Erin Hodge

Brand, Partnerhsips, & Marketing Consultant

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Marketing StrategyBranding StrategyBusiness DevelopmentGo-to-marketCommunication CampaignHead of MarketingEvent ManagementBrandingContent StrategyGrowth Strategy

About me

Intro

Brand, marketing & partnerships consultant working across art, design, luxury and cultural sectors. I support brands and cultural institutions in defining positioning and strategy, developing campaigns, and building partnerships that drive visibility and commercial outcomes. Previously led marketing and partnerships for international art & design fairs, working with global brands including LOEWE, The Ritz-Carlton and Piper-Heidsieck. Based in Paris, working with local & international clients.

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Work experience

Brand, Partnerships & Marketing Consultant

Freelance

Sep 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Paris, France

Providing senior-level brand, marketing and partnership strategy to galleries, cultural platforms, luxury brands and creative businesses operating internationally. Current work includes: • Leading brand positioning, tone of voice and content strategy for a gallery and cultural platform, developing visual assets and audience strategy across digital and physical touchpoints • Developing partnership concepts and pitch materials for luxury and design-led clients, translating brand identity into experiential and content-led proposals • Creating commercial and brand-led presentation strategies, including pricing logic, budgeting and sales materials • Elevating brand perception through refined visual assets, presentations and audience communications, supporting higher-value partnerships and opportunities Selected Partnership Concepts & Strategic Proposals • Developed a multi-chapter experiential concept for a heritage luxury fragrance house, commissioned by a creative agency, proposing a series of six exhibitions integrating artist collaborations, public programming and retail activation. • Conceptualised a collectible design and cultural event in Paris for an emerging US-based design and commerce platform, combining exhibition, editorial and commercial elements to support European market entry. • Developed cultural partnership proposals for a Paris-based gallery and creative platform, including a year-round programming partnership with a Paris Fashion Week design fair, and a cultural brand collaboration with an international beauty group — translating spatial and experiential concepts into pitch-ready commercial frameworks. • Developed a collaborative presentation proposal for an independent group of galleries during Art Basel Paris Week, including a collective cost-recovery model, programming structure and venue strategy. • Supported the spatial and brand identity of a Scandinavian fashion brand's Paris Fashion Week showroom, curating furniture and object selection to align with the brand's positioning. • Developed social strategy, content direction and visual identity guidelines for a Paris-based gallery and creative platform, including feed curation, image treatment, tone of voice and caption frameworks to reposition the brand's digital presence in line with a new brand direction. • Continued as a senior consultant to Melbourne Art Foundation from Paris, leading marketing and partnerships for Melbourne Art Fair 2025, driving brand positioning, partnership strategy, VIP communications and international audience growth.

Melbourne Art Foundation

Aug 2019 - Mar 2025

5 years 8 months

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Director, Marketing and Partnerships

Aug 2019 - Mar 2025

5 years 8 months

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Led marketing and partnerships for Melbourne Art Fair and Melbourne Design Fair, two leading international art and design fairs, overseeing brand, campaigns, partnerships and audience growth. Key responsibilities and impact: • Defined and delivered integrated marketing strategies for annual and biennial art and design fairs, driving sustained growth in visitation, ticket sales, VIP attendance and global visibility. • Led brand positioning and creative direction, shaping campaigns, content, publications, digital platforms, signage and on-site experience to strengthen long-term brand equity and cultural authority. • Oversaw all marketing channels including social, newsletters, PR, paid campaigns and partner communications. Cultivated and managed senior partnerships with global luxury brands and cultural institutions, including LOEWE, The Ritz-Carlton, Piper-Heidsieck and the National Gallery of Victoria, securing the fair’s first Principal Partner in over 30 years. • Acted as a senior creative counterpart to partners, developing culturally credible activations, commissions and public programming, alongside private events and VIP experiences. • Collaborated closely with operations and executive leadership on floorplan planning, exhibitor mix, spatial flow and partner integration to maximise revenue while maintaining a high-quality visitor experience. • Managed marketing budgets, agencies, designers, developers, PR and media partners, ensuring delivery, performance and accountability Selected results: • Delivered integrated campaigns driving +14% growth in paid attendance and +20% growth in VIP attendance, contributing to a +16% increase in artworks sold. • Secured the fair’s first Principal Partner in over 30 years and developed long-term partnerships with leading global luxury brands. • Strengthened brand positioning and creative direction across international editions, reinforcing the fair’s cultural authority and long-term brand equity

Marketing and Partnerships Manager

Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

1 year 11 months

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Vicinity Centres

Jan 2014 - Sep 2019

5 years 9 months

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Assistant Marketing Manager

Jan 2014 - Sep 2019

5 years 9 months

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Delivered large-scale brand campaigns and cultural activations for a major retail and lifestyle destination, driving international visibility, foot traffic, and commercial performance. • Led the award-winning “Reimagine” launch campaign, generating over $10M in PR value and receiving the VIVA Best of the Best Award. • Developed and executed integrated marketing campaigns across brand, digital, PR, and on-site activations to reposition the centre and increase engagement. • Secured and delivered 100+ partnerships with international brands, creatives, and cultural institutions, including collaborations with Baz Luhrmann and Disney. Conceptualised and delivered cultural programming and experiential activations to elevate brand positioning and drive visitation. Collaborated cross-functionally with retail, operations, and external partners to align campaigns with commercial objectives and customer experience

Marketing Coordinator at Emporium Melbourne

Jan 2014 - May 2018

4 years 5 months

Melbourne VIC, Australia

PR and Event Production Coordinator

Stella McCartney

Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

4 months

Paris, France

Re-engaged to support PR and event production across London and Paris teams for subsequent Paris Fashion Week shows and brand activations. • Supported production and execution of runway show and presentations during Paris Fashion Week. • Assisted PR teams on international press activity and collection launches. • Contributed to seamless delivery of high-profile fashion events in fast-paced environments.

Stylist (Lead Styling) and Production Assistant of the National Design Award

L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival

Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

3 months

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Developed styling concepts and supported production for a national fashion event within the L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival. • Conceptualised complete styling direction, including hair and makeup looks aligned with the event’s creative vision. • Cast models and conducted fittings to ensure alignment between styling, silhouette, and overall presentation. • Collaborated closely with hair and makeup teams to translate creative concepts into final runway-ready looks. • Supported event production and backstage coordination in a live fashion show environment.

PR and Event Production Coordinator

Stella McCartney

Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

6 months

London, UK

Supported PR and event production across London and Paris teams for global fashion shows and press launches, including Paris Fashion Week. • Coordinated production and logistics for Spring/Summer runway show during Paris Fashion Week. • Supported press launch activities and media coordination. • Assisted with guest lists, VIP coordination, and front-of-house execution. • Supported launch of Stella McCartney childrenswear.


Education

Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson

Mini MBA, Brand Management

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Fashion & Textiles Merchandising, Marketing

Grade: Graduated with Distinction; awarded Dux of the program (top of cohort).

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Diploma of Management

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Diploma of Product Development and Merchandising

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