Vip Manager Jobs

CELINE is a fast-growing French and Leather-Goods Couture House that belongs to LVMH group driven by a new holistic and creative project led by Hedi Slimane, its Artistic, Creative and Image Director.

CELINE’s ambition is to become one of the most iconic luxury brands worldwide.

To make this vision a reality we are looking for enthusiastic, agile and passionate personalities who are eager to evolve in a demanding environment.

YOUR IMPACT

Department Strategy:

• Review US product launch calendar and outline specific strategies surrounding each item and level of support needed.
• Monitor rising talent consistently to identify potential collaborators for paid proposals.
• Benchmark competitors consistently to determine their strategies surrounding product placements, fashion show activations, and dressing moments to help inspire innovative ideas.
• Develop strategies and accompanying budget proposals for initiatives that will increase US visibility while remaining within brand image parameters.

Dressing Requests:

• Lead email exchange with stylists regarding talent approvals and dressing proposals.

Talent Proposals:

• Oversee rising talent research in film/music/dance/skate industries.

Gifting:

• Finalize regional talent proposals for gifting activations.
• Pitch product launch to stylists/agents for them to engage their client.

Budget:

• Place sample orders according to approved annual budget.
• Exercise budget cuts and saving models when requested by Paris.
• Review budget monthly with Finance Paris and Accounting US to ensure all charges correctly billed and that numbers are on target.

MISC:

• Oversee VIP Assistant and Freelancer in daily activities and work flow.
• Support stylists/assistants with talent shopping appointments, purchases, special orders.

Award Season / Film Festivals:

• Develop couture collection in partnership with VIP Dev. Paris by selecting favorite styles/colorways/fabric/sizing from their proposals and outlining delivery timing.
• Collaboration with Press Teams and talent’s PR on VIP stories surrounding dressing moments, ensuring all assets are captured during the getting ready period before the event.
• Correspond back and forth with VIP Dev. and stylist on development of gown/suit and timing for delivery.
• Pitch stylists/agents of approved talent. Develop couture proposals in partnership with VIP Dev., after presenting them with comprehensive request from talent, competitive benchmark, sizing and timing for delivery.

Fashion Shows:

• Develop invitation listing for Paris review.
• Follow-up with talent stylist/agent on updates regarding show timing + requesting talent to post invite.

KEYS FOR SUCCESS

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional environment
• Highly agile and able to execute while dealing with ambiguity
• Experience working with luxury brands
• 5+ years’ related experience
• Previous experience working in an international environment a plus
• Ability to travel when required
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain relationships
• Superior written, verbal and presentation skills

Languages: Fluent in English | French is a plus

Team Structure: This role will have 2 direct reports

The compensation for this position ranges from $95,000-140,000 (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and a retirement plan with employer contribution

OUR ENGAGEMENT

CELINE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard.

We are committed to the prevention of all discrimination, providing equal opportunities to all applicants irrespective of gender, gender expression, disability, origin, background, religious beliefs or sexual orientation or any other basis protected by law.

CELINE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.