Group Brand Director — Strategy, Growth & Leadership

BastionBUNTIN; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BastionBUNTIN is seeking a Group Brand Director to lead a portfolio of client brands and guide brand management teams. You will connect clients’ business goals with brand strategy, oversee execution, mentor staff, and help grow accounts in partnership with agency leadership and cross-functional teams.

You will work with senior stakeholders across integrated campaigns, managing budgets, scopes, and performance, while staying ahead of industry trends and delivering measurable brand impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of experience in advertising agency account management or brand management.
• Experience leading major client relationships and mentoring teams.
• Strong brand and marketing strategy capabilities for integrated campaigns.
• Excellent client communication, presentation, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, scopes, resources, and financial expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach brand management teams across assigned accounts.
• Build a collaborative, accountable team culture with strong strategic thinking.
• Guide day-to-day account leadership and escalate issues to senior leadership.
• Serve as senior strategic partner, developing understanding of client objectives.
• Lead annual and ongoing brand/account planning to meet client goals.
• Identify organic growth opportunities and support pitches and proposals.

Skills

Brand leadership

Team development

Client partnership

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field

Job description

BastionBUNTIN is seeking a Group Brand Director to lead a portfolio of client brands and guide brand management teams. You will connect clients’ business goals with brand strategy, oversee execution, mentor staff, and help grow accounts in partnership with agency leadership and cross-functional teams.

You will work with senior stakeholders across integrated campaigns, managing budgets, scopes, and performance, while staying ahead of industry trends and delivering measurable brand impact.