Brand Strategy Director
storyMillbrae (CA)
About the role
Great stories start with extraordinary people.
We're bringing together exceptional creative talent to tell the stories of people shaping the future. Work alongside people who raise your standards, champion your ideas, and give you room to do the best work of your career.
Story inspires science. Science makes story real.
Your Story
We're hiring a Brand Strategy Director to lead brand strategy for Story's deep-tech and science clients. You'll turn research into clear positioning, messaging, and creative briefs; own client relationships; and mentor strategists. You'll work closely with creative and client teams to carry that strategy into work people can understand and believe.
Responsibilities:
Lead client accounts across strategy, delivery, relationships, and opportunities to grow the work.
Build brand platforms from research through positioning, messaging architecture, and actionable creative briefs.
Lead and mentor strategists, reviewing their strategic thinking and client-facing work.
Partner with designers and creative teams to turn strategic recommendations into finished work.
Contribute to new business pitches, scope discovery work, and plan subsequent phases.
Interview founders and scientists and translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives.
Requirements:
Experience leading brand strategy or account planning at an agency, consultancy, or studio.
Experience owning client relationships and contributing to account growth.
A track record of leading and mentoring strategists.
Ability to build a brand platform from research and positioning through a usable creative brief.
Experience pitching and scoping new work.
Strong writing, presentation, and collaboration skills.
Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate.
Before you apply
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A number in mind
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Your notice period
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