Full-Time

Paid Media Manager

Posted on 5/8/2026

Dolls Kill

Dolls Kill

201-500 employees

Direct-to-consumer online edgy fashion

Compensation Overview

$135k - $155k/yr

Oakland, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role with on-site presence in Oakland, CA.

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting
Google AdWords
Google Analytics
Requirements
  • 2–4+ years of experience in paid media buying across Meta, Google, Pinterest, or similar platforms.
  • Proven track record of managing multi-channel ad budgets and hitting ROAS/CPA targets.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapid testing cycles.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage paid media strategies across Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google Ads (Search, Shopping, YouTube), Pinterest, TikTok, and other relevant channels.
  • Plan, launch, monitor, and optimize campaigns to achieve ROAS, CPA, and revenue targets.
  • Build and maintain full-funnel campaign structures (prospecting, retargeting, retention).
  • Manage daily pacing, budgets, bid strategies, and audience performance.
  • Create and execute structured testing roadmaps (messaging, formats, hooks, creatives, audiences).
  • Partner with creative teams to brief ad concepts, analyze results, and refine winning themes.
  • Continuously identify new ad opportunities, placements, and creative angles.
  • Analyze campaign performance using platform dashboards, Google Analytics, and internal reporting tools.
  • Track key KPIs such as ROAS, CPA, CPC, CPM, CTR, LTV, and MER.
  • Produce weekly and monthly reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Maintain experimental logs and testing documentation.
  • Work closely with e-commerce, merchandising, creative, and brand teams to align marketing efforts with product and promotional calendars.
  • Provide forecasting support and performance expectations for new product launches and sales events.
  • Ensure landing pages and customer journeys align with campaign goals.
  • Manage monthly paid media budgets across all platforms with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Forecast spend and performance by channel and campaign type.
  • Adjust bids and budgets dynamically to maximize ROI.
  • Stay current with platform updates, industry trends, algorithm shifts, and best practices.
  • Identify new channels or beta opportunities to expand paid media reach.
  • Evaluate and test new tools, audiences, and automation strategies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with GA4, conversion tracking, attribution tools, and feed management preferred.
  • E-commerce or Direct-to-Consumer experience is highly preferred.

Dolls Kill is a global online boutique selling edgy, alternative fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty inspired by punk, goth, glam, and festival styles. It sells directly to consumers through an online platform, with options for pre-orders and free worldwide shipping, plus pickup locations in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. The product lineup updates quickly through social media and influencer partnerships, targeting youth who want to express individuality. Its goal is to make distinctive, rebellious fashion accessible worldwide and grow its community through direct sales and exclusive pre-orders.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$91.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Third Strawberry Shortcake collection expands into cottagecore homewares globally.
  • Spring Cleaning Sale offers 30-80% off March 20-23, 2026, boosting sales.
  • Free worldwide shipping and pre-orders optimize inventory for youth demographics.

What critics are saying

  • Strawberry Shortcake pivot dilutes punk-goth identity, alienating core customers.
  • Shein undercuts prices with cheap goth dupes, eroding market share rapidly.
  • Killstar steals niche with authentic goth quality and social media dominance.

What makes Dolls Kill unique

  • Dolls Kill curates punk, goth, rave, and festival styles via in-house and partner brands.
  • Founded in 2011, it licenses nostalgic brands like Delia's and Strawberry Shortcake.
  • Six distinct 'dolls' like goth Merci and punk Darby target subculture self-expression.

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Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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