Partnerships Director

Candidates must be based in or relocate within proximity of one of 2-TIMES office locations: Hong Kong (central), Singapore (Rochor), or Melbourne (CBD). For global applicants, relocation to Asia is required for this position.

Reporting to our Vice President of Content, the Partnerships Director will be essential in driving forward 2-TIMES’ digital publishing agenda, and is responsible for the delivery and aligned positioning of all strategic media profiling, affiliate partnerships, and content development initiatives.

Demonstrating an excelled knowledge of 2-TIMES’ visual identity & DNA, and that of its multi-brand partners, he/she/they will play a leading role in the growth of sponsored editorial projects spanning co-branded luxury, fashion, design, art and music disciplines — balancing the needs and priorities of both creative and communications teams with the generation, presentation and dissemination of a cohesive content schedule that delivers innovative ‘new media’ solutions targeting HNW private clients across key business channels including events, experiential, social, web and chat/text messaging apps.

Responsibilities

· Vetting and qualifying relevant prospective & existing partners based on campaign, brand/creative and content requirements, including outreach, submission appraisal, and respective RFP production/submission

· Establish and execute cross-channel strategic content initiatives focused on building attraction & awareness, fostering community, increasing engagement and driving new client development – a firm understanding of both branding principles and ROI driving tactics is critical

· Lead key stakeholder reviews of creative work, adding perspective and taking direction as needed

· Collaborate with eCommerce/Digital and UX teams on the production of design mockups for online projects or features, and other branded initiatives

· Cultivate third party/external relationships in relation to graphic design, video, and the overall production of artwork & assets

· Keep up to date on new and emerging technologies and channels for content placement – analyzing and formally presenting opportunities for growth

Must-haves

· Bachelor’s degree specialising in business, professional communications, marketing or digital media

· 10+ years experience working for a luxury fashion brand, retailer or publisher/media group – International exposure a plus

· Demonstrated ability to utilize analytics data and metrics to support feature and customer segment recommendations to key stakeholders

· Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines, with the ability to articulate and present creative ideas to key stakeholders – experience in engaging with influencers to produce multi-channel content a plus

· Expert proficiency in the latest design and prototyping software, including but not limited to InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, XD, After Effects, Figma, etc.

· Comprehensive understanding of Internet standards as they apply to content formats, interaction and UI design

· Aesthetically minded and well-versed in design principles, compositions & layouts for digital and physical retail – awareness of like-minded typographic foundries advantageous

· Previous management executing global-scaled projects with teams in different time zones; proficiency in Slack or Notion highly regarded

· Strong partnerships with significant industry figures (photographers, stylists, directors, etc.), and adept at seeking out and establishing new relationships with key creative profiles

* Some travel (30%) will be required across Hong Kong, Singapore and, Australia HQ’s

Notice to applicants: To be considered for this opportunity you must list your most relevant industry networks - either within your CV or a separate cover letter

Salary range (equivalent): HK$ 100k–120k p/m DoE, plus bonuses and allowances

2-TIMES will not enter into any commercial undertaking/s with recruiters or agencies representing talent.