Affiliate & Partnerships Manager (Berlin, hybrid)

A little about us

• Redefining graphic design: Kittl is transforming how creators work with an intuitive platform that stands as a modern, competitive alternative to traditional design tools: Build the new Adobe of tomorrow
• Rapid growth: Millions of users within just two years of launch
• Diverse team: 120+ team members representing 30+ different countries
• Truly product-led company: Engineers, Product managers and designers are at the core of Kittl - shaping an engineering driven working culture
• Strong funding: Raised over $45M from world-renowned investors who have also backed companies like Slack, Dropbox, and Figma

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Your role at Kittl

You will be the operational backbone of our affiliate and long-tail creator network. As our Affiliate & Partnerships Manager , you will focus on scaling a network of high-value brand ambassadors who drive growth through educational content, tutorials, and courses.

Your goal is to move beyond transactional links and build deep, long-term relationships with creators who love our product. You will ensure our affiliate operations are seamless, data-driven, and ready for our 2026 growth phase. You will report directly to the Growth Marketing Lead.

What you'll do

• Revitalize affiliate strategy: Restructure our affiliate program to prioritize content-rich partners like YouTube educators, bloggers, and course creators
• Scale partner recruitment: Proactively identify and onboard new value-add affiliates who act as long-term brand ambassadors for Kittl
• Operational excellence: Manage the daily health of the program, from auditing partner lists and tracking links to troubleshooting attribution issues
• Briefing & creative support: Distribute campaign briefs that empower partners to create high-performing tutorials and viral content
• Performance monitoring: Track and analyze key metrics like CPA and ROAS, sharing actionable feedback with the creative team to optimize partner output
• Partner nurture: Maintain a constant, proactive communication loop to keep our affiliates engaged, informed, and motivated

What you’ll need

• Affiliate expertise: Strong experience managing affiliate platforms (e.g., Impact, Awin) and a track record of scaling content-led partner programs
• Content sensibility: A sharp eye for what makes a great design tutorial or educational video and how to brief partners for high engagement
• Relationship focus: A proactive communicator who thrives on building rapport and nurturing long-term brand ambassador relationships
• Technical confidence: Hands‑on experience with tracking, attribution, and data-driven performance marketing
• "Doer" mentality: You take extreme ownership of projects and are comfortable auditing an entire network or setting up complex experiments independently
• Passion for design: A genuine interest in the creative space and the drive to make Kittl the go-to tool for creators and small businesses

Interview process

• Recruiter interview (30 min)
• Interview with the Growth Marketing Lead (30 min)
• Take‑home assignment (3 days to complete) + presentation with Head of Growth & Growth Marketing Lead (60 min)
• Bar raiser interview with Chief of Staff, right hand to CEO (45 min)

We are looking for someone

• Exceptionally driven to drive impact and challenge the status quo
• Who takes extreme ownership & gets things done
• Who goes above and beyond in their role
• Who is deeply passionate about what they do

Benefits

• Maximise your impact: No matter if you’re leading a team or you stand out by your domain expertise - all we care about is supporting you to maximise your own impact
• Hackathons: Our quarterly hackathons provide an environment to experiment with new concepts, push boundaries, and potentially deliver the next big thing.
• Kittl Week: Each year, our global team gathers together for a whole week, to work, celebrate, get inspired, and have fun
• Flexible working hours: Our core hours are 11am–5pm CET, leaving the rest of your schedule flexible to fit your style
• Remote work: Work up to 50 days (10 weeks) fully remote per year from anywhere in the world, as long as you maintain our core hours
• Learning & development: Our L&D budget supports your professional growth
• Mobility benefit: We fully cover your monthly BVG public transport ticket
• Health and fitness: Urban Sports Club membership discount
• Vacation: Up to 30 vacation days per year

At Kittl, we embrace diversity and value every team member's unique background, identity, and experience. We're all about respect, honesty, and inclusivity. Together, we create a safe and supportive work environment where everyone thrives. Join us on this exciting journey of making our company and product even better!