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Description
Who Are We:
We are moment makers. For our clients, for the communities we serve, and for the community we are. We’re moment makers for the here and now, seeing challenges as opportunities and problems as a chance to create amazing solutions. At Karsh Hagan, it’s our goal to elevate every moment by being pioneers of brave ideas and creating work that drives results. So, if you desire to meet the moment head-on, we’d like to meet you.
Why Join Us:
Ask yourself the following questions: Do you enjoy great employee benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance? Do you like living in one of the world’s prettiest cities? Do you want to create work that makes a measurable difference in the lives of others? We’ll stop while we’re ahead, but you get the point.
Job Breakdown:
Karsh Hagan is looking for a dynamic leader to join our team as Director of Strategy. This is a role for a player-coach who thrives on leading strategy teams while directly managing key client relationships. As a senior agency leader, you will set the strategic vision, blending deep behavioral insights with creative thinking to drive transformative growth for our clients’ brands. You’ll act as a strategic advisor, bringing high-level thinking to guide clients and teams toward innovative solutions that resonate in today's marketplace, helping guide and inspire agency-of-record growth, as well as organic and project/consulting growth.
You’ll lead the charge in shaping brand narratives and consumer perceptions, serving as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients. This role champions our holistic brand philosophy, ensuring it evolves across the agency and for our clients. We’re seeking someone with the ability to manage cross-functional teams, mentor strategists, and collaborate with account, media, design, innovation and creative leaders to ground our work in strategic rigor and consumer insights. You'll inspire long-term brand transformation through forward-thinking strategy and visionary leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Act as a key partner to senior clients, aligning brand and business strategies to drive growth.
- Champion and refine our strategic planning process, pushing the boundaries of communication strategy.
- Lead strategic direction for flagship clients, collaborating closely with Account, Media, and Creative Directors to shape integrated communication strategies.
- Leverage consumer psychology to transform business challenges into innovative, brand-driven solutions.
- Client & Brand Strategy:
- Own comprehensive brand strategy projects from concept to execution, including brand positioning and messaging platforms.
- Guide the development of creative briefs, ensuring they are rooted in insights that drive actionable and impactful creative work.
- Lead qualitative and quantitative research efforts to uncover deep consumer insights that inform brand strategies.
- Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews to align internal teams and clients on strategic priorities.
- Team Management & Thought Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a small team of strategists, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality strategic work.
- Optimize strategy workflows to enhance efficiency while maintaining creative integrity.
- Serve as a thought leader within the agency, driving initiatives that position Karsh Hagan as an industry innovator.
- Contribute to new business pitches and growth initiatives by developing compelling strategic recommendations.
- Market Trends & Insight Development:
- Monitor industry trends and shifts in consumer behavior, adapting strategies to keep brands culturally relevant.
- Simplify complex concepts into clear, actionable plans that resonate with both clients and internal teams.
- Generate strategic recommendations that influence decision-making at the highest levels.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, psychology, or related field (advanced degrees in consumer psychology or behavioral sciences are a plus).
- 10+ years of experience in brand strategy, consumer psychology, or account planning within an advertising, marketing, design firm or consulting firm.
- Strong proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Excellent writing, storytelling, and communication skills—capable of turning strategic insights into compelling narratives.
- Proven experience leading strategic initiatives and delivering impactful presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem-solving skills that drive innovative brand solutions.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Range:
$125,000-$150,000 commensurate with experience
What’s In It For You:
✓A hybrid work environment in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, remote for the rest.
✓Comprehensive medical benefits, including 100% coverage for mental health services through One Medical
✓Unlimited PTO with 10 paid holidays and a full holiday break from Christmas through New Year.
✓A robust Learning & Development Program that includes free access to Masterclass
✓And, quite possibly the best, a furry-friend-friendly office where dogs are just as important as coworkers
