Director, Brand Media

Levi Strauss & Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Product discounts

401(k) matching

Paid leave

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Director of Brand Media to lead global media strategy, planning, and execution across paid channels, shaping brand perception and long-term equity. This role sits at the intersection of storytelling, data-driven planning, and high-impact media execution.

You will own US brand media strategy while contributing to global frameworks, guiding cross‑market learnings, and driving cost efficiencies in a hybrid in-office model.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive media strategy and execution experience (in-house brand side or agency lead).
• At least 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success leading large-scale, integrated brand media campaigns with multi-million dollar budgets.
• Deep familiarity with traditional channels and modern digital brand channels.
• Hands-on experience with MMM, Brand Health Tracking, MTA, and A/B testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect holistic, multi-channel brand media strategies across traditional and digital channels.
• Lead relationships with global media agencies, publisher partners, and technology platforms.
• Manage multi-million dollar annual brand media budgets and optimize spend allocations.
• Partner with Marketing Analytics to build brand attribution models and MMM analyses.
• Collaborate with Brand Strategy, Creative, Social, PR, and Performance Marketing teams to deliver unified campaigns.
• Identify and pilot emerging media formats and partnerships to stay ahead of market trends.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing media team and foster data-driven rigor.

Skills

Media strategy

Team leadership

Agency management

Budget management

Analytics (MMM/MTA)

Tools

MMM

Brand Health Tracking

MTA

Job description

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future. The Director of Brand Media will lead the overarching media strategy, planning, and execution designed to build global brand awareness, shape brand perception, and drive long‑term business equity. This leader will sit at the intersection of creative storytelling, data‑driven channel strategy, and high‑impact media execution, overseeing all paid media initiatives across upper‑and‑mid‑funnel touch points. Reporting to Senior Director, Digital Marketing, this role will directly own US brand media strategy while serving as a strategic global leader. In this dual role, you will drive domestic campaign performance while establishing global frameworks, sharing cross‑market learnings, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring brand cohesion across international markets.

About the Job Key Responsibilities

• Media Strategy: Architect holistic, multi‑channel brand media strategies across traditional (TV, OOH, print, radio) and digital channels (CTV, paid social, online video, digital audio, and high‑impact display).
• Agency & Partner Management: Lead relationships with global media agencies, publisher partners, and technology platforms to drive negotiation, maximize investment value, and ensure operational excellence.
• Budget Oversight & Allocation: Manage multi‑million dollar annual brand media budgets, optimizing spend dynamic allocations across channels to reach brand targets efficiently.
• Measurement & Attribution: Partner with Marketing Analytics to build robust brand attribution models, Brand Lift Studies (BLS), Media Mix Modeling (MMM), and incrementality frameworks to quantify upper‑funnel ROI.
• Integrated Planning: Collaborate closely with Brand Strategy, Creative, Social, PR, and Performance Marketing teams to deliver unified campaign ecosystems that move consumers seamlessly from awareness to conversion.
• Emerging Media Innovation: Identify, pilot, and scale innovative ad formats, emerging platforms, and novel partnerships to keep the brand ahead of market trends.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Mentor and manage a high‑performing team, building a culture of media innovation and data rigour.

About You Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive media strategy and execution experience (in‑house brand side or agency lead), with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Track Record: Proven success leading large‑scale, integrated brand media campaigns with multi million dollar budgets.
• Channel Expertise: Deep familiarity with both traditional brand channels (Broadcast TV, Premium OOH) and modern digital brand channels (CTV, Programmatic, Paid Social, Creator/Influencer Media).
• Analytics: Hands‑on experience working with Media Mix Models (MMM), Brand Health Tracking, Multi‑Touch Attribution (MTA), and A/B testing methodologies.
• Leadership: Exceptional cross‑functional collaboration skills, executive presence, and agency‑management experience.

This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday‑Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $167,300 - $245,400 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship. The company does not participate in the H-1B cap lottery or sponsor initial employment visas. Candidates with an existing H-1B visa that is eligible for transfer may be considered.

#LI-Hybrid EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

LOCATION San Francisco, CA, USA FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

FILL DATE This position is expected to be filled by 12/21/2026.

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.