Creative Strategist [AQ-12015]
Aquent · Hoboken, NJ · 3 wk ago
Hybrid$50.75/hrContract
About the Role
Join a globally recognized retail leader redefining the customer experience through innovative digital and physical commerce. This role offers the opportunity to shape compelling omnichannel strategies that resonate with customers and deliver measurable results for partners. You will develop forward-thinking marketing narratives and creative frameworks influencing major brands and elevating the customer journey across all touchpoints.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative, forward-thinking marketing and creative solutions for partners through strategic creative thought partnership.
- Create omnichannel creative strategies that align partner objectives with business goals, consumer insights, and the broader marketing ecosystem.
- Partner with Art Directors to develop compelling creative concepts, frameworks, presentations, and storytelling narratives.
- Lead strategic planning sessions with Product, Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Retail Marketing, and Site Merchant teams to develop actionable media and marketing strategies.
- Develop and execute business strategies for priority brands, ensuring alignment between marketing objectives, customer needs, and measurable outcomes.
- Translate data, market trends, and consumer insights into clear creative strategies and recommendations.
- Curate, author, and present persuasive creative narratives across internal teams, partners, and executive stakeholders.
- Build customer-facing communications, presentations, and strategic reports that clearly articulate creative opportunities and business impact.
- Partner with Marketing Operations to define success metrics, evaluate performance, forecast resource needs, and measure campaign impact.
- Manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously while maintaining timelines, quality, and stakeholder alignment.
- Establish strong connections between partner initiatives and the broader marketing strategies to ensure consistency across customer messaging.
- Navigate ambiguity by identifying opportunities, solving complex problems, and adapting strategies as priorities evolve.
Requirements
- 10+ years of marketing, creative strategy, advertising, or digital media experience.
- Proven experience developing and executing omnichannel marketing strategies and customer-facing communications.
- Strong understanding of digital advertising, social platforms, consumer trends, and competitive landscapes.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize innovative creative solutions and translate ideas into business strategies.
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with sales, product, marketing, operations, and creative teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create executive-level presentations and strategic narratives.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience within multi-brand retail, technology platforms, advertising agencies, brands, or media companies.
Benefits
Eligible talent get access to amazing benefits including:
- Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
- Paid sick leave.
- Retirement plans with a company match.
- Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
Pay
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50.75 to $56.39 per hour. Compensation is based on several factors including education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.