The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. · 15 hours ago
Manager, Global Collaborations, Collections, & Celebrity, MAC
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $140K/yrThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of luxury beauty products, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Global Brand Collaborations & Celebrity Partnerships. This role is pivotal in shaping M·A·C’s cultural influence through strategic partnerships and collaborations, driving measurable business impact and brand affinity.
Cosmetics
Responsibilities
In close partnership with the Executive Director, support the development of global strategies for celebrity initiatives and brand collaborations that ignite cultural chaos, spark fandom, and reinforce M·A·C as the original influencer brand
Independently lead select strategic pillars and partnership workstreams while contributing to broader cultural relevance strategies set by the Executive Director
Translate consumer, cultural, and commercial insights into actionable roadmaps, campaign architectures, and partnership pipelines that reflect the brand’s long-term vision
Identify whitespace and emerging opportunities across art, beauty, culture, design, entertainment, fashion, music, and sport to ensure M·A·C stays culturally ahead
Co-lead the development of M·A·C’s global ambassador, celebrity, and VIP strategy with the Executive Director, shaping partnerships that deepen brand affinity and drive measurable impact
Manage day-to-day relationships for assigned ambassadors and VIPs, including activations, asset reviews, content development, contract oversight, deliverables, events, meetings, negotiations, performance tracking, risk mitigation, and seeding
Support high-visibility talent moments in collaboration with the Executive Director, ensuring strategic alignment and flawless execution
Cultivate a world-class network across talent agencies, management teams, stylists, publicists, and cultural communities
Own end-to-end development of assigned brand collaborations — from partner identification and concepting to product development and global activation
Support the Executive Director in driving high-impact, globally significant collaborations and bringing culturally resonant ideas to life
Partner closely with Design, Marketing, Product Development, Visual Merchandising, Packaging, Supply Chain, and Creative to ensure concept authenticity, design excellence, and global relevance
Co-create experiences, stunts, and limited-edition products that generate cultural resonance and commercial success
Lead campaign development and execution for assigned programs, including briefing, creative alignment, shoot production, asset delivery, and toolkit creation
Partner with the Executive Director on major global campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand priorities and seamless cross-functional integration
Collaborate with Global Consumer Engagement, Regional Marketing, PR, Social, Retail, and E-Commerce to deliver cohesive global activations
Integrate talent and brand partners into experiential moments, cultural events, and retail experiences such as “I Only Wear M·A·C” takeovers
Lead the creation of bespoke VIP gifting, seeding moments, and cultural heat programs for assigned initiatives
Contribute to broader brand heat strategies in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring global consistency and impact
Build toolkits that enable regional teams to execute programs on-brand and at scale
Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned celebrities, partners, and cultural stakeholders
Partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams — including Creative, Legal, Finance, Product Development, Consumer Engagement, and Regions — to ensure alignment and seamless execution
Support the Executive Director in managing senior-level external relationships and key partnership negotiations
Lead risk assessments, creative approvals, and operational governance for assigned programs
Lead negotiations and contract management for assigned collaborators and talent, ensuring clarity on deliverables, KPIs, usage rights, exclusivity, and timelines
Collaborate with Legal and Procurement on rights, compliance, and IP considerations
Uphold operational excellence across timelines, budget stewardship, invoicing, and project documentation
Define and track KPIs for assigned celebrity and collaboration programs, including brand heat, earned media, engagement, sell-through, and ROI
Deliver insight-driven recaps and strategic recommendations to optimize future programs and guide long-term planning
Monitor cultural trends, competitor activity, and emerging platforms to identify new partnership opportunities proactively
Provide mentorship, clarity, and strategic guidance to junior team members, contributing to a high-performing global partnerships function
Partner with the Executive Director to continually evolve internal processes, frameworks, and global toolkits across the celebrity and collaborations ecosystem
Uphold excellence in communication, cross-functional alignment, and global coordination
Manage budgets, track expenses, and ensure programs operate within financial guidelines
Open and oversee POs and ensure timely, accurate payment to talent, vendors, and partners
Lead vendor onboarding in partnership with Finance and Procurement
Proactively communicate payment status, respond to finance inquiries, and escalate issues as needed to maintain seamless execution
Qualification
Required
Moves at the speed of culture and understands how to convert momentum into measurable impact
Operates confidently at the intersection of art, beauty, culture, design, entertainment, fashion, music, and sport
Navigates high-stakes talent environments with clarity, confidence, and professionalism
Balances creative ambition with operational discipline, ensuring ideas are not only bold but fully executable
Brings an entrepreneurial spirit — resourceful, solutions-oriented, and energized by building, experimenting, and driving initiatives forward
Approaches challenges with proactive thinking, sound judgment, and a forward-looking mindset
Embraces emerging technologies — including AI — to enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and inform decision-making
Thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and is comfortable working nights, weekends, early mornings, and traveling as needed to support talent, events, and major cultural moments
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Wellness and family support programs
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Paid leave programs
Education-related programs
Paid holidays and vacation time
Company
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Founded in 2007
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alison Carla
CEO: Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Hanowitz
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