careers
1) SALES & BUYING ASSISTANT
2) ALLROUND CREATIVE INTERN
-
1) SALES & BUYING ASSISTANT
Part-time (3 days a week)
Starting: Beginning of March
The Company
Velour Amsterdam offers an intimate space for curated niche design and redefined tailoring. At Velour, we create a genuine sense of exclusivity through personalised service and a distinctive perspective on art, craft, and culture. Rooted in an independent aesthetic, we connect the familiar with the unexpected - playing with contrasts to form a signature balance of cool minimalism and surreal sophistication.
About the Role
As a Sales & Buying Assistant, your main focus will be driving sales and delivering exceptional retail experiences. You thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, helping customers discover and style the perfect pieces. You will also assist with buying, visual presentation, and client relationships—working closely with the owner and Creative Director, from our Amsterdam store to Paris Fashion Week.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a refined, personalised client experience aligned with the Velour ethos
- Represent our designers with strong product knowledge and compelling storytelling
- Drive sales through styling, advice, and long-term relationship building
- Maintain elevated store presentation and visual standards
- Build and manage client relationships through thoughtful follow-ups and clienteling
- Support daily store operations (POS, inventory, stock handling, online orders)
- Contribute to visual merchandising, including conceptualising and executing in-store and window displays
- Monitor deliveries and stock levels, ensuring a smooth flow between collections and the sales floor
- Assist in buying activities, including in-store sessions and buying trips (Paris Fashion Week)
- Support campaign shoots and create content during buying trips and in-store moments to showcase collections and brand stories
Requirements
- Previous experience in luxury retail or high-end / niche fashion sales
- Strong communication skills in Dutch (essential) and English
- Genuine interest in fashion, designers, and craftsmanship
- Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a natural sense for aesthetics
- Flexibility to work varying hours, including weekends
What We Offer
- A collaborative, creative environment within a small, close-knit team
- A role where your input, inspiration, and ideas are truly valued
- Space to contribute creatively, including proposing new brands or collections
- Hands-on involvement in buying, visual merchandising, and store direction
Interested?
Please send your portfolio, CV, and motivation letter to
thijs@velouramsterdam.com
-
2) ALLROUND CREATIVE INTERN
Duration: 5-6 months
Starting: Beginning of February
General
- Experience in the fashion/creative industry or relevant studies
- Support the Creative Directors in their daily workflow
- Demonstrate a hands-on mentality with the ability to work independently
- Have a strong understanding of the current zeitgeist and the brands we represent
- Familiarity with Adobe (InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro) and Shopify is an advantage, but not essential
E-commerce (Back Office)
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of our new website
- Support inventory management, including processing deliveries of new collections
- Prepare product pages in the CMS (Shopify), ensuring accurate information, compelling copywriting, vendor details, and proper tagging
- Monitor online orders and coordinate distribution
- Provide customer support with a problem-solving mindset; handle complaints and ensure issues are resolved to the satisfaction of both the customer and the company
- Assist during e-commerce shoot days by organising clothing, providing on-set assistance, and capturing behind-the-scenes content
- Edit e-commerce images and videos for upload to the website
Social Media
- Develop and implement a social media strategy focused on TikTok
- Create daily TikTok content that emphasises Velour’s brand identity and community
Sales (In-Store)
- Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures
- Ensure the store is consistently clean, organised, and visually appealing
- Develop and maintain strong product knowledge
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience
Schedule
- 2 days in our creative studio and office at Prinsengracht (Noordermarkt area)
- 2 days in-store at Huidenstraat (Nine Streets area)
- 1 day remote
What We Offer
- A collaborative and creative work environment within a small, close-knit team that values fresh ideas
- A competitive internship allowance aligned with current industry standards
Interested?
Please send your portfolio, CV, and motivation letter to
thijs@velouramsterdam.com