Strategy Director

September 5, 2025

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Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

TAXI/VML Montreal is on the hunt for a super-smart and independent Strategy Director to help us chart our course and keep our work culturally on point in Quebec. This is a solo mission (individual contributor role) in the Montreal office, where you’ll be developing, evaluating, and championing strategic and creative ideas. You will remain connected to the larger VML Canada strategy team, with colleagues in both the Toronto & Vancouver office. If you’re a proactive, analytical thinker who’s fascinated by cultural trends and can turn complex market insights into killer strategies that fuel awesome creative, we want to hear from you! Oh, and being perfectly fluent in both French and English is a must – it’s how we roll here.

What You’ll Be Up To:

  • Strategic Visionary: Lead the charge in developing and refining our strategies, pinpointing key priorities and long-term growth opportunities that vibe with market trends and cultural nuances.
  • Cultural Trendspotter: Dive deep into market research, competitive intel, and trend analysis, with a keen eye on cultural shifts and how they impact what people do.
  • Opportunity Finder: Be a proactive detective, sniffing out new business opportunities, potential partnerships, market entries, and strategic moves that are culturally relevant and ripe for creative innovation.
  • Business Case Builder: Craft compelling business cases to back up your strategic recommendations, weighing the risks and rewards while highlighting the creative potential of each opportunity.