OpenArt AI is one of the largest AI video generation platforms in the world with over 6 million monthly active users, and is the key launch partner of all top model players such as Google, OpenAI, Kling etc.. The company is also featured in national press including ABC, TIME, Bloomberg, TechCrunch.

About the role

As a Partnerships Account Manager, you will manage and grow a portfolio of high-priority partnerships. You will be responsible for day-to-day partner management and for driving execution across active partnership work streams —from kickoff through delivery and ongoing success. Success in this role is defined by operational excellence: translating partnership goals into clear plans, coordinating stakeholders, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes for partners, while looking for ways to expand collaborations.

Why this is exciting

• Work at a category-leading AI company: Join one of the fastest-growing and largest AI video generation platforms.
• Operate at the frontier of AI + Creativity: Help execute partnerships and projects that the world hasn’t seen yet, be one of the pioneers shaping the future of AI-native media, attention economy, and AI creativity workflows.
• High exposure and direct mentorship: Report directly to the Head of Business Development & Partnerships, providing daily apprenticeship backed by 7 years at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey.

Requirements

• U.S. work authorization / location: We are only considering candidates who are currently in the U.S. and already have valid U.S. work authorization. We can support H-1B application/transfers/extensions for candidates who already hold H-1B status, but we are not able to pursue new H-1B petitions for candidates outside the U.S.
• 3+ years of work experience, preferably in top-tier consulting (e.g., MBB), investing, private equity, or equivalent environment.
• Native or near-native English (written and verbal).
• Exceptional execution, operational ownership, and attention to details: consistently drive workstreams forward with speed, accuracy, and follow-through; strong operating habits (e.g., CRM hygiene, project trackers, documentation, structured status updates).
• Strong business sense and street smart: be creative in making things happen, not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment.
• Experience working on partnerships in media/entertainment, advertising, creator economy, or AI/tech is a plus

 Work Setup

• Remote-friendly (prefer Bay Area): work from anywhere.
• Hybrid options available for candidates near the Bay Area.
• Visa sponsorship available.

Artlist is a leading creative technology company on a mission to empower creators and brands to bring their vision to life with video. Offering cutting-edge AI tools and models for image, video, and voiceover creation, alongside high-quality creative assets and powerful editing tools, Artlist enables creators to stay on trend, and achieve their creative goals. Trusted by over 30 million creators worldwide and top brands including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Versace, Artlist provides a seamless, subscription-based platform with a global license, giving creators everything they need to produce professional video content efficiently. For more information, visit artlist.io.

Artlist is looking for a Partnerships Team Lead to oversee the team responsible for strategic partnerships, channel partnerships, resellers & alliances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly manage and oversee Artlist’s Partnership team 
• Ownership of strategic partnership P&L – across channel sales, alliances and product partnerships
• Identify, qualify and execute on new strategic partnership verticals to expand topline
• Proactively lead recruitment, training, onboarding, and development initiatives of new partners in the pursuit of building a world-class partnerships operation
• Provide partners with the necessary resources and tools to successfully promote Artlist’s offerings
• Work closely with sales, marketing, product, legal, finance and data, to execute and deliver on partnership initiatives and roadmap

Requirements

• 3-5 years of strategic partnerships, channel partner management or account management experience. preferably in a B2B product oriented environment (startup, SaaS company); (generalist experience such as banking, consulting will also be considered)
• At least 2 years of people management experience – ideally in a partnership / AM focused function 
• P&L ownership experience and/or aggressive target achievement setting
• Excellent knowledge of sales development, lead generation practices, and all of its main principles of GTM
• Experience in pipeline generation and management 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities