Senior Manager of Brand Partnerships

Department: Brand Marketing

Location: Los Angeles HQ

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody.

At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.

As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships to help shape and execute impactful collaborations that drive brand awareness, cultural relevance, and commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships will manage strategic brand partnerships across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, entertainment, sport, and cultural platforms. This role will be responsible managing partnership relationships end-to-end, and ensuring all activations align with SKIMS brand vision and business objectives.

This individual is both highly strategic and operationally strong, capable of managing a complex portfolio of partnerships including collaborations with luxury brands, novelty or insider designers, athletic organizations, and consumer products.

This role reports directly to the VP of Brand Marketing and works cross-functionally with Creative, Influencer PR, Social, Retail, Product, Legal, and Finance teams to bring partnerships to life. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of brand storytelling, pop culture, consumer behavior, and partnership marketing within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of brand partnerships and collaborations that elevate brand visibility and drive consumer engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Manage partnerships from concept through execution, including timelines, budgets, deliverables, approvals, and post-campaign analysis.
• Collaborate closely with internal Creative, Influencer, Social, PR, Retail, E-Commerce, and Product teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and execution across all touchpoints.
• Develop strategic briefs, presentation decks, and executive recaps for leadership.
• Stay highly informed on cultural trends, competitive activity, consumer behavior, and emerging partnership opportunities.
  

· Support special projects, launches, experiential activations, and global brand moments as needed.

· Mentor and support junior team members while fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented working environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 6 years of experience in brand marketing, partnerships and collaborations within fashion, beauty, entertainment, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
• Proven track record managing high-profile partnerships and cross-functional campaigns from ideation through execution.
• Strong understanding of brand marketing, consumer engagement strategies, and culturally driven storytelling.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in executing activations and IRL marketing experiences, from maintaining vendor relationships to managing creative production timelines.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on and execution-focused.
  

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Keynote.

· Passion for fashion, culture, innovation, and the SKIMS brand.


Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working with fashion, sportswear, entertainment, or licensing partnerships.

· Background in global or multi-market brand activations.

· Experience working within high-growth consumer or fashion brands.

· Existing network across agencies and brand partnership ecosystems.



Benefits, Culture and Perks

Benefits and Culture

• Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Kind Body Fertility Benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
• Unlimited PTO
• Full Access to LinkedIn learning
• Employee Discounts

Perks (HQ Location)

• Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
• Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
• Free Swag Giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Annual Summer Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages