Claire Hughes

Luxury Brand, Marketing and Communications for Interiors, Design and Property

Scope of Work

Discover a bespoke suite of services for trade and retail audiences.

End-to-End Campaigns
Public Relations

PR and Communications Strategy and Implementation

Art Direction and Production

Photoshoots

Omni-Channel Development and Delivery

Collaborations Across Influencers, Brands and Media

Content

Copywriting and Planning for Social Media and Email Comms

Bespoke Event Ideation and Management

Events

Partnerships

About Me

I’m a senior marketing, brand and communications manager with eight years’ experience leading campaigns for luxury interiors, design and lifestyle brands. I’ve run marketing, PR and partnerships at The Rug Company, onefinestay and GP & J Baker, collaborating with names including Sarabande, Liberty, Farrow & Ball and Paul Smith. My approach combines data-driven insights with creative outlook.

Experience

Cultural Agenda

Account Executive

JAN 2019 - DEC 2021

Leading the press office, coordinating client events and managing the agency's social media channels.

Clients: Alessi, Hästens, Decorex, Timothy Oulton, Shalini Misra, Vanderhurd.

Cool Blue

Junior Account Executive

MAY 2018 - DEC 2019

Coordinating the press office, developing advertorial and creating social media copy and content.

Clients: ercol, Barker & Stonehouse, Furniture Village, Sass & Belle.

The Rug Company

Senior Marketing & Communications Manager (Mat Leave cover for Marketing Director)

Marketing & Communications Manager

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

JAN 2021 - OCT 2024

Developing and delivering marketing, PR and partnerships strategy from creative content to events and digital channels.

Collaborations: Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, Liberty, Farrow & Ball, Chihuly, Sarabande, Diane Von Furstenberg.

onefinestay

Global Supply Marketing Manager

MAR 2025 - MAR 2026

Owning the multi-channel brand strategy, partnerships and campaigns and photoshoots through a data-driven approach.

Markets: London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles.

APR - OCT 2024

APR 2022 - APR 2024

JAN 2021 - APR 2022

GP & J BAKER

Creative Marketing Manager

Marketing team leader, driving end-to-end brand and collection launches, from press, influencer and omni-channel strategy to art direction and VIP events.

Brands: GP & J Baker, Mulberry Home, Threads, George & Minnie.

MAR 2026 - OCT 2026

Contact

Get in touch to discuss your next project

clairejlhughes@gmail.com