Job Title: Community Manager Intern (Books & Culture) - Unpaid Location: Remote (London preferred) Company: HANABI — The First Lifestyle Brand for Readers HANABI is the first lifestyle brand for readers — where literature meets streetwear. Founded by author & entrepreneur Alex Mura, we create limited capsule collections inspired by books, alongside a fast-growing community of readers and writers across Discord and Fable. We’re preparing for our first raise (pre-seed) later this year, and we’re looking for a passionate, book-loving Community Manager Intern to help us build and grow HANABI Club. What You’ll Do Manage and grow the HANABI Club community on Discord: host discussions, moderate, run polls/events, and keep the space buzzing. Coordinate our monthly book club on Fable: help with book picks, drive conversations, and engage with members. Draft and send our email newsletter with updates, book recs, and community highlights. Support brand activations: from capsule launches to giveaways, ensuring our community is always at the centre. Share ideas and feedback on how to scale engagement as HANABI grows. About You You’re passionate about books, culture, and community. Active online, with experience in Discord, Reddit, or other community spaces. A strong communicator with a natural, engaging tone. Excited to help shape a growing brand from the ground up. Organised, proactive, and creative. What We Offer A front-row seat in building a cultural start-up at the intersection of literature and fashion. Real experience in community management, brand-building, and marketing. Close mentorship from the founder and core team. Potential for a paid role (part-time/full-time) after our raise at the end of the year. Opportunity for equity/shares in the company for long-term contributors.
Key Responsibilities: Design and execute purchasing strategies for premium fashion and lifestyle products, ensuring alignment with overall business goals. Knowledge of Mandarin is advantageous for effective engagement with East Asian clients and suppliers. Identify, source, and secure popular luxury items from the UK market, coordinating both online and offline purchasing channels while nurturing relationships with key vendors. Establish long-term supplier partnerships, lead negotiations on pricing and terms, and manage performance reviews to ensure service quality and reliability. Conduct ongoing market intelligence and product assessments, preparing analytical reports on items, trends, and pricing to inform strategic procurement choices. Take responsibility for procurement budgets, implement cost-efficiency measures, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external trade regulations. Supervise purchasing documentation, from order processing to receipt and inventory tracking, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. Monitor industry developments, attend seasonal brand events, outlet sales, and private shopping opportunities to capture early access to in-demand products. Share product knowledge and brand insights with colleagues and clients, assisting in strategic decision-making and enhancing customer experience. Work closely with cross-functional teams to support smooth operations and client service. Provide seamless communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders to ensure accurate product selection and timely fulfilment. Represent the Company with professionalism, upholding its reputation within the luxury goods sector. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English, with excellent intercultural communication skills. Strong organisational skills with a meticulous approach to documentation and workflow management. Passion for luxury fashion, with awareness of current trends, product lines, and brand heritage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Adobe software is a plus. Self-driven, dependable, and capable of independent work in a high-pressure environment. Willingness to travel within the UK for store visits, outlet sourcing, and brand events. 1–2 years of experience in luxury retail, buying, or operational roles. Exposure to product sourcing, fashion-related marketing, or creative industries is an asset. Experience in areas such as visual merchandising, brand presentation, or showroom planning is beneficial. Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field. Previous experience in luxury retail is a significant advantage.