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InstrumentStrategy Director (Temp)
Instrument is seeking a Strategy Director (Temp) for a contract position requiring 40 hours per week, starting as soon as possible and running through December 23…
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Instrument is seeking a Strategy Director (Temp) for a contract position requiring 40 hours per week, starting as soon as possible and running through December 23 with a strong likelihood of extension. This role requires candidates to be based on the West Coast and involves traveling to Seattle approximately one to two times per month. Instrument functions as a design and technology company operating out of locations including Portland and…
Job Description
Instrument is seeking a Strategy Director (Temp) for a contract position requiring 40 hours per week, starting as soon as possible and running through December 23 with a strong likelihood of extension. This role requires candidates to be based on the West Coast and involves traveling to Seattle approximately one to two times per month. Instrument functions as a design and technology company operating out of locations including Portland and New York, alongside a distributed presence, partnering with major brands for over twenty years.
This position acts as the senior strategy lead managing diverse initiatives covering digital products, marketing, branding, and experiences for a prominent technology client. The ideal professional thrives in a client-facing environment, rapidly establishes trust, brings clarity to ambiguous situations, and connects product, brand, business, and customer perspectives. Responsibilities include overseeing multiple concurrent workstreams, guiding cross-functional teams, shaping ongoing projects, and supporting future business growth opportunities.
Compensation for this role is between $113 and $140 per hour, with exact pay determined by experience, skillset, and location according to regional cost-of-living tiers. Additional offerings associated with the position may include benefits provided in accordance with applicable laws and company policies, dependent on assignment duration and hours worked.
Responsibilities
- Manage strategy across a diverse portfolio encompassing brand, digital product, marketing, and experience projects
- Partner with senior client stakeholders daily to lead conversations, shape decisions, and provide informed viewpoints
- Apply user experience and product strategy principles to business and customer challenges to direct design, creative, and delivery teams
- Oversee strategic projects from initial discovery and definition through recommendations, execution, and iteration
- Collaborate with technology, production, design, creative, and account teams to maintain strategic consistency
- Create presentations, decision frameworks, and narratives to make complex concepts actionable
- Contribute to proposal development and expansion opportunities within the technology and commerce sector portfolio
- Assist teams in managing fast-paced priorities while upholding high standards for strategic quality and client collaboration
Requirements
- West Coast residency
- Ability to travel to Seattle about 1 to 2 times per month
- Availability to work 40 hours per week starting as soon as possible through December 23
- Extensive background in leading strategy for prominent, complex client engagements
- Strong foundation in UX and product strategy with capability across product experiences, branding, and marketing
- Experience in SaaS, B2B, enterprise platforms, connected ecosystems, or technical products
- Advanced client presence, facilitation skills, and ability to establish credibility quickly with senior stakeholders
- Systems thinking skills to oversee multiple workstreams while maintaining focus on the customer and business quality
Core Skills
Benefits
- Expected pay rate ranging from $113 to $140 per hour
- Benefits provided in accordance with applicable law and company policy based on hours worked and assignment duration
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What is the employment type and duration for this role?
This is a temporary contract position requiring 40 hours per week. It is needed as soon as possible through December 23, with a high likelihood of extension.
Where is the position located and what are the travel requirements?
West Coast residency is required for this role. Additionally, travel to Seattle is required approximately one to two times per month.
What is the salary range for the Strategy Director position?
The expected pay range is $113 to $140 per hour. Exact contract compensation is determined by skillset, experience, and location.
What kind of experience is needed for this role?
Candidates must have significant experience leading strategy for complex client relationships, a strong UX and product strategy foundation, and robust SaaS, B2B, or enterprise platform experience.
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