STAUD
Senior Manager, Events & Partnerships (Los Angeles)
STAUD, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
STAUD Clothing, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has an opening for a full-time
Senior Manager of Events & Partnerships
at its Los Angeles office location.
Founded in Los Angeles in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, Staud stands at the intersection of vintage inspiration and modern designcool, confident, and deeply tied to culture. From cult-favorite accessories to elevated collaborations with brands like Birkenstock and St. Regis, Staud has built a world thats distinctly LA yet globally resonant.
STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance, an FSA plan, and a matching 401k plan.
Role Overview
The Senior Manager of Events & Partnerships brings Stauds brand to life through meaningful experiences and collaborations. This role sits at the center of marketing, merchandising, design and external partners, connecting the dots between internal teams and external partners to produce culturally relevant moments that reflect Stauds aesthetic and values.
Youll serve as the main liaison for product collaborations working closely with merchandising, design, and marketing to shepherd ideas from concept through launch. And oversee the planning and delivery of key brand events with the support of external production partners. The ideal candidate has a refined sense of taste, exceptional organizational instincts, and a strong grasp of how partnerships and experiences build cultural impact.
Essential Duties
Partnerships & Collaborations Lead the day-to-day management of Stauds brand collaborations, from early development through launch. Act as the central point of contact between marketing, merchandising, design, legal and external partners to ensure collaboration projects move seamlessly through each phase. Liaise with external brand partners, agencies, and artists to manage timelines, deliverables, and approvals. Maintain alignment on creative direction and product storytelling across all touchpoints. Work cross functionally to track partnership performance and key learnings to refine future initiatives.
Events & Experiences Oversee the planning and delivery of Stauds signature events: collection launches, dinners, pop-ups, and cultural moments. Partner with external event agencies and producers to bring concepts to life, ensuring every detail reflects Stauds brand ethos and level of polish. Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and production schedules while keeping internal teams aligned. Work with PR and social teams to extend event storytelling across earned and owned channels. Ensure every experience feels elevated, intentional, and uniquely Staud
Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the connective tissue across internal departments ensuring alignment across partnerships and event initiatives. Maintain strong communication with merchandising and design to integrate product storytelling into collaboration and event plans. Lead project planning and support partner vetting, and creative development. Keep leadership informed with clear timelines, recaps, and performance reporting.
Creative & Strategic Support Contribute ideas for potential partnerships, collaborators, and cultural opportunities that align with brand vision. Monitor trends across fashion, art, and hospitality to surface relevant moments for brand activation. Support leadership in developing seasonal calendars and long-term partnership pipelines.
Prerequisite Knowledge, Skills, & Education
57+ years of experience in partnerships, collaborations, or event management within fashion, luxury, or lifestyle brands. Strong cross-functional project management skills, with the ability to align across teams. Proven experience managing high-profile brand collaborations and premium events. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. Skilled at balancing creativity with structure, able to uphold brand standards while keeping projects moving. Passion for fashion, design, and cultural storytelling.
What You'll Gain
The opportunity to shape how Staud shows up in culture through collaborations and experiences. Deep cross-functional exposure to design, merchandising, and creative teams. A front-row seat to partnerships that blend fashion, art, and lifestyle into something unmistakably Staud.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner. Ability to easily move throughout an office with ease. Ability to read, write, and understand English. Ability to effectively interact with others internally and externally. Ability to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copy machine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularly. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, push, pull, stoop, and lift above shoulders.
Ability to work with many different personalities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Correctable vision and hearing. Ability to work on-site, full-time.
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid in-office schedule
Senior Manager of Events & Partnerships
at its Los Angeles office location.
Founded in Los Angeles in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, Staud stands at the intersection of vintage inspiration and modern designcool, confident, and deeply tied to culture. From cult-favorite accessories to elevated collaborations with brands like Birkenstock and St. Regis, Staud has built a world thats distinctly LA yet globally resonant.
STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance, an FSA plan, and a matching 401k plan.
Role Overview
The Senior Manager of Events & Partnerships brings Stauds brand to life through meaningful experiences and collaborations. This role sits at the center of marketing, merchandising, design and external partners, connecting the dots between internal teams and external partners to produce culturally relevant moments that reflect Stauds aesthetic and values.
Youll serve as the main liaison for product collaborations working closely with merchandising, design, and marketing to shepherd ideas from concept through launch. And oversee the planning and delivery of key brand events with the support of external production partners. The ideal candidate has a refined sense of taste, exceptional organizational instincts, and a strong grasp of how partnerships and experiences build cultural impact.
Essential Duties
Partnerships & Collaborations Lead the day-to-day management of Stauds brand collaborations, from early development through launch. Act as the central point of contact between marketing, merchandising, design, legal and external partners to ensure collaboration projects move seamlessly through each phase. Liaise with external brand partners, agencies, and artists to manage timelines, deliverables, and approvals. Maintain alignment on creative direction and product storytelling across all touchpoints. Work cross functionally to track partnership performance and key learnings to refine future initiatives.
Events & Experiences Oversee the planning and delivery of Stauds signature events: collection launches, dinners, pop-ups, and cultural moments. Partner with external event agencies and producers to bring concepts to life, ensuring every detail reflects Stauds brand ethos and level of polish. Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and production schedules while keeping internal teams aligned. Work with PR and social teams to extend event storytelling across earned and owned channels. Ensure every experience feels elevated, intentional, and uniquely Staud
Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the connective tissue across internal departments ensuring alignment across partnerships and event initiatives. Maintain strong communication with merchandising and design to integrate product storytelling into collaboration and event plans. Lead project planning and support partner vetting, and creative development. Keep leadership informed with clear timelines, recaps, and performance reporting.
Creative & Strategic Support Contribute ideas for potential partnerships, collaborators, and cultural opportunities that align with brand vision. Monitor trends across fashion, art, and hospitality to surface relevant moments for brand activation. Support leadership in developing seasonal calendars and long-term partnership pipelines.
Prerequisite Knowledge, Skills, & Education
57+ years of experience in partnerships, collaborations, or event management within fashion, luxury, or lifestyle brands. Strong cross-functional project management skills, with the ability to align across teams. Proven experience managing high-profile brand collaborations and premium events. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. Skilled at balancing creativity with structure, able to uphold brand standards while keeping projects moving. Passion for fashion, design, and cultural storytelling.
What You'll Gain
The opportunity to shape how Staud shows up in culture through collaborations and experiences. Deep cross-functional exposure to design, merchandising, and creative teams. A front-row seat to partnerships that blend fashion, art, and lifestyle into something unmistakably Staud.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner. Ability to easily move throughout an office with ease. Ability to read, write, and understand English. Ability to effectively interact with others internally and externally. Ability to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copy machine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularly. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, push, pull, stoop, and lift above shoulders.
Ability to work with many different personalities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Correctable vision and hearing. Ability to work on-site, full-time.
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid in-office schedule