Director, Brand Partnerships

At Supercell, our games have been downloaded billions of times and are loved by hundreds of millions of players every month. Our mission? To have our games played by as many people as possible—and remembered forever. To get there, we’re building iconic global franchises that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s most beloved brands.

Our Entertainment & Partnerships (E&P) team is at the forefront of this mission—expanding the reach and emotional resonance of our IP through strategic collaborations and partnerships that spark cultural moments and deepen fan engagement.

We’re looking for a Director, Brand Partnerships to lead the search, negotiation, and execution of trendsetting brand collaborations that capture attention, create unforgettable co-marketing moments, and excite Supercell’s global community of players. This role is also pivotal in forging major brand partnerships that elevate Supercell’s games and IP into broader cultural relevance on a global scale.

What You’ll Do

Find Breakthrough Opportunities

• Hunt for Breakthrough Collaborations: Proactively seek out brands, creators, and partners across industries to drive exciting, buzzworthy collaborations that spark player passion and fuel cultural conversations.

• Expand Our Cultural Footprint: Keep a constant pulse on global trends, fandoms, and cultural movements to ensure Supercell collaborations feel fresh, relevant, and ahead of the curve.

• Grow a World-Class Pipeline: Build and maintain a strong, forward-looking pipeline of collaboration and partnership opportunities across key industries, regions, and cultural touchpoints.

• Represent Supercell: Be a key ambassador at major trade shows, summits, and industry events, providing strategic direction and uncovering new partnership opportunities that align with our vision.
  

Accomplish with Excellence

• Negotiate and Execute Deals: Lead end-to-end negotiations and deal structuring for brand and promotional partnerships, ensuring mutual value and creative excellence.

• Craft Killer Materials: Develop compelling presentations, pitch decks, and strategic updates that engage potential partners with storytelling that captures the magic of Supercell’s worlds.
  

Amplify Our Brand Impact

• Drive Brand Visibility: Identify and secure strategic partnership opportunities that put Supercell’s games and IP at the forefront of global brand awareness, reaching new audiences across diverse markets.

• Amplify Co-Marketing: Partner with Marketing, Comms, and Community teams to maximize the storytelling, reach, and impact of every collaboration and co-marketing activation.

• Champion Supercell’s DNA: Ensure every collaboration and partnership authentically reflects the creativity, values, and spirit of Supercell’s beloved games and characters.
  

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years of experience driving brand partnerships, collaborations, or licensing programs, ideally with a focus on entertainment, gaming, fashion, lifestyle, or youth culture.

• Proven ability to identify cultural trends early and translate them into meaningful business opportunities.

• A masterful dealmaker with strong negotiation skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.

• A creative strategist with a track record of developing partnerships that generate excitement, engagement, and brand love.

• End-to-end builder: Proven ability to take partnerships from first concept through negotiation, execution, co-marketing, and successful launch.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.

• Strong global perspective and experience working across diverse markets and cultures.

• Passion for games, gaming culture, and entertainment is a strong plus.

Work Style & Travel Expectations

• Hybrid in Los Angeles: This role is based out of our Manhattan Beach office, with an expectation to be onsite at least 2 days per week to collaborate closely with our Entertainment & Partnerships team, participate in creative working sessions, and connect in-person with partners and peers.

• Global Travel (~25%): This is a globally connected role. You should be comfortable with international travel (~25%) to meet with Supercell teams in Helsinki and around the world, attend industry events, and engage directly with licensing agents, partners, and retailers across key markets

Why You’ll Love It Here

This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to shape the future of one of the most loved gaming brands in the world. You’ll drive bold brand collaborations that spark culture, build unforgettable fan moments, and help Supercell’s IP show up in new and exciting ways beyond the screen. 

If you’re passionate about culture, creativity, and unlocking the power of iconic partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.