Strategy Director

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,…