Senior Director, Strategy - Brand & Creative
About the role
The Senior Director, Strategy – Brand & Creative leads the Brand Strategy discipline within a highly collaborative, AI-forward agency. They are responsible for developing foundational brand strategy, architecture, and positioning for a tech giant across its full product portfolio, ensuring consistency, clarity, and relevance globally.
Responsibilities
Lead development of global brand positioning for a tech giant.
Drive strategic vision for high-stakes creative campaigns.
Be the creative partner to Group Creative Directors.
Mentor and manage a team of brand strategists.
Build and grow a modern Brand Strategy practice.
Build relationships with senior marketing leaders and facilitate strategic conversations.
Collaborate with media, data, and AI teams to ensure brand platform integration.
Requirements
12+ years in Brand Planning or Creative Strategy at a top agency, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
Experience working on major global brands and campaigns that have run worldwide.
Direct experience on high-profile, high-stakes campaigns like Super Bowl, Olympics, global product launches, or equivalent moments.
Ability to take complex data and research and turn it into a compelling idea for a creative team.
Track record of building and leading high-performing strategy teams.
Qualifications
Genuine curiosity about AI as a creative and strategic tool.
Passion for building breakthrough brands and developing bold strategic thinking.
Experience in building brand strategy that goes beyond the brief.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
Global brand management and positioning.
Creative partnership and collaboration.
Data analysis and interpretation.
Client relationship management.
Benefits
Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous PTO 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 & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network.
A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
Pay
The anticipated salary range for this role varies by geographic location. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, interview assessment, skills, geographic location, and internal equity.
Schedule
This role is subject to Monks' Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.