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About the Role

As a Senior Creative Strategist, you will lead the strategic lifecycle of Cisco's brand activations, from campaigns to events to product experience, ensuring every moment resonates with our audience. You will pinpoint market friction points to uncover unique compelling tensions that only Cisco can resolve. You will empower cross-functional teams to scale brand stories and pivot seamlessly between design critiques, financial reviews, research analysis, and strategic planning, while seeking the 'why' behind every creative decision.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic lifecycle of brand activations, including campaigns, events, and product experiences.
Identify market friction points to uncover unique compelling tensions.
Empower cross-functional teams to scale brand stories.
Pivot between design critiques, financial reviews, research analysis, and strategic planning.
Seek the 'why' behind every creative decision and refuse to settle for surface-level solutions.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in brand strategy or brand management at a global agency or large-scale enterprise.
5+ years of proven experience leading brand campaigns and experiential marketing that builds brand equity in hybrid ecosystems.
5+ years of demonstrated experience navigating budgetary and operational realities for large-scale marketing projects.
5+ years of translating sophisticated technical or B2B concepts into clear, actionable narratives.
Experience working within a matrixed, global organization requiring cross-functional consensus-building.
Direct professional experience living or working in non-US markets.
Deep experience collaborating with non-marketing stakeholders like messaging, product design, and researchers.
Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive evidence-based decision making.
Strong cultural awareness and ability to adapt global narratives for diverse international audiences.

Location

USA
EMEA
Canada

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

$165,000.00 - $208,000.00 (USA/Canada)
$165,000.00 - $239,200.00 (New York City Metro Area)
$145,000.00 - $210,200.00 (Non-Metro New York state & Washington state)

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
Flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
Performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)

About the Company

Cisco is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era.
Cisco has been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds.
Cisco's solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
The company fosters experimentation and creates meaningful solutions, with limitless opportunities for growth and building.
Cisco emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and empathy to achieve global impact.