Director Growth Marketing

Mission of the Role We're looking for a Director of Growth Marketing to drive new customer acquisition and optimize media efficiency across our two brands, Curology & Agency. This highly analytical and data-driven leader will be responsible for managing a $60M+ media budget across multiple paid channels, including Meta, Google, TikTok and other emerging platforms. This role requires a performance-driven marketer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a deep understanding of attribution modeling and first-party data strategies, and can effectively manage internal teams and external agency partners. Essential Duties And Job FunctionPaid Media Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute a customer acquisition strategy that aligns with overall business goals and revenue targets
• Own the day-to-day management of paid media channels across Meta, TikTok, Google, affiliate marketing, display and CTV/audio
• Manage media pacing and tactical allocation, ensuring budget efficiency and goal attainment
• Our internal team directly manages media buying for Meta and TikTok, ensuring in-house expertise and agility in campaign execution
• Identify, test, and scale new customer acquisition channels to drive sustainable growth
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align media strategy with brand positioning and promotional calendar

Data-Driven Performance Optimization

• Monitor, analyze, and optimize key KPIs (LTV, CAC payback, CPC, Conversion, CPM) to improve efficiency and scale
• Work closely with the data science & analytics team to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity across platforms
• Conduct deep quantitative analysis to inform media mix modeling, creative strategy, and audience segmentation
• Ensure robust tracking and attribution models are in place, leveraging first-party data and incrementality testing

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Own budgeting and pacing for a $60M+ annual media spend, ensuring efficient allocation across channels
• Partner with the Director of Strategic Finance to forecast and scenario-plan media investments
• Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports to senior leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations

Agency & Partner Management

• Lead and manage multiple external agencies across Google, CTV, and affiliates to ensure maximum performance
• Collaborate with Meta & TikTok account reps to stay ahead of platform updates, beta programs, and best practices
• Maintain strong relationships with ad tech partners and attribution vendors to optimize tracking and insights

Internal Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a high-performing growth marketing team, providing strategic direction and professional development
• Partner with Creative, Brand, Product, and Influencer Marketing teams to optimize messaging, landing pages, and media assets
• Identify process efficiencies to streamline cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment on growth initiatives

Requirements

• 10+ years of growth marketing and media planning experience, with 3+ years of team leadership in a DTC, beauty, or skincare environment
• Proven track record managing $50M+ combined media budgets with expertise in performance marketing, attribution, and paid social/search
• Deep understanding of Google, Meta, TikTok, and other key acquisition platforms
• Experience managing multiple agencies (Google, TV, CTV, affiliate, MMM)
• Strong analytical mindset, with proficiency in incrementality testing, MMM, LTV modeling, and CAC efficiency
• Ability to navigate complex cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders across creative, finance, and analytics
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership, continuously seeking innovative ways to drive growth and efficiency
• Intellectually curious and resilient, with a passion for testing, learning, and challenging the status quo to achieve breakthrough performance
• Independently driven and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve campaign performance
• Ability to execute day-to-day while delivering a broader strategic vision

Benefits

• Work From Home
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Flexible Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary Range: $180-220k (placement in range dependent on location and experience)