Vice President of Influencer Marketing

SKIMS

$230K — $250K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of marketing experience, with at least 5 years in senior influencer or creator marketing roles.
  • Track record of building scalable influencer programs with measurable outcomes.
  • Deep understanding of the creator economy and key social platforms.
  • Exceptional leadership capabilities with multi-person team management experience.
  • Strong commercial acumen in managing substantial budgets and negotiating partnerships.
  • Data-driven with expertise in performance metrics and attribution modeling.
  • Excellent communicator skilled at engaging diverse audiences from creators to executives.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the global influencer marketing strategy aligned with brand objectives.
  • Identify emerging platforms and audience trends for cultural relevance.
  • Build a scalable influencer program from awareness to conversion across influencer tiers.
  • Educate and advise stakeholders on creator economy insights.
  • Lead and mentor the influencer marketing team while fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Manage relationships with creators and negotiate high-value partnerships.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless campaign execution.
  • Own and optimize the influencer marketing budget and define performance KPIs.

Benefits

  • Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Kind Body Fertility Benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Full Access to LinkedIn learning
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free weekly catered lunch at HQ
  • Dog-Friendly office
  • Free Swag Giveaways
  • Annual Holiday Party
  • Annual Summer Party
  • Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
Full Job Description
Vice President of Influencer Marketing

Department: Brand Marketing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles HQ

Reporting To: Tracy Nguyen Romulus

Compensation: $230,000 - $250,000 / year

Description

We are seeking a visionary and commercially driven VP of Influencer Marketing to lead and scale our influencer strategy globally. This is a senior leadership role for a seasoned marketing executive who understands the creator economy at its deepest level - someone who can build and inspire a high-performing team, forge transformative partnerships, and translate cultural moments into measurable business impact. You will own the influencer channel end-to-end, setting the strategic vision, defining the measurement framework, and ensuring our brand shows up authentically across every platform and audience segment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision
  • Define and own the global influencer marketing strategy, aligning it with broader brand, growth, and revenue objectives.
  • Identify emerging platforms, creator trends, and audience shifts to keep the brand ahead of the cultural curve.
  • Build a scalable influencer program architecture spanning awareness, consideration, and conversion across all tiers, from nano to mega influencers.
  • Serve as the internal authority on the creator economy, educating and advising senior stakeholders and the C-suite.

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of influencer marketing managers, coordinators, and agency partners.
  • Foster a high-performance culture built on creativity, accountability, data-fluency, and collaboration.
  • Set clear team goals, establish performance standards, and ensure consistent career development for direct reports.

Partnerships & Creator Relations
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with top-tier creators, talent agencies, and multi-channel networks (MCNs).
  • Negotiate and close high-value influencer partnerships, ambassador programs, and long-term brand deals.
  • Build a diverse and inclusive creator roster that authentically represents the brand's audiences and values.
  • Oversee the full partnership lifecycle from briefing and contracting through content approval, publishing, and reporting.

Campaign Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Brand, Performance Marketing, Social, PR, and Product teams to integrate influencer into integrated campaigns.
  • Ensure seamless execution of influencer activations across product launches, seasonal campaigns, and always-on programming.
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all partnerships adhere to FTC guidelines and platform policies.

Analytics, Measurement & Budget
  • Own the influencer marketing budget, allocating spend efficiently across channels, tiers, and campaign objectives.
  • Define KPIs and build robust reporting frameworks to measure reach, engagement, sentiment, EMV, and attributed revenue.
  • Leverage data and consumer insights to continuously optimize creator selection, content strategy, and campaign performance.
  • Present results, learnings, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership on a regular basis.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • 10+ years of marketing experience, with at least 5 years focused on influencer or creator marketing at a senior level.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling influencer programs that drive measurable brand and business outcomes.
  • Deep knowledge of the creator economy, social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and emerging channels), and influencer tools/platforms.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing and developing multi-person marketing teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing multi-million dollar budgets and negotiating complex partnership agreements.
  • Data-driven mindset with fluency in performance metrics, attribution modeling, and reporting tools.
  • Outstanding communicator and relationship builder - you can inspire a creator and a CFO in the same afternoon.
  • Experience in a consumer brand, agency, or high-growth startup environment preferred.

What Success Looks Like

In your first 12 months, you will have:
  • Audited the existing influencer program and delivered a clear, prioritized strategic roadmap.
  • Built or restructured a high-performing team capable of executing at scale.
  • Signed a portfolio of meaningful creator partnerships that elevate brand awareness and drive revenue.
  • Established a measurement framework that gives leadership clear visibility into influencer ROI.
  • Become a trusted cross-functional partner and the go-to voice on creator strategy across the business.

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a high-visibility, high-impact function at a company that is serious about the creator economy. You will have the executive mandate, the budget, and the team to build something exceptional. If you are a bold thinker who combines creative instincts with strategic rigor and a genuine love for culture, we want to hear from you.

Benefits, Culture and Perks

Benefits and Culture
  • Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Kind Body Fertility Benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Full Access to LinkedIn learning
  • Employee Discounts

Perks (HQ Location)
  • Free weekly catered lunch at HQ - M/T/W/Th
  • Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
  • Free Swag Giveaways
  • Annual Holiday Party
  • Annual Summer Party
  • Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
  • Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

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