Contract
Brand & Community
Contractor
Tinder
1,001-5,000 employees
Online dating app facilitating user connections
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Hybrid
On-ground presence essential.
- Deeply embedded in Dubai’s cultural and professional circuits—be it the DIFC scene, Alserkal Avenue, crypto meetups, or luxury brand launches.
- Experience with luxury, lifestyle, or premium community brands preferred.
- A proven track record in planning and executing offline events that blend aesthetic, intent, and community.
- Strong understanding of cultural sensitivities, especially around dating and gender dynamics in the region.
- Strategic, organized, and relationship-driven. You’re a connector and a curator, not just an executor.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is a big plus.
- Identify and build relationships with key opinion leaders who are culturally aligned, and have access to a network of high-powered singles in Dubai, who would best represent The League’s ethos.
- Map out the right social circuits—art, entrepreneurship, F&B, tech, luxury, media—to seed and grow the community authentically.
- Conceptualize and execute elevated, culturally relevant offline events—from intimate mixers to high-profile gatherings.
- Partner with premium venues, hospitality players, and cultural gatekeepers to deliver experiences that align with The League’s exclusivity.
- Bring deep insight into the relationship, dating, and social norms of Dubai’s diverse professional segments.
- Act as the local voice of the brand to ensure tone, tactics, and experiences are culturally resonant and always respectful.
- Activate organic advocates within the League’s community—founders, influencers, creatives, and professionals—who can drive word of mouth.
- Collaborate with local content creators or micro-influencers to tell the brand story authentically across relevant platforms.
- Drive early product adoption by turning offline momentum into in-app activation.
- Improve engagement and retention through high-touch community-building strategies.
- Contribute to the growth of an active, high-intent user base by sparking organic referrals and building trust within key networks.
- Capture and relay local insights that influence product experience, positioning, and communication strategy.
- Experience with luxury, lifestyle, or premium community brands preferred.
Tinder is an online dating app that allows users to connect with potential matches through a simple swiping mechanism. Users can swipe right to like a profile or left to pass, and if two users swipe right on each other, a match is created, enabling them to start a conversation. The app operates on a freemium model, providing basic features for free while offering premium subscriptions like Tinder Plus, Tinder Gold, and Tinder Platinum, which unlock additional features such as unlimited swipes and the ability to swipe in different locations. Tinder stands out from its competitors due to its massive user base, having facilitated over 97 billion matches and serving around 50 million users monthly across 190 countries. The company's goal is to create meaningful connections between people, as evidenced by its successful global brand campaign, 'It Starts with a Swipe,' which emphasizes its influence in the dating app market.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
West Hollywood, California
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Identity verification expansion enhances user trust and safety, boosting retention.
- Short-term subscriptions align with Gen Z's preference for flexibility, increasing conversions.
- Record dating app usage in 2023 suggests a growing market for Tinder.
What critics are saying
- In-person singles events' popularity threatens Tinder's user base.
- Unsolicited material and threats on apps harm Tinder's reputation among young women.
- Lower than expected revenue forecasts could impact Tinder's financial performance.
What makes Tinder unique
- Tinder's swipe feature revolutionized online dating, creating a unique user experience.
- The app's global reach spans 190 countries and supports 45+ languages.
- Tinder's freemium model with premium tiers offers diverse monetization options.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Mental Health Support
Parental Leave
Fertility Treatment Support
Childcare Support
Pet Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
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