Director of Influencer Marketing, Partnerships, and Collaborations

Huda Beauty; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand based in Dubai is seeking a Global Director of Influencer Marketing to develop a global influencer strategy and manage a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in influencer marketing management and a proven track record in leading large-scale campaigns. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including premium medical coverage and employee discounts.

Benefits

Monthly ‘Self Love Days’

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Monthly coaching sessions

Employee discounts on all products

Quarterly product gifting

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in celebrity and/or influencer marketing management, preferably in the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle industry.
• Proven success leading large-scale global campaigns and immersive brand experiences.
• Deep knowledge of both classic and digital media landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strategize a global influencer roadmap for regional markets.
• Identify and lock in major creator collaborations.
• Manage and grow a high-performing team.

Skills

Management

Influencer Marketing

Data Analysis

Crisis Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary:As our Global Director of Influencer Marketing, Partnerships & Collaborations, you’ll own the vision and execution of creator strategy at the highest level. From top-tier celebrities to emerging micro-creators, you’ll lead a team that cultivates relationships, drives cultural relevance, and amplifies brand moments globally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Set the Global Influencer Strategy

• Develop and strategize a world-class global influencer roadmap for regional markets to bring to life
• Build scalable programs across talent tiers, from celebrities to mid-tier influencers, to drive brand impact
• Align influencer strategies with core marketing objectives, product launches, and brand campaigns
• Own and manage the global influencer budget, optimizing for both performance and brand equity

Build Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and lock in major creator collabs that ladder up to brand vision and revenue goals
• Oversee full lifecycle of creator and brand collaborations, from ideation and co-creation to execution and content rollout
• Partner cross-functionally with Brand, PR, Product Marketing, and Social teams to amplify launches
• Identify and onboard world-class agency partners to support creator growth & collaboration initiatives

Drive Performance & Analytics

• Establish KPIs for creator campaigns and track performance across platforms and regions
• Use data to refine strategy and pitch new ideas with confidence
• Stay ahead of cultural trends and industry shifts to keep Huda at the forefront

Lead the Team & Scale the Function

• Manage and grow a high-performing team both directly and through in-market influencer leads
• Mentor talent and foster a culture of excellence and innovation
• Establish scalable operational systems that enable rapid campaign deployment and ensure global consistency
  
  

Own Major Moments

• Oversee execution of global seeding programs and influencer events
• Lead the strategy and execution of creator activations across product launches, tentpole moments, and brand experiences
• Be a visible brand ambassador and relationship builder for the Huda Beauty name

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in celebrity and/ or influencer marketing management, preferably in the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle industry.
• Proven success leading large-scale global campaigns and immersive brand experiences.
• Deep knowledge of both classic and digital media landscapes.
• Established network of media and influencer contacts.
• Strong crisis communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Multilingual and global experience is a plus.

• Monthly “Self Love Days” – at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting

Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status.If you needreasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.