Strategy Director

STRATEGY DIRECTOR ROLE

YOU ARE

• Human-centered and curious, ensuring we constantly advocate for multiple and diverse perspectives in our research.

• Someone that wants to drive the strategy and set the vision for the brands and digital experiences that we design, build, nurture, and improve.

• Able to manage ambiguity, helping our clients go from open-ended briefs to clearly actionable programs, products, and plans that address core problems and pain points.

• Attuned to culture, with a desire to help businesses use their resources to drive societal impact while building brands.

• A trusted advisor to senior clients, quickly building trust and a comfortable rapport

• A confident presenter, natural facilitator, and strategic communicator capable of communicating complex ideas to different audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take a leadership role in the ongoing advancement of our clients’ overall brand, communications, and digital visions, concepts and strategies
• Define brand, communication, and digital strategies, and articulate them through clear presentations, inspiring workshops, and collaborative sessions with creatives and designers
• Guide clients and internal teams to strategic decisions, illustrating concepts through clear frameworks and diagrams when necessary (including strategic decks, responses and creative briefs)
• Forge strategic client relationships that last beyond our initial engagement
• Guide and present strategic responses to clients and prospective clients in business development scenarios
• The role will require contribution to the growth of the agency and department through development of best practices and cross-department initiatives
• Encourage innovation, process, and development of brand planning, digital strategy capabilities, and Empathy Applied methodology
• Support the ongoing development of more junior members of the SSR team and a culture of shared learning
• Advocate for sound strategic delivery and implementation of best practices

EXPERIENCE

• Proven agency experience applying strategic thinking to complex brand or digital challenges, with a demonstrable track record in achieving and exceeding KPIs
• Diverse experience supported by both strategic and tactical skills needed to successfully direct multiple projects for various clients and industries
• Leadership abilities to be able to supervise the strategic planning process
• Strong understanding of branding, communications, and omnichannel marketing, and ensuring digital is fully embedded in all initiatives.
• Possession of excellent written and oral presentation skills, particularly the ability to articulate a compelling brand strategy, digital experience, and customer story.
• While not hands-on with the design or development itself, your fluency in digital processes and deliverables can empower the makers on SSR’s team
• 8 years in brand strategy and/or digital marketing embedded in all initiatives.

ABOUT USWe are a brand strategy and design practice based in New York, San Francisco, LA, London and Singapore. We help organizations explore, learn and grow. We bring together research, strategy and design to clarify purpose and drive growth, engagement, and awareness for brands. We embrace collaboration and iterative thinking.

It's not unusual to find us working on an internal culture strategy for a Fortune 100 company one day, then helping a Japanese retailer define their North American brand positioning the next. We offer omni-channel solutions, with a real strength in the digital space.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $69,901.00 - $184,242.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Brand Strategy and/or Digital Marketing: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations