Marketing Manager - ESCO & GAS Trading Cards

Company And Culture
Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting‑edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

Why We're Hiring
We’re looking for a dynamic, culture‑driven Marketing Manager to lead brand and growth initiatives across ESCO and GAS Trading Cards, a division of Complex. This role sits at the intersection of music, entertainment, collectibles, and streetculture—driving how our brands show up across digital, retail, and real‑world experiences.

You’ll own the marketing engine—from social and content to brand launches and experiential moments—while collaborating closely with internal teams, retail partners, and key stakeholders.

Brand & Campaign Leadership

Lead the development and execution of brand strategy for ESCO and GAS Trading Cards

Drive major brand launches, partnerships, and product storytelling

Ensure consistent voice, positioning, and cultural relevance across all touch points including social, content & digital

Oversee all social media channels (strategy, content calendar, and execution)

Manage and evolve brand websites to optimize storytelling and conversion

Partner with creative teams to produce best‑in‑class content

Experiential & Cultural Marketing

Concept and execute experiential activations (events, festivals, retail moments)

Leverage access to artists, talent, and cultural moments to drive brand heat in influencer & affiliate strategy

Build and manage influencer and affiliate programs

Identify and activate talent, creators, and partners aligned with brand vision

Track performance and optimize for reach, engagement, and conversion

Partnership & Cross‑Functional Leadership

Serve as key liaison between Complex and Collection

Collaborate with product, sales, and licensing teams to align go‑to‑market strategies retail & account marketing

Partner with retail accounts to develop and execute co‑marketing programs

Support in‑store launches, exclusives, and key retail moments

Who You Are

5+ years of experience with multi channel brand marketing, preferably in consumer products, streetwear, collectibles, music, or entertainment

Licensing background is highly preferred

Strong understanding of social media, digital marketing, and cultural trends

Experience managing influencers, partnerships, and campaigns end‑to‑end

Proven ability to execute experiential activations and brand launches

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally

Entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable building and scaling in a fast‑moving environment

Bachelor's Degree

What We Offer

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Commuter Benefits FSA

Short‑term/long‑term disability and life insurance

Paid Parental leave

401k with 4% match

Pet Insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Plans

Flexible PTO

$80,000 - $85,000 a year

The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

Complexparticipates in E-Verify and willprovide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you areauthorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

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