Digital Brand Architects is Hiring for Brand Partnerships - Beauty Vertical

Brand Partnerships — Beauty Vertical (Digital Brand Architects)

Digital Brand Architects (DBA) is hiring a seasoned brand partnerships leader to drive beauty-focused influencer programs. If you thrive at the intersection of beauty, creators, and revenue-generating partnerships, this full-time role in West Hollywood, CA, offers the chance to shape strategic deals and champion DBA’s roster across top beauty brands and agencies.

Company Overview

DBA is a leader in influencer management and marketing, representing 200+ top creators with a collective reach of 200M+. The team connects talent with brands across beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and more. DBA’s work has been featured in major outlets including the New York Times, Variety, Fast Company, WWD, and Forbes, and the company has been named one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work. Learn more about DBA here.

Role Summary

As a category specialist within the brand partnerships team, you will develop, pitch, and close beauty-focused influencer marketing programs that leverage DBA’s exclusive roster. You’ll shape creative proposals, define KPIs, negotiate deal terms, and oversee execution end to end—collaborating closely with internal stakeholders (including the CEO and SVP, Brand Partnerships) and external brand and agency partners. The role includes supervisory responsibility for one or more team members at the Coordinator or Manager level.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a beauty category specialist representing DBA talent across digital and mixed media solutions.
• Conceptualize, develop, and pitch innovative programs featuring influencers and creators in the beauty and personal care sectors.
• Proactively source new business while supporting cross-vertical growth opportunities for DBA talent.
• Leverage existing brand and agency relationships to secure partnerships and drive revenue against targets.
• Lead responses to inbound RFPs with strategic thinking, creative concepts, and precise scoping.
• Define KPIs and success metrics; ensure campaign excellence from proposal through post-campaign analysis.
• Represent talent in negotiations; collaborate with legal, account, and operations teams to secure favorable outcomes.
• Build proactive category packages to expand DBA’s footprint in beauty and personal care.

Ideal Profile

• 7+ years in digital sales, influencer marketing, or business development with a strong emphasis on beauty/personal care or adjacent consumer categories.
• Established relationships with beauty brands, agencies, and media partners; proven record of pitching and closing creator-led programs.
• Strength in negotiation, RFP responses, and deal structuring; results orientation with a track record of exceeding objectives.
• Deep knowledge of online media, social platforms, and beauty/culture trends; excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and deadline-driven; collaborative approach and ability to lead or develop talent at coordinator/manager levels.
• Occasional travel for client meetings, industry events, and team gatherings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms; familiarity with beauty marketing metrics and influencer tools (e.g., CreatorIQ, Social Rank).
• Experience with CRM/workflow tools such as QuickBase, Slack, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Google Analytics and social measurement.
• Comfort with creative tools like Canva and Adobe to support program ideation and packaging.

Compensation, Benefits, and Location

This is a full-time role based in West Hollywood, CA. The annual salary range is $130,000–$185,000 B.O.E. DBA offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package. Occasional travel may be required.

• Employer-contributed benefits and paid parental leave
• Unlimited vacation time and hybrid work schedule
• Volunteer opportunities; casual dress code and open office environment
• Career growth in a mission-driven, industry-leading company committed to diversity and inclusion

DBA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

How to Apply

Ready to lead beauty partnerships at DBA? Submit your application here.

If your background aligns with the responsibilities and impact described above, this role offers a platform to shape standout creator programs across the beauty ecosystem.

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