
- Collaborate with key agencies for Mulberry core and Mulberry by Christopher Kane
- Execute targeted communications plans for launches, events, and collaborations
- Oversee product placement strategy
- Identify and map key target media across markets
- Manage story and feature placements; oversee interviews for CEO, CFO and Creative Director, RTW
- Analyze editorial output seasonally and implement improvements
- Oversee creation of press kits, press releases, and seasonal documents
- Adapt global communications strategy to local market needs with markets and agencies
- Oversee execution of strategy to generate positive editorial coverage
- Build and maintain media/community relationships; monitor industry news
- Advise Brand Director and Executive Committee on media trends and opportunities
- Advise on partnerships, collaborations, sponsorships to drive brand awareness
- Foster internal cross-functional relationships to support objectives
- Forecast and manage department budget with in-season adjustments
- Produce timely internal reports
- Lead end-to-end Global Events calendar and brand moments
- Define Global Events strategy and measure ROI of events
- Oversee guestlists, editor/KOL attendance, and overseas events
- Plan and manage influencer/talent strategy with budget governance
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Drive internal comms strategy with HR
- Promote Mulberry values and inclusive culture
- Act as brand ambassador and external spokesperson
Qualifications
- Experience in a senior communications role within luxury/fashion or lifestyle brands, with in-house and agency experience
- Strong sustainability communications experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal English
- Proven team management skills
- Ability to influence across internal and external teams
- Collaborative team player with cross-departmental impact
- Strong multitasking and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Excellent planning and prioritisation abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Launchmetrics, Lefty, Diary Directory, Dash Hudson
- Interest and knowledge of wider culture
Skills
Required:Strategic communications planningMedia relations & editorial strategyTeam leadership & mentoringBudget management
Benefits
- [Not specified in the description]
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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