Seeking a Director of Marketing to lead the Xsolla Partner Network and Lightstream, focusing on creator marketing, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. The role involves executing integrated marketing strategies and managing complex workflows to drive growth.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a Director of Marketing who is strategic, operationally excellent, and deeply fluent in the creator economy to join our Xsolla Partner Network marketing team, supporting both Xsolla Partner Network and Lightstream. The best candidate thrives in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment and is excited to translate strategy into execution, scale marketing operations, and drive measurable growth across creator-driven programs. Strong influencer/creator marketing expertise, cross-functional leadership, growth marketing fundamentals, and exceptional communication skills are essential. Experience in gaming, creator ecosystems, entertainment, or subscription-based products is highly valuable. The ability to manage complex workflows, orchestrate multi-team marketing initiatives, optimize performance, and guide team development will be key to your success. If you’re passionate about building impactful creator and influencer programs, driving growth through integrated marketing, and supporting developers and creators through innovative solutions, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT US
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game. For more information, visit xsolla.com.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership & Leadership
- Co-develop and operationalize integrated marketing strategy for Xsolla Partner Network and Lightstream, supporting ecosystem-wide initiatives across Xsolla Mall, x.la and emerging verticals.
- Translate strategic direction into campaign roadmaps, briefs, milestones, and measurable KPIs.
- Ensure marketing execution supports key productivity drivers: creator acquisition, campaign velocity, operational efficiency, and influencer engagement.
- Act as connective tissue between strategy and execution, ensuring high-quality delivery across all workstreams.
- Provide thought leadership in creator engagement, product evolution, competitive positioning, and content strategy.Contribute to future marketing team design and phased expansion across CRM, Social, Community, and Content.
- Influencer & Creator Marketing
- Lead creator marketing programs from concept through execution and reporting.
- Develop and scale creator partnerships across Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
- Architect multi-channel creator campaigns and negotiate partnerships aligned to growth objectives.
- Partner with Product, Product Marketing, Creator Success, and BD to align creator programs with platform features, partner needs, and engagement workflows.
- Build reporting models to measure ROAS/ROI, audience lift, attribution accuracy, and creator impact.
- Integrated Growth Marketing
- Collaborate with CRM, Social, and Community teams to build lifecycle and nurture flows that increase creator retention, Lightstream subscriptions, and Partner Network sign-ups.
- Reintroduce and scale Partner Network and Lightstream’s social presence, ensuring consistency, brand integrity, and content velocity.
- Partner with BI and Analytics teams to track funnel performance, creator activation, content attribution, and LTV.
- Work with UA/Paid Media on pilot programs and creative testing.
- Support content strategy across short-form, long-form, and campaign-specific content.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Product and Product Marketing to translate creator insights into messaging, positioning, and roadmap alignment.
- Support GTM readiness for new product features, Lightstream updates, and partner launches.
- Work with BD and Product Marketing to deliver co-marketing programs that drive adoption and engagement.
- Coordinate with PR, Events, Integrated Marketing, and Regional teams to ensure unified storytelling across channels.
- Operational Excellence & Team Development
- Own the marketing operating model across Partner Network and Lightstream, including campaign intake, prioritization, workflow design, GTM documentation, and approvals.
- Drive execution across all marketing workstreams ensuring predictability and performance.
- Manage multi-channel budgets (creator incentives, paid pilots, content production, CRM/tools, regional programs) aligned with KPI gates and ROI expectations.
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
- Partner with Operations, BI, and Data to ensure reporting clarity, attribution accuracy, and performance visibility.
Qualification & Skills
- Required
- 10+ years of progressive marketing experience in gaming, creator marketing, entertainment, or related fields.
- Demonstrated expertise in influencer/creator marketing, global program management, and performance measurement.
- Experience collaborating with AAA studios, publishers, or high-profile gaming brands.
- Strong foundation in growth, lifecycle, content, and social marketing.
- Proficiency with GA4, Sprout, CRM systems, Mailchimp/Braze, and analytics dashboards.
- Proven success managing complex cross-functional stakeholders and multi-channel budgets.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
- Preferred
- Experience in hybrid B2B2C ecosystems (developer + creator).Exposure to SaaS or subscription-based product marketing.
- Familiarity with global creator markets across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
- Experience building or leading small, high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
BENEFITS
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. We invest in professional development through training and educational opportunities to ensure our team thrives both personally and professionally.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CONSIDERATION
For the Director of Marketing — Xsolla Partner Network & Lightstream, Xsolla will conduct a background check that may include the following:
Criminal history check
Employment verification
Education verification
Relevance to Job Responsibilities
This background check is relevant because the role includes:
Accessing confidential company data
Managing budgets and financial information
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements
RIGHTS UNDER THE FAIR CHANCE ACT
Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act.For questions regarding hiring practices, please contact [email protected].By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla processing your data in accordance with the Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to [email protected].
Top Skills
Braze
Crm Systems
Ga4
Mailchimp
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