Senior Manager Diversity & Inclusion

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 looking for a Manager / 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.

• 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.
• Support leadership in expanding the network and influence of the VIP Services team with prospective clients, collaborators, and tastemakers.
• A connector with proven experience in VIP services, celebrity relations, or luxury PR.
• Deeply networked across stylists, agents, talent, and industry insiders.
• 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, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.