Discover Brand Strategist jobs for experienced professionals ready to shape how organizations connect with customers. Brand strategists research audiences and markets, define positioning, and turn business goals into clear, compelling brand direction. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you explore senior-level roles where strategic thinking can make a measurable impact.
Brand strategists build and guide the ideas that influence how a company, product, or service is understood. Typical work includes analyzing customer insights and competitors, developing brand platforms and messaging, advising on campaigns, and partnering with creative, marketing, product, and leadership teams. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on corporate brand, product positioning, customer experience, or brand transformation.
Employers often seek a combination of research, analytical, and creative strengths. Useful capabilities include market and audience research, positioning and messaging, strategic storytelling, presentation and facilitation, campaign planning, and the ability to connect brand recommendations to business outcomes. Experience collaborating across functions and guiding stakeholders through complex decisions is also valuable.
Brand Strategists work in companies, agencies, consultancies, and specialized studios. With experience, professionals may advance into roles such as Senior Brand Strategist, Brand Director, Head of Brand Strategy, or VP of Brand. Responsibilities and compensation vary by employer, location, industry, and scope; Ladders lists vetted roles paying $100,000 or more.
Explore Brand Strategist openings and related senior marketing and brand leadership opportunities on Ladders. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to identify roles aligned with your experience and career goals.
$80K - $95K *
Lead brand strategy and execution, transforming casual browsers into loyal advocates through integrated campaigns, community storytelling, and experiential activations, while bridging teams to ensure...
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Brand Experience Designer, Consumer
$190K - $304K *
Lead the charge in shaping a dynamic consumer brand experience that resonates across all touchpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a cohesive identity that engages millions of din...
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$85K - $105K *
Champion exceptional client relationships by delivering innovative solutions, managing campaigns, and driving strategic marketing goals to enhance performance and satisfaction for high-value clients i...
1 week ago
$110K - $150K *
Lead the charge in developing strategic frameworks that drive client success. Collaborate cross-functionally to craft innovative solutions, mentor teams, and ensure strategic excellence across integra...
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$110K - $150K *
Transform the future of strategic communications by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative, data-driven strategies that drive client success and foster long-term relationships in a dynam...
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Director, Design - Color & Concept
$141K - $185K *
Drive seasonal concept, color, print, and graphic strategies, leading a creative team to deliver compelling, market-relevant designs that align with brand identity and inspire product development acro...
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$100K - $120K *
Join us to lead client strategy in a dynamic agency, fostering relationships and driving innovative marketing solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful campaigns and strategic recommendat...
2 weeks ago
Director, Brand Communications
$160K - $200K *
Join a dynamic team to lead brand strategy and communications, enhancing market positioning and storytelling. Drive innovation and collaboration across departments to elevate the firm's reputation and...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Lead the development of innovative brand communication strategies, collaborating with teams to connect brands and audiences. Drive insights-led campaigns using proprietary tools, ensuring alignment ac...
2 days ago
$130K - $150K *
Take ownership of strategic direction for brand communications, leveraging cultural and market insights to craft innovative, award-winning strategies that drive client success and enhance agency reput...
2 days ago
Associate Director of Brand Marketing
$95K - $115K *
Join us to lead brand strategy and positioning, ensuring consistency and growth across multiple properties. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize brand health and drive imp...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize deal structuring and commercial solutions, partnering with sales to drive strategic opportunities. Manage proposals, objection handling, and internal approvals while enhancing collaboration a...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion deal structuring and commercial solutions, partnering with sales to drive strategic opportunities. Manage proposals, objection handling, and internal approvals while enhancing the commercial...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform digital experiences by leading strategic initiatives that enhance user engagement and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop actionable strategies that...
2 weeks ago
Senior Performance Creative Strategist
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative creative strategies that drive performance in paid social. Shape the future of creative discipline, leveraging insights and AI to elevate campaigns and empower t...
6 days ago
Product Designer and Researcher
$113K - $232K *
Lead the charge in transforming complex workflows into user-friendly digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct research, design interactions, and enhance user experiences fr...
6 days ago
Product Designer and Researcher
$113K - $232K *
Champion user-centered design by leading research and prototyping efforts to create impactful digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex workflows into intuitive ex...
6 days ago
Product Designer and Researcher
$113K - $232K *
Join a team that's redefining digital product experiences through user-centered design. In this senior role, you'll lead research and design efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to creat...
6 days ago
Product Designer and Researcher
$113K - $232K *
Join a dynamic team to shape user-centered digital products through research, design, and collaboration. Leverage your expertise to influence product roadmaps and enhance user experiences from discove...
6 days ago
Product Designer and Researcher
$113K - $232K *
Champion user-centered design by leading research and prototyping efforts to transform complex workflows into intuitive digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence produc...
6 days ago
$140K - $160K *
Engage in strategic marketing initiatives within a fast-paced legal environment. Collaborate with practice teams to enhance client opportunities, manage proposals, and support events, all while drivin...
Reposted 1 week ago
$140K - $160K *
Join to support marketing initiatives for legal practice teams, managing proposals and client events to enhance reputation and profitability while leveraging strong market knowledge and collaboration...
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$140K - $160K *
Join a team that's driving marketing initiatives to enhance client engagement and profitability in a dynamic legal environment, leveraging strong analytical skills to support litigation practices and...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform web experiences by designing innovative, accessible marketing sites that showcase product stories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand presence and drive user engagement...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform web experiences by leading innovative design for marketing sites, blending UX and brand storytelling. Collaborate with teams to create accessible, engaging prototypes that showcase product c...
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What does a Brand Strategist do?
A Brand Strategist researches audiences and markets, defines brand positioning and messaging, and helps organizations apply a consistent brand direction across products, campaigns, and customer experiences.
What qualifications are common for Brand Strategist jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly value experience in brand strategy, marketing, communications, research, or a related field, along with strong analytical, writing, presentation, and collaboration skills. Some senior roles may request a relevant degree or a portfolio of strategic work.
Where do Brand Strategists work?
Brand Strategists work in in-house marketing teams, advertising and branding agencies, consultancies, and other organizations that need expertise in positioning, customer insight, and brand growth.
How can I find Brand Strategist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each posting for compensation, experience requirements, responsibilities, and location, since details vary by role.
What roles can follow a Brand Strategist position?
Depending on experience and organization structure, Brand Strategists may progress to Senior Brand Strategist, Brand Director, Head of Brand Strategy, or VP of Brand roles.