Chief of Staff

Company Description

ENSEMBLE is India’s first multi-brand luxury fashion store, established in 1987. The brand is dedicated to discovering, mentoring, and nurturing Indian design, with a focus on preserving the country’s rich heritage of craft, embroidery, and textiles. With nine stores across India and a growing online presence globally, ENSEMBLE curates the best of Indian fashion in a modern and refined way. Led by Tina Tahiliani, the company also emphasizes providing customers with excellent and efficient service.

Chief of Staff

found or leading a company

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Execution & Follow-Through

• Translate the Director’s vision into actionable plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment and execution across merchandise planning, retail, marketing, finance, IT and HR functions.
• Track progress of key projects and hold teams accountable for timelines and outcomes.
• Prepare concise reports and updates for the Director on ongoing initiatives.

2. Business Coordination

• Act as a central point of contact between the Director and department heads.
• Facilitate inter-departmental communication to ensure smooth workflow and collaboration.
• Anticipate needs, identify roadblocks, and proactively resolve issues before they escalate.

3. Operational Oversight

• Support day-to-day management of operations and special projects.
• Review data, budgets, and reports to ensure accuracy and provide insight for decision-making.
• Assist in vendor and partner coordination for key business priorities.

4. Leadership Support

• Accompany the Director to key internal meetings and external engagements as required.
• Draft presentations, communication notes, and follow-up actions post-meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive company information and personnel matters.

5. Strategic Projects

• Lead cross-functional initiatives such as store expansions, brand collaborations, or new process rollouts.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and results for strategic projects initiated by the Director.

Success Indicators

• Smooth execution of the Director’s priorities with minimal follow-up required.
• Improved coordination and accountability across business functions.
• Timely delivery of key projects and initiatives.
• Enhanced productivity and focus for the Director through effective support and delegation.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+

  experience in consulting, business analysis, strong project management and multitasking abilities from founder’s office.

• Exceptional analytical skills

• Mindset:

  Problem-solver, operator, and strategist in one. You can zoom out for strategy and zoom in for execution.

• Excellent communication skills

  — written, verbal, and interpersonal.

• Highly organized and proactive

  , comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Curiosity and hunger for growth

  — you thrive in uncertainty and love learning new things.

• Personality:

  Mature, discreet, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, creative luxury environment.