Strategic Planning Director — Brand & Growth Strategy

cheil singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Singapore, part of the Cheil Worldwide family, invites you to join a creative, strategic agency that thrives in APAC. We are seeking a Strategic Planning Director to shape brand strategies and communication across local and regional markets, translating business challenges into clear, actionable opportunities.

You will lead integrated, multi-channel campaigns, mentor junior strategists, and partner with creative, account, media, digital and other teams to deliver compelling brand ideas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, Advertising, Psychology or related discipline preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in brand strategy, strategic planning, advertising, integrated marketing communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience developing brand and communication strategies for established and/or emerging brands.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, culture, advertising and the broader marketing ecosystem.
• Excellent strategic storytelling and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence senior clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with creative and cross-functional teams while also taking ownership of strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of brand strategies and communication strategies across local and regional markets.
• Translate business and marketing challenges into clear strategic problems and actionable opportunities.
• Conduct and synthesize consumer, category, cultural, competitive and market intelligence to uncover meaningful insights.
• Develop compelling brand positioning, brand propositions, messaging frameworks and communication territories.
• Identify emerging consumer behaviors, cultural trends and category shifts that can create opportunities for brands.
• Partner closely with creative, account, media, digital and other specialist teams to translate strategy into impactful brand ideas and campaigns.
• Develop integrated strategies spanning ATL, digital, social, content, experiential, PR, influencer and other relevant touchpoints.
• Provide strategic direction throughout the creative development process, ensuring ideas remain rooted in the brand strategy and consumer insight.
• Lead strategic thinking for new business pitches, brand launches, campaign development and business growth opportunities.
• Build persuasive strategic narratives and presentations that clearly articulate the problem, insight, opportunity, strategy and creative direction.
• Present strategic recommendations confidently to senior clients and internal stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted strategic partner to clients, bringing fresh perspectives and challenging briefs constructively.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary strategic tools, frameworks and thought leadership for the agency.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior strategists and planners, helping to strengthen the overall strategic capability of the team.

Skills

Brand strategy

Strategic planning

Advertising

Integrated marketing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing

Job description

Iris Singapore, part of the Cheil Worldwide family, invites you to join a creative, strategic agency that thrives in APAC. We are seeking a Strategic Planning Director to shape brand strategies and communication across local and regional markets, translating business challenges into clear, actionable opportunities.

You will lead integrated, multi-channel campaigns, mentor junior strategists, and partner with creative, account, media, digital and other teams to deliver compelling brand ideas.