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Senior Brand Strategist – Contract

Brand ManagerBrand ManagerContractRemoteSeniorTeam 11-50Since 1998H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

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United States

Posted

39 days ago

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0

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Senior

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Brand Strategist – Contract

Brains

• Lead and support brand strategy engagements • Build brands from the ground up—defining what they stand for, how they show up, and why they matter • Develop clear, actionable brand frameworks, narratives, and guidelines • Shape early-stage brand opportunities including positioning territories, naming, and foundational storytelling • Design and conduct research to inform strategy • Partner closely with creative, design, and account teams • Present strategic thinking clearly and persuasively to clients and founders

Job Requirements

  • ~6–10+ years in brand strategy, planning, or consulting roles
  • Experience with early-stage or high-growth brands
  • Strong pulse on the consumer landscape, especially within retail, DTC, and consumables
  • Research fluency—comfortable designing and conducting research
  • Ability to articulate positioning, narratives, and messaging

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