Associate Director | Cultural Strategy

Nicholson Glover; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored growth plans

Wellbeing benefits

Creative work environment

Job summary

An innovative strategy studio is on the lookout for an Associate Director to spearhead brand strategy and marketing innovation. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge AI tools and a dynamic team of marketing experts, coders, and creatives. You will lead impactful projects, craft compelling narratives, and help clients achieve their strategic goals. If you are passionate about cultural insights and brand growth, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment that prioritizes development and creativity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cultural insight and brand strategy.
• Proven ability to manage and deepen client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand strategy and marketing innovation projects.
• Build and nurture trusted client relationships.

Skills

Cultural Insight

Brand Strategy

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Foresight

Cultural Analysis

Human Insight Methodologies

Visual Thinking

Tools

AI-powered platform

Job description

This range is provided by Nicholson Glover. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Associate Director | AI-Powered Brand Strategy | £75-85k base + bonus

Are you driven by big ideas, bold strategies, and building brands that break through?

If you’re ready to make an impact, craft compelling narratives, and shape the future of marketing with cutting-edge AI tools, this opportunity is for you.

About The Company

Our client is a forward-thinking strategy studio founded five years ago to reinvent how brands grow and thrive. By blending data, AI, and creativity, they’ve built a reputation for unlocking growth and delivering transformative strategies for their clients.

Now, they’re seeking an Associate Director to lead from the front and help deliver their ambitious vision.

Why Join?

A fast-growing strategy studio that’s redefining cultural insight, brand, and marketing strategy.

Work with an in-house AI-powered platform designed to uncover groundbreaking insights.

Join a team of marketing experts, coders, creatives, and AI specialists to challenge convention.

Prioritise your development with tailored growth plans, wellbeing benefits, and a work environment that encourages curiosity and play.

The Day-to-Day

1. Lead impactful brand strategy and marketing innovation projects.
2. Deliver insightful content through unique tools and craft compelling growth narratives.
3. Build and nurture trusted client relationships, helping them achieve strategic goals.
4. Manage complex programmes, distilling intricate data into simple, actionable stories.
5. Coach and inspire juniors while contributing to business and offer development.

The Ideal Candidate

1. At least six years’ experience in cultural insight, semiotics, and brand strategy.
2. Proven ability to manage and deepen independent client relationships.
3. Strong skills in foresight, cultural analysis, and human insight methodologies.
4. Exceptional project and team management skills with a passion for collaboration.
5. Visual thinker who can translate complex ideas into simple, impactful stories.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning, Consulting, and Research

Industries

Market Research, Marketing Services, and Business Consulting and Services