Junior Brand Strategist – Based in Stockholm

Are you endlessly curious about why people choose the brands they do, and what culture tells us about where they’re heading next? Do you love digging into research until you find the insight that changes everything? Are you ready to take ownership of your work and grow fast alongside some of the sharpest brand strategists in the industry? This might be your next role. The opportunity We’re continuing to grow our Stockholm team and are looking for a full-time Junior Brand Strategist, ideally starting in January 2027. What you’ll do You’ll own individual tasks within our brand strategy projects, working closely with more senior strategists who will coach you along the way. You’ll be part of everything from repositioning global industrial companies to building new brands for start-ups, and you’ll see firsthand how strategy turns into identities and experiences. Main responsibilities Conduct qualitative and quantitative research across markets, competitors, and culture with support from seniors Synthesize research findings into structured summaries that uncover patterns and feed strategic hypotheses Shadow senior strategists in client interviews, workshops, and presentations; manage logistics, capture key dynamics, and learn the craft of presenting, debating, and applying strategy Actively contribute to the team’s work with your own analyses, reflections, and perspectives Prepare and build drafts of presentation decks and workshop material What we’re looking for You might come from business, marketing, psychology, journalism, design, or somewhere else entirely. What matters is that you’re curious, structured, and eager to learn, and that you’re ready to share your own perspective. Qualifications A Master’s degree and/or up to 1 year of relevant work experience, such as internships or projects in brand, research, or communication A strong interest in brand building, consumer behavior, culture, and what makes people choose one brand over another Strong listening and communication skills, written and spoken A collaborative, proactive way of working, and you welcome coaching and feedback Fluent in English; additional languages (including Swedish) are a plus Eligibility to work in Sweden Who we are and what we offer Kurppa Hosk is a brand agency built for decisive moments. Across Europe and the U.S., our team of 200+ partners with companies at the moments that define them, when clarity is required, and compromise is costly. Working closely with leaders, we help turn bold decisions into confident brands that stand out far from the middle to create momentum and drive demand. We work with brave organizations, from early-stage start-ups like Heart Aerospace and Källa to established brands, like Zalando, Scania, Nike, Meta, and Minecraft. We’re also a founding member of Eidra, a collective of specialist companies, so you’ll have management consultants, digital experts, and product innovators down the hall. To support your professional development, you’ll have access to a personal development coach, courses in emerging fields like generative AI and GEO, and regular peer feedback on every project. Benefits include 30 days’ vacation, a wellness allowance, private health insurance, an occupational pension, and a phone and laptop. You’ll also work from our award-winning office at Grev Tureplan. How to apply Send us your resume and a short letter introducing your background. In it, please cover two things: The last thing you went way too deep on, just because you wanted to understand it. It could be anything, from a subculture to a historical event or a product. What pulled you in, and what did you discover that surprised you? Something you used to believe, about brands, people, or yourself, that you no longer do. What changed your mind? Keep the letter to one A4 page at most. We’re reading for how you think and how you express yourself — so give us your own thinking, in your own voice. We’d much rather read something genuinely yours than something perfectly polished by AI. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until November 1, 2026.