Strategist

Highsnobiety is a platform dedicated to the latest in style, culture, and the community pushing them forward. We don't just report on what's happening - we are shaping it. From industry deep dives to product curations to our very own in-house garments, our goal is to bring you not anything and everything, but only the best of the best on all fronts. And we want you to be a part of that!

We are looking for a Strategist who lives and breathes culture. You turn complex insights into sharp narratives, and translate those narratives into ideas that drive relevance for our clients in culture. You’ll work across briefs ranging from brand positioning to social strategy, product campaigns to collaboration matchmaking.

This role is part of the North America Strategy team, working closely with US Commercial and Creative to deliver culturally-led solutions and future-facing growth initiatives. The Strategy team acts as a center of intelligence and cultural perspective.

YOUR MISSION:

• Play a vital role within Strategy and the US commercial team to build impactful solutions for clients, assist with unlocking new business, and support existing key accounts
• Work across key accounts from a strategy perspective, providing ongoing guardrails, consultancy, and strategic foundations for external clients and internal colleagues
• Assist Commercial teams with New Business opportunities, working with Head of Strategy to proactively identify category opportunities and go-to-market plans
• Inspire Creative by writing briefs fueled by cultural and audience insights, and provide strategic guidance throughout the creative development process
• Partner with Research & Insights to drive proprietary intelligence that differentiates HS in-market
• Develop strategic roadmaps that show how HS creates brand + business transformation, and guide clients through them

YOUR SKILLS:

• 3+ years’ experience in strategy at leading agencies or brands, with a focus on culturally relevant work
• Strong appetite for developing robust, rigorous, and sharp strategies that demonstrate how HS creates brand and business transformation
• Fluency in culture: especially fashion/style, social, and collaborations
• Ability to assist strategic conversations internally and externally, balancing client needs and HS perspective
• Proven ability to interpret research (quant + qual) and translate proprietary intel into client-ready solutions
• Excellent\ written, deck, and presentation skills
• An autonomous, accountable mindset, but also a collaborative player with empathy and positivity
• Excellent time management and organization

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A bright and spacious design office, which reflects our brand and focuses on employee well-being and sustainability, located in the Financial District
• The opportunity to shape the company and help build a global brand in a motivating, international and diverse work atmosphere
• High degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative autonomy
• We are constantly prioritizing attention on DEIB with internal trainings, workshops and our Employee Resource Groups (HighPower, HighPride, HighDreams & HighCulture)
• 2 extra days off globally for all employees on International Women's Day and Juneteenth
• Flexible hybrid working policy, dog friendly office, and remote international working option
• Attractive employee benefits (e.g. discounts in our online shop, performance based bonus, 401k with match, Summer Fridays, ClassPass, access to mental health support platforms, Citi Bike, and sabbatical option)

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Highsnobiety is a global community of independent-minded creatives & professionals: Every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression or genetic information.The expected annual base salary range for this role is between $70,000 to $80,000. The range is based on many factors including location, experience, and relevant skill set. In addition to salary and an employee benefits package, successful candidates will be eligible for variable pay.

*All applicants must be authorized to work in the US