Senior Director, Strategy - Brand & Creative

About the Role As a Senior Director, Strategy – Brand & Creative , you will lead our Brand Strategy discipline within the agency. We seek someone passionate about building breakthrough brands, developing bold strategic thinking, and creating impactful work that moves businesses and culture forward. Responsibilities Global Brand Positioning: Lead development of foundational brand strategy, architecture, and positioning for this industry‑defining tech giant across its full product portfolio. Ensure brand consistency, clarity, and relevance worldwide. High‑Stakes Creative Strategy: Drive the strategic vision for highly visible campaigns such as Super Bowl spots, Olympics moments, global product launches, and major repositionings. Creative Partnership: Work closely with Group Creative Directors, write provocative briefs, and remain deeply engaged throughout the creative process to protect and elevate the core idea. Cultural Intelligence: Maintain a pulse on cultural shifts and bring that fluency into work before clients ask for it. Team Leadership & Practice Building: Manage and mentor a team of brand strategists, foster rigorous thinking, creative ambition, collaboration, and curiosity, and contribute to building a world‑class strategy organization. Client Advisory & Business Growth: Build trusted relationships with senior marketing leaders, facilitate strategic conversations, confidently present recommendations, and influence key business decisions. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with media, data, and AI teams to ensure the brand platform translates into a full‑funnel consumer experience with speed and agility. About You 12+ years in Brand Planning or Creative Strategy at a top agency, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role. Experience on major global brands and high‑stakes campaigns such as Super Bowl, Olympics, or global product launches. Ability to build brand strategy that translates into integrated campaigns, digital experiences, product launches, and customer touchpoints. Experience leading high‑profile, high‑stakes campaigns, and crafting global brand platforms. Skill in translating complex data and research into simple, compelling ideas that excite creative teams. Collaboration with Executive Creative Directors and ability to challenge, inspire, and elevate creative work. Track record of winning new business and leading strategic portions of pitches and executive client presentations. Empathetic leadership that brings out the best in people. Excitement about building and growing a modern Brand Strategy practice. Capability to command a room, sell a bold idea, and articulate the “why” behind the work. Curiosity about AI as a creative and strategic tool. Compensation The anticipated salary range for this role varies by geographic location and will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Salary Range: $140,000—$160,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined based on job‑related factors and will not be based on the candidate’s sex or any other protected status. Benefits Full‑coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance. Generous paid time off and 15 company‑wide holidays. 401(k) with company contribution. Paid parental leave. Work‑life balance with an emphasis on personal well‑being. Career growth in a disruptor space and entrepreneurial opportunities within the network. Diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups. Commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. Equal Opportunity At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Monks