About The Position

Position Summary: The Sr. Manager of Global Entertainment Industry Relations (EIR) is responsible for overseeing Calvin Klein's celebrity dressing placements in support of the global entertainment and talent strategy, seasonal partnerships, and high-impact cultural activations. This role builds and manages influential relationships with celebrities, agents, publicists, stylists, and industry partners to secure strategic talent alignments that strengthen brand positioning and support key marketing objectives. Working collaboratively with PR, Social, Creative, Design, Corporate Communications, and Events, the Sr. Manager ensures that all talent-led content, press moments are executed with precision and aligned to the brand's creative vision. In addition, the Sr. Manager oversees the operational management of the Celebrity & Talent Dressing function, including sample coordination, custom look creation and product orders for celebrity seeding. The role provides leadership to internal team members driving efficiency, consistency, and best-in-class execution within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • 5-8 years in VIP, Public Relations, Fashion and/or Marketing
  • Extensive fashion communications experience in the U.S.; international experience in Europe and Asia is a plus.
  • Proven track record as a senior-level executive with exceptional industry achievements.
  • Excellent, high-level contacts across media and entertainment, with the ability to interface effectively with top-tier talent and representatives.
  • Demonstrated leadership and talent management experience, including managing a team.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with strong time-management and prioritization abilities.
  • Deep relationships and access to celebrities, agents, managers, and stylists.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial and proactive mindset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

  • Strong knowledge or familiarity with the Calvin Klein brand is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the end-to-end process for dressing A-list talent for red carpets (Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, Grammys), music tours, and all Calvin Klein special events and activations working across product lines including Calvin Klein Collection, Denim and Underwear.
  • Strategically identify and secure talent across film, TV, music, art, sports, and culture who best represent the brand for seasonal dressings and activations.
  • Ensure seamless execution of all talent engagements, from initial outreach to fittings, press moments, and post-event coverage.
  • Act as point person for dressing requests from regional offices, including offices across APAC and EMEA.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with celebrities, agents, managers, publicists, stylists, editors, and entertainment partners to ensure access to top talent.
  • With the Director - Culture, determine which talent the brand should collaborate with, when to engage them, and how to structure each partnership for maximum impact.
  • Act as an ambassador for Calvin Klein within entertainment and cultural networks, strengthening the brand’s influence and visibility.
  • Partner closely with Culture, Social, PR, Creative, Corporate Communications, and Global Integrated Marketing to coordinate contracted content capture for social, press, and brand storytelling.
  • Support the development of press releases, media alerts, and editorial opportunities following major talent moments and campaign launches.
  • Conduct ongoing cultural trend research to ensure the brand remains relevant, influential, and strategically positioned within the entertainment and cultural landscape.
  • Align all initiatives with Calvin Klein’s creative vision and brand messaging, ensuring consistency across global markets.
  • Oversee the organization of seasonal men’s and women’s celebrity samples, archives, product orders.
  • Supervise the Coordinator of Global Talent Relations and guide freelancers as needed, fostering a highly coordinated and efficient team environment.
  • Continuously improve internal processes, workflows, and global efficiencies to support a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
  • An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
  • Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.
  • A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.
  • Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
  • Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
  • Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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