Senior Strategist

Gemic • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gemic is a global consultancy specializing in business and innovation strategy. It helps leading organizations drive growth through human-centered research and systemic analysis of emerging cultural, business, and technological change, delivering business insights, cultural analysis, and foresight to inform growth and brand strategies.

The Senior Strategist leads designated workstreams within projects and guides junior team members. The role calls for a proactive, creative thinker who can anticipate project needs, engage directly with clients, conduct independent field research, and contribute to successful projects and client relationships. The position works at the intersections of brand, business, and culture to shape human-centered strategies.

The role requires working from Gemic’s Downtown Brooklyn office a minimum of 2–3 days per week and approximately 10–15% travel for in-person research and client engagements. Candidates must reside in New York and be legally authorized to work in the United States as of the start date.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of brand-oriented experience, or at least 2 years in consulting combined with other relevant experience.
• Experience executing global qualitative research and literacy in overseeing quantitative research.
• A proven background in innovation strategy, brand strategy, brand development, or insights.
• Ability to run complex workstreams with minimal oversight.
• A track record of taking ownership, overcoming obstacles, and seeing work through to a successful result.
• Client management skills that demonstrate maturity, confidence, and trustworthiness.
• Ability to translate research and insights for clients without overcomplicating them.
• Ability to work from the Downtown Brooklyn office at least 2–3 days per week.
• Ability to travel approximately 10–15% for in-person research and client engagements.
• Must reside in New York and be legally authorized to work in the United States as of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• A background in a social science.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage designated project workstreams, taking responsibility for their success and alignment with overall project objectives.
• Apply strategic thinking and a client-first mindset, anticipating project needs and requirements.
• Engage directly with clients, build strong relationships, understand their objectives, and communicate project progress and recommendations.
• Conduct independent field research, lead research efforts, gather data, and derive actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Suggest and implement improvements to processes, methodologies, or tools to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Guide and mentor junior team members, providing support and knowledge to aid their development and project contributions.

Benefits

• Twenty-five vacation days per calendar year, eleven public holidays, two personal days, and five sick days.
• Annual learning and development stipend of $750.
• 401(k) match of 50% of the first 6% contributed.
• Employer-paid health benefits, with 75–100% coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Access to TalkSpace, One Medical, KindBody, and Teladoc.
• Commuter benefits.
• Discounted Citi Bike membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed