Senior Strategist (On-Site)

Senior Strategist | Job Description

Who are we?

MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long-term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

About this role: 

MATTE is looking for a Senior Strategist  to join its fast-growing Strategy department.  The strategist will be responsible for interweaving a foundational understanding of brand strategy with a strong creative background that allows them to distill client briefs, develop fruitful territories, and work with MATTE’s creative team to bring them to life. The Strategist will be multi-tasking over a number of projects and ensuring that quality is never compromised.   Additionally, you’ll collaborate with the Head of Strategy and stakeholders to scale our business.  Our ideal candidate is a fast and flexible leader who is looking to grow with us. This role reports to the Head of Strategy at MATTE, and will be responsible for:  

• Develop ideas, strategies, initiatives, and associated presentation materials to address the brand goals of clients through creative strategies and solutions. 
• Define, scope, and brief teams on all deliverables. Manage client expectations throughout the design process on deliverables
• Manage Day-to-day pitch and proposal work in partnership with and with oversight from the broader Strategy team, building toward independent contribution.
• Communicate and build strong relationships with senior partners across top clients and their agencies to understand their business goals.
• Lead content strategy proposals across agency clients. Design, develop, and pitch fully integrated strategies and plans.
• Provide ongoing media strategy support related to content planning and initiatives such as strategic guidance to help frame content plan for clients and advise on the MATTE brand.
• Engage with clients to understand where they are in their innovation lifecycle and provide recommendations accordingly
• Work cross-functionally with Matte teams through project lifecycle and provide feedback on campaign and project designs.
• Work closely with the New Business team to develop and implement long-term brand strategy and partnership strategy against client’s and Matte’s business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help drive new scalable client solutions
• Produce cohesive and intelligent plans to bring success to campaigns

Quality Control

• Collaborate with the Chief Creative Officer and other Creative Directors  to develop thoughtful and impactful, purpose-based creative solutions and ideas for both the department and  for a wide range of clients.
• Work with client specific brand guidelines and bring projects from concept through production
• Research and gathering data to develop well-informed strategic plans for clients. Examine clients’ businesses to get to know their brands and understand their objectives
• Create and maintain consistent, high level visuals, standards and specifications.
• Work strategically and in partnership with internal teams to build, maintain, and improve internal and external processes, workflows, systems, and policies
• Keep all leaders apprised on any key changes in client feedback  that will affect final delivery.

What you will bring:

• A minimum of 5+ years of work experience in strategic role
• Passion for creativity, advertising and innovation.
• Strong presentation and people skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize for self and others.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a great attention to detail.
• Willing to work hours as required by workload, sometimes including weekends, plus ability to travel as needed.
• A strong 'self-starter' mentality and sense of responsibility.
• A positive, upbeat attitude
• Desire to do the best work of your career.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000

Benefits include:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with a 4% company contribution max match 
• Fully covered yearly Citibike membership 
• Talkspace membership 
• Competitive PTO package
• End of Year Recharge paid time off
• Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us
• Parental Leave for all new parents
• 4x days per week in office

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.