Brand Director

We’re looking for a hands-on Brand Director to build, launch, and scale our brand from the inside out. This is not a “strategy-only” role—you’ll be rolling up your sleeves, shaping the brand vision and executing it day to day.

You’ll own how the world experiences our brand: from partnerships and activations to product launches and go-to-market moments. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love being close to the product, and get energy from turning ideas into real-world impact, this role is for you.

• Own and evolve the brand strategy across all touchpoints (product, marketing, partnerships, IRL experiences)
• Lead brand launches and major campaign rollouts from concept to execution
• Develop and execute partnership strategies that drive awareness, credibility, and growth
• Plan and execute brand activations, events, and experiential moments (both owned and partner-led)
• Collaborate closely with product, growth, and leadership teams to align brand and business goals
• Create launch plans that connect storytelling, channels, and timing into cohesive moments
• Establish brand guidelines and ensure consistency without slowing the team down
• Track brand performance and adjust strategy based on results and feedback

• 7+ years of brand, marketing, or creative leadership experience (startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred)
• Proven experience with partnerships
  , brand activations
  , and launch planning
• Builder mentality—you’re as comfortable executing as you are leading
• Strong taste, clear point of view, and the ability to make decisions with limited data
• Experience working closely with founders or executive teams
• Excellent storytelling and communication skills (internally and externally)
• Willing and excited to work fully onsite in downtown Chicago

• Direct ownership of a brand at a pivotal growth stage
• Real influence on company direction and how the market sees us
• Fast decision-making, minimal red tape
• A collaborative, ambitious team that values craft and momentum
• The chance to build something visible, meaningful, and lasting