Brand Manager – Steve Madden

Inside Out Awards Ltd; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Steve Madden seeks a Brand Manager to drive the evolution of the brand from footwear into a cross-category lifestyle platform, overseeing storytelling and growth across sub brands. The role is based in LIC and requires on-site work.

You will collaborate across marketing, creative, merchandising, e-commerce, and wholesale to execute launches, partnerships, and customer acquisition with urgency in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills and a passion for fashion are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years in brand management, marketing, or related roles (fashion/retail preferred).
• Strong understanding of product, storytelling, and commerce.
• Experience on collaborations or integrated campaigns.
• Passion for fashion, trends, and culture.

Responsabilidades

• Act as central connector across marketing, creative, merchandising, e-commerce, and wholesale.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and execution with organization and urgency.
• Operate with a nimble, solutions-oriented mindset in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify, develop, and execute strategic brand collaborations that drive buzz and new customer acquisition.
• Serve as a liaison across collaborators, ensuring alignment from concept through launch.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources.

Conocimientos

Brand management

Marketing strategy

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Trend tracking

Partnerships

Communication

Storytelling

Multi-project handling

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

General Summary

The Brand Manager will play a critical role in driving the evolution of Steve Madden from a footwear leader into a cross-category lifestyle brand in addition to sub brands including Madden Girl and Madden NYC. This individual sits at the intersection of product, marketing, creative, and partnerships—working on brand storytelling and key growth initiatives that fuel cultural relevance and commercial impact.

The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our LIC office and requires working on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a central connector across marketing, creative, merchandising, e-commerce, and wholesale
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and execution with a high level of organization and urgency
• Operate with a nimble, solutions-oriented mindset in a fast-paced environment
• Identify, develop, and execute strategic brand collaborations that drive buzz and new customer acquisition
• Serve as a key liaison across collaborators, ensuring alignment from concept through launch
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Specific Job Skills

Essential duties include

• Strong eye for trend, tone, and visual storytelling across channels
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive timelines and cross-functional alignment
• Ability to move quickly and pivot in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Deep understanding of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape
• Experience developing and executing brand collaborations from concept to launch
• Strong relationship management skills with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Ability to identify culturally relevant partners that drive brand heat and new customer acquisition
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across marketing, creative, merchandising, and sales
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5–8+ years of experience in brand management, marketing, or related roles (fashion/retail preferred)
• Strong understanding of the intersection of product, storytelling, and commerce
• Experience working on collaborations, partnerships, or integrated campaigns
• Deep passion for fashion, trends, and culture
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $110,000-$120,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.

Job Details

Full-time

Pay Range $110,000.00 – $120,000.00 / year

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