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.
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of brand identities for high-growth startups by leading the design process from concept to execution. Collaborate closely with clients and a focused team in a fast-paced environment t...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping brand identities for tech startups. Drive innovative designs and digital experiences while collaborating with clients and a focused team in a fast-paced, creative environmen...
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$100K - $120K *
Shape innovative brand identities and digital experiences for high-growth startups. You'll lead projects from concept to execution, collaborating with clients and team members to design modern solutio...
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Sr. Communications Manager - Fashion and Lifestyle Business Strategist
$95K - $171K *
Lead the charge in maximizing Communication impact by translating insights into strategic plans and executing them with excellence and teamwork. Collaborate with leadership and partners to drive align...
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EVP, Director of Brand Strategy, Consumer
$258K - $279K *
Empower brand strategy for consumer accounts, leading innovative solutions and cross-functional teams. Inspire creativity and drive growth while fostering strong client relationships and embracing tec...
2 days ago
$150K - $300K *
Shape our brand's future by leading design initiatives across various platforms. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to craft engaging visuals, drive creative direction, and elevate brand narra...
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Group Communications Strategy Director
$150K - $170K *
Advance communications strategy by leading key client relationships and mentoring a dynamic team. Drive creative potential through integrated planning, ensuring alignment across channels to deliver im...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform brand vision into cohesive creative suites across digital and print. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging designs that enhance customer experience and uphold brand sta...
1 week ago
Strategy Director, Connections
$160K - $170K *
Transform brand experiences by leading innovative connections strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft audience-driven solutions that extend beyond traditional advertising, ensurin...
2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate growth by leading premium wholesale partnerships for a baby brand. Drive account management, program design, and independent sales rep oversight to enhance brand positioning and sales perfo...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate inventory management by leveraging analytical expertise to optimize assortment and demand strategies across multiple channels, ensuring products are available to drive sales and enhance profit...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in brand strategy, transforming insights into impactful campaigns that resonate with members and drive growth across new markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure bran...
1 week ago
Director, Brand and Communications Strategy
$150K - $180K *
Drive strategic vision and integrated marketing solutions for innovative brands, overseeing campaign development and client relationships while mentoring a dynamic team to achieve measurable growth an...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $150K *
Innovate your career with a strategic role focused on omnichannel marketing. Lead data-driven insights and creative recommendations for a top financial services brand, collaborating across teams to en...
2 weeks ago
$196K - $220K *
Transform your design career by creating impactful visuals that define our brand. Collaborate closely with marketing to build a cohesive brand system, produce engaging launch materials, and leverage A...
1 week ago
$60K - $140K *
Support the development and execution of strategic communication plans, guiding teams and managing media partnerships to enhance brand visibility and effectiveness. Collaborate closely with leadership...
1 week ago
Senior Creative Strategist, Growth
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in creative strategy, driving performance-focused campaigns across digital platforms. Own the full creative lifecycle, from concept to execution, while leveraging AI tools to elevate b...
5 days ago
Senior Creative Strategist, Growth
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining car ownership through innovative creative strategies. You'll lead the full creative lifecycle, producing impactful ads across multiple platforms while enhancing brand qua...
5 days ago
Senior Creative Strategist, Growth
$110K - $130K *
Transform the creative landscape by leading performance-driven ad production across multiple platforms. Own the entire creative process, from concept to execution, while leveraging AI tools to enhance...
5 days ago
Senior Creative Strategist, Growth
$110K - $130K *
Drive impactful creative strategies that elevate brand performance across digital platforms. Own the full creative lifecycle, from concept to execution, while leveraging AI tools to enhance production...
5 days ago
$96K - $144K *
Transform visual storytelling by designing engaging graphics and motion for social media campaigns. Collaborate with teams to create impactful content that resonates with diverse online audiences and...
Reposted 4 days ago
$96K - $144K *
Transform visual storytelling by designing engaging graphics and motion for social media campaigns. Collaborate with teams to create impactful content that resonates with diverse online audiences, uti...
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Consultant / Senior Consultant
$71K - $155K *
Unlock your potential by collaborating with top strategists to tackle complex challenges. Drive impactful research and analysis, develop strategic recommendations, and enhance client relationships whi...
1 week ago
Brand Strategy & Creative Production Manager
$80K - $95K *
Champion brand evolution by leading strategy and creative production, ensuring compelling narratives and integrated campaigns that resonate across diverse audiences and channels, while enhancing organ...
1 week ago
Brand Strategy & Creative Production Manager
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining brand strategy and creative production. Lead the development of compelling narratives and integrated campaigns that elevate brand identity and engage diverse audiences ac...
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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.