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Senior Director, Marketing

Studs

New York, NY
Full Time
Director
200k-230k
8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand recognized as one of "the 10 most innovative companies in retail for 2023" by Fast Company. The company connects ear piercing with aftercare and earring shopping to create an end-to-end Earscaping experience. It offers a better retail and digital experience that prioritizes safety and expertise in a cool, fun, and welcoming environment, along with a wide earring assortment—all at an accessible price point. Based in New York, the Senior Director of Marketing will report to the CEO and lead the full-stack marketing function, including brand marketing, product and retail marketing, and e-commerce growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the marketing strategy across brand, digital, and in-studio channels
  • Own the integrated marketing calendar and ensure alignment with product launches, retail moments, and promotional goals
  • Define goals, priorities, and measurement frameworks for all marketing-led initiatives
  • Maintain consistency of voice and creative standards across all touchpoints
  • Manage and develop a high-performing marketing team
  • Oversee senior marketers across brand, product/retail marketing, and e-commerce
  • Provide clear direction, feedback, and development pathways for team members
  • Set and manage team operating rhythms, including planning, execution, and reporting
  • Own and optimize core marketing channels
  • Guide strategy and execution for paid media, email/SMS, influencer, content, social, and site merchandising
  • Ensure strong channel performance through regular review of KPIs and vendor output
  • Drive alignment between organic and performance channels to support growth
  • Partner cross-functionally to drive business outcomes
  • Collaborate with Merchandising, Retail, and Finance to plan campaigns, launches, and promotions
  • Lead marketing inputs into company planning, OKRs, and business reviews
  • Ensure marketing activities support both near-term sales and long-term brand health
  • Manage budgets and performance reporting
  • Allocate spend across brand and performance channels in line with business priorities
  • Track weekly and monthly performance metrics; use insights to inform strategy and shift tactics as needed
  • Own marketing forecasting in partnership with Finance and E-Comm

Requirements

  • 10+ years of marketing experience in high-growth consumer, retail, or e-commerce environments
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience, including direct management of senior-level reports
  • Proven success building and executing integrated marketing strategies across brand, product, and digital
  • Deep experience with multi-channel execution: organic social, paid media, influencer, email/SMS, retail marketing
  • Strong understanding of digital performance and attribution; able to adjust channel mix based on ROI
  • Demonstrated experience managing creative development across in-house and external partners
  • Familiarity with marketing automation, e-commerce, and analytics tools (e.g., Klaviyo, Shopify, Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Looker, Zendesk, Loop Returns, Yext, Figma, Notion, Asana, Delighted)
  • Experience driving lifecycle and retention programs including segmentation, re-engagement, and list growth
  • Comfortable managing budgets and reporting across a complex channel landscape
  • Strong cross-functional collaborator with a bias toward clarity, action, and accountability
  • Owner's mindset with sound judgment, creative instincts, and operational rigor

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with similar marketing platforms and tools
  • Experience in the jewelry or retail industry

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified in the description

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days work from home)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (including mental health coverage)
  • Access to Mental Health and Work/Life Resources including Online Therapy, Gender Affirmation Support Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Health and Commuter Tax-Advantaged Accounts
  • Stock Options in connection with the Company's Equity Incentive Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Safe & Sick Leave, and Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Sabbatical After 4 Years of Service
  • Exclusive Employee Discounts on Piercings and Jewelry
  • Access to PerkSpot and additional benefits such as pet insurance, discounted tickets, personal finance coaching, healthy rewards, and more

Working at Studs

Studs values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that supports these principles. The company emphasizes a welcoming, fun, and safety-focused environment, with a commitment to providing resources for employee well-being and growth.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 16, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary200k-230k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceDirector

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About Studs

Website

studs.com

Company Size

101-250 employees

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Other Personal Care Services

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