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Phifer & Company

Chief Brand Officer

Phifer & Company, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Base pay range $385,000.00/yr - $465,000.00/yr

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Connecting Brands with Talent for 28 years. C-Suites advisor for global talent in Marketing, Branding, Communications, C-Suite, Creative, Advertising… Chief Brand Officer (CBO)

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Newly created role for brand.

Scope: Global

Role Overview The Chief Brand Officer (CBO) is the ultimate steward of the company’s global luxury brand, responsible for shaping its vision, meaning, and desirability across every customer and cultural touchpoint. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CBO will safeguard and elevate the brand’s heritage while guiding its evolution for modern, global luxury consumers.

This role requires a rare balance of strategic rigor, creative excellence, and cultural sensitivity—ensuring the brand remains timeless, distinctive, and aspirational across markets, channels, and experiences.

Brand Vision, Heritage & Strategy

Define and articulate a clear, compelling global brand vision rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and purpose

Preserve and evolve the brand’s codes, symbols, and signatures while ensuring relevance for future generations

Serve as the ultimate guardian of brand integrity, exclusivity, and long-term brand equity

Partner with the CEO and executive leadership to align brand strategy with long-term value creation

Global Luxury Brand Leadership

Lead the global brand strategy across all regions, balancing consistency with local cultural nuance

Oversee major brand moments including global campaigns, brand evolutions, flagship openings, and high-profile collaborations

Ensure disciplined brand governance to protect prestige while enabling creative expression at scale

Creative Direction & Storytelling Excellence

Set the creative vision across advertising, editorial, visual identity, packaging, and digital experiences

Champion storytelling that elevates craftsmanship, artistry, and emotion—creating desire rather than promotion

Oversee creative agencies, artists, photographers, and cultural partners to deliver world-class brand expression

Ensure the brand remains culturally influential and aesthetically distinctive

Elevated Retail & Client Experience

Partner with Retail, Product, and Client Experience leaders to translate brand vision into exceptional in-store and omnichannel experiences

Influence store architecture, visual merchandising, packaging, and service rituals to reflect the highest standards of luxury

Champion personalization, exclusivity, and relationship-driven engagement for top-tier clients

Reputation, Influence & Cultural Authority

Oversee brand reputation, PR, and high-end communications, including editorial presence and cultural partnerships

Shape the brand’s voice within fashion, design, art, and culture globally

Serve as a senior brand ambassador and spokesperson as appropriate

Leadership & Brand Governance

Build and lead a globally respected brand, creative, and content organization

Establish clear brand frameworks, tools, and governance to protect consistency and excellence worldwide

Inspire creative ambition while enforcing discipline, quality, and attention to detail

Measures of Success

Strengthened brand desirability, prestige, and cultural relevance

Consistency and excellence of brand expression across all markets and touchpoints

Growth in client loyalty, advocacy, and emotional connection

Successful execution of landmark brand initiatives and global moments

Enduring brand equity that transcends short-term commercial cycles

Experience & Profile

18+ years of senior leadership experience in luxury brand, creative, or marketing roles - IN-house experience is first preferences. Candidates will be prioritized with this.

Advanced degree extremely preferred.

Strong global management overseeing 50 employees, with heavy growth projected.

Proven track record stewarding iconic luxury or premium consumer brands globally

Deep expertise in brand strategy, creative direction, storytelling, and cultural influence

Strong understanding of luxury retail, clienteling, and experiential design

Experience leading high-caliber, global creative and brand teams

Exceptional taste level, judgment, and executive presence

Leadership Style

Visionary, refined, and culturally fluent

Deep respect for heritage with a forward-looking mindset

Inspires excellence, creativity, and pride in craftsmanship

Trusted partner to the CEO and board

Seniority level Executive

Employment type Full-time

Job function Marketing and Advertising

Industries Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Child care support

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