Director, VIP

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$100K/yr – $120K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

Job Summary

Own and expand celebrity client programs across fashion, music, film, and TV in Los Angeles, leading VIP strategy, client relationships, and high-profile campaigns.

  • Lead VIP strategy and client communications
  • Develop and manage large-scale campaigns and brand opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Further the development of Celebrity + VIP services for Karla Otto, building the network of talent and representation across music, film, and TV in Los Angeles
  • Lead client communications daily as to relevant to celebrity activities, the competitive landscape, industry news, building trust and long-term relationships
  • Day-to-day execution of high-profile luxury accounts
  • Oversight and management of direct reports across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle accounts
  • Build contracts for new clients - define scope of work, including paid partnerships, seedings, events, and guest lists
  • Lead VIP strategy and build decks for new and existing clients
  • Utilize personal contacts to create meaningful and innovative VIP experiences
  • Negotiate and execute high-profile celebrity contracts
  • Be an in-person representative for top tier stylists and engage them for celebrity placements
  • Generate top-tier opportunities for clients to engage with brand targets (inclusive of brand ambassadorships, event attendance, social media campaigns, etc.) via both paid and earned engagements

Requirements

  • 8-10 years’ experience within an agency or in-house, working in fashion and/or entertainment
  • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale celebrity campaigns for clients in a variety of industries.
  • Ability to lead and manage multiple direct reports
  • Established connections and relationships within the entertainment industry (talent agents, influencers, publicists, managers, stylists, relevant media)
  • Excellent working knowledge of social platforms
  • High level execution skills and meticulous attention to detail, both aesthetically and organizationally
  • Strong negotiator and creative problem solver
  • Experienced working through complex contracts with legal to reach a resolution
  • Confidently deliver ideas to the wider team that focuses on client experience
  • Enthusiasm to attend industry events with strong awareness of cultural calendar

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • 401K Employer Match program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days
  • Company-wide closure last week of the year
  • 10 Federal Holidays Observed
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KARLA OTTO

WHO WE AREFounded in 1982, Karla Otto is a full-service brand-building agency, operating from fifteen cities across the globe, Milan, Paris, London, Munich, Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo and Seoul. WHAT WE DOKarla Otto’s service is unparalleled. Built on the founder’s pioneering spirit, discerning eye and intuition, our global team is dedicated to delivering work that expertly combines detail and local precision with large-scale impact.Blending the best of fashion, beauty, design, lifestyle, and arts & culture, we offer a panoramic view of opportunities and the ability to execute complex ideas.Our loyal network and unrivalled approach to culture and community enables us to take brands to brave new territories.CAREERSAt Karla Otto we are always interested in hearing from our industry's experts in Strategy, Creative, Talent, Experiences and Communication. If you are a driven to deliver excellence, agile and conscientious, as well as want to work with remarkable clients, please review our openings. THE INDEPENDENTSThe Independents is a global group of industry leaders across luxury and lifestyle, comprising Atelier Athem, Atelier LUM, Bureau Béatrice, Bureau Betak, Bureau Future, CTZAR, INCA, K2, Karla Otto, Kennedy, Kitten Production, Lefty, PRODJECT, Sunshine and The Qode. The collective is powerfully positioned to offer streamlined strategy, creative, talent, influencer marketing, experiences and communications services for leading brands across key territories. To find out more, please visit:http://www.the-independents.com/

Founded in 1982
London, England, GBR
485 employees (162 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$100K/yr – $120K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
143 (29% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
9.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.3%
Direct
36.5%
Referral
7.6%
Social
8.9%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~485
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Director, VIP

KARLA OTTO · Los Angeles, CA · On-site