Senior Brand Partnerships Manager

About KIMARU Talent:
Founded in 2020, KIMARU Talent partners with VCs, founders, and executives to recruit top-tier talent for gaming studios and tech startups.

“KIMARU” is a Japanese verb meaning “to decide (a victory),” which reflects our belief that every great hire moves a company closer to its next win.

We believe that business growth starts with great people. With deep expertise in startup recruitment, we’re proud to support our clients in making critical hiring decisions as they scale.

Our client is a well-established, fast-growing gaming studio operating some of the most-played titles on a leading UGC gaming platform. With tens of millions of active players and a growing roster of high-profile brand integrations, they are seeking a Senior Brand Partnerships Manager to join their Growth team.

The Role

This is a highly cross-functional position at the intersection of account management, project delivery, and analytical storytelling. You will serve as the primary day-to-day contact for brand partners during active campaigns, working closely with internal game teams and leadership to ensure flawless execution from kickoff through post-campaign reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage brand partner relationships during activation periods, escalating strategic or commercial decisions to senior leadership as appropriate

• Protect internal team bandwidth by proactively identifying scope misalignment or unrealistic timelines before they escalate

• Conduct post-campaign analysis and translate data into compelling, client-ready presentations

• Maintain adherence to internal project timelines and contribute to process documentation

• Support creative concepting for new packages and go-to-market materials

• Assist in identifying upsell and renewal opportunities with existing partners

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in account management or project management

• Strong knowledge of gaming, particularly UGC platforms

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Comfortable working across time zones with occasional travel (3–5x per year)

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience managing AAA brand partners or large agency relationships

• Familiarity with project management tools (Monday.com, Asana, etc.)

• Visual/deck design skills a plus