Instrument · 3 weeks ago
Strategy Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $185K/yrInstrument is a design and technology company that builds brands, products, and experiences. The Strategy Director will serve as a strategic partner to major clients, guiding digital products and marketing initiatives while mentoring a team of strategists.
AdvertisingArt & CreativeMarketingCreative Agency
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior strategic partner for one of Instrument's largest enterprise clients, helping shape long-term strategic direction across a diverse portfolio of work
Build trusted relationships with executive client stakeholders while partnering closely with cross-functional leaders across strategy, design, technology, production, research, and growth
Lead, mentor, and support a team of strategists, fostering strategic excellence while helping individuals develop their craft and careers
Guide teams through complex business challenges by connecting insights, identifying opportunities, and creating alignment across multiple workstreams
Partner with account leadership to identify opportunities for growth, contribute to pitches and proposals, and strengthen long-term client partnerships
Facilitate workshops, presentations, and strategic conversations that inspire confidence, drive alignment, and help clients make informed decisions
Raise the bar for strategic quality by coaching teams, providing thoughtful feedback, and helping evolve how strategy is practiced across the studio
Qualification
Required
Experience leading strategy for complex digital, product, brand, or experience initiatives within an agency, consultancy, or in-house organization
A track record of building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and confidently navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and difficult conversations
Experience leading and developing strategists or multidisciplinary teams, creating an environment where people can grow and produce exceptional work
Demonstrated success contributing to account growth through strategic consulting, business development, pitches, or identifying new opportunities within existing client relationships
The ability to think broadly across product, digital experience, content, marketing, and brand strategy, connecting work across disciplines to solve business challenges
Experience working with enterprise organizations
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence both clients and internal teams
Preferred
B2B technology experience is a strong plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k with employer matching
Unlimited PTO + company wide closures
Work From Home and Wellbeing monthly stipend
HSA Employer Contribution
Professional Development Stipend
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment
Great Compensation with Annual Reviews (Learn more about our Pay Philosophy)
401(k) Matching with Immediate Vesting
Robust Medical, Vision, and Accident Insurance
Generous Paid Holidays and unlimited PTO
Monthly Wellbeing Stipend
Career Management and Leadership Training
Company
Instrument
Instrument is a marketing and advertising company offering web development and brand marketing services. It is a sub-organization of MDC Partners.
Founded in 2002
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Instrument has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
5%
Represents job field similar to this job
Management and Executive
Creatives and Design
Engineering and Development
Marketing
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (1)
2025 (2)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (6)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-04-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Kara Place
CEO
Laurel Burton
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-10
2025-05-10
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