Director, Brand Partnerships Los Angeles - Entertainment & Partnerships full-time, permanent

Supercell; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director of Brand Partnerships, where you'll spearhead innovative collaborations that resonate with global audiences. This role is pivotal in shaping the cultural relevance of beloved gaming franchises through strategic partnerships. You'll engage with diverse brands and creators, driving co-marketing initiatives that excite players and amplify brand visibility. If you're a creative strategist with a passion for gaming culture and a knack for negotiation, this is your chance to make a significant impact in an industry-leading environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in brand partnerships, preferably in gaming or entertainment.
• Proven ability to identify and leverage cultural trends for business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and execution of brand collaborations that enhance visibility.
• Identify and secure strategic partnerships to drive brand impact and reach.

Skills

Brand Partnerships

Negotiation Skills

Creative Strategy

Cultural Trend Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Director, Brand Partnerships

At Supercell, our games have been downloaded billions of times and are loved by hundreds of millions of players every month. Our mission? To have our games played by as many people as possible—and remembered forever. To achieve this, we’re building iconic global franchises that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s most beloved brands.

Our Entertainment & Partnerships (E&P) team is leading this mission—expanding the reach and emotional resonance of our IP through strategic collaborations and partnerships that spark cultural moments and deepen fan engagement.

We’re looking for a Director, Brand Partnerships to lead the search, negotiation, and execution of trendsetting brand collaborations that capture attention, create unforgettable co-marketing moments, and excite Supercell’s global community of players. This role is also key in forging major brand partnerships that elevate Supercell’s games and IP into broader cultural relevance on a global scale.

What You’ll Do

1. Find Breakthrough Opportunities
2. Hunt for Breakthrough Collaborations: Proactively seek out brands, creators, and partners across industries to drive exciting, buzzworthy collaborations that spark player passion and fuel cultural conversations.
3. Expand Our Cultural Footprint: Keep a constant pulse on global trends, fandoms, and cultural movements to ensure Supercell collaborations feel fresh, relevant, and ahead of the curve.
4. Grow a World-Class Pipeline: Build and maintain a strong, forward-looking pipeline of collaboration and partnership opportunities across key industries, regions, and cultural touchpoints.
5. Represent Supercell: Be a key ambassador at major trade shows, summits, and industry events, providing strategic direction and uncovering new partnership opportunities that align with our vision.

Accomplish with Excellence

1. Negotiate and Execute Deals: Lead end-to-end negotiations and deal structuring for brand and promotional partnerships, ensuring mutual value and creative excellence.
2. Craft Killer Materials: Develop compelling presentations, pitch decks, and strategic updates that engage potential partners with storytelling that captures the magic of Supercell’s worlds.

Amplify Our Brand Impact

1. Drive Brand Visibility: Identify and secure strategic partnership opportunities that enhance Supercell’s games and IP visibility, reaching new audiences across diverse markets.
2. Amplify Co-Marketing: Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and Community teams to maximize storytelling, reach, and impact of each collaboration and co-marketing activity.
3. Champion Supercell’s DNA: Ensure every partnership authentically reflects the creativity, values, and spirit of Supercell’s games and characters.

What We’re Looking For

1. 12+ years of experience in driving brand partnerships, collaborations, or licensing programs, preferably in entertainment, gaming, fashion, lifestyle, or youth culture.
2. Proven ability to identify early cultural trends and translate them into business opportunities.
3. A masterful dealmaker with strong negotiation skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
4. A creative strategist with a track record of developing partnerships that generate excitement, engagement, and brand love.
5. End-to-end experience in taking partnerships from initial concept through negotiation, execution, co-marketing, and successful launch.
6. Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
7. Strong global perspective and experience working across diverse markets and cultures.
8. Passion for games, gaming culture, and entertainment is a plus.
9. This role is based in Los Angeles, with an expectation to be onsite at least 2 days per week to collaborate with the team and partners.
10. Willingness to travel (~25%) internationally to meet with teams, attend events, and engage with partners worldwide.

Why You’ll Love It Here

This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to shape the future of a beloved gaming brand. You’ll drive bold collaborations, spark culture, and create unforgettable fan moments, expanding Supercell’s IP beyond the screen.

If you’re passionate about culture, creativity, and iconic partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.