Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager

Who we are

Lightricks is an AI-first company creating next-generation content creation technology for businesses enterprises and studios with a mission to bridge the gap between imagination and creation. At our core is LTX-2 an open-source generative video model built to deliver expressive high-fidelity video at unmatched speed. It powers both our own products and a growing ecosystem of partners through API integration.

The company is also known globally for pioneering consumer creativity through products like Facetune one of the worlds most recognized creative brands which helped introduce AI-powered visual expression to hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We combine deep research user-first design and end-to-end execution from concept to final render to bring the future of expression to all.

What you will be doing:

• Own the full partnership lifecycle: from strategic sourcing and deal structuring to onboarding activation and long-term relationship management.
• Manage and grow existing partnerships with key industry players ensuring measurable business impact and mutual success.
• Source negotiate and close new partnerships that accelerate Lightricks reach across target verticals from media and entertainment to design visualization and communication.
• Build operational excellence within the partnerships team: defining scalable processes reporting frameworks and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product R&D marketing sales legal and business leadership to translate partner opportunities into tangible growth initiatives.
• Identify and pursue new distribution opportunities including strategic product integrations channel partners and services & solution partners.

Your skills and experience:

• 8 years of experience in strategic partnerships business development or alliances within B2B technology; AI or creative tech experience a plus.
• Proven track record managing end-to-end partnership cycles from sourcing and negotiation through execution and ongoing growth.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving high-growth environment with evolving priorities and limited structure.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented organized and relentless in follow-through - you ensure every project closes strong.
• Resourceful and proactive: able to navigate ambiguity find creative solutions and move deals forward without waiting for perfect information.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills capable of influencing at all levels internally and externally.
• Deep sense of ownership accountability and urgency - you reliably make things happen.
• Collaborative team player with a positive problem-solving mindset and the resilience to handle challenges with optimism and creativity.

Nice to Have

• Background in Media & Entertainment Design & Visualization or Communication sectors (film/TV gaming AEC eCommerce social platforms etc.).
• Experience building and managingdistribution ecosystems including channels marketplaces and services or solution partners.

Benefits:

• Expected salary range is $140000-$175000
• Stock options.
• Health/dental/vision with the majority of premiums paid by the company.
• 401k with company match. (Up to 4%)
• $3000 per year provided for lunch.
• $1000 Yearly Learning Development and Wellness budget.
• Work from home stipend.
• 21 Days of PTO.
• Birthdays off! Take a free day off during your birthday month to celebrate.
• Talented teammates and a strong work culture supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Why Join Us

Youll be joining a company at the frontier of creative AI where your partnerships will directly shape how the world creates and communicates. Youll work closely with senior leadership in a role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution and have the freedom to build experiment and grow.

Were here to push the boundaries of whats possible with AI and video - not for the buzz but for the craft the challenge and the chance to make something genuinely new.

We believe in an environment where people are encouraged to think create and explore. Real impact happens when people are empowered to experiment evolve and elevate together.

At Lightricks every breakthrough starts with great people and a collaborative mindset. If youre looking for a place that combines deep tech creative energy and zero buzzword culture you might be in the right place.

Required Experience:

Manager