Associate Director – Partnerships and Growth

Job Description: • The Associate Director of Partnerships & Growth is a key leadership role within DLB’s Design Department, responsible for developing and managing the relationships that accelerate and augment the department’s growth. • This position oversees outsourced and offshore partnerships and leads efforts to identify, evaluate, and expand M&A opportunities that drive inorganic growth. • Working in close collaboration with the Executive Directors, this role bridges departmental staffing augmentation needs with firmwide growth objectives. • Identify, develop, analyze, and manage strategic relationships that expand global reach and operational capacity. • Accountable for cultivating a robust partner ecosystem and creating best-in-class partner tracking, onboarding, and development systems that enhance productivity, scalability, and overall capabilities of the Design Department. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. • 8+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, corporate development, or business strategy, ideally in design, creative services, or related industries. • Proven experience in managing partnerships and/or M&A due diligence. • Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to assess market and deal opportunities. • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities. • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels. Benefits: • Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option) • Flex spending accounts (FSA) • Dental and vision plans • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26 • 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option • PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year • Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents • Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage • Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance • Paid parental leave after one year of employment Apply tot his job