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Director of Strategy
| Company | Complex |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $130000 – $150000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in brand strategy, creative strategy, or a related field within media, advertising, or entertainment.
- Strong proficiency in Keynote, PowerPoint, and/or Google Slides, with an understanding of visual storytelling.
- Figma proficiency a plus.
- A deep knowledge of youth culture, digital media, branded content, and emerging creative trends.
- A strategic thinker with a sharp creative sensibility and an eye for presentation design.
- A strong writer and storyteller, able to translate big ideas into concise, visually engaging narratives.
- Adept at synthesizing cultural insights, audience data, and creative concepts into compelling brand stories.
- Experienced in crafting high-budget brand proposals, campaign strategy decks, and internal vision documents.
- Highly detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and pride in delivering polished, high-quality work.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where priorities shift quickly.
- Exemplary at managing your own time and competing priorities and deadlines.
- Familiarity with the Complex brand voice and tone.
Responsibilities
- Own the creation of high-priority decks, including large-scale client proposals and presentations for upcoming internal programs and initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Creative Director to ensure all decks align with Complex’s creative standards, brand voice, and industry-leading storytelling approach.
- Review decks, providing constructive feedback to strategists to support their growth in presentation skills, strategic thinking, and overall creative development.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Editorial, and Production teams to integrate insights, cultural relevance, and feasibility into strategic recommendations.
- Leverage research, data, and cultural intelligence to inform and strengthen pitch narratives, positioning Complex as a must-have partner for brands.
- Proactively identify trends, creative opportunities, and new storytelling frameworks that push the boundaries of branded content strategy.
- Help refine and elevate deck structures, templates, and best practices to enhance the team’s efficiency and impact.
Preferred Qualifications
- Figma proficiency a plus.
