Director, Brand Strategy

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$180K/yr – $210K/yrDirector/Executive12+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the global brand trajectory by turning market signals into region-aware strategies, governance, and scalable systems that guide campaigns, creative work, and partnerships.

  • Define and govern the global brand identity, architecture, and standards across markets.
  • Translate business and market insights into regional brand plans with measurable KPIs for awareness and equity.
  • Oversee the internal creative studio and set the creative vision for campaigns and product storytelling.

Job Description

  • Define and continuously refine iHerb’s global brand positioning, narrative, and value proposition
  • Translate business and market insights into clear brand strategies across regions and customer segments
  • Partner with leadership to align brand direction with company growth priorities
  • Develop long-term (3–5 year) brand strategy and equity-building initiatives
  • Define brand architecture across product categories, customer segments, and global markets
  • Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks for brand health (e.g., awareness, perception, equity)
  • Establish and govern iHerb’s global brand identity framework, including visual identity, tone of voice, and brand guidelines
  • Build scalable brand systems that ensure consistency across all touchpoints (digital, packaging, campaigns, social, etc.)
  • Define enterprise-wide brand standards and governance models to guide execution across internal teams and external partners
  • Establish guardrails and frameworks that empower teams while protecting brand integrity
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iHerb

iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. Since our founding in 1996, we have been dedicated to offering Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience. We believe that health and wellness should be a universal right made possible through compassion and our collective action.With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our teams have a strong sense of commitment and pride in their work, which has allowed us to grow. At iHerb, our purpose is to empower people to enhance their health, happiness, and well-being — that starts with valuing our team members by providing a positive culture with competitive benefits. Our five shared values unite our team members across the globe and provide a stable foundation. These values speak to who we are, the culture we’re building, and how every single team member contributes to our larger company vision. iHerb's Shared ValuesFocus on the Customer · Empower Our People · Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly · Embrace Diversity & Inclusion · Strive for Simplicity

Founded in 1996
Irvine, California, USA
1.6K employees (110 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
39.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$414.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46%
Direct
47.7%
Referral
3.3%
Social
1.8%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
85 (5% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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