Director of Business Affairs

About Remilia Corporation:

Remilia Corporation is a pioneering arts and culture enterprise operating at the intersection of contemporary art, fashion, media, and community development. Known for our distinctive aesthetic and innovative approach to cultural production, Remilia has developed a portfolio of creative initiatives spanning physical and digital realms. As we continue to expand our presence across various creative domains, we're seeking an exceptional business operations leader to build the infrastructure that will support our next phase of growth.

Role Overview

The Director of Business Affairs will serve as the operational linchpin for Remilia Corporation's diverse creative ventures, with primary responsibility for establishing and managing the essential business infrastructure that enables creative execution. This role requires exceptional business operations expertise to build and oversee legal, financial, and operational systems while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and scalability across multiple initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Operations Management (Primary Focus)

• Establish and oversee all legal affairs, including contract development, negotiation, and management
• Direct accounting operations, financial reporting, and budget management across all business units
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
• Manage company insurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Build and maintain relationships with key service providers including legal counsel, accountants, and financial advisors
• Oversee HR functions including employment agreements, contractor relationships, and team structure

New Initiative Operationalization

• Translate creative concepts into viable business models with clear operational requirements
• Develop standardized frameworks for launching and scaling new ventures
• Create operational roadmaps including timelines, resource needs, and milestone tracking
• Establish appropriate metrics and reporting systems for evaluating business performance
• Implement systems for efficient project management and cross-team communication

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Structure and negotiate partnership agreements, licensing deals, and collaboration contracts
• Develop sustainable revenue models for creative initiatives
• Create standardized processes for evaluating new business opportunities
• Oversee IP protection, management, and monetization strategy
• Work with leadership to identify and execute strategic growth opportunities

Cross-Initiative Coordination

• Ensure operational consistency and resource efficiency across multiple business units
• Develop systems for knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization
• Oversee production calendars and resource allocation across competing priorities
• Create frameworks for evaluating initiative performance and making continuation decisions
• Serve as the bridge between creative vision and business execution

Professional Experience

Business Operations Expertise (Essential)

• 7 years experience managing legal affairs, accounting functions, and operational systems
• Demonstrated expertise in contract development, negotiation, and management
• Strong background in financial oversight including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience establishing operational policies and procedures for growing organizations
• Track record of implementing efficient systems that reduce overhead while enabling growth
• History of successfully managing relationships with legal counsel, accountants, and service providers

Industry Experience

• 5 years working in operational leadership for creative businesses such as:
• Independent media and content companies
• Fashion, apparel, and lifestyle brands
• Direct-to-consumer product businesses
• Art, design, or creative studios
• Experiential marketing or events production

Additional Valuable Experience

• History of operationalizing creative concepts into viable business ventures
• Experience scaling operations from startup phase to established business
• Background in IP management and monetization
• Success in developing multiple revenue streams from creative assets

Educational Background

While specific degrees are less important than demonstrated capability, the ideal candidate might have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Arts Management, Media Studies, or related field
• MBA or advanced degree a plus but not required
• Evidence of continuous learning and adaptation to emerging business models

Key Skills & Attributes

Entrepreneurial Mindset

• Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration
• Resource efficiency and bootstrap mentality
• Bias toward action and calculated risk-taking
• Ability to spot disruptive opportunities in established industries

Operational Excellence

• Lean startup methodologies and agile implementation
• Systems thinking and scalable process design
• Cross-functional team coordination in flat organizations
• Performance measurement with minimal bureaucracy

Business Acumen

• Financial literacy with particular focus on creative project economics
• Experience developing budgets for multi-disciplinary initiatives
• Understanding of IP management and licensing opportunities
• Ability to prioritize resource allocation across competing projects

Cultural Insight

• Demonstrated interest in emerging cultural movements and aesthetics
• Ability to recognize authentic opportunities for brand extension
• Understanding of how to maintain subcultural credibility during growth
• Appreciation for the balance between artistic vision and business viability

Leadership Style

• Experience managing both creative and operational talent
• Ability to speak the language of artists, designers, and business stakeholders
• Talent for finding practical solutions to seemingly impractical creative concepts
• Comfort making decisions with limited information in ambiguous situations

Ideal Background Profile

The right candidate might currently be:

• The operational leader behind a creative founder at a DTC brand that has successfully expanded beyond its original product category into a cultural ecosystem
• The general manager or business lead for an independent creative collective that has developed multiple revenue streams across physical and digital products, content, and experiences
• The head of strategic initiatives or new ventures at a lifestyle brand, media company, or cultural institution who has successfully launched and operationalized innovative projects
• The business development director who has helped an artistic vision grow into a multi-disciplinary enterprise while maintaining its core values and community connection
• The strategic partner or direct report to a visionary founder in fashion, media, art, or experiential sectors, responsible for making the impossible happen on deadline

What matters most is demonstrated ability to operate effectively at the intersection of creative vision and business execution, with a proven track record of building the infrastructure that allows cultural innovation to thrive as a sustainable enterprise.

Compensation Range: $130K - $175K