Mococo
Mococo

Brand Strategist

Full Time, Salary Position

About Studio Mococo
We are a fast growing team of talented creatives and brand strategists working together to build thoughtful brands that matter—to the business, to the people they’re trying to connect with, and to culture. Our belief that “great strategy is creative, and great creative is strategic” fosters a uniquely collaborative dialogue between strategy and design. Through this balance of disciplines, we’ve earned the honor of working with a range of clients from high growth startups to beloved household brands.

And to top it off, we’re nice. ;)

The Role

Studio Mococo is looking for a Brand Strategist to join our growing team. This person will be a proactive problem-solver, eager to collaborate with other strategists and our Design team to bring thoughtful ideas to the table. They should be a natural-born storyteller, curious thought-leader, and always drawn to knowing the “why” behind the way the world works. 

The Brand Strategist will be well-versed in qualitative research with a baseline knowledge of consumer research best-practices and practical in-field experiences. This knowledge will allow them to thoughtfully structure in-person and digital research efforts, diligently manage recruiting, conduct discussions with empathy and curiosity, and adeptly extract key insights. The Brand Strategist will work with the Strategy team to combine desk research, competitive analysis, and cultural trends to craft compelling strategic insights that will inspire our Design team and illustrate provocative concepts for our clients. This person will take great pride in how their ideas are presented, through their written and spoken words and visual presentations. 

Most importantly, the Brand Strategist will have an insatiable curiosity for the world around us and a passion for ​​human-insight driven narratives. This curiosity should manifest in their day-to-day collaboration with our cross-functional team, leading him/her to actively seek out opportunities to support and learn from teammates.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Craft brand positioning recommendations based on a combination of internal and external stakeholder input, competitive analysis, and market trends analysis.

  • Conduct primary and secondary research that will inform positioning and messaging. Should be familiar with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

  • Formulate clear insights and compelling stories based on available data and relevant observations, and deliver a succinct POV to our internal team and clients
  • Translate information and intel into inspiring insights and actionable strategies. Identify key challenges and use critical thinking to propose solutions that address client business objectives
  • Constantly invest in what’s new in the world - stay on top of relevant trends and provide proactive insights and ideas across advertising, marketing, strategy, and culture (tech, fashion, entertainment, sports, and music.)
  • Present strategic recommendations to client and company stakeholders, proactively preparing next steps and managing strategic expectations
  • Collaborate with other project team members as well as Account Directors to align client expectations and deliverables
  • Collaborate with the Strategy team to design in-person and digital research efforts as part of our overall scope/project plan.
  • Proactively manage recruiting efforts and, in collaboration with the Strategy team, conduct research with empathy and curiosity.
  • Adeptly extract key insights from qualitative and quantitative research, internal and external stakeholder inputs, competitive analysis, and market trends analysis
  • Craft human-insight driven narratives that offer compelling, actionable solutions to address client business objectives.

Skills & Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of professional experience, or equivalent
  • Strong presentation development expertise (Keynote) - including an eye for design and understanding how to communicate visually
  • Strong, creative written and verbal communication skills both internally with the team and externally with clients
  • Able to successfully work both autonomously and collaboratively with a team
  • Experience working with diverse teams across a variety of cultures and with varying ideas and perspectives
  • Excellent management, time-management, and problem-solving skills

Additional Info

  • Location is fully remote or hybrid - It’s up to the candidate/geography
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Studio Mococo strives to create and uphold a “Kindness-First” working culture for our team. This includes things like work/life balance, flexible working hours, and an open and collaborative relationship between our Design and Strategy departments.
  • We are proud members of “Diversity in Design”
  • Studio Mococo is an equal opportunity employer; All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Apply Here →

Brand Strategist

Full Time, Salary Position

About Studio Mococo
We are a fast growing team of talented creatives and brand strategists working together to build thoughtful brands that matter—to the business, to the people they’re trying to connect with, and to culture. Our belief that “great strategy is creative, and great creative is strategic” fosters a uniquely collaborative dialogue between strategy and design. Through this balance of disciplines, we’ve earned the honor of working with a range of clients from high growth startups to beloved household brands.

And to top it off, we’re nice. ;)

The Role

Studio Mococo is looking for a Brand Strategist to join our growing team. This person will be a proactive problem-solver, eager to collaborate with other strategists and our Design team to bring thoughtful ideas to the table. They should be a natural-born storyteller, curious thought-leader, and always drawn to knowing the “why” behind the way the world works. 

The Brand Strategist will be well-versed in qualitative research with a baseline knowledge of consumer research best-practices and practical in-field experiences. This knowledge will allow them to thoughtfully structure in-person and digital research efforts, diligently manage recruiting, conduct discussions with empathy and curiosity, and adeptly extract key insights. The Brand Strategist will work with the Strategy team to combine desk research, competitive analysis, and cultural trends to craft compelling strategic insights that will inspire our Design team and illustrate provocative concepts for our clients. This person will take great pride in how their ideas are presented, through their written and spoken words and visual presentations. 

Most importantly, the Brand Strategist will have an insatiable curiosity for the world around us and a passion for ​​human-insight driven narratives. This curiosity should manifest in their day-to-day collaboration with our cross-functional team, leading him/her to actively seek out opportunities to support and learn from teammates.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Craft brand positioning recommendations based on a combination of internal and external stakeholder input, competitive analysis, and market trends analysis.

  • Conduct primary and secondary research that will inform positioning and messaging. Should be familiar with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

  • Formulate clear insights and compelling stories based on available data and relevant observations, and deliver a succinct POV to our internal team and clients
  • Translate information and intel into inspiring insights and actionable strategies. Identify key challenges and use critical thinking to propose solutions that address client business objectives
  • Constantly invest in what’s new in the world - stay on top of relevant trends and provide proactive insights and ideas across advertising, marketing, strategy, and culture (tech, fashion, entertainment, sports, and music.)
  • Present strategic recommendations to client and company stakeholders, proactively preparing next steps and managing strategic expectations
  • Collaborate with other project team members as well as Account Directors to align client expectations and deliverables
  • Collaborate with the Strategy team to design in-person and digital research efforts as part of our overall scope/project plan.
  • Proactively manage recruiting efforts and, in collaboration with the Strategy team, conduct research with empathy and curiosity.
  • Adeptly extract key insights from qualitative and quantitative research, internal and external stakeholder inputs, competitive analysis, and market trends analysis
  • Craft human-insight driven narratives that offer compelling, actionable solutions to address client business objectives.

Skills & Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of professional experience, or equivalent
  • Strong presentation development expertise (Keynote) - including an eye for design and understanding how to communicate visually
  • Strong, creative written and verbal communication skills both internally with the team and externally with clients
  • Able to successfully work both autonomously and collaboratively with a team
  • Experience working with diverse teams across a variety of cultures and with varying ideas and perspectives
  • Excellent management, time-management, and problem-solving skills

Additional Info

  • Location is fully remote or hybrid - It’s up to the candidate/geography
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Studio Mococo strives to create and uphold a “Kindness-First” working culture for our team. This includes things like work/life balance, flexible working hours, and an open and collaborative relationship between our Design and Strategy departments.
  • We are proud members of “Diversity in Design”
  • Studio Mococo is an equal opportunity employer; All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Apply Here →