Senior Manager, VIP

Karla Otto is a globally recognized public relations and communications agency, founded in 1982, with offices in 15 key cities across the UK, EMEA, US, and Asia. With a strong presence in fashion capitals such as Milan, London, Paris, and New York, the agency has built a reputation for representing some of the most prestigious names in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

In 2017, Karla Otto merged with K2 to form THE INDEPENDENTS, a global marketing, design, and communications group. This collective brings together industry leaders who share a commitment to innovation, excellence, and thoughtful collaboration across the luxury and lifestyle sectors.

At Karla Otto, our team of expert strategists, designers, planners and publicists are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and establishing long-term partnerships with our clients. We are passionate about the world of fashion, beauty, and luxury, with everyone bringing their unique expertise and insights to the table. We are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving industry landscape.

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join our VIP & Talent Services department. This position will lead on high-profile talent relations, red carpet dressing and cultural partnerships. We require a confident, collaborative self-starter who is keen to help shape and grow this division.

Key Responsibilities

• Nurture and grow trusted relationships with stylists, talent, agents, and cultural influencers to ensure our brand is front and centre on red carpets, press moments, and social platforms.
• Strategically manage VIP product placement and high-profile dressing opportunities, ensuring every detail reflects the brand's aesthetic and values.
• Curate guest lists, manage fittings, and oversee on-site talent experience at shows, events, and launches, ensuring our VIPs feel connected and celebrated.
• Anticipate and activate around cultural moments, emerging talent, and industry shifts, positioning the brand at the heart of conversation.
• Partner seamlessly with the Communications, Events and other internal Karla Otto teams to create holistic campaigns that marry celebrity presence with brand storytelling.
• Spot and cultivate new opportunities with talent, agencies, and cultural partners that could evolve into long-term brand relationships.
• Contribute to ideation, proposals, and presentations that showcase the power of VIP services as part of larger integrated strategies.
• Support leadership in expanding the network and influence of the VIP Services team with prospective clients, collaborators, and tastemakers.
• Guide and inspire junior team members while serving as a trusted voice to senior leadership.

Key Attributes

• A connector with proven experience in VIP services, celebrity relations, or luxury PR.
• Deeply networked across stylists, agents, talent, and industry insiders. Driven by cultural relevance and passionate about fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle.
• Known for your impeccable taste, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects with discretion and ease.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to identify and act on opportunities that grow both brand visibility and business value.
• Confident, polished, and proactive, with a natural ability to inspire trust and build long-term relationships.

*At Karla Otto, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have a keen sense of aesthetics.

Karla Otto embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Karla Otto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team*