ABOUT ARGONAUT

We unlock the timeless and timely potential in every brand.

Since opening our doors back in 2013, we have been in the pursuit of the world’s most valuable

creative work. We work with our clients at pivotal points of inflection through Brand Building,

Brand Scaling, and Brand Comebacks. And our Timeless/Timely MethodologyTM is built to

generate both immediate and sustaining results for our clients.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Our strategy department fuels creative confidence for the agency. We unpack the timeless

potential of our clients’ brands using the art of marketing science, connections planning, brand

and creative strategy. We inspire breakthrough creative work by anchoring our clients’ timely

opportunities in the cultural zeitgeist and tapping into muses that audiences’ dreams are made of.

SUMMARY

The associate strategy director will explore timeless and timely truths, be generous with ideas

and accountable for creative impact. You'll lead strategic development across a diverse client

roster, turning data informed insights into cohesive creative strategies that drive breakthrough

work and business results. You'll create the strategic foundation for great creative work that’s

impossible to ignore.

SUPER POWERS & DESIRED TRAITS

You're genuinely curious about human behavior and cultural shifts. You know great insights

come from everywhere, at any time. You show the same enthusiasm reading culture pieces,

research studies, industry news and tiktok reels. You see data as a starting point, not an

endpoint. You have passions outside advertising that make you a more interesting strategist. You

believe the best strategic work feels inevitable in hindsight but surprising in the moment. You

want to create ideas big enough to matter in broader culture, not just marketing circles. You

always embody our agency values of curiosity, hope, and ambition.

Role and Responsibilities

● Define clear objectives and measurable KPIs focused on solving clear marketing goals

● Lead Argo’s timeless and timely workshops and brief development processes to inform

inspiring creative briefs.

● Transform research and market complexities into compelling strategic narratives that

inspire creative breakthroughs

● Conduct research using both qualitative and quantitative approaches to uncover

consumer insights

● Translate strategic discoveries into inspiring creative briefs that give creative teams a

clear creative compass

● Steer creative ideation, collaborating with creative leads throughout the development

process, ensuring strategic integrity and aiding creative exploration

● Continuously elevate the work by maintaining strategic rigor while adapting quickly to

creative pivots and client feedback

● Present strategic recommendations with confidence and clarity to both internal teams and

clients, making complex thinking accessible and compelling

● Lead client relationships proactively, anticipating needs and positioning strategic thinking

as essential to business growth

● Champion strategic thinking across the agency, demonstrating how strategy amplifies

creative and business impact

● Author thought leadership pieces, competitive analysis and case studies that showcase

our strategic capabilities and cultural understanding

QUALIFICATIONS

● 6-10 years or more of integrated strategy experience at advertising agencies, with a

proven track record of developing brand platforms that drive both creative excellence and

business results

● Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

● Fluency with research tools and methodologies including MRI Simmons, behavioral data

analysis, and cultural trend identification

● Portfolio showcasing strategic work that connects cultural insights to business outcomes

across multiple categories and challenges

● Understanding of how brands engage authentically across different media environments

● Proven ability to present strategic thinking persuasively to senior-level clients and

creative leadership