Director, Partnerships and Collaborations

Gap Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Director of Partnerships and Collaborations to drive impactful strategies within the fashion and lifestyle sectors. This role involves developing partnerships, managing budgets, and overseeing collaborations to enhance brand relevance and revenue. The ideal candidate will have extensive marketing experience and a robust network in the industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of marketing experience with 5+ years in brand building partnerships.
• Experience managing complex projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the brand partnership and product collaboration roadmap.
• Lead the full lifecycle of collaborations from concept to execution.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and internal resources for high-impact campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Project Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Job description

About the Role

Banana Republic is seeking a Director of Partnerships and Collaborations responsible for developing and executing strategies for impactful partnerships and product collaborations. The role requires strong leadership, creativity, innovation, and a deep network within fashion, entertainment, design, and lifestyle sectors.

This Director will be responsible for leading Banana Republic's partnerships and collaborations with a focus on growing the brand’s footprint and reaching new audiences that drive brand relevance and revenue. A deep connection to culture and understanding how Banana Republic can be at the forefront will be critical to success.

Key responsibilities include developing a brand partnership roadmap, identifying strategic opportunities, and managing end-to-end collaborations—from initiating partnership opportunities to product and marketing alignment, to overseeing execution cross-functionally. You will also manage budgets, contracts, and timelines. You should have outstanding leadership, organizational, and project management skills, with superior written and verbal communication skills.

What You'll Do

1. Develop and own the brand partnership and product collaboration roadmap in alignment with overall brand and business objectives.
2. Identify strategic whitespace opportunities that enhance cultural relevance and create commercial value.
3. Monitor trends, cultural shifts, and emerging voices in fashion, design, art, music, and entertainment.
4. Leverage an existing robust network of tastemakers, creatives, agencies, brands, and collaborators to source partnership opportunities.
5. Lead the full lifecycle of collaborations—from concept development to contract negotiation, guiding product development, marketing, and launch execution.
6. Manage budgets, timelines, and internal resources to deliver high-impact campaigns with a positive ROI.
7. Plan, budget, set KPIs, and report on end results; provide strategic direction and coordinate with agency partners.
8. Identify opportunities for innovation and impact by vetting and collaborating with celebrities, creators, tastemakers, emerging talent, and other partners in new and exciting ways.
9. Report to the Head of Marketing.

Who You Are

• 8+ years of marketing experience with 5+ years in brand building partnerships and outreach to drive relevance.
• Collaborative mindset, with a desire to foster partnerships and integrate concepts with cross-functional teams (marketing, brand experience, creative, product, etc.).
• Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Broad connections and personality to engage with industry leaders and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to solve problems independently, think creatively and proactively, and implement solutions rapidly.
• This role requires cultural awareness, strategic thinking, and leadership experience.
• Proven ability to think strategically, understand business challenges, and develop effective implementation plans to drive results.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to navigate ambiguity and think strategically and swiftly across levels.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience managing complex projects and programs, leading multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with integrated marketing strategies, including influencer marketing, experiential activations, and paid programs.