Senior Brand & Communications Strategist

Noble Studios • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Noble is seeking an experienced Senior Brand & Communications Strategist to turn complex business challenges, research and insights into clear brand and communication strategies that inspire creative work, connect with people and improve marketing effectiveness. Working closely with the VP of Strategy & Insights, this person operates across brand, creative, media, performance and technology, and independently leads strategic engagements from discovery and research through recommendations and creative briefing.

The role involves developing a deep understanding of clients, their audiences and competitive landscapes; uncovering insights and strategic opportunities; and presenting recommendations that support creative and commercial growth. The strategist builds trusted client relationships, partners with internal teams and clients on briefs and brand platforms, and supports creative development with ongoing strategic guidance. The position also contributes to business development, primary and secondary research, stakeholder interviews and brand workshops. Noble values curiosity, good intent, meaningful connections, ownership, empowerment and continual improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in brand, creative or communication strategy.
• A portfolio demonstrating strategic processes or frameworks, strategic outputs or authored creative briefs, and insights that drove final creative execution, with measurable outcomes where available.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; sharp, smart and persuasive writing is essential.
• Ability to synthesize data, identify patterns, connect ideas and develop tailored approaches to complex client and business challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to earn the trust and respect of high-performing leaders inside and outside the agency.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience using AI tools and systems, together with an informed perspective on AI in marketing strategy.
• Experience with a broad range of research tools and methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to create clear, compelling, polished, client-ready presentations and deliverables.
• Creative judgment and understanding of how strategy translates into distinctive, effective creative ideas and experiences.
• Collaborative spirit, with the confidence and initiative to work independently.
• Belief that great strategy serves great work, and that serving creative, media and performance teams matters as much as serving clients.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within an advertising or integrated marketing agency.
• Experience in B2B, enterprise, technology or startup industries; these areas are of particular interest but are not required.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead day-to-day strategy for assigned client engagements, from discovery and research through insight development, strategic recommendations and creative briefing, in collaboration with the VP of Strategy & Insights.
• Uncover bold creative ideas and frame strategic opportunities that inspire Noble’s creative, media and performance teams.
• Lead client discovery to understand the business, audiences and competitive landscape, then distill and present insights that unlock creative and commercial growth.
• Build trusted client relationships and serve as an indispensable strategic partner.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop compelling creative and strategic briefs.
• Bring forward strategies, ideas, processes and explorations that have the potential to improve Noble, its clients and its work.
• Partner with the business development team on RFP responses, new business proposals and client renewals, including pitching in person and remotely.
• Guide primary research initiatives, collaborating with research partners when appropriate.
• Conduct secondary brand, consumer and competitive research; lead stakeholder interviews and facilitate brand workshops; and turn findings into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
• Lead the development of compelling brand platforms.
• Support the creative team throughout development by providing ongoing strategic perspective, input and guidance.
• Bring creative instincts and a point of view on what makes ideas distinctive, culturally relevant and effective.
• Help move Noble’s teams, clients and work forward by bringing energy, ideas, support and inspiration to collaborations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior