At Elmwood, we believe that tension is at the heart of every powerful brand.
Finely tuned, it reveals the real questions, unlocks untapped potential, and builds meaningful and memorable brands.
Part architect, part activist, part artist, our Provocation & Strategy team majors in meaning.
We design meaningful solutions that solve problems, forge connections, shape culture, and create possibility.
And now we're looking for a heavyweight strategy partner to join our team to specialise in corporate branding and identities.
You'll play a crucial role in defining, leading, and delivering large projects and workstreams for our corporate clients.
You will be both a leader and natural collaborator, becoming an indispensable partner for business leaders confident in classic brand strategy such as purpose, positioning, innovation, architecture, and portfolio strategy, as well as powerful design strategies.
You'll be part of a growing, experienced senior strategy team acting as a consultant for your clients.
You'll get your kicks from doing great work and seeing the impact that makes on your clients' brands, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and helping to raise standards throughout the studio.
This is a permanent role, offered on a full-time or more flexible part-time working arrangement (of no less than 4 days pw).
What you will do:Lead the strategic thinking from start to finish on high-profile client projects - putting high quality strategic thinking at the heart of every brand.Craft compelling stories that make the link between business and brand strategy and show how design can help to deliver this.Deliver highest quality strategic content – from brand strategy and portfolio strategy through to creative ideation.Work across teams and geographies to lead joined up global projects.Facilitate and inspire others in generating ideas, leading the creative process internally and externally.Maintain the highest standards of output from intellectual content to confidently delivering presentations to senior client audiences - skilled in creating compelling decks with a clear strategic narrative.Take an active role in new business, creating inspirational pitches that win new clients and identify new growth opportunities within existing relationships.Pioneer new platforms or processes that create opportunity.Bring a T-shaped attitude – balancing left brain organisation with right brain creativity.What you'll have done:Proven impact at c-suite level with clients as a strategic partner that has helped to drive change within an established business or upscale a fast growth challenger.Rich experience in the world of corporate branding, design, and identity at reputable agencies or consultancies.Extensive experience in brand and design with a deep expertise in the fundamentals of brand strategy as well as a confident understanding of how to design and refresh brand identities.Speak the language of design and with knowledge of its powerful role in digital content and brand experience.Some experience in culture/employee engagement, customer experience, innovation, digital platforms and/or research insights and analytics.Who you are:A true team player who knows their way around brand strategy but retains a passion for learning about and trying new ideas for the benefit of both the team and the client.Someone who couples deep senior level experience with a love of rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in.A brilliant collaborative communicator, able to connect with clients and quickly win their trust and confidence, talking their talk to provide solutions to their brand challenges.Passionate about your job and your career but with a maturity that allows for balance in your life and your support of colleagues.What you can expect in return:Alongside a market appropriate salary commensurate with the level of this role, you will have access to an outstanding benefits package including:
26 days base holiday plus Christmas shutdown, inspiration days, and oxygen days.5% contribution pension with contributory salary sacrifice.Hybrid working environment with work-from-home allowance.Flexible working hours and early finish Fridays.Annual salary review and bonus scheme.Private medical insurance and life assurance.Enhanced parental benefits.
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