Sr. Director, Brand, Content & Culture

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$208K/yr – $260K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and shape the brand at McDonald’s by driving culture-driving platforms, bold creative work, and integrated marketing leadership across brand, menu, digital, and partnerships; you will build and guide high-performing teams to deliver measurable impact and elevate brand integrity.

  • Lead culture-driven brand platforms and scalable growth opportunities
  • Oversee integrated marketing strategies spanning paid, owned, and earned channels
  • Build and coach cross-functional teams and agency partners for bold, insight-driven work

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Shape Culture Through the Brand
  • Develop culturally relevant brand platforms that influence consumer behavior and perception.
  • Translate emerging trends, creator ecosystems, and audience insights into scalable growth opportunities.
  • Ensure McDonald's remains authentic, timely, and culturally influential.
  • Drive Creative Excellence
  • Lead the development of distinctive, breakthrough creative ideas across all consumer touchpoints.
  • Champion a "big ideas first" mindset and inspire bold, insight-driven work grounded in consumer truths.
  • Elevate creative standards across internal teams and agency partners.
  • Lead Integrated Marketing & Innovation
  • Develop integrated marketing strategies connecting brand, menu, digital, and customer engagement priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field required; advanced degree a plus , with significant experience in brand, creative, or cultural marketing leadership roles (client-side and/or agency)
  • Proven track record of developing breakthrough, culture-driving marketing platforms , not just campaigns that deliver both brand impact and business results
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver creative excellence , including experience driving bold, insight-driven work that stands out in-market and elevates brand distinctiveness
  • Deep understanding of modern marketing ecosystems , including social, digital, creator/influencer, experiential, and platform-native content strategies
  • Strong cultural fluency , with the ability to identify emerging trends, shifts in consumer behavior, and translate them into relevant, scalable brand opportunities
  • Experience building and executing integrated marketing strategies that connect brand storytelling with commercial outcomes (e.g., traffic, frequency, digital engagement, sales)
  • Proven leadership in a multi-agency environment , with the ability to inspire, challenge, and align partners to deliver best-in-class, innovative work
  • Exceptional storytelling and communication skills , with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and advocate for bold, non-traditional ideas
  • Demonstrated creative bravery , including comfort taking calculated risks, pushing beyond convention, and leading teams through ambiguity and change
  • Strong consumer-first mindset , with the ability to translate deep insights into meaningful engagement, participation, and brand connection

Benefits

  • Sabattical program
  • tuition assistance
  • flexible work arrangements
  • comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.

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