Sr. Director, Brand

Day One Agency•New York, NY

10d•$130,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for something fresh? Day One Agency is hiring. Day One is a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to our work. Every. Single. Day. For us, every day is day one, a new opportunity to start from the beginning, find a new angle, and let our creativity and curiosity lead us to earn the unexpected. We’ve built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today; helping brands build legacy through relevance. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Senior Director, Brand overseeing integrated teams and client relationships. You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders and industry outsiders, all of whom are storytellers at heart. Below you’ll find some specifics about the role. At Day One, the job description is truly just the start. Our best team members are enthusiasts who opt-in and bring something to the party. Ready to join a team that claimed a spot on 2024 & 2025 Fast Companies Most Innovative list, an Ad-Age Top Ten in 2024 + Agency to Watch 2025, Campaign Agency of Year 2025 and PR Week Midsize agency 3 years in row (2023, 2024 and 2025)? Keep reading. This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in New York City.

Requirements

8+ years of agency experience, managing or contributing to creative ideation and campaign/asset execution
Experience thinking through both campaign tactics and the big picture
Ability to articulate the why and the how of an idea
Understanding of both major and emerging social platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication
Conceptual thinking skill, editorially minded
Leadership and creative problem solving skills
Demonstrated passion for people, organization, and an excitement to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment
Experience with, and a love for, presenting to teams and clients
Self-motivated, organized, and reliable
Passion for earned creative and brand storytelling

Responsibilities

Provide strong business and account leadership, overseeing account health, profitability, and long-term growth
Build trusted, impactful client partnerships and serve as a senior strategic advisor
Lead creative thinking by defining, shaping, and selling ideas rooted in brand strategy and business objectives
Shepherd work from brief through execution, ensuring quality, clarity, and consistency
Bring a clear, confident point of view on what makes great work and actively share it with teams and clients
Collaborate closely with design, strategy, and communications partners to develop campaigns and ongoing programs
Drive ideation across channels, identifying both platform-specific opportunities and holistic solutions
Translate complex challenges into simple, compelling creative solutions
Stay deeply informed on social, digital, and cultural shifts, identifying emerging opportunities to apply to client work
Build and maintain strong industry relationships that extend the Day One community and network
Support new business efforts as needed, including shaping RFPs, leading creative responses, and presenting to prospective clients
Conduct research and analysis to inform strategy, creative direction, and new ideas