Assistant Manager, Global Influencer (MUA Partnerships)

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose, not profit. This allows us to approach things differently so we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary: At Huda Beauty, we’re looking for a creative and connected Assistant Manager to join our Influencer Marketing team - focusing on makeup artists (MUAs) and brand collaborations. You'll play a key role in identifying and building relationships with the most exciting artists across the globe - from rising glam talents to industry icons - turning them into powerful advocates for the brand. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of artistry, influence, and brand storytelling, helping shape how Huda Beauty connects with the artist community worldwide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Talent Discovery & Relationship Building

• Lead & execute 360 MUA strategy for the brand by identifying and engaging with emerging and established makeup artists globally, especially those with standout artistry or strong digital influence.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with MUA talent across all tiers.
• Develop and maintain a global roster of key artists, collaborating closely with regional markets to spotlight new and rising talent. Partnerships & Engagement

• Drive meaningful collaborations between Huda Beauty and MUAs through product launches, events, content, and campaigns.
• Work cross-functionally with Influencer, PR, and Brand teams to develop personalized seeding and outreach strategies.
• Coordinate artist involvement in shoots, branded content, masterclasses, event appearances, and co-branded partnerships
• Ideate and execute bespoke product kits and mailers for MUAs to drive brand love, social buzz, and product advocacy.
• Create strategic campaigns and opportunities to help engage MUAs in core product categories to drive brand awareness, authority, and loyalty. Relationship Management & Growth

• Act as the primary point of contact for MUA partners, ensuring consistent communication and engagement.
• Maintain strong artist relationships through ongoing support, creative opportunities, and exclusive activations.
• Track relationship engagement performance to identify key opportunities for long-term partnerships. Insights & Reporting

• Monitor social reach, content performance, and emerging beauty trends to inform talent strategy.
• Support data tracking and reporting to measure ROI and performance of artist collaborations.
• Deliver clear recaps and actionable insights from artist activations to internal stakeholders. Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, or related field
• 4+ years' experience in influencer, celebrity, or talent management - ideally within beauty, fashion, or lifestyle.
• Proven success leading large-scale campaigns or experiential activations; MUA-focused events are a strong plus.
• Deep understanding of social and digital media, influencer ecosystems, and the professional MUA landscape.
• Strong network of media, talent, and influencer contacts.
• Excellent relationship management, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Confident communicator with a solutions-first mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Multilingual and global experience is a plus. Benefits

• Monthly "Self Love Days" - at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting
Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.