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Temp to Perm Salary: $125,000-135,000 Salary Start Date: Oct 5, 2026 Aquent Studios is seeking a Senior Brand Strategist to help shape the future of Qualcomm's brand portfolio, spanning the ...

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How much do temporary brand strategist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary brand strategist in the United States is $118,841.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,500.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Brand Strategist vs Freelance Brand Consultant?

AspectTemporary Brand StrategistFreelance Brand Consultant
CredentialsRelevant marketing or branding certifications, experience in brand strategySimilar credentials, often with additional freelance or consulting experience
Work EnvironmentTypically employed by a company or agency for a limited periodIndependent contractor working remotely or on-site for multiple clients
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies seeking short-term branding expertiseCommon among independent branding professionals across industries
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing temporary roles in branding with freelance optionsIndividuals exploring freelance branding opportunities

The main difference is that a Temporary Brand Strategist is usually hired by a company for a specific project duration, often through an agency or direct employment. In contrast, a Freelance Brand Consultant operates independently, working with multiple clients on a flexible basis. Both roles require similar skills and credentials but differ mainly in employment structure and work setup.

Is it hard to become a temporary brand strategist?

Becoming a temporary brand strategist typically requires relevant experience in marketing or branding, strong communication skills, and familiarity with branding tools and strategies. While it can be competitive, gaining certifications or a portfolio of successful campaigns can improve chances of securing such roles, which often involve project-based work with flexible schedules.
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Infographic showing various Temporary Brand Strategist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,841 per year, or $57.1 per hour.

Sr Brand Strategist, Global Brand

Aquent

San Diego, CA • On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

Temporary

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Placement Type:
Temp to Perm
Salary:
$125,000-135,000 Salary
Start Date:
Oct 5, 2026
Aquent Studios is seeking a Senior Brand Strategist to help shape the future of Qualcomm's brand portfolio, spanning the foundational corporate brand and product brands including Snapdragon, Dragonwing, and Dragonfly. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and foresight, diagnosing brand health today while defining where the brand needs to go next. You'll work closely with the Creative Director, Brand and a small creative team, bringing strategic rigor to naming, brand architecture, and acquisition integration, and helping stand up a brand center of excellence for the organization.
Position requires to be onsite in San Diego, 5 days a week. No relocation offered.
What You'll Do
  • Lead naming projects for new products, sub-brands, and features from strategy and territory development through legal vetting and final recommendation
  • Define and evolve brand architecture across Qualcomm's portfolio, clarifying how the master brand and product brands (Snapdragon, Dragonwing, Dragonfly) relate to and reinforce one another
  • Develop brand integration strategy and recommendations for acquired companies and products, ensuring new additions align with the broader portfolio
  • Act as a forward-looking voice on where the brand should go next, tracking category, cultural, and technology shifts and translating them into brand implications
  • Run brand awareness and perception research, and translate findings into clear strategic recommendations
  • Conduct brand diagnostics; audits of brand health, consistency, and competitive positioning - to identify risks and opportunities
  • Ground brand strategy in a deep understanding of the technology sector, translating complex technical concepts into compelling brand narratives
  • Partner with the Creative Director, Brand and design team to ensure strategy and creative execution are aligned
  • Help build and formalize a brand center of excellence, developing frameworks, governance, and processes that scale brand thinking across the organization
  • Present strategic recommendations and research findings to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence

What You Bring
  • 8+ years of experience in brand strategy, with direct experience in naming and brand architecture work
  • Experience supporting brand integration for mergers, acquisitions, or new product launches
  • A demonstrated point of view on emerging trends and the ability to translate them into brand strategy
  • Experience designing and interpreting brand awareness and perception research
  • Experience running brand audits or diagnostics and turning findings into action
  • Strong grounding in technology, with the ability to speak credibly about the sector and its direction
  • Experience contributing to or building brand governance frameworks, guidelines, or centers of excellence
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership

Nice to have skills:
  • Experience with semiconductor, hardware, or B2B technology brands
  • Familiarity with multi-brand or sub-brand portfolio structures
  • Background partnering with legal/trademark teams on naming clearance

Client Description
Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world's most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them-work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studio team member, you'll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI/UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!