Upwork
Creative Partner Lead
Upwork, Essex Junction, Vermont, us, 05452
Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Partner Lead to join our internal creative team at Upwork. As the Partner Lead, you will be responsible for managing key marketing partner relationships, serving as the point of contact for up to 1-2 marketing pods and/or day to day lead on 3-4 project workstreams.The Partner Lead’s primary role is to drive the dynamic between marketing and creative teams. The Partner Lead is responsible for keeping both marketing and creative teams accountable through collaboration, proactive planning, efficient communication between creative teams and marketing teams, and optimizing how the projects run to meet partner and project needs.Responsibilities:Own and nurture relationships with key marketing partners, acting as the main liaison and point of contact for up to 1-2 marketing pods / 3-4 projects within the organization.Foster a collaborative, strategic, diplomatic, and highly organized work approach to facilitate successful partnerships and drive results.Bring process stewardship, shepherding a project’s workflow in partnership with project management and production leads.Enable a collaborative dynamic between the disciplines, developing effective timelines that meet project needs.Ensure the core marketing objectives stay top of mind throughout the project workflow.Deliver compelling presentations and confidently represent the creative team in meetings with partners.What it takes to catch our eye:Proven experience (5+ years) as an Account Manager, Account Supervisor, or Brand Manager in an agency or in-house creative environment.Strong understanding of advertising and marketing principles, with a track record of managing successful client/cross-functional relationships.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.Creative mindset with the ability to provide constructive feedback and guide the creative development process.Strong presentation skills with the ability to confidently present ideas and solutions to clients.Willingness to travel as needed for company offsites and production.Come change how the world works.At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also hire full-time employees in 19 states in the United States.At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence.We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Partner Lead to join our internal creative team at Upwork. As the Partner Lead, you will be responsible for managing key marketing partner relationships, serving as the point of contact for up to 1-2 marketing pods and/or day to day lead on 3-4 project workstreams.The Partner Lead’s primary role is to drive the dynamic between marketing and creative teams. The Partner Lead is responsible for keeping both marketing and creative teams accountable through collaboration, proactive planning, efficient communication between creative teams and marketing teams, and optimizing how the projects run to meet partner and project needs.Responsibilities:Own and nurture relationships with key marketing partners, acting as the main liaison and point of contact for up to 1-2 marketing pods / 3-4 projects within the organization.Foster a collaborative, strategic, diplomatic, and highly organized work approach to facilitate successful partnerships and drive results.Bring process stewardship, shepherding a project’s workflow in partnership with project management and production leads.Enable a collaborative dynamic between the disciplines, developing effective timelines that meet project needs.Ensure the core marketing objectives stay top of mind throughout the project workflow.Deliver compelling presentations and confidently represent the creative team in meetings with partners.What it takes to catch our eye:Proven experience (5+ years) as an Account Manager, Account Supervisor, or Brand Manager in an agency or in-house creative environment.Strong understanding of advertising and marketing principles, with a track record of managing successful client/cross-functional relationships.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.Creative mindset with the ability to provide constructive feedback and guide the creative development process.Strong presentation skills with the ability to confidently present ideas and solutions to clients.Willingness to travel as needed for company offsites and production.Come change how the world works.At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also hire full-time employees in 19 states in the United States.At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence.We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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