About the Role
AREA 17 is seeking a strategic thinker to join their 2026 Cohort program, designed to develop junior talent into future leaders. This role involves working in small teams, learning directly from senior staff, and contributing to brand strategy and execution for high-profile clients.
Responsibilities
- Partner with designers to articulate strategy before execution.
- Ground creative ideas in business logic.
- Help clients move from positioning through to brand systems.
- Contribute to defining the structure and operation of the brand strategy practice.
Requirements
- One to two years of experience in strategy work.
- Background in semiotics, UX, media strategy, or a commercial environment focused on strategic problem-solving.
- Demonstrated ability to build or launch something independently.
- Research skills that extend beyond AI-generated content.
Skills
- Brand strategy
- Strategic problem-solving
- Communication
- Collaboration
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Junior
- 1-2 years
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $75,000
Benefits
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and families
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA with annual employer contribution
- Employer-paid life insurance
About the Company
- AREA 17 believes in helping the world be more open, resilient, and optimistic.
- They work with trusted clients across various industries, including Saint Laurent, OpenAI, the International Energy Agency, Foundation Louis Vuitton, and The New York Times.
- AREA 17 builds long-term partnerships by delivering value through brand, experience, and technology.
- AREA 17 is partnered with Craft on the launch of the 2026 Cohort, a program designed to grow and nurture junior talent.
