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Brand Strategist (CBA Design)

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Barcelona, Spain
Design

About the Role

At Ogilvy, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations space, Borderless creativity inspiring brands and people to make lasting impact.

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Ogilvy  </strong></p>

<p>Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since Ogilvy was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently <a href="https://www.Ogilvy.com/ideas/Ogilvy-tops-warc-effective-100-creative-100-rankings-third-straight-year" target="_blank">ranks</a> as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit <a href="http://www.Ogilvy.com/" target="_blank">Ogilvy.com</a>, and follow us on <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/Ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31Se_7mxpVAamp;quot; target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ogilvy__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31SccaJbNMQamp;quot; target="_blank">X</a>,<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/Ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31SfRZhifmAamp;quot; target="_blank"> Instagram</a>, and<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/Ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31ScfS6rLGgamp;quot; target="_blank"> Facebook.</a></p>

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<p><strong>About WPP</strong></p>

<p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="7f087527-f491-4cb6-a79d-3b4a67d1ec89">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p><strong>About CBA Design</strong></p>

<p>CBA Design is an international creative agency specializing in strategic branding, proudly part of the global communications network WPP. With nine offices worldwide, we thrive on close collaboration across disciplines, constantly expanding our design capabilities and impact. As creatives, we believe that the future is collective, and we understand design as a global language that connects like-minded people. We are committed to fostering an environment where innovation, curiosity, and strategic thinking drive unique brand experiences. Today, we are looking for a talented Mid-Weight Brand Strategist to join our team and help us to create meaningful brands.</p>

<p><strong>The role: </strong>You're equal parts strategist and collaborator. You know how to read a brief, challenge it, and turn it into a strategic direction that inspires the creative team and convinces the client. But more than anything, you care about brands: what they stand for, how they connect with people, and why some of them last. That conviction is what drives your work, and it shows in every project you touch.</p>

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<p class="p1"><strong>What you will do:</strong></p>

<p>• You define the strategic territory of each project: the framework that guide every creative decision that follows.</p>

<p class="p1">• You do real research: ethnography, market analysis, trend forecasting, benchmarking. And you turn it into actionable insight, not endless decks.</p>

<p class="p1">• You have your own way of working with AI: as a layer of depth, not a shortcut. You use it to explore conceptual territories, challenge your own assumptions, and generate hypotheses you then validate. You have a method and it keeps evolving.</p>

<p class="p1">• You tell stories: from brief to creative rationale, from workshop to strategy doc. Your writing is part of your value.</p>

<p class="p1">• You present to clients with clarity and conviction: defending decisions, articulating the why behind every choice.</p>

<p class="p1">• You design and facilitate co-creation and innovation workshops with clients. You know how to walk into a room full of stakeholders and make the session work.</p>

<p class="p1">• You work with the creative team from day one. Strategy doesn't stop when the visual work begins: you stay with it to the end.</p>

<p class="p1">• You manage your own time and priorities. You know how long things take and communicate early before it becomes a problem.</p>

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<p class="p1"><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p>

<p class="p1">• At least 3 years of experience in a creative agency or design studio.</p>

<p class="p1">• A deep understanding of the consumer branding: identity, narrative, positioning, architecture.</p>

<p class="p1">• Strong conceptual thinking: the ability to move from abstract idea to concrete execution.</p>

<p class="p1">• Real experience with research methodologies: ethnography, interviews, cultural analysis. Beyond desk research.</p>

<p class="p1">• An active practice with AI tools applied to strategy. Real interest, not passive familiarity.</p>

<p class="p1">• Excellent written and spoken Spanish and English. Catalan and Portuguese are a bonus.</p>

<p class="p1">• The kind of proactivity that sees what needs doing before anyone asks.</p>

<p class="p1">• Genuinely curious: about people, culture, business, and the world brands live in.</p>

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<p class="p1"><strong>What we offer:</strong></p>

<p class="p1">• Full-time contract.</p>

<p class="p1">• Hybrid model (2 days/week remote) and Fridays afternoons off.</p>

<p class="p1">• 22 days of annual leave + additional days off over Easter and Christmas.</p>

<p class="p1">• Intensive working hours (until 15:00h) during July and August.</p>

<p class="p1">• Flexible salary compensation plan (including meal vouchers, transport, training, and more).</p>

<p class="p1">• A dog-friendly, highly creative, and multidisciplinary studio environment in the Barcelona WPP Campus.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. </p>

<p>We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. </p>

<p>Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.</p>

<p><span data-teams="true">Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span></p>

<p>If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@Ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.</p></div>

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Ogilvy has been growing brands and businesses since 1948. Over the last 75 years, as the world has evolved, Ogilvy has been there. We uphold our legacy through borderless creativity —operating, innovating, and creating at the intersection of talent and capabilities. Our founder, David Ogilvy, created a culture that respected and cared about its people and its clients, and those core values remain at the heart of everything we do. They are not a rigid set of rules, but beliefs that inform how we behave, how we set expectations for our work, and how we hire. We are: Pervasively Creative, Adaptively Connected, Relentlessly Curious, Divinely Discontented, Eternal Craftspeople.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Ogilvy's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Ogilvy is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Financial & Retirement, Family & Parenting, Vacation & Time Off, Professional Development, Perks & Discounts. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Fearless Creativity and Genuine Collaboration and People-First Leadership.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Celebrate Every Perspective and Invest in Your Growth.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2023.

Ogilvy currently has 176 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Account/Client Services, Public Relations, Creative. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/ogilvy/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Ogilvy's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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