Manager, Creative Marketing Partnerships

A Creative Manager in Global Marketing Partnerships serves as the creative engine behind co-promotional campaigns, translating theatrical assets into partner-ready marketing materials that drive brand collaborations and revenue opportunities. Reporting to the Creative Director, the role combines design, asset development, photo/video editing, and presentation storytelling to support partner pitches, campaign execution, and film launches. From building asset packs and trailer string-outs to creating custom mockups and managing creative approvals, the position bridges creative strategy and production while ensuring all materials are polished, on-brand, and launch-ready for internal teams and external partners globally. This role supports the overall Partnerships team through creative execution.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for repurposing existing theatrical assets for co-promotional use.

• Monitors film social handles and internal communications to track launch and creative drop dates.

• Adapts Key Art, logo treatments, and motion posters into co-promo-friendly formats once creative becomes public-facing, ensuring timely delivery.

• Performs basic photo retouching, masking, and asset isolations.

• Executes basic video editing, including end cards and simple cut-downs.

• Leads Asset Pack development for Tier B films, including creative and legal approvals.

• Designs and builds comprehensive asset packs for partner use.

• Designs and illustrates new or secondary creative assets when existing materials are unavailable.

• Leads trailer string-out approvals for co-promotional usage.

• Edits and color-corrects film stills to ensure visual quality and campaign readiness.

• Produces specialty talent photo edits, including high-profile adjustments for campaign execution.

• May be responsible for producing high-resolution final creative assets in-house for partner and campaign execution.

• Identifies gaps in available creative assets and develops solutions in partnership with the Creative Director.

• Designs sales presentations and partner-facing materials.

• Researches and develops conceptual promotional mockups for the sales team, including strategy decks, pitch decks, and custom creative visuals that support new business opportunities.

• Redesigns and refreshes existing presentation decks as needed.

• Contributes event-specific creative materials, including premiere sponsorship slides.

• Manages creative asset organization through Mediabox/Ci, including uploading, cataloging, archiving, and granting partner and SPE access.

• Supports the broader team by providing creative guidance for both sales initiatives and campaign execution.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, Film, or related field preferred

• 3–5+ years of experience in entertainment marketing, creative services, brand partnerships, or agency environments.

• Experience working within theatrical, studio, or entertainment-focused campaigns preferred.

• Portfolio demonstrating design execution experience across digital, print, presentation, and co-promotional creative work a plus.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Working knowledge of After Effects, motion graphics, and basic video editing.

• Experience working with Google Slides.

• Strong graphic design, typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills.

• Experience with photo retouching, compositing, masking, and color correction.

• Ability to prepare high-resolution print and digital creative assets.

• Experience creating pitch decks, presentation materials, and conceptual mockups.

• Understanding of entertainment marketing, theatrical campaigns, and brand partnerships.

• Strong project management, multitasking, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience managing digital assets through Mediabox, Ci, or similar DAM systems.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

• Solutions-oriented mindset with strong creative problem-solving abilities.

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