Creative Strategy Director

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning responsibilities on key integrated accounts, working with autonomy and proficiency to establish disruptive ideas.
• Partner with account leadership and creative teams in the development of inspiring creative briefs that translate cultural insights into innovative campaigns.
• Partner with Research, Insights and Analytics to develop and lead campaign learning agendas
• Actively participate in interagency (IAT) planning sessions and lead effective brainstorms with clients and agency partners.
• Oversee the crafting and evaluation of primary and secondary research plans to segment audiences and uncover business opportunities.
• Develop creative concepts and ideas that connect to brand strategies, ensuring seamless collaboration across internal disciplines and the client.
• Serve as a confident client-facing lead, presenting data-driven strategic brand recommendations and shaping impactful presentations.
• Consistently share relevant trends, best practices, and cultural nuances with the team to push thinking and create exciting opportunities for our clients.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of strategy experience at creative agencies, specialist agencies (experiential/PR/digital), or brand-side.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing accounts and mentoring team members.
• A strong portfolio of breakthrough strategies and creative concepts that cross categories and drive results. Specifically in CPG, Spirits and preferably tech
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate connections between cultural trends and brand strategy.
• An inherent interest in consumer behavior, pop culture, entertainment, and news.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple accounts, and build high levels of trust with clients and internal teams.
• A deep, cross sectional understanding of Gen Z
• Possess exceptional strategic storytelling skills and the ability to guide insight generation and campaign development
• Serve as consultant to client on market research design, methodologies, and analysis
• Strong strategic voice, driving clarification, direction, and leadership of internal and/or client meetings

Benefits

• A workplace that’s alive with courage, ideas, respect and humanity
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• A 401(k) Savings Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off (Personal, Sick, Vacation), and Summer Fridays
• Additional Perks: Family Leave, Well-Being Programs, and Commuter Benefits