Influencer Marketing Associate

Kaleidos Makeup; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidos Makeup in Austin, TX is seeking an Influencer Marketing Associate to bridge the brand and the creator community, identifying emerging talent and coordinating campaign execution. You will manage outreach, negotiate contracts, and nurture relationships with beauty creators across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, translating data into smarter strategies.

On-site in our Austin office, you’ll collaborate with a bold, creative team, bring strong communication, and stay ahead of trends to keep

Qualifications

• Deep beauty knowledge and trend awareness for Kaleidos’ aesthetic.
• Strong written and verbal communication for outreach and negotiations.
• Experience or portfolio showing social media savvy and creator collaborations.
• Ability to work on-site in Austin, TX with a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Source and vet influencer partners aligned with brand aesthetics.
• Coordinate outreach, negotiations, and onboarding with creators.
• Manage campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Track performance metrics and optimize future strategies.
• Nurture long-term relationships with influencers and creators.
• Stay ahead of beauty trends and platform algorithm changes.

Skills

Beauty knowledge

Strong communicator

Data-driven

Austin-based

Organized

Job description

Kaleidos is a makeup brand for the bold, the creative, and the futuristic. We specialize in high-performance products with a unique sci-fi aesthetic. We are looking for an Influencer Marketing Associate based in our Austin, TX office to help us expand our community and tell our story through the voices of world-class creators.

The Role

As an Influencer Marketing Associate, you will be the bridge between our brand and the creator community. You will identify emerging talent, manage campaign execution, and nurture long-term relationships with influencers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Vetting: Discover and evaluate potential influencer partners who align with Kaleidos’ artistic aesthetic and brand values.
• Outreach & Negotiation: Manage the end-to-end communication process, from initial outreach to contract negotiation and onboarding.
• Campaign Management: Coordinate product seeding, track content deadlines, and ensure creators have the necessary information to produce high-quality content.
• Relationship Building: Maintain and grow a high-touch network of beauty influencers, makeup artists, and content creators.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and analyze campaign metrics (EMV, reach, engagement, conversions) to optimize future strategies.
• Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of beauty trends and social media algorithm changes to keep Kaleidos at the forefront of the conversation.

Who You Are

• Beauty Obsessed: You live and breathe makeup. You know who’s trending and which creators are rising stars.
• Strong Communicator: You can write compelling outreach emails and build rapport quickly over digital platforms and in person.
• Data-Informed: You understand that influencer marketing is both an art and a science; you’re comfortable looking at spreadsheets and ROI.
• Austin-Based: You are excited to work on-site with our creative team in Austin, TX.
• Organized: You can handle dozens of conversations and shipments simultaneously without breaking a sweat.

Qualifications

• Deep Beauty Knowledge: You are a makeup enthusiast who stays ahead of trends. You know the difference between a \"cut crease\" and a \"halo eye\", and you’re familiar with Kaleidos’ unique aesthetic.
• Social Media Native: You spend hours on TikTok and Instagram. You understand what makes a video go viral, how the algorithm works, and who the key voices are in the beauty community.
• Fresh Graduates Welcome: No years of experience? No problem. If you have a portfolio, a personal beauty blog, or even a highly curated social media presence that demonstrates your taste and communication skills, we want to see it.
• Communication Skills: You can write professional yet personable outreach messages that creators actually want to reply to.

Based in Austin: Ability to work on-site at our Austin office.