Bottega Veneta Senior PR & Communication Manager

About Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta is a house defined by discretion, exceptional craftsmanship, and a modern vision of Italian luxury. Founded in Vicenza in 1966 and renowned for its signature intrecciato leatherwork, the brand offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a culture where creativity, precision, and innovation are deeply valued. As an employer, Bottega Veneta fosters an environment that respects artisanal heritage while encouraging contemporary expression across design, retail, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, authenticity, and understated elegance, shaping products and experiences that reflect the house’s enduring philosophy: individuality over spectacle.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global PR strategy across assigned countries, balancing global brand resonance with localized visibility and tailored communication for key market moments
• Build and maintain relationships with key media, editors, journalists and communication stakeholders across the region, acting as brand ambassador
• Manage PR and media strategy across assigned countries, coordinating with EMEA and Global teams on print, digital, social media and out-of-home channels
• Oversee editorial coverage strategy, increasing editorial impact, ROI and social media conversation through strategic cover story planning
• Manage Launchmetrics reporting and media performance analysis to track campaign effectiveness and earned media value
• Direct internal communications for all PR-led projects, ensuring alignment and reporting across regional and global stakeholders
• Implement streamlined sample trafficking processes across assigned countries to maximize editorial opportunities and EMV on Launchmetrics
• Oversee regional community strategy, elevating local voices and generating meaningful social media engagement
• Define and implement regional VIP & Talent strategy in close coordination with Global VIP teams to strengthen brand visibility and cultural relevance
• Manage VIP dressing opportunities and regional talent activations aligned with overall communication strategy
• Lead marketing and communication strategy for key wholesale and retail partners in collaboration with Clientelling and Commercial teams
• Ensure Trade Marketing initiatives and partner communication calendars align with regional business priorities and PR strategy
• Manage Marketing, PR and Trade Marketing budgets and planning across assigned countries

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of proven experience in Public Relations, Communications or Brand Marketing within fashion, luxury or lifestyle sectors
• Strong network of media contacts across fashion, luxury, lifestyle and digital press in the UK and internationally
• Solid cultural background in arts and design with UK and international expertise
• Proven experience managing VIP & Talent relations, celebrity dressing and regional cultural partnerships within luxury industry
• Experience collaborating with key luxury retail and wholesale partners on communication initiatives
• Strong cross-functional network spanning media, stylists, talents, agents and cultural stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft compelling press materials and brand narratives
• Demonstrated success leading high-impact PR campaigns, media events, product launches and integrated communication initiatives
• Strong understanding of brand positioning, luxury communication and contemporary cultural trends
• Experience in crisis communications, stakeholder management and reputation strategy
• Excellent project management skills with ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with media monitoring tools, PR platforms and Microsoft Office; knowledge of digital PR and performance reporting advantageous
• Passion for fashion, luxury, culture and storytelling with sharp editorial eye and attention to detail

Skills

Experience

Minimum 7–10 years of proven experience in Public Relations, Communications or Brand Marketing within the fashion, luxury or lifestyle sectors, with demonstrated success leading high-impact PR campaigns, media events and product launches. Substantial experience managing VIP and talent relations, celebrity dressing and regional cultural partnerships within the luxury industry is essential.

Education

Not explicitly specified; educational background in communications, marketing, fashion, arts or related disciplines is implied but not mandated in source material.

Workplace

Culture

Bottega Veneta cultivates a discreet, design-led culture where exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and refined creativity are central to everyday work. As an employer, it offers an environment that values collaboration, precision, and individuality, encouraging teams to uphold the house’s heritage while shaping modern luxury with confidence and purpose.

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