Senior Brand Strategist

Summary

Join The Shipyard, a leading independent agency, as a Senior Brand Strategist. Lead strategic development for a client portfolio, acting as a trusted partner. This client-facing role demands creative problem-solving, cultural fluency, and deep listening skills. You will develop comprehensive strategies, conduct research, collaborate with integrated teams, and contribute thought leadership. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of agency experience, excels in crafting compelling narratives, and has expertise in qualitative research and data synthesis. The position offers competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of strategic and branding experience in an agency environment
• Proven ability to craft compelling narratives that bring strategic thinking to life
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional team environments while taking initiative on independent decision-making
• Experience leading deep, connected qualitative research that uncovers authentic human truths
• Expertise in evaluating and synthesizing diverse data sources into actionable intelligence
• Excellence in writing inspiring creative briefs that unlock breakthrough work
• Strong presentation skills with ability to deliver impactful, persuasive strategic recommendations
• Tapped into culture and how that connects to the brand and audience
• Proven ability to build client trust while navigating complex organizational dynamics
• Willingness to travel as business needs require
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive strategy presentations, POVs, and creative briefs that inspire breakthrough thinking and are built for measurable business impact
• Act as a trusted strategic partner to clients and internal stakeholders, demonstrating deep understanding of business objectives and category dynamics
• Conduct and synthesize primary and secondary research to uncover compelling human truths and cultural insights
• Collaborate seamlessly across integrated teams including creative, media, digital, and account management
• Contribute thought leadership and innovative approaches to evolve department capabilities and drive client business growth
• Support new business development through strategic thinking and presentation development
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Open PTO
• Flexible work hours and remote work
• Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401k program with employer matching
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee bonus referrals
• Dog-friendly offices
• Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)