Director, Influencer Relations & Casting (all genders)

We are looking for a Director, Influencer Relations & Casting to join Highsnobiety’s creative agency, HS+, based in the Berlin office. Reporting to the VP Creative Production, the role will focus on leading the EU talent management team and developing our talent offering Globally.
YOUR MISSION:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead Highsnobiety’s EU talent relations team, and set the strategic vision for Highsnobiety’s influencer and talent management globally
• Team Management: Mentor the EU talent managers, ensuring excellence in all talent-led campaigns and owning key client relationships
• Relationship Building: Build, leverage and maintain industry relationships within the Talent community to expand HS+’s talent database incl Talents (Influencers, Creators, Artists, Models, etc.), Agents, Talent Agencies, Publicists, Managers, etc
• Campaign Execution: Spearhead the execution of multi-channel activations featuring international talents, ensuring consistent growth and measurement of cultural influence
• Cultural Insight: Maintain a deep understanding and network within Highsnobiety's cultural domains, spanning fashion, music, art, and design
• Digital Prowess: Ensure the team stays ahead of the curve with emerging platforms and trends, leveraging a data-driven approach to optimize campaign performance
• Content Collaboration: Collaborate closely with strategy teams to integrate talent campaigns seamlessly within Highsnobiety's creative campaigns
• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations and contract discussions with tier 1 talents, and work closely with talent agencies, and other partners to secure favorable terms and partnerships

YOUR SKILLS:

• Experience: Over the last 8+ years, you have worked across talent relations, influencer marketing, public relations, and other forms of community-based brand-building roles
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and craft long-term strategic visions
• Campaign Success: Proven track record in executing impactful multi-channel activations with international talents
• Cultural Acumen: In-depth knowledge and established network within Highsnobiety's cultural spheres.
• Digital Savviness: A digital native with a data-driven mindset, well-versed in new and emerging platforms
• Budget Management: Strong financial acumen with experience in managing influencer marketing budgets effectively
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in performance analysis, using data-driven insights to optimize talent campaigns

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A bright and spacious design office, which reflects our brand and focuses on employee well-being and sustainability, located close to U Kurfüstenstrasse
• The opportunity to shape the company and help build a global brand in a motivating, international and diverse work atmosphere
• High degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative autonomy
• We are constantly prioritizing attention on DEIB with internal trainings, workshops, parent friendly policies and our Employee Resource Groups (HighPower, HighPride, HighDreams & HighCulture)
• 2 extra days off globally for all employees on International Women's Day and Juneteenth
• Flexible hybrid working policy, dog friendly office, and remote international working benefit
• Access to visa support for employees relocating to Germany if needed
• Attractive employee benefits (e.g. performance based bonus, ClassPass, OpenUp, bike leasing, sabbatical option)

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!! Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Highsnobiety is a global community of independent-minded creatives & professionals: Every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.