About the Role
TALA is seeking a Brand Marketing Director (Mat Cover) for a 12-month FTC. This key role involves managing the Brand and Creative teams, including Brand Marketing, Influencer & Events, Organic Social & Content, and Creative (Production, Art Direction, Graphic Design). The ideal candidate will have extensive Brand Marketing and team management experience, with confidence in D2C and Social spaces, and omni-channel experience being a significant advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead brand marketing strategy across D2C, wholesale, and retail channels, focusing on D2C growth and customer acquisition.
- Contribute to company-wide strategy, planning, and key business decisions as part of the senior leadership team.
- Own and execute organic social strategy, setting content direction, cadence, and voice.
- Oversee an advanced influencer marketing program.
- Oversee all content rollouts, ensuring cohesive cross-channel execution.
- Lead and inspire the creative team, setting high standards and fostering bold creative thinking.
- Drive brand elevation initiatives to increase cultural relevance and brand recognition.
- Develop and maintain the brand's visual and tonal identity across all customer touchpoints.
- Work cross-functionally to embed brand strategy across the business.
- Collaborate with wholesale and retail partners on co-marketing and in-store activations.
- Build and manage the marketing calendar, aligning product launches, campaigns, and cultural moments.
- Report directly to the CEO, providing strategic updates and counsel on brand positioning.
- Prepare and present board-level reporting on brand performance and marketing investment.
- Manage senior stakeholders, building relationships and aligning on shared objectives.
- Define and report on brand marketing KPIs, including social growth, engagement, and brand awareness.
- Identify and act on emerging platform trends and cultural opportunities.
Requirements
- 12+ years of brand marketing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role, ideally within active-wear, fashion, or a consumer lifestyle brand.
- Experience operating at a senior leadership level with strong commercial fluency and communication skills.
- Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
- Deep, hands-on expertise in organic social strategy.
- Proven track record building and scaling influencer programs.
- Demonstrated ability to elevate a brand's recognition and market presence.
- Experience managing and developing a creative team with strong creative direction skills.
- Fluency across D2C marketing dynamics and understanding of brand investment impact on acquisition, retention, and LTV.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience in multi-channel environments (wholesale, retail).
- Exceptional storytelling ability with strong instincts for brand voice, visual identity, and cultural fit.
- Highly organized and calm under pressure, capable of managing multiple workstreams.
- Data-literate, comfortable using analytics to inform decisions.
- An obsessive eye for detail and a genuine passion for the active and fashion space.
Skills
- Brand Marketing
- Team Management
- D2C Marketing
- Social Media Strategy
- Influencer Marketing
- Content Strategy
- Creative Direction
- Omni-channel Marketing
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Fixed-term contract
Experience Level
- Senior
- Leadership
Benefits
- 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- Generous employee discount after probation period
- Nominated Friends & Family Discount
- Clothing allowance spending gift
- Class Pass or Gym Flex membership
- Health Shield
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Charity fundraising match of up to £1,000
About the Company
- TALA is an activewear brand built to actively solve problems without creating new ones for people, the planet, or anyone else.
- Every collection prioritizes functionality and thoughtful design, combining premium fabrics with multi-way versatility and flattering fits.
- Founded in 2019 by Grace Beverley, TALA is a proud female-led brand on a mission to make consciously made active and off-duty styles accessible and inclusive without sacrificing performance or fit.
- The brand has a sophisticated growth and retention engine, powered by a highly engaged, largely organic social community.
- TALA accelerated its physical retail expansion in 2025 with the opening of two London stores.
