Director, Paid

Laguna Beach, CA (On-site)

$140K/yr – $160K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive global growth marketing strategy and paid media execution for ILIA to accelerate new customer acquisition and revenue.

  • Own global growth strategy, media planning, and cross-channel campaigns.
  • Must-have: 8+ years in growth marketing with 3+ in leadership and DTC/omnichannel experience.
  • Standout: Leads international expansion and scales a multi-million-dollar budget with data-driven optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the global growth marketing strategy to drive net new customer acquisition, revenue growth, and long-term brand equity.
  • Own media planning and execution across paid social, paid search, CTV, affiliate, influencer paid campaigns, and retail marketing efforts (Sephora, Ulta, Amazon).
  • Oversee international paid media expansion, with tailored strategies for EMEA and other high-priority regions.
  • Develop campaign strategies and frameworks across evergreen and promotional periods, in alignment with DTC and retail calendars.
  • Own the planning, prioritization, and execution of landing page tests across key paid traffic sources.
  • Lead the full funnel global creative advertising strategy and roadmap, including concept ideation, iteration cycles, and performance analysis.
  • Scale ILIA’s affiliate program to be a top-performing acquisition channel.
  • Identify, onboard, and manage top-performing affiliate partners and networks.
  • Integrate affiliate insights into broader omnichannel strategies, including retail partnership activations.
  • Test and scale new customer acquisition platforms (e.g., TikTok Shop, Reddit, Pinterest, YouTube Shorts).

Requirements

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in growth or performance marketing, with 3+ years in a leadership role overseeing direct reports.
  • Demonstrated success managing DTC and omnichannel paid media campaigns for a high-growth consumer brand.
  • Experience launching and optimizing marketing efforts in international markets, particularly in EMEA.
  • Proven track record scaling affiliate programs with strong ROI and partner relationships.
  • Mastery of performance channels including Meta, Google Ads, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
  • Strong analytical and attribution modeling skills; expertise in GA4, Shopify, and third-party dashboards.
  • Deep understanding of audience segmentation, ad personalization, and creative testing.
  • Willingness to collaborate with analytics and finance teams to deliver forecasts and performance reporting.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with incrementality tools like Haus, Triple Whale, Northbeam, or similar is a plus.
  • Experience building and scaling high-performing teams and managing agency/vendor relationships.

Benefits

  • Health Benefits - 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Flex Time Off - No cap on personal time off and paid company holidays
  • Seasonal Flex Days - Flexible scheduling to enjoy extra time under the sun during the Spring & Summer season
  • Parental Leave - Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • 401(k) - Save for your future with a 401(k) with a company match
  • Flexibility & Wellness Stipends - Monthly stipends to support remote work & self-care
  • ILIA Products - Quarterly stipend to replenish your favorite products and try new ones
  • This is the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a few factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.