Partnerships Director - Fashion & Talent

IMG LIVE; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WME Group, home to IMG Models, is seeking a Partnerships Manager to drive revenue-generating brand collaborations for our roster. You will lead strategy, outreach, and deal design with beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands, ensuring brand objectives align with talent goals.

You will oversee negotiations, contract reviews, campaign execution, and performance reporting while mentoring Coordinators. A collaborative, fast-paced environment and global brand exposure await.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in brand partnerships, influencer marketing, talent management, or related field.
• Proven ability to secure and manage brand partnerships across beauty, fashion, or lifestyle categories.
• Strong negotiation and client management skills with a track record of revenue growth.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for high-level client conversations.
• Deep understanding of social media, digital platforms, and influencer/celebrity marketing.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute partnership strategies aligning models with brand partners in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle.
• Oversee negotiation of terms, budgets, deliverables, and usage rights; draft proposals and memos.
• Serve as primary contact for brands, managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful campaigns.
• Lead and mentor Coordinators and Assistants to support workflow and collaboration.
• Track and report partnership performance, providing insights on trends and ROI.

Skills

Brand partnerships

Negotiation

Relationship management

Leadership

Communication

CRM knowledge

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

WME Group, home to IMG Models, is seeking a Partnerships Manager to drive revenue-generating brand collaborations for our roster. You will lead strategy, outreach, and deal design with beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands, ensuring brand objectives align with talent goals.

You will oversee negotiations, contract reviews, campaign execution, and performance reporting while mentoring Coordinators. A collaborative, fast-paced environment and global brand exposure await.