Alaïa Event Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
About Alaïa
Alaïa is a Paris-based luxury fashion house celebrated for its sculptural silhouettes, meticulous craftsmanship and atelier-driven approach to womenswear. The maison operates within the haute couture and ready-to-wear sphere and is recognised for discreet, high-touch client relations and thoughtfully produced cultural and brand events.
Alaïa in Paris seeks an Event Manager (CDD) to lead brand and client events, coordinating production, budgets and VIP hospitality.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan, produce and deliver brand events across Paris and key markets — from private appointments and press previews to client activations and product launches.
- Manage end-to-end event logistics including venue sourcing, technical production, AV, set design, catering, security and on-site operations.
- Own event budgets: prepare estimates, negotiate supplier contracts, track spend and produce post-event financial reconciliations and reports.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (PR, communications, retail, showrooms, creative and external agencies) to align event objectives, creative direction and timelines.
- Develop guest lists, manage invitations and RSVP processes in collaboration with clienteling and PR teams; oversee VIP and press hospitality standards.
- Create detailed run-sheets, floor plans and risk assessments; supervise rehearsals and on-the-day execution to ensure high standards and brand consistency.
- Produce post-event evaluations with KPIs and learnings to optimise processes, supplier panels and future activations.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in event management within luxury fashion, luxury goods or high-end experiential agencies.
- Strong vendor and supplier negotiation skills with demonstrable experience managing external production teams and technical crews.
- Excellent organisational ability with a methodical approach to planning complex, multi-stakeholder events under tight deadlines.
- High level of discretion and professionalism when dealing with VIPs, press and high-profile clientele.
- Fluency in project documentation and financial tracking (budgeting, invoicing, reconciliations).
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years of progressive experience producing events for luxury brands, fashion shows, or high-profile cultural activations; agency experience producing multi-format events is highly regarded.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in events management, marketing, communications, hospitality or a related discipline, or commensurate professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Alaïa fosters an atelier-like environment that values artisanal craft, creative rigor and attention to detail. Teams operate with a high degree of collaboration and discretion, privileging refined execution and close cross‑functional partnerships to stage culturally resonant experiences.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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