• Job Description

  Req#: R150776

  Summary

  Job Family Group Description - Communication & Marketing:
  Gathers jobs relating to all areas of communication for every audience and channel. Conveys the image and identity of the brand.
  
  Job Family Description -PR & Events:
  Brings our luxury products onto the stage. Builds a solid reputation for our brands through event organisation, press relations and a robust online presence.
  
  Sub-Job Family Description - Public Relations:
  Builds and maintains our company reputation through public relations activities. Gives clear messages on our image internally and externally

  Job Description

  Job Title: VIP Officer

  Line Manager: Senior VIP Officer

  Location: London HQ

  Alexander McQueen is a British luxury fashion house founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. In 2001, the house joined the Kering Group and, since December 2023, is under the creative direction of Seán McGirr.

  Alexander McQueen is distinctive for an expression of individuality, subversive strength and raw power. With a design studio and atelier based in London, the house is known for uncompromising quality and creative vision.

  At Alexander McQueen, we live and breathe a culture defined by our key Behaviours:

  • Empowerment – We empower our team and peers, providing unwavering support to ensure everyone can thrive; this means giving support to your team and those you are working with to succeed.

  • Teamwork – We put an emphasis on Teamwork; this means working together as a collective to achieve shared goals.

  • Respect – We value respect, treating everyone with dignity and showing genuine appreciation for their efforts: this means treating everyone equally.

  • Kindness – We believe kindness is integral to everything we do; this means demonstrating compassion and empathy towards others.

  How will you contribute?

  • Support the Senior VIP Officer in executing and evolving the VIP strategy, with a focus on:

  • Targeting new voices and up-and-coming artists, particularly those embedded in East London’s creative communities.

  • Collaborating on selective placements and partnerships with A-list talent for global visibility.

  • Manage day-to-day VIP requests, gifting, and sample logistics in coordination with the VIP Assistant.

  • Proactively scout and recommend emerging talent across fashion, music, film, art, and digital spheres who align with McQueen’s DNA.

  • Maintain and grow a network of stylists, agents, publicists, and talent.

  • Assist in planning and executing VIP moments around shows, launches, and global events.

  • Monitor VIP placements and provide regular reports on coverage, reach, and brand impact.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Press, Marketing, Digital, and Retail teams to amplify VIP activations.

  Required Skills:

  • You will be able to demonstrate the desired McQueen behaviours.

  • Previous experience in VIP, celebrity, or talent relations within fashion, PR, or entertainment.

  • Deep cultural knowledge, with a passion for new creatives and street-level scenes.

  • Existing network across the London creative community is highly desirable.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills—confident in liaising with talent and high-profile stakeholders.

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise.

  • Highly proactive, resourceful, and collaborative in approach.

  • A natural understanding of brand positioning, image, and storytelling through talent.

  • Knowledge of sample tracking systems and reporting tools a plus.

  Please Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve as the needs of the organisation change.

  Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

  Job Type

  Regular

  Start Date

  2025-08-26

  Schedule

  Full time

  Organization

  Autumnpaper Limited

• About the company

  Kering is a global Luxury group with world-renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry and watches: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, as well as Kering Eyewear.

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