Global Brand Director - San Francisco

Plaud is building the real-world AI interface for professionals to amplify intelligence, elevate productivity and performance, loved by over 2,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud captures, structures, and compounds the intelligence generated in conversations — so humans can think better, decide faster, and execute with clarity.

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With full ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, GDPR, EN18031, and HIPAA compliances, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

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Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.

• Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $300M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.

• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.

• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.

• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

1. Global Brand Strategy & Narrative

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  Define and continuously evolve Plaud’s brand positioning and narrative architecture.

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  Translate “Amplify Human Intelligence” into resonant storytelling frameworks.

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  Position Plaud as category thought leader in AI + work intelligence.

   

2. Brand Storytelling & Content Leadership

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  Lead the creation of compelling brand stories, campaigns, and narratives that emotionally connect users with Plaud’s purpose.

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  Oversee the production of hero content: brand films, manifestos, keynotes, and flagship campaigns.

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  Establish content calendar aligned with product roadmap and strategic campaigns.

3. Brand Communications & PR Strategy

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  Drive global brand communications strategy, aligning PR, keynote, and partnership storytelling to reinforce brand equity.

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  Lead strategic partnerships and cultural collaborations that elevate Plaud’s image.

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  Collaborate with agencies, creative studios, and media partners to produce world-class campaigns.

4. Brand Governance & Measurement

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  Safeguard global brand integrity across all internal and external communications.

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  Establish and monitor brand health KPIs — awareness, preference, sentiment, and share of voice — to inform ongoing strategy.

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  Build cross-market brand review systems to ensure local relevance while maintaining global consistency. Ensure brand coherence across owned channels.

   

5. Creative & Design Leadership

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  Oversee Brand VI evolution; Product launch films; Campaign systems; Website creative direction; Channel creatives, etc.

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  Build scalable design systems.

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  Raise creative bar to “luxury tech” standard.

   

6. Leadership & Collaboration

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  Lead a multidisciplinary team across Brand Content, Brand Communications, PR, Social Media, Creative & Design.

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  Partner closely with regional marketing leads globally.

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  Mentor and inspire teams to deliver elevated, high-craft brand experiences that drive both brand and business impact.

• 8-15 years of experience in brand leadership, with proven success as a Brand Director or equivalent at a FAST-GROWING brand.

• Deep expertise in brand positioning and storytelling — with an eye for detail and premium AI/tech aesthetics.

• Strong understanding of global markets and customer behaviors, especially in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills — able to inspire cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Builder mindset and entrepreneurship.

• Good at using AI tools to improve work efficiency.