Louis Vuitton Art Buying Project Manager

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Receive briefs and initiate project setup
• Consolidate project budgets and submit for validation
• Distribute briefs to creative teams including art directors, photographers, stylists, and senior management
• Coordinate with the Fashion Office on product selection and shot planning
• Source and negotiate rates with photographers, videographers, stylists, and other vendors; secure intellectual property rights
• Manage talent casting and recruitment
• Ensure legal compliance by liaising with Intellectual Property and Legal teams to verify all talent contracts and authorizations are executed properly
• Serve as liaison between creative teams and internal Louis Vuitton departments including media, digital, and press
• Interface with procurement to maintain budget discipline throughout execution
• Monitor emerging talent and market trends
• Present and obtain approval from senior management at each creative and production milestone
• Oversee production shoots, conduct on-site briefings, and confirm delivered assets align with approved creative vision
• Manage final asset approval and delivery
• Collect all contracts, talent authorizations, and footage; coordinate with legal for clearance before publication
• Prepare presentation materials for stakeholder review

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Bac +5) in Business, Communications, or equivalent university qualification
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in art buying or event art procurement
• Demonstrated excellence in relationship management and cross-functional collaboration
• Proven leadership and logistical planning capabilities
• Strong project management skills with ability to challenge perspectives constructively while maintaining flexibility and adaptability
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
• Sensitivity to luxury brand values including excellence, precision, attention to detail, and creativity

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in art buying, creative procurement, or event production with demonstrated success managing complex briefs and vendor relationships.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bac +5) in Business, Communications, or equivalent university qualification.

Workplace

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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