Celine VIP Trainee

About Celine

CELINE is a Parisian leather-goods and couture maison known for its refined, minimalist aesthetic and uncompromising craftsmanship. Operating within the LVMH group, CELINE combines strong artistic direction with global luxury distribution, offering a creative, fast-paced environment for career development across product, client relations and communications functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sample trafficking between New York, Paris HQ and Los Angeles: submit editorial and VIP dressing requests, coordinate send-outs and returns, prepare proforma documentation and track international deliveries.
• Operate Launch Metrics to input new samples, maintain the New York VIP sample inventory, and log VIP send-outs and image assets.
• Pack, steam, button and prepare samples for presentation; coordinate dry cleaning, pressing and upkeep of showroom and sample closet merchandising.
• Coordinate domestic messenger services and arrange courier shipments for stylists, VIPs and LA office; oversee packing and physical logistics of sample movements.
• Monitor photo agencies and social media for celebrity placements; conduct daily press searches and compile weekly press reports and VIP image dossiers.
• Maintain and merchandize the showroom and sample closet, replenish supplies, and prepare dressing proposal PDFs for stylists.
• Research emerging talent in entertainment and music for potential collaborations, award-season opportunities and campaign or show presence; produce monthly talent reports for the VIP manager.
• Manage logistics for VIP gifting and invitation programs, including receipt of product/packaging, gift-wrapping and coordinated shipments for birthdays and events.

Qualifications

• Eligible to receive paid compensation in the United States and able to commit to at least five full workdays per week for a 12-month traineeship (May 2026 – May 2027).
• Computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Launch Metrics.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational instincts and a polished, professional manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; collaborative team player who can take initiative in a small, high-pressure team.
• Enthusiasm for luxury fashion and familiarity with celebrity/entertainment industries; willingness to perform hands-on showroom and logistics tasks.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; suitable for candidates with prior internship experience or coursework in fashion, communications or related fields. Demonstrated exposure to sample handling, client servicing or editorial dressing is advantageous.

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor's programme in fashion, marketing, communications, merchandising or a related discipline.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is USD 20 per hour.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; retirement plan with employer contribution.

Culture

CELINE fosters a creative, design-driven environment where meticulous attention to craft and aesthetic coherence are paramount. The workplace is collaborative, fast-paced and expects high professional standards; the brand also emphasises inclusion and equal opportunity in hiring.

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