Brand Strategist Jobs

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.

What Does a Brand Strategist Do?

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.

Skills Employers Look For

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.

Career Paths and Senior Opportunities

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.

Find Brand Strategist Jobs on Ladders

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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of menswear by leading design for seasonal collections, focusing on modern aesthetics and commercial viability. Collaborate cross-functionally to create trend-right concepts that reso...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Champion the digital merchandising experience, driving conversion and engagement through strategic product placement, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead initiatives that enhance c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $160K *

Lead the charge in strategic marketing for cultural and urban design sectors. Collaborate with sector leaders, mentor a team, and drive innovative pursuits while ensuring brand integrity and effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic brand initiatives that connect audience insights with cohesive storytelling. Collaborate across teams to shape narratives that drive measurable outcomes and enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $245K *

Lead the social strategy for a major brand, bridging creative and strategic vision. Drive innovation, mentor a high-performing team, and cultivate strong client relationships in a fast-paced environme...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $100K *

Help us shape impactful search campaigns by translating digital strategies into action. You'll lead client communications and train team members while executing campaigns for clients in a dynamic, mul...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $150K *

Shape the future of iconic brands by driving growth strategies and managing complex projects. Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance brand performance and innovation in the Multise...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in elevating our brand and design practice by mentoring a multidisciplinary team, ensuring creative excellence, and fostering strong client relationships while driving new business ini...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining brand and design excellence. Lead a multidisciplinary design team, oversee creative quality, and engage with clients to elevate our brand practice while driving new busin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of our design practice by leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high creative standards, and building strong client relationships. Drive innovative projects from concept to deliv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$106K - $146K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated creator strategies for luxury brands, driving efficiencies and maximizing value through collaboration across teams. Utilize your expertise to connect marketing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative campaigns by collaborating with a talented team to elevate creative standards. Leverage your art direction expertise to craft impactful ideas across diverse clients, driving excepti...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and elevate creative standards across diverse clients. Collaborate closely with top talent to conceptualize and execute award-winning ideas, driving impactful campaigns...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$60K - $140K *

Champion innovative paid social strategies while leading a dynamic team. Drive campaign performance, collaborate across departments, and deliver impactful insights to elevate client marketing objectiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $110K *

Shape innovative strategies as a Senior Strategist, guiding projects and supporting creative teams from inception to implementation, driving strategic excellence and collaboration...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $125K *

Partner with us to drive impactful strategies that solve complex business challenges and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with teams to develop and execute digital initiatives that align with...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$154K - $208K *

Unlock your potential as you shape the architecture for consumer-facing platforms, driving innovation in AI and DTC technology. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and governance, ensuring...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$121K - $227K *

Join a team that's transforming commercialization processes across diverse business models. Leverage your expertise in product-led growth and pricing strategies to enhance profitability and client val...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $95K *

Lead the charge in influencer marketing strategy, overseeing campaigns from start to finish. Mentor junior team members while driving client success through creative direction and performance analysis...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$94K - $95K *

Champion the influencer strategy by leading end-to-end campaigns, mentoring junior staff, and optimizing performance to meet client goals in a dynamic and collaborative environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Champion your career by driving strategic growth in paid search categories. Leverage your SEM expertise and commercial acumen to influence stakeholders, develop innovative strategies, and achieve mean...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Transform the strategic direction and growth of key paid search categories, leveraging SEM expertise and commercial acumen to drive business outcomes and influence cross-functional initiatives for sus...

Wilmington, DERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K *

Contribute to brand success by leading design projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring visual identity aligns with organizational goals. Utilize strong problem-solving skills to maintain design...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative advertising strategies that leverage editorial strengths and audience insights. Collaborate with sales to create compelling commercial partnerships that drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$124K - $207K *

Drive strategic insights and brand growth by transforming data into actionable recommendations for Specialty Care brands, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance market strategies and opt...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Brand Strategist do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.