VP, Global Brand Editorial & Digital Strategy | Luxury Fashion

New York City, NY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 22 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own global editorial vision and content strategy, shaping storytelling across social, editorial, digital, and campaigns while leading cross-functional teams to elevate the luxury brand experience.

  • Lead editorial, content, and social strategies at a global scale
  • Collaborate with Creative, Brand Marketing, Communications, Merchandising, and Design to bring brand stories to life

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the global editorial vision, brand voice, and content strategy across all consumer touchpoints.
  • Develop compelling storytelling frameworks that support seasonal campaigns, product launches, cultural moments, and brand initiatives.
  • Oversee content creation across social, editorial, digital, and campaign channels, ensuring a consistent and elevated brand narrative.
  • Drive social content strategy, audience engagement, and culturally relevant storytelling that strengthens brand affinity and consumer connection.
  • Partner closely with Creative, Brand Marketing, Communications, Merchandising, and Design teams to bring brand stories to life.
  • Guide creative direction, visual storytelling, copy, and content execution while maintaining best-in-class brand standards.
  • Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team across editorial, content, social, and creative strategy functions.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in luxury fashion, lifestyle, publishing, or culturally relevant consumer brands.
  • Proven success leading editorial, content, storytelling, social, or digital brand strategy initiatives on a global scale.
  • Strong understanding of luxury consumers, fashion, culture, and emerging digital platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to build integrated content ecosystems that drive both brand equity and business results.
  • Exceptional creative judgment, storytelling instincts, and leadership capabilities.

Preferred

  • Experience from: Luxury fashion brands
  • Contemporary fashion brands
  • Editorial and publishing organizations
  • Digital-first luxury businesses
  • Fashion, culture, entertainment, or lifestyle companies
  • Exceptional storytelling instincts
  • Strong creative judgment and taste level
  • Collaborative and cross-functional leadership style
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced and evolving environment
  • Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of modern brand building
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KMKnyc

KMKnyc is a bespoke global consulting firm founded by Karen Mercado‐Kempter, specializing in executive search, organizational design, DEI, and modern talent development strategies. Karen brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience across iconic global brands, where she built and led high‐impact talent acquisition, HR, and employer branding functions.Her background includes serving as Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Early Career & Emerging Talent, and Global Employer Branding for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger at PVH, as well as Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Sotheby’s. She previously spent over a decade at Calvin Klein in progressive HR and Talent Acquisition leadership roles, following earlier HR positions at ZenithOptimedia, Saks Fifth Avenue, Rapp Collins Worldwide, Macy’s, and Sears.Karen is also deeply committed to supporting early‐career professionals and individuals transitioning into the fashion industry. She partners with accredited universities and business schools as a mentor and subject‐matter expert, offering real‐talk guidance, unfiltered industry insight, and practical pathways into early‐career and transitional roles based on individual skill sets.Today, KMKnyc partners with clients across fashion, retail, beauty, architecture, media, private equity, and early‐stage venture capital to deliver thoughtful, high‐touch talent solutions. A native New Yorker and Fordham graduate, Karen brings a modern, people‐first approach to every engagement.

Founded in 2018
New York, New York, USA
2 employees

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