Balenciaga Visual Production Project Manager

About Balenciaga

Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.

Role & Responsibilities

• Independently manage visual projects across the entire lifecycle—lookbooks, digital and global campaigns, video content—from creative brief to final delivery
• Translate creative briefs into structured production plans, balancing artistic vision with operational constraints and timelines
• Serve as the primary liaison between creative teams, operations, and external partners to ensure seamless collaboration and execution
• Oversee all production phases—pre-production, production, post-production—maintaining creative coherence, quality standards, and deadline adherence
• Build, manage, and monitor significant production budgets, tracking expenditures in real-time and ensuring project financial performance
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with premier production partners including production companies, photographers, directors, talent, and agencies
• Develop detailed production schedules, identify potential risks, and implement contingency solutions to secure deliverable timelines
• Ensure all assets are delivered production-ready for deployment across digital, print, retail, and social media channels
• Contribute actively to process improvements and innovation initiatives within the Image Department

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in audiovisual project management, creative production, or equivalent environments (fashion, luxury, agency)
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with rigor, autonomy, and prioritization discipline
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders including creative, operational, and external teams
• Demonstrated organizational excellence, meticulous attention to detail, and uncompromising quality standards
• Comfort in dynamic, fast-paced environments with strong agility, foresight, and problem-solving capability
• Experience managing substantial budgets and negotiating with vendors and service providers

Skills

Experience

3–5+ years in audiovisual project management, creative production, or similar environments within fashion, luxury, or agency sectors. Demonstrated expertise managing multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to execution quality and timeline adherence.

Education

Not specified; infer bachelor's degree in Project Management, Arts, Media, Communications, or related discipline preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.

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