# Strategy Director at Design Bridge and Partners

> United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Adesignbridge%3A8028301 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Design Bridge and Partners](https://alderhq.app/companies/design-bridge-and-partners)
- Location text: New York; DBP New York
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: New York; DBP New York")
- Posted: 2026-07-10 (121 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/designbridge/jobs/8028301

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (New York, n 841): p25 $165k, median $205k, p75 $250k

## Description (the employer's text)

About Us

At Design Bridge and Partners, part of WPP, we design brands with the power to move—pulling people towards them with an irresistible force that compels and connects. With 900 creative minds across 18 studios worldwide, diverse in expertise, experience, backgrounds, and beliefs, we are united in our ambition to achieve real impact for our clients’ brands, benefiting their business, people, and the planet. Our clients include global brands across industries, such as technology, finance, consumer goods, and media.

### About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

### Key Responsibilities

### Strategic & Project Direction

Strategic Blueprinting: Lead the strategic development phase of projects, translating complex business problems into clear design briefs and concrete creative opportunities.

Strategy-to-Creative Synergy: Bridge the gap between logic and magic. Work alongside creative teams in the studio to ensure that strategic recommendations are beautifully and consistently carried through from concept to final execution.Briefing & Inspiration: Design and deliver inspiring creative briefs that challenge conventional thinking and push design output into distinct, brave, and award-winning spaces.

### Resource & Delivery Management

Resource Optimization: Strategically plan and manage internal and freelance strategy resources for your core client accounts, matching project requirements with the right talent.

Milestone Ownership: Collaborate with Creative Directors and Client Leadership to map out project milestones, define strategic outputs, manage timelines, and ensure flawless, agile delivery.

### Relationship Management & Growth

Strategic C-Suite Access: Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with key senior strategy and marketing decision-makers within client organizations.

New Business and Practice Development: Proactively present Design Bridge and Partners’ full spectrum of capabilities across markets and practices, spearheading new market initiatives in support of the agency’s long-term growth plan.

### Leadership & Collaboration

Empathy & Guidance: Foster a psychological safe, highly motivated, and inspired team culture. Lead by example with high standards of professionalism and open, constructive communication.

Global Alignment: Act as a cohesive link across our studio network, encouraging cross-sharing of insights, skills, and strategic intelligence.

### About You

Strategic Track Record: Substantial experience leading brand and creative strategy within premium design consultancies, brand agencies, or strategic marketing roles.

CPG & Beyond: Deep experience steering massive global consumer brands (CPG / FMCG), with a strong understanding of packaging design systems, structural branding, and omnichannel brand expression.

The Modern Toolkit: Strong familiarity with integrating digital ecosystems, social analytics, trend forecasting, and AI-powered tools into the creative workflow.Natural Ambassador: A proven ability to make others—including complex client stakeholder groups—passionate ambassadors for the agency's strategic and creative thinking.

Core Values: You live and breathe our values: Creative Thinker, Inspirational People Person, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Why Us?

We’re passionate about our people and their careers. We’ll help you develop your skills and provide you with outstanding benefits, giving you the chance to make your mark on our future, as we make a mark on yours. We’re proud to be the world’s most awarded brand design agency, with 28 Cannes Lions to our name and Creative Review Annual’s Most Creative Design Agency of the Year 2024. You’ll get to take new projects to award-winning potential, as part of a connected team of brilliant, tenacious people right by your side and across the world.

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