Communications Director

Moncler Group•New York, NY

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Director, Moncler Americas is a key leader within the Brand team, responsible for translating Moncler’s global vision into impactful regional communications strategies that strengthen brand desirability, reputation, and cultural relevance across North America and Latin America. Reporting directly to the Chief Communications Officer, Moncler Americas, this role leads the development and execution of integrated communications initiatives spanning public relations, social media, media relations, corporate communications, and brand storytelling. The Communications Director serves as a strategic partner to cross-functional leaders across Retail, Wholesale, Marketing, CRM, Digital, and Visual Merchandising, ensuring communications strategies support business priorities while protecting and elevating the brand. This role directly manages a team of communications professionals and is responsible for developing organizational capability, driving executional excellence, and fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive communications experience, preferably within luxury, fashion, lifestyle, retail, or consumer brands.
Proven experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across multiple channels and audiences.
Demonstrated success leading public relations, media relations, corporate communications, events, and brand storytelling initiatives.
Experience managing agencies, budgets, and cross-functional projects.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and business leaders.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Proven people leadership experience, including direct management, coaching, performance management, and team development.
Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative environment.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into impactful communications strategies and actionable plans.
Demonstrated expertise in public relations, media relations, brand storytelling, and reputation management.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to build partnerships and align stakeholders across Communications, Marketing, Retail, CRM, Digital, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership.
Proficiency with communications, media monitoring, reporting, project management, and productivity technologies, with the ability to leverage data and digital tools to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness.
Sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making capabilities, particularly when managing sensitive or high-profile communications matters.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Chief Communications Officer to develop and execute the communications strategy for Moncler across the Americas.
Translate global communications priorities into regional plans that support brand awareness, relevance, positioning, and commercial objectives.
Identify opportunities to strengthen brand storytelling through earned media, partnerships, and strategic communications initiatives and activations.
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on communications opportunities, risks, and reputation management matters.
Monitor industry trends, media landscapes, consumer behavior, and competitive activity to inform communications strategies.
Lead the planning and execution of seasonal communications campaigns, product launches, collaborations, store openings, special projects, and brand initiatives.
Oversee media outreach and relationship-building efforts with key fashion, luxury, lifestyle, business, and cultural media.
Drive proactive storytelling opportunities that increase visibility and strengthen brand equity.
Ensure consistent brand messaging and positioning across all external communications.
Manage agency partnerships and evaluate performance against established objectives.
Oversee communications support for brand events, activations, store openings, and experiential initiatives across the Americas.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure events align with brand objectives and communications strategies.
Maximize media visibility and storytelling opportunities generated through brand experiences and special projects.
Ensure flawless execution and alignment with global brand standards.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of communications professionals across multiple functions.
Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Build organizational capability by identifying future talent needs and succession opportunities.
Serve as a role model for leadership behaviors and cross-functional partnership.
Manage communications budgets and resources to maximize impact and efficiency.
Oversee communications calendars, reporting, and performance measurement.
Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to evaluate campaign effectiveness, media performance, brand visibility, and return on investment.
Ensure strong operational discipline, planning, and execution across all communications activities.
Perform as a collaborative leader and team member, actively contributing to the achievement of Communications, cross-functional, and Company objectives.
Foster and maintain a positive, inclusive, and respectful work environment that promotes teamwork, open communication, innovation, and mutual support.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in all interactions with team members, business partners, media contacts, agencies, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Lead by example and consistently adhere to Company policies, procedures, values, and standards of conduct while holding team members accountable to the same expectations.
Build strong cross-functional relationships and partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support brand, business, and organizational objectives.
Maintain the highest standards of quality, accountability, confidentiality, and ethical business practices while demonstrating flexibility in supporting evolving business needs and priorities.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management and/or the Company.