Cultural Curator - Innovation, Global Product Design Studio

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a cultural gatekeeper, consistently tracking, analyzing, and presenting insights on pop culture trends to capitalize on ‘in the moment' product opportunities.
• Deliver seasonal trend presentations to keep the design team informed on emerging cultural movements and their potential impact.
• Help drive the development of global cultural activation strategies that push the boundaries of brand engagement.
• Incubate and nurture breakthrough ideas in products and experiences, guiding them from concept to commercialization and scale.
• Identify emerging opportunities in consumer engagement on social platforms (TikTok, YouTube) and contribute to strategic plans to capitalize on these trends.
• Identify and nurture strategic partnerships, both internal and external, to accelerate innovation.
• Build and manage brand partnerships that enhance consumer engagement and elevate brand perception.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external agencies, brand collaborators, and partners to drive creative, product, and marketing initiatives.
• Assist with developing and executing comprehensive global cultural strategies.
• Assist with creating highly visual presentations to communicate strategies.
• Assist with communicating goals, positioning, and strategy to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a highly collaborative environment, working closely with VP Innovation, futurists, design, marketing/PR, and strategy teams to drive innovation.
• Take calculated risks to drive both transformative and commercially viable innovation.
• Balance long-term visionary thinking with short-term execution to ensure both immediate and future success.

Requirements

• 3+ years in marketing strategy, consumer engagement, and brand storytelling.
• Proven experience in identifying and leveraging cultural trends to drive brand relevance.
• Deep passion for and knowledge of pop culture, trends, and consumer behavior.
• Ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to take risks, innovate, and self-start in pursuit of breakthrough brand experiences.
• Skills with Adobe Suite and Canva.

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital marketing and emerging platforms.
• Experience in developing global cultural activation strategies.

Qualifications

• Educational background is not explicitly specified in the description.

Benefits & Perks

• Company-sponsored benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A variety of other discounts and perks.