Live-out Wardrobe Manager in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, French Riviera, France

Live-out Wardrobe Manager – Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, French Riviera (close to Monaco) – permanent – salary negotiable

A private client is recruiting an experienced Wardrobe Manager for a fully staffed household on the French Riviera, a short distance from Monaco. This is a hands-on job looking after a large designer wardrobe day to day, so that every garment, pair of shoes, accessory and specialist piece is kept in perfect condition. It calls for outstanding wardrobe skills, great precision and a deep understanding of luxury fashion, garment care and inventory systems.

• Based in: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on the French Riviera
• Hours: 9am to 6pm, five days a week; weekends off except when travelling
• Accommodation: live-out; accommodation is provided when you travel with the principal
• Contract: permanent
• Salary: an excellent package, in line with your experience and qualifications

Responsibilities

• Log, catalogue and arrange every item of clothing and every accessory that arrives at the property
• Photograph pieces and edit the images in Photoshop to keep an accurate digital inventory, linked to individual hangers and storage spots
• Keep full electronic records of the whole wardrobe
• Organise and run several wardrobes to the highest standard
• Find, prepare and lay out clothes and accessories quickly when needed
• Carry out alterations and repairs where required
• Help with styling and get outfits ready as needed
• Look after specialist pieces, including luxury fabrics, couture, and theatrical or costume garments
• Decide which items can be cared for at home and which should go to outside specialists for cleaning or restoration
• Supervise laundry and dry cleaning so that each garment is treated correctly
• Keep clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories immaculate
• Plan wardrobe needs for trips and travel with the principal when asked
• Work closely with the rest of the household team so the home runs smoothly

What the client is looking for

• Previous wardrobe management experience in a private household, luxury setting, atelier, costume department or similar
• In-depth knowledge of luxury fashion houses, designer clothing and high-end wardrobe care
• Skilled at styling and dressing
• Excellent sewing, alteration and repair skills
• Proven expertise in laundry and dry cleaning, and sound judgement on what to treat at home and what to send to specialists
• A thorough understanding of care symbols, garment labels and how to treat different fabrics
• Experience running digital inventories and electronic wardrobe records
• Good Photoshop skills
• Very well organised, with exceptional attention to detail
• Adaptable, with a flexible attitude
• Confident, friendly and professional
• A very good communicator
• A good team player who can support, train and help colleagues
• Able to run a busy operation and prioritise well
• Able to adjust the way you work to the principal's needs and changing priorities
• Atelier, costume department or similar experience is a strong advantage
• Happy to travel and to work extra hours when needed

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