Global Influencer Marketing and Partnerships Director

About the role

Huda Beauty is looking for an Executive-level Global Influencer Marketing and Partnerships Director based in Dubai. You will own the global influencer strategy for makeup, building a tiered creator portfolio from ambassadors to micro-creators that drives measurable brand and sales impact across every market, while setting the governance and data framework that keeps the work consistent and compliant.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and lead the global influencer strategy for makeup, aligned to brand priorities and launches
• Build a balanced creator portfolio across all tiers, from ambassadors to emerging creators
• Set the standards and ways of working that keep influencer activity consistent across markets
• Own KPIs and drive execution excellence
• Lead key creator partnerships for launches and always-on, and manage agency and talent partners
• Own global seeding, creator brand experiences and brand trips
• Measure impact across platforms and markets, use insights to guide investment, and use AI and technology to scale the function
• Lead and grow a high-performing team, directly and through in-market leads

Required profile

• 12+ years in influencer marketing, with at least 5 in a global or multi-market leadership role
• Degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in makeup or colour cosmetics
• Experience managing multi-market influencer budgets and building creator portfolios and long-term partnerships
• Demonstrated negotiation experience and working knowledge of disclosure rules across markets
• Established network of makeup creators, makeup artists and talent agencies
• Multilingual and global experience is a plus

What we offer

• Premium medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with an in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products and quarterly product gifting