Role Intent This role exists to lead project delivery, strengthen strategic quality, and contribute to business growth. An Associate Director is responsible for leading projects end to end while ensuring that strategic thinking is clear, structured, and continuously improving. This is a hands-on leadership role. You are expected to actively contribute to the work while guiding teams and supporting the development of client relationships. What You Do You lead projects while contributing directly to the work and the development of the strategy discipline. You will: Lead projects end to end across all phases and disciplines Define and maintain overall strategic direction across the project Actively contribute to strategy development, thinking, and key deliverables Step into critical moments to shape outputs, refine narratives, and strengthen work Support and build client relationships, working alongside senior leadership Identify and contribute to opportunities for account growth and new work Support business development efforts, including proposals and pitches Lead key client sessions, workshops, and presentations Ensure all strategic outputs are clear, structured, and actionable Guide and align cross-functional teams across Creative, Digital, and Environments Lead and support strategists within the project, ensuring quality and consistency Contribute to improving strategy frameworks, tools, and ways of working Ensure delivery is on time, on budget, and aligned to intentHow You Show Up You take full ownership of your projects and their outcomes You are actively involved in the work, especially at key moments You contribute to building strong and trusted client relationships You connect strategy, execution, and business impact You make decisions with clarity and confidence You guide and develop strategists within your projects You actively raise the quality of thinking within your team What Good Looks Like Projects are delivered consistently on time, on budget, and at