LVMH Director, Talent Development & Acquisition
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $160,000–175,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
About LVMH
LVMH Fashion Group comprises several of the world's preeminent luxury maisons — including CELINE, Fendi, Givenchy, Loewe, Kenzo and Emilio Pucci — and is part of the LVMH group. As a global luxury house collective, it combines artisanal craftsmanship and creative direction with a rigorous commercial and organizational framework, offering career opportunities across retail, corporate and creative functions within a matrixed, multinational environment.
LVMH Fashion Group seeks a Director of Talent Development & Acquisition in New York to lead talent strategy, acquisition and leadership development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute a comprehensive, multi-year talent strategy covering attraction, development, retention and internal mobility across the Fashion Group Maisons.
- Lead end-to-end executive and senior recruitment, ensuring high-calibre candidate experience and alignment with Maison leadership needs.
- Design and deploy leadership development, learning, coaching and mentoring programmes, and run the Organizational Management Review (OMR) to map and accelerate leadership pipelines.
- Partner with Maison Talent Directors and LVMH Group stakeholders to integrate regional initiatives with global talent frameworks and the LVMH HOUSE programmes.
- Drive employer branding and community engagement initiatives to position the Fashion Group as an employer of choice within the luxury market.
- Develop and monitor recruiting and talent metrics, reporting frameworks and people-analytics to inform decisions and identify trends.
- Lead, mentor and develop the talent development & acquisition team, setting performance metrics and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
- Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies and targeted initiatives to attract, retain and promote diverse talent across functions.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in talent development and/or talent acquisition, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven track record designing and implementing innovative recruitment, leadership development and mobility programmes.
- Demonstrable experience leading executive search and senior-hire processes within complex, matrixed organisations.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; ability to consult with senior leaders across functions and geographies.
- Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics and analytics to shape talent strategy and measure impact.
- Deep understanding of the fashion or luxury market and a passion for its culture and talent dynamics.
- Commitment to DEI with experience developing and delivering targeted inclusion strategies.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in talent development and/or talent acquisition, including at least 5 years in a leadership role; preferable experience in the fashion or luxury sectors and working in a matrixed, multinational environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MA in HR) or HR certification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 160,000 to USD 175,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; bonus structure; paid time off and holiday pay; employee discount/perks; 401(k) with employer contribution and automatic employee contribution.
Culture
The Fashion Group operates in a fast-paced, highly creative environment that values entrepreneurship, excellence and craft. Teams work across maisons in a collaborative, matrixed structure where innovation, rigorous standards and a commitment to sustainability and inclusion are central to day-to-day decision-making.
About Cerulean
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