Louis Vuitton International Director, Fashion & In-Store Events

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

• Lead and coordinate the creation of in-store animation guidelines aligned with fashion launches, festive periods, and cultural celebrations across all zones and markets
• Partner with Clienteling, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Merchandising, Editorial, and Food & Beverage teams to ensure cohesive multi-departmental alignment and delivery of event assets
• Direct the logistical coordination of validated animation assets, including production scheduling, zone-based allocation, and global distribution
• Manage the annual calendar of in-store animation needs and oversee budget allocation by project to optimize spend and performance outcomes
• Lead the recruitment, briefing, and performance management of external creative agencies supporting the House's event needs, ensuring adherence to timelines and creative standards
• Establish and communicate comprehensive in-store animation guidelines to Clienteling and Visual Merchandising teams at central and local levels
• Oversee the global execution and coordination of Trunk Show events, including schedule management, guidelines development with Fashion Show and Visual Merchandising counterparts, and on-site deployment (travel required)
• Conduct regular competitive benchmarking and market trend analysis to identify retail experience innovations and deliver strategic, creative recommendations
• Monitor event deployment, gather post-event analytics, and consolidate best practices to drive future optimization across the community of Visual Merchandising and Events teams
• Manage project retroplanning, budget tracking, and reporting to senior leadership
• Participate in the recruitment of external agencies and co-manage the global annual calendar with internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of international event coordination and in-store animation experience, preferably within the luxury sector
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders at a global level
• Strong creative sensibility with keen understanding of craftsmanship, heritage techniques, and artisanal expertise
• Retail and consumer experience with a distinctly client-centric approach
• Proficiency in competitive benchmarking and retail experience innovation
• Strong project management capabilities, including budget oversight and timeline management

Skills

Experience

Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in international event coordination and retail animations, preferably within luxury fashion or high-end retail environments, with demonstrated expertise in coordinating multi-market campaigns and managing cross-departmental teams.

Education

Not specified; a background in fashion, event management, merchandising, or a related discipline is recommended.

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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