VP, Strategist

Remote, 1-month contract (40 hours/week) starting ASAP. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About the role

Seeking a VP-level Brand Strategist to support FY28 planning for major retail brands by developing strategic and creative briefs, translating cultural insights into brand opportunities, and leading cross-functional collaboration across strategy, creative, and social teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning initiatives for major retail consumer brands.
• Develop and write brand and creative strategy briefs for FY28 planning.
• Partner closely with Social Strategy teams to leverage cultural and social insights.
• Collaborate with Creative teams to identify and shape campaign territories.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and drive projects forward across large stakeholder groups.
• Build strategic frameworks that translate consumer behavior into actionable campaign ideas.
• Present strategic recommendations to internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Balance multiple workstreams while adapting to shifting priorities and timelines.

Requirements

• VP-level experience in Brand Strategy, Creative Strategy, or Communications Strategy.
• Experience at a large integrated agency (Edelman, Weber Shandwick, Burson, or similar).
• Proven experience writing strategic and creative briefs.
• Strong background in brand strategy and integrated campaign planning.
• Experience partnering closely with Social Strategy teams and utilizing cultural or social insights.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and build stakeholder consensus.
• Experience supporting retail or consumer-facing brands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Culture Compass or similar cultural intelligence frameworks.
• Earned Creative / earned-first strategy experience.
• Experience supporting Fortune 500 retail or consumer packaged goods brands.
• Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
• Previous experience supporting fast-paced retail marketing organizations.

Pay

$75–82/hr on W2.

Benefits

Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K.

Schedule

40 hours/week for 1 month.