Become part of the Converse Team
Converse is a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after — bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
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About Our Team
The Brand Marketing team drives Converse’s connection to consumers through storytelling, cultural partnerships, and integrated marketing. Based in Los Angeles, the team sits at the intersection of sport, style, music, and youth culture, shaping how the brand shows up across the West Coast and beyond.
Who We Are Looking For
The team is seeking a Senior Manager, Brand Marketing to lead the development and execution of brand strategies that elevate Converse’s presence in Los Angeles and key cultural markets. This individual brings sharp strategic thinking, creative leadership, and deep cultural fluency, with a proven ability to build meaningful brand moments and partnerships.
This role requires relocation to the Los Angeles area.
What You Will Work On
• Lead integrated brand marketing plans for the Los Angeles market, from insight to execution.
• Drive culturally relevant storytelling across sport, music, fashion, and community.
• Build and manage partnerships with local creators, collaborators, and cultural leaders.
• Oversee brand activations, events, and experiential marketing initiatives from concept through delivery.
• Partner with Global and Geo Brand teams to align with seasonal priorities and brand direction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Social, Communications, and Retail teams.
• Manage agency partners and guide creative development for local marketing initiatives.
• Measure campaign and activation performance, delivering clear insights and recommendations.
• Lead budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation for Los Angeles brand marketing.
• Mentor and support teammates, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
Who You Will Work With
• Brand Marketing (Global, Geo, and Los Angeles-based teams)
• Social, Communications, and Product teams
• Retail and marketplace partners
• External agencies, creators, and cultural partners
This role typically reports to a Director within Brand Marketing.
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 8+ years of experience in brand marketing, cultural marketing, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of Los Angeles culture across sport, music, fashion, and community.
• Demonstrated experience leading integrated marketing campaigns and cultural activations.
• Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with creators, influencers, and cultural leaders.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Experience managing agencies and creative development processes.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for culture, creativity, and the Converse brand.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
HOW WE HIRE
1. Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
2. Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
3. Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.