Manager, Talent & Partnerships (Fashion)

Location: New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA. Work from the office 4 days per week.

Salary: $75,000–$100,000 annually.

Company

WME Fashion cultivates talent, creates experiences, and develops brand partnerships across the fashion, luxury, and beauty ecosystem through brands including IMG Models, Art + Commerce, and The Wall Group.

What you will do

• Develop partnership strategies connecting IMG Models with beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and non-endemic brands.
• Lead brand outreach, secure new business, and cultivate relationships with brand managers, agencies, and PR teams.
• Negotiate partnership terms, budgets, deliverables, usage rights, proposals, and deal memos.
• Manage campaign execution, contracts, invoices, compliance, and communication among brands, talent, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Represent the agency and models in brand meetings, cultural events, and industry dinners.
• Supervise and mentor Coordinators and Assistants, collaborate with PR, Marketing, Events, and global offices, and report on ROI, trends, pipelines, and revenue targets.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of experience in brand partnerships, influencer marketing, talent management, or a related field; agency or entertainment experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success securing and managing brand partnerships, ideally in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle.
• Strong negotiation and client management skills with the ability to drive revenue.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for high-level client-facing conversations.
• Deep understanding of social media, digital platforms, and influencer or celebrity marketing.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership experience managing and mentoring junior team members.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Keynote; CRM or database knowledge is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Office-based collaboration is expected 4 days per week because the business is relationship-driven.
• Benefits may include healthcare, retirement, vacation, paid time off, incentives, and growth and development opportunities.
• WME Group promotes a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.