VIP ASSISTANT

Position

The VIP Assistant is responsible for supporting the VIP Team in daily responsibilities and strategies. They will be accountable for assisting with VIP dressing opportunities, managing daily VIP requests, creating proposal decks, performing talent and competitive research, developing gifting initiatives and compiling weekly press reports.

YOUR IMPACT

 

Sample Requests and Trafficking:

• Submit editorial and dressing VIP requests to Paris Headquarters for approval daily.
• Lead communication with stylists and stylist assistants regarding sample requests and proposals.
• Compile dressing proposal PDFs to send to stylists.
• Utilize Launch Metrics platform to manage New York VIP sample inventory, and track VIP send-outs.
• Uphold organization of sample closet and merchandising of current men’s and women’s collections in the showroom.

Shipping & Logistics:                                                   

• Work with the VIP intern to monitor pick ups and drop offs from stylists both domestically and internationally

VIP Image and Press Monitoring:

• Check photo agencies periodically throughout the day for images of celebrities wearing brand products.
• Maintain regional VIP announcement media list, by tracking editorial shifts and updating contact information accordingly.
• Check the social media periodically throughout the day for VIPs wearing CELINE
• Conduct a thorough daily press search to find any coverage of VIPs wearing CELINE on all digital press outlets

Collection Shows:

• Compile recaps of competitive front row attendees to be sent to the Director of Couture and Events along with the Paris team.
• Managing logistics for show invitations and gifts

Research:

• Lead competitive analysis of top luxury brands and their winning celebrity strategies, including red carpet reports for major events.
• Research rising talent within entertainment and music industries that fit within brand aesthetic and could be of interest for potential collaborations, including Award Season partnerships, collection show presence or potential campaigns. Compile monthly report recapping emerging talent.

Job responsibilities

VIP Gifting:

• Assist with seasonal gifting initiatives. Including receiving product and packaging materials, gift wrapping, and shipping.
• Developing and executing monthly birthday gifting strategies
• Compile weekly reports of gifting initiatives

 

 

Budget Tracking:

• Track and file all department invoices on the shared drive.

 

 

KEYS FOR SUCCESS

 

Competencies:

• Extremely detail oriented, with an organized manner of working.
• A team player who works very well with others and communicates clearly and articulately.
• Able to adapt and multitask in a fast-paced office environment with high pressure situations, while possessing a strong sense of urgency.
• Works well on a small team where they will need to take initiative, problem solve in unexpected timely situations, and take on a wide variety of tasks.
• Genuinely enthusiastic to learn and grow in a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Passionate about the luxury fashion and celebrity/entertainment industries.
• Takes pride in their work
• Understands the confidential nature of this department

 

 

Education/Experience:

• Eligible to receive paid compensation for work.
• Able to commit to at least 5 full workdays per week
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 1 – 2 years of relevant experience

 

Special Skills:

• Computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Launch Metrics
  
  

 

OUR COMMITMENT

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.

 

 

The compensation for this position ranges from $54,000- $68,000 (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.