Senior Brand & Communications Strategist

Noble Studios•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Noble Studios is seeking an experienced Senior Brand & Communications Strategist to turn business challenges, research and insights into clear, compelling brand and communication strategies that inspire creative work, connect people and make marketing more effective. Working closely with the VP of Strategy & Insights, the strategist operates across brand, creative, media, performance and technology, and independently leads strategic client engagements from discovery and research through recommendations and creative briefing. The role involves understanding client businesses, asking insightful questions, challenging assumptions, finding patterns and presenting a clear case for strategic thinking. The strategist stays involved throughout creative development, offering perspective and guidance to improve the work. The ideal candidate is curious, creative, comfortable with data and research, thoughtful about language, and able to navigate ambiguity and bring clarity to complex challenges. They collaborate with clients and internal teams, build trusted relationships, and contribute to business development. Noble describes its culture through the rallying cry “Let’s Be Better Every Day,” emphasizing good intent, meaningful connections, ownership and empowering others. The role is full-time, primarily during Noble’s core business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Nevada-based applicants are preferred; candidates in California, Arizona, Washington and Oregon may also be considered if available to travel as needed. Candidates must pass background and reference checks and provide documentation of legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Noble participates in eVerify.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
At least 6 years of experience in brand, creative or communication strategy; advertising or integrated marketing agency experience is preferred.
Portfolio demonstrating strategic processes or frameworks, strategic outputs or authored creative briefs, and insights that informed final creative execution, including measurable outcomes where available.
Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to produce sharp, persuasive writing.
Ability to synthesize data, identify patterns, connect ideas and develop tailored approaches to complex client and business challenges.
Ability to earn the trust and respect of high-performing leaders inside and outside the agency.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Experience using AI tools and systems, and an informed perspective on using AI in marketing strategy.
Experience with a broad range of research tools and methodologies.
Strong organizational skills and ability to create polished, client-ready presentations and deliverables.
Creative judgment and understanding of how strategy translates into distinctive, effective creative ideas and experiences.
Collaborative spirit, with confidence and initiative to work independently.
Belief that great strategy serves great work, and that supporting creative, media and performance teams matters as much as serving clients.
Ability to work full-time primarily during Noble’s core business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Successful completion of Noble’s background and reference checks and documentation of legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in B2B, enterprise, technology or startup industries.
Experience within an advertising or integrated marketing agency.
Nevada-based applicants are preferred; applicants in California, Arizona, Washington and Oregon may also be considered if available to travel as needed.

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 creative ideas and frame strategic opportunities that inspire creative, media and performance teams.
Lead client discovery to understand the business, audiences and competitive landscape; distill and present insights that support creative and commercial growth.
Build trusted client relationships and serve as a strategic partner.
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop compelling creative and strategic briefs.
Contribute strategies, ideas, processes and other thinking that can 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 and work with research partners when appropriate.
Conduct secondary brand, consumer and competitive research; lead stakeholder interviews and facilitate brand workshops; turn findings into insights and actionable recommendations.
Lead the development of compelling brand platforms.
Support the creative team throughout development by providing strategic perspective, input and guidance.
Bring creative judgment and a point of view on what makes ideas distinctive, culturally relevant and effective.
Bring energy, ideas, support and inspiration to collaborations with Noble’s teams and clients.
Pass Noble’s background and reference checks and provide documentation of legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Work full-time primarily during core business hours, Monday through Friday, Pacific Time; be available to travel if needed.