Senior Director, Global Brand Strategy & Creative

Monks; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Generous PTO and holidays

401k with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance

Career growth in a disruptor space

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Senior Director, Strategy – Brand & Creative to lead the Brand Strategy discipline within a collaborative, AI-forward strategy organization. You will build breakthrough brands, craft bold strategic thinking, and develop work that moves business and culture forward across global markets.

You will lead a team, partner with senior leaders, and translate insights into integrated campaigns, product launches, and customer touchpoints.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on Brand Planning or Creative Strategy experience in established, award-winning agencies.
• At least 3 years in a senior leadership role developing brand platforms and integrated campaigns.
• Experience with major global brands and high-stakes campaigns (Super Bowl, Olympics, product launches).
• Ability to translate data and research into a simple, compelling brand idea for creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of foundational brand strategy, architecture, and positioning across a global portfolio.
• Drive strategic vision for high-visibility campaigns and major product launches.
• Write briefs and partner closely with Group Creative Directors throughout the process.
• Monitor cultural trends and translate insights into brand work.
• Lead and mentor a small team of brand strategists and grow the discipline.
• Build trusted relationships with senior marketing leaders and influence business decisions.
• Collaborate with media, data, and AI teams to translate brand platforms into full-funnel experiences.

Skills

Brand Strategy

Leadership

Global Brand

AI-forward mindset

Job description

Monks is seeking a Senior Director, Strategy – Brand & Creative to lead the Brand Strategy discipline within a collaborative, AI-forward strategy organization. You will build breakthrough brands, craft bold strategic thinking, and develop work that moves business and culture forward across global markets.

You will lead a team, partner with senior leaders, and translate insights into integrated campaigns, product launches, and customer touchpoints.