Strategy Director

About the role

Strategy Directors serve as trusted C-suite advisors, guiding corporate leaders through their most complex brand challenges—from defining distinctive brand positioning and narrative frameworks to designing scalable brand architectures and portfolio strategies for global enterprises. They navigate high-stakes corporate transformations, M&A integrations, and brand-led growth, building long-term, high-impact client partnerships along the way.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted C-suite advisors, guiding corporate leaders through their most complex brand challenges.
• Define and solve brand positioning and narrative frameworks for enterprise clients.
• Navigate high-stakes corporate transformations, M&A integrations, and brand-led growth.
• Build long-term, high-impact client partnerships.
• Help build strategic practices, drive thought leadership, and mentor team members to continuously elevate the capabilities of Landor.
• Create lasting impact by balancing strategic mastery with client development.
• Translate overarching business goals into actionable positioning and governance.
• Inspire cross-functional teams and create foundational platforms that accelerate award-winning design and transformative brand experiences.

Requirements

• 8+ years of agency or brand consulting experience, with a proven track record leading corporate brand positioning, architecture, and portfolio strategy for enterprise clients.
• Demonstrated people management experience, with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and growing junior and mid-level strategy talent.
• C-suite presence and advisory skills, capable of facilitating executive alignment, presenting to corporate boards, and leading complex client engagements.
• Comfort in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, with the ability to manage multiple fluid projects simultaneously while maintaining strategic depth.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills, seamlessly bridging corporate strategy with creative execution alongside design, verbal, and experience teams.
• Business development mindset, adept at nurturing long-term client relationships and driving organic practice growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading corporate brand positioning, architecture, and portfolio strategy for enterprise clients.
• Experience in navigating high-stakes corporate transformations, M&A integrations, and brand-led growth.
• Ability to build long-term, high-impact client partnerships.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills, seamlessly bridging corporate strategy with creative execution.
• Business development mindset, adept at nurturing long-term client relationships and driving organic practice growth.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain strategic depth.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills.
• Experience in leading corporate brand positioning, architecture, and portfolio strategy.
• Business development mindset.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive salary range of $150,000 to $175,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

The salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $150,000 to $175,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

We adopt a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.