Strategy Director — Hybrid, Culture-Driven Growth

Translation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Translation is seeking a Strategy Director to join our team in New York, with four days in the office and one day remote. You will lead audience insights, brand positioning, and messaging strategy for high‑impact assignments across major brands.

We value curious, data‑driven thinkers who can guide cross‑functional teams, shape client strategy, and translate cultural insights into creative outcomes. You will mentor juniors and contribute to the evolution of our culture and offerings.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in strategy and brand development.
• Diverse background across consumer research, social strategy, and communications planning.
• Passion for insights, innovation, and growing client and agency relationships.
• Experience culling insights and designing consumer research studies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality, clarity, and accuracy of audience, cultural, and brand insights
• Identify the real problem of every business and brand challenge, and define the why and how of every brief
• Guide brand positioning and inform messaging and channel strategy
• Lead day-to-day client and project engagements across key accounts
• Collaborate with data strategists, context planners, account directors, and creatives to shape a response to each brand assignment
• Build positive relationships internally and externally to inspire work
• Oversee the output of junior team members to meet client goals
• Contribute to the intellectual capital of the company related to audience and cultural insights

Skills

Storytelling

Communication

Strategic thinking

Audience insights

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Job description

Translation is seeking a Strategy Director to join our team in New York, with four days in the office and one day remote. You will lead audience insights, brand positioning, and messaging strategy for high‑impact assignments across major brands.

We value curious, data‑driven thinkers who can guide cross‑functional teams, shape client strategy, and translate cultural insights into creative outcomes. You will mentor juniors and contribute to the evolution of our culture and offerings.