VIP Assistant

Position

At CELINE the products are central to everything and speak for themselves. Ready-to-wear leather goods, accessories and shoes: each item is crafted to be beautiful and practical, without artifice, in tune with the everyday lives of the women for whom it is designed. CELINE’s focus is on “less but excellent”.

Rooted in the present, CELINE writes its history day after day: exploration, creative energy and committed choices lie at the heart of its culture. This explains the brand’s ability to be full of surprises. Its major characteristics are sophisticated materials, a passion for detail and timeless modernity.

CELINE is a company which creates affinities, built on a clear value system: sincerity, agility, focus. Internally, everyone is a stakeholder and ambassador for a single, coherent project: to make beautiful, sincere and genuine products which empower women and give them joy in dressing and living for themselves.

CELINE looks above all for individuality and talent in those who contribute to achieving this goal, not a specific “profile”.

TO DO (tasks and responsibilities):

Key function: 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.

In practical terms:

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

Job responsibilities

 

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

Strategy and 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.

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.

TO BE (human qualities and interpersonal skills)

· 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

TO HAVE (professional experience and skills)

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

The compensation for this position ranges from $60,000-$62,000 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.