Brand Strategy Director

Stagwell Global•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Brand Strategy Director crafts brand identities and marketing campaigns grounded in cultural drivers and consumer behavior. The role develops strategy and leads cross-functional teams—including media, design, technology, PR, and data science—to deliver cohesive campaigns and immersive digital experiences. The position calls for a pragmatic, collaborative doer who helps create value through brand interactions and builds stronger relationships between brands, consumers, and employees. The director leads strategic direction across client accounts, advises senior clients, develops strategists, facilitates planning sessions, and contributes to agency capabilities and operations. The role also advances the agency’s social and environmental stewardship as a Certified B Corporation and integrates emerging AI technologies into everyday workflows. The role is based in Chicago, Minneapolis, or Detroit and offers a hybrid work environment. Travel may be required as needed. The posted base salary range is $120,000 to $140,000, with compensation determined by relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package includes health and wellness options and agency perks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
10+ years of experience in strategy roles, including extensive experience leading strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional teams across multiple client accounts.
Experience across diverse categories, including consumer goods, digital, and integrated marketing.
Proficiency in essential software such as Microsoft Office, Mintel, and Canvas8.
Hands-on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E.
Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into actionable strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.
Ability to travel as needed.
Located in Chicago, Minneapolis, or Detroit.
Ability to lead teams in crafting innovative brand strategies that integrate cultural and technological trends.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior-level clients.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire internal teams and clients.
Ability to distill research and insights into strategic opportunities that drive creative excellence.
Creative thinking and keen curiosity about culture, technology, and emerging industry trends.

Responsibilities

Lead overarching strategic direction across client accounts, ensuring strategies align with business goals and inspire innovative outcomes.
Synthesize diverse insights into actionable strategies that address complex client challenges.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients, providing strategic counsel to drive brand and business growth.
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level strategists, fostering a culture of creativity and analytical rigor.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive brand strategies across campaigns, design, social media, and experiential marketing.
Advance the agency's mission as a Certified B Corporation by crafting strategies that reflect its dedication to social and environmental stewardship.
Facilitate workshops and strategic planning sessions to deliver clear, actionable outcomes.
Contribute to agency and departmental initiatives to enhance capabilities, processes, and operations.
Integrate emerging AI technologies into daily workflows to support innovation, automation, and operational excellence.