PR & Production Associate

Sugartown Worldwide LLC Job Type: Regular Brand Strategy Our Brand mission is to inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out. Our Brand vision statement is: “Create Your Sunshine, A Resort State of Mind”. Our Brand Equities are: Casual Glamour, Sunny & Spirited, and Charmingly Disarming. Job Description The PR & Production Associate supports the creation, organization, and execution of brand creative assets across photography, brand storytelling, public relations, and influencer programs. This role ensures that all visual and written brand content—whether produced in-house or through partners—is efficiently scheduled, meticulously managed, and seamlessly distributed across internal brand systems for use by cross-functional teams. The PR & Production Associate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative, with a passion for brand storytelling and operational excellence, and has high travel flexibility in their schedule. A day in the life… Photography Production Support Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating photo shoots, including pre-production logistics and day-of support. Manage sample flow for photography needs, ensuring items are tracked, prepared, steamed, and ready for studio or on-location shooting and passed back in good organized formats. Partner with the Brand Creative and Marketing teams to ensure all photography assets align with brand standards and seasonal storytelling priorities and facilitate post-production execution of assets, meaning, pass off “Selects” for Retouching and Uploading to IT systems (sitecore), Support vendor or freelance partners with accurate shot lists, creative briefs, and sample information and shares assets with partners in a timely manner with usage outlined (timeline). Sample Management Own the sample inventory process for brand creative, PR, and influencer needs—including check-in, tagging, tracking, storage, and returns. Maintain an up-to-date sample tracking system that reflects availability, location, and status for all items. Coordinate cross-functional sample pulls, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation. Work closely with merchandising, marketing, and PR teams to prioritize sample use based on business needs. Influencer & PR Support Process influencer sample requests, pulling and preparing items in alignment with partnership goals and gifting strategies. Coordinate PR sample pulls for editors, stylists, agencies, and brand partners. Track and report on outgoing samples, returns, and lost items, identifying opportunities for process improvements. Support the monitoring and archiving of influencer and press content for future brand use. Content Asset Management Upload and organize photography and storytelling assets into brand systems (e.g., DAM platforms, internal libraries, or project management tools). Ensure all assets are properly named, tagged, and described for accurate and efficient cross-functional search. Partner with Creative, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Social teams to confirm that approved assets are available for their needs across channels. Maintain version control and track usage rights and metadata where applicable. Project & Workflow Coordination Maintain production calendars, timelines, and shoot schedules. Communicate progress updates and deliverable status to cross-functional partners. Support the development and implementation of new processes that improve efficiency in production, asset delivery, and sample flow. Assist with administrative tasks such as invoicing, vendor coordination, and file organization. Pre-Production planning and support for events, fashion shows, photoshoots, etc. Qualifications for the Position 1–3 years of experience in production, creative operations, marketing, PR, or related field (fashion/apparel experience preferred). Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through and documentation habits. Proficiency with digital asset management systems, project management tools, and basic Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset; comfortable working cross-functionally. Interest in brand creative, photography, public relations, and influencer marketing. Operational Excellence: Efficient, accurate, and consistent with workflows and documentation Ability to understand and support visual and brand storytelling needs Ability to build strong relationships across creative, marketing, PR, merchandising, and e-commerce teams Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs, identify issues early, and proactively offer solutions Thrives in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and fast production timelines. Our Core Values: The Lilly Way. Rooted in our bold, original, and inclusive brand outlook, these principles define how we do things The Lilly Way. We take pride in the pursuit of excellence We create our own path We become stronger together We operate with integrity We make the world a brighter place We continuously improve We have fun in the process Doing Our Part As a company we commit to corporate social responsibility. We believe in doing the right thing for our people, the places we work, and our planet. We believe in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We recognize the importance of serving the communities where our employees work and live. We are cognizant of the impact that our operations can have on the environment and actively explore and pursue environmentally-friendly processes throughout our business. This position is expected to contribute to the advancement of these principles. A Little More to Know… This position is classified as full-time salaried; it is exempt and is not eligible for overtime. This position is eligible for standard company benefits. This position is required to maintain a structured hybrid work schedule based out of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. This hybrid schedule, which includes work done in the King of Prussia Office as well as your Home Office will be determined by your supervisor. Domestic and international travel is required in this position. Given the seasonality of the business, this position may require flexible, additional working hours during peak periods. This position is expected to collaborate effectively with other individuals in alignment with our Core Values and Core Leadership Qualities. This position requires compliance with Lilly Pulitzer policies and a detailed Code of Conduct as outlined in the Employee Handbook. This position is reviewed annually. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lilly Pulitzer® participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact the Lilly Pulitzer Talent Development Department. Please click here to review our Applicant Privacy Policy. Lilly Pulitzer’s mission is to inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out. It all started more than 65 years ago with a simple shift dress in Palm Beach, Florida and one incredible woman with the courage to find her joy and create her future. Today, Lilly Pulitzer provides a collection of authentic American Resort Wear inspired by our Palm Beach roots. Lilly Pulitzer can be found online and in over 60 company-operated retail stores, 70+ Signature Stores and major department stores nationwide. We encourage you to apply and join our growing team!