Brand Experience and Development Manager

"I've had the joy of building Sézane alongside you - the first French fashion brand born online, rooted in quality, creativity, and intention. To tell the story of Sézane is to retrace more than 20 years of defining adventures and bold decisions: choosing to do things differently, choosing people, choosing to act, and above all, choosing to trust in one's convictions - even when that means rethinking what we thought we knew. Sézane is more than a fashion brand. It's a story of life - mine, yours, and all those who shape it every day." Morgane Sézalory, Founder & CEO To continue to co-construct the next chapter and beyond, we are looking for creative, organized and agile talents, who share our passion to perpetually improve all that can be. Care to imagine what comes next with us? We can't wait to hear from you! We are seeking the talents of a Brand Experience and Development Manager to join our US Team and contribute to the next chapter of Sézane's journey in the United States and Canada. This position is based in Los Angeles and will require regular travel. About The Role This is a foundational brand hire across two markets - Octobre Éditions is building its first dedicated US team, and Sézane is expanding its presence in Canada. In this role, you will define how both Octobre and Sézane show up physically and culturally in their respective markets. Working closely with the Paris team on brand direction, you will have significant autonomy in how that translates locally - the casting, the spaces, the moments, and the people we align with. Octobre Éditions - United States Own the full brand experience in the US: pop-ups, shop-in-shops, events, and the opening of our first NY flagship boutiqueLead physical activations end-to-end - site selection, execution, press, and community momentsBuild and manage influencer and creator relationships that introduce Octobre to a new American audience: editorial relationships with the stylists and writers who shape premium menswear taste, a community of mid-size creators in our highest-converting markets, and a structured approach to the organic UGC already appearing without any investmentWork closely with the Paris team on brand direction while translating it into something that feels genuinely local - the casting, the spaces, the people, the moments Sézane - Canada Build local influencer and creator relationships across key markets (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver)Identify pop-up and wholesale opportunities that reflect Sézane's editorial standard and execute these special projectsGive structure and momentum to a market with real organic traction and no dedicated support yet Requirements 8+ years of experience in brand experience, experiential marketing, retail development, or influencer marketing - ideally within premium fashion or lifestyleA track record of building and executing physical brand activationsExisting network in the US and/or Canadian premium lifestyle and creator spaceStrong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple markets and prioritiesLos Angeles-based; availability for regular travel across the US and CanadaBilingual French / English is a plus Your Profile You have worked at the intersection of physical retail and brand, and you understand that a pop-up is not a sales event - it's a brand statementYou are resourceful to your core, comfortable with ambiguity, and energized by building from scratchYou have existing relationships in the US and/or Canadian premium lifestyle spaceYou know how to work with creators without making it feel transactionalYou are equally at ease across two distinct brand identities - womenswear and menswear - and two markets simultaneously Benefits Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 depending on skills and experience. Sézane recruits and values all talents, whatever your gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. If this role and Sézane speaks to you, apply now!