Be a key member of the brand leadership and work with cross-functional partners to identify key opportunities and drive incredible, impactful brand work.
Build, lead, and mentor a team of strategists who will work deeply across the business and our client base.
Own the process of creating and developing our core brand strategy.
Scope programs of work with partners to provide strategic insight and direction.
Partner with brand, paid, and research teams to develop new research/methodologies/products to generate original insights.
Provide strategic direction on product and experience initiatives, which includes identifying the key value proposition, consumer needs, and value to the business.
Translate strategic recommendations into impactful experiences, products, and services.
Proactively identify new products and campaign opportunities within the business.
Requirements
A portfolio of breakthrough strategic direction and creative output for major brands and agencies.
An integrated problem solver who can sync up brand strategy, communications, content, product, and user experience.
An experienced presenter who is as comfortable directing their team as they are presenting to the CEO.
A strong history of team management and ability to inspire and nurture talent.
A natural collaborator, comfortable working iteratively within different subject areas.
Thrives in finding order in the chaos and loves creating processes from scratch.
Fluent in today's world, including social platforms, mobile, tech, and social change.
12+ years' experience working on the in-house and agency side, developing impactful campaigns and strategies that have pushed business forward.
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Benefits
Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here . More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:Competitive compensation that may include equityRetirement and Employee Stock Purchase PlansFlexible paid time offComprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disabilityFamily services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leaveProfessional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipendA curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovationOpportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wideDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity - inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.
Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
Great work starts with great strategy, and that great strategy starts with you.
As a strategy-first organization, the brand + creative team thrives on concise and clever insights. The Sr. Director, Creative Strategy, will be the critical bridge between the creative team and our internal partners to identify opportunities and craft compelling briefs.
You will not only be in charge of the team's creative strategy, but you will be in charge of 3 strategists who will work alongside you on everything from product and feature launches to creative campaign work, events, and more.
This position reports to the Executive Creative Director.
Braze · Austin