Brand Franchise & Marketing Director

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$120K/yr – $160K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 19 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive global brand strategy across markets, ensuring consistency while adapting to regional needs, and lead the development of marketing assets, campaigns, and partnerships to grow brand awareness and engagement.

  • Support VP on development and implementation of global brand strategies
  • Lead the development of core marketing materials and brand assets
  • Monitor campaign performance and optimize future activity

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the VP on the development and implementation of global brand strategies for each brand.
  • Ensure brand positioning, messaging and visual identity are applied consistently across all markets and touchpoints.
  • Identify opportunities to expand brand awareness and engagement across platforms, including digital, content, retail and experiential activations.
  • Contribute to the long-term franchise planning for key brands, identifying opportunities for audience growth and cultural relevance.
  • Adapt brand strategies for regional markets while maintaining global brand consistency.
  • Lead the development of core marketing materials, including core brand decks, sales presentations, marketing toolkits, brand sizzles & more
  • Help shape brand storytelling and tone of voice across marketing communications.
  • Support the development and delivery of trade communications including publicity initiatives, industry announcements and partner communications across channels such as newsletters, LinkedIn and other B2B platforms, as well as supporting the planning and execution of B2B events including trade shows, exhibitions and partner events.
  • Collaborate with creative teams to develop brand assets, style guides and marketing materials for partners and internal teams.
  • Support the rollout of global marketing campaigns and initiatives, ensuring alignment across international markets and partners have necessary materials and guidance to execute effectively.

Requirements

  • 8+ years experience in franchise management, marketing role.
  • Experience working with entertainment, character brands, lifestyle brands, toys, consumer products or kids/family IP is essential.
  • Knowledge and experience of international markets.
  • Strong understanding of brand building and audience engagement in a global context.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, across multiple time zones.
  • Collaborative and solutions-oriented.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under own initiative.

Benefits

  • This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental and vision options. Employer paid life insurance and long term disability. As well as generous time off policies including Discretionary time off, sick pay and 10 paid holidays.
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Spiralcute International, Inc.

Welcome to Spiralcute International!Spiralcute is a leading Japanese character brand management company, renowned for building 'sophisti-cute' brands that blend heartfelt narratives, wit, and charm. We specialize in developing emerging character stars into irresistible consumer products through strategic licensing, and engage fans with innovative promotional campaigns through unique partnerships. Our portfolio features beloved franchises including the Japanese pop-culture phenomenon Chiikawa, the whimsical felines of Mofusand, the encouraging penguin Koupen Chan, and more. Headquartered in Tokyo, Spiralcute oversees character brand development and operational strategies. Our Los Angeles-based subsidiary, Spiralcute International, Inc., is dedicated to supporting partners and facilitating licensing opportunities for champions of cute worldwide.Our mission is simple: to spread joy through cuteness. Meet our 'sophisti-cute' characters that captivate hearts everywhere by visiting www.spiralcute.com

12 employees (5 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$120K/yr – $160K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (25% of company)
Median Tenure
1.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
48.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.9%
Direct
18.1%
Referral
5%
Social
6%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12
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Brand Franchise & Marketing Director

Spiralcute International, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA · On-site