Director, Vip + Casting Jobs

Summary: The Director, VIP + Casting will support in the development and implementation of global communication VIP + influencer strategies to drive sales and increase brand awareness.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and develop seasonal/yearly global VIP strategies to increase awareness and drive sales.

• Work cross functionally with internal and external partners

• Manage VIP relations pertaining to the Creative Director

• Oversee and manage all custom VIP looks for events including runway show, events, etc

• Develop VIP and gifting strategies for brand activations and initiatives that will increase global visibility while maintaining brand excellence.

• Manage media and VIP relationships to increase brand and product exposure.

• Scout and develop new talent to participate in brand initiatives and activations.

• Assist in management of global press agencies ensuring each has appropriate VIP, influencer, and gifting strategies in place.

• Create and manage global influencer strategy with organic relationship building and paid ambassador - Micro/Macro influencers, KOC, KOL

• Place sample and gifting orders according to seasonal strategy

• Manage casting for in-house projects across seasonal lookbooks, social activations, campaigns, etc

• Oversee and manage yearly VIP, influencer, and gifting budget

Position Requirements:

• BS/BA Degree

• 8+ years of experience in a VIP role

• Luxury brand experience

• Excellent knowledge of the cultural and social landscape.

• Comprehensive understanding of the media landscape and great relationships with stylists and fashion/lifestyle media

• Strong analytical and project management skills

• Strategic mindset, with ability to make quick decisions.

• Team player who operates well in a dynamic, all hands-on deck environment

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs; proactive approach and sense of urgency, a must

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication (oral and written) and consulting skills are required. The ability to develop relationships and influence at all levels within the organization is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V

In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the potential salary for this position is from $150,000 to $160,000, which represents a range commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.