Alaïa Junior Executive Assistant (CDD)

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Location
France
└Île-de-France
└Paris
Employment
Contract
Seniority
Junior
Department
Executive & General Management
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 14, 2026

About Alaïa

Alaïa is a Parisian couture and ready-to-wear maison renowned for exacting tailoring, sculptural silhouettes and artisanal craftsmanship. The house attracts creative professionals who value precision, discretion and an intimate, atelier-style workplace rooted in luxury fashion.

Alaïa — Junior Executive Assistant (CDD) in Paris. Contract role supporting senior leadership with calendar, travel and executive administration.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, including calendar and diary management, meeting coordination and travel planning.
  • Prepare and proofread correspondence, presentations and executive briefs; manage confidential documents with discretion.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, visas and expense reporting; liaise with travel agencies and internal finance teams.
  • Organise and follow up on meetings and events, draft minutes, track action items and ensure timely cross-departmental communication.
  • Act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners, managing requests and prioritising incoming enquiries.
  • Maintain filing systems, contact databases and executive records; support ad hoc projects and research as required.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities with impeccable attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
  • High degree of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and strong professional English (inferred requirement for a Paris-based role).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and calendar platforms; familiarity with travel & expense tools.
  • Polished interpersonal skills and the capacity to represent senior leadership with diplomacy and professionalism.

Skills

Diary and calendar management Travel coordination and expense reporting Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook and calendar scheduling Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs) Zoom and Microsoft Teams Minute taking and presentation preparation Confidentiality and stakeholder liaison

Experience

Typically 1–3 years of administrative or executive assistant experience, preferably supporting senior leaders in luxury fashion, creative industries, or corporate environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree or professional diploma in administration, business, languages or equivalent; BTS/DUT or related vocational qualification acceptable.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Alaïa fosters a focused, craftsmanship-driven culture where attention to detail and artistic excellence are paramount. Teams operate in a collegial, atelier-like environment that values discretion, creativity and a hands-on approach to problem solving.

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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