Marketing & Special Projects Associate

About Sézane and Role Overview

Sézane is a pioneering French fashion brand established online, emphasizing quality, creativity, and intentionality. Founded by Morgane Sézalory, it stands as a story of evolution marked by innovative choices and steadfast convictions. Now expanding its presence in the US market, Sézane is seeking a Marketing & Special Projects Associate to join their New York City team. This associate will play a vital role in shaping experiential marketing and brand partnership initiatives with a focus on turning creative concepts into engaging consumer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage special marketing projects across the US and Canada end-to-end, from initial planning to evaluation, collaborating closely with the US Offline Marketing Manager.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally with teams including Influence, Events, Communications, Retail, Operations, Assortment, Legal, and Creative to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with local and recurring collaborators that align with Sézane's brand values to enhance regional presence.
• Lead onsite project execution including overseeing installations, production logistics, team preparations, and store openings while managing vendor and global team communications.
• Implement offline marketing campaigns such as direct mail, billboards, and print media in alignment with brand guidelines and market relevance.
• Handle comprehensive project budgets maintaining financial tracking, reporting, ROI analysis, and post-project learnings.
• Collaborate with the Paris creative team for copywriting and asset development for offline campaigns and manage subsequent local production and distribution.
• Create and update detailed project schedules, monitoring critical milestones and proactively managing risks.

Qualifications and Profile

• At least 5 years’ experience in managing creative offline projects, experiential marketing, events, or brand partnerships, preferably within fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or culture sectors.
• Based in New York with the ability to work onsite regularly and undertake frequent domestic travel for activations and projects.
• Flexible schedule accommodating coordination across time zones including LA, NY, and Paris.
• Experienced in planning and executing offline marketing campaigns and versed in basic copywriting.
• Highly detail- and process-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective negotiator capable of managing relationships with vendors.
• Apt at managing multiple projects concurrently within a compact team structure.
• Passionate about creatively activating offline marketing tailored to local tastes, with a balanced focus on brand alignment, operational feasibility, and local appeal.
• Enthusiastic team player with a hands-on approach who remains composed under pressure and solutions-focused.
• Keen awareness of cultural trends and an interest in local arts, design, and venues across the US and Canada.
• Bonus attributes: strong network in print/asset production, bilingual in French and English.

Compensation and Inclusion

Salary for this role ranges from $80,000 to $85,000 annually, reflecting skills and experience. Sézane is committed to inclusive hiring practices valuing diversity across gender, age, nationality, culture, religion, and sexual orientation.