Associate Strategy Director

Our Strategy team at AKQA Amsterdam consists of creative problem-solvers who are the voice of customer culture and orchestrators of future-forward solutions. We define strategic paths for world-class brand and experiential outcomes, always rooted in user needs and aligned with business objectives. We act as the user-centered glue, harmoniously blending strategy, business, product design, creative, and technology to deliver impactful, cohesive solutions across the entire brand experience. We are an eclectic, provocative, and innovative group, partnering with our clients to create a better future, faster, across every touchpoint. The Associate Strategy Director is a pivotal role, operating at the intersection of brand and experience. This role shapes holistic solutions that deliver compelling brand narratives and exceptional, intuitive user experiences. Collaborating closely with Strategy Directors and across all studio disciplines, you will translate client challenges into actionable strategies, ensuring solutions are strategically sound, creatively compelling, and demonstrably effective. This position requires strong grounding in user behaviors and intuitive interactions, complemented by an acute awareness of brand positioning and market dynamics, with a clear emphasis on the experiential. Located on the Nieuwe Herengracht in central Amsterdam, you will also have access to our diverse network of specialists by collaborating across our European, Middle East and South African studios. You will work in an environment which fosters a meritocratic culture and encourages ownership, and you will be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields.