Partnerships Director

Aimé Leon Dore; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimé Leon Dore is seeking a Partnerships Director in New York to lead their partnerships strategy and team. This role involves strategic leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful partnerships. Candidates should have a robust background in brand marketing and strategic relationships.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in strategic partnerships, brand marketing, or business development.
• Demonstrated success in launching high-profile collaborations.
• Strong background in managing complex contracts and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a multi-year partnership strategy.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing partnerships team.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of partnership projects from concept to execution.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Team Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

We’re looking for a Partnerships Director to join our team in New York, New York. This role will help shape and lead Aimé Leon Dore’s Partnership team. You will lead a growing team and collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, Marketing, Creative, and Legal, among others, to bring strategic partnerships to life—from ideation to launch and beyond.

Duties And Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and own a multi-year partnership strategy that aligns with broader brand and business goals, identifying whitespace opportunities for innovative and disruptive collaborations.
• Proactively identify and vet partnership opportunities based on brand fit, commercial potential, creative scope, and long-term relationship value.
• Stay ahead of emerging industry trends and evolving consumer behaviors to ensure partnerships remain relevant, forward-thinking, and impactful.
• Report regularly to executive leadership on pipeline progress, performance metrics, and partnership ROI.
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing partnerships team equipped to support a growing and diversified collaboration portfolio.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and KPIs to ensure accountability, alignment, and effectiveness across all partnership initiatives.
• Create and continuously improve internal processes, frameworks, and toolkits to streamline partnership scouting, onboarding, and execution.
  
  

End-to-End Execution

• Manage the entire lifecycle of partnership projects—from concept development and pitch presentations through negotiations, contract execution, product development, and go-to-market rollouts.
• Lead partnership deal structuring, working closely with Legal to manage contracts, licensing agreements, and intellectual property considerations.
• Oversee production and operational timelines, ensuring collaboration efforts are executed flawlessly, on time, and within budget.
• Analyze partnership performance post-launch, gathering insights to refine future strategies and improve effectiveness.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the central point of contact between ALD and external partners, managing communications and expectations with clarity and professionalism.
• Partner with Product and Creative teams to ensure all collaborations maintain design excellence, brand consistency, and product feasibility.
• Align with Finance on forecasting, budgeting, and revenue modeling for partnership projects; collaborate with Legal on all compliance, rights, and deliverables.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, brand marketing, business development, or integrated marketing;
• Demonstrated success in launching high-profile, multi-stakeholder collaborations from scratch with measurable brand and business impact
• Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, creative processes, and go-to-market mechanics
• Strong background in negotiating and managing complex contracts, licensing/IP agreements, and cross-sector initiatives
• Proven team leader with experience hiring, mentoring, and scaling talent within fast-paced, creative environments
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in ambiguity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at pitching, presenting, and relationship-building
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with strong storytelling instincts
• Comfortable navigating both creative and commercial priorities
• A collaborative team player and trusted leader who inspires confidence
  
  

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000

Created in 2014, Aimé Leon Dore is a lifestyle, sport and ready-to-wear brand based out of Queens, New York. With a strong focus on simple yet powerful design, we are driven to create timeless work by portraying an aesthetic that is uniquely our own.