Creative Strategist [AQ-12144]

About the Role

As a key contributor in this exciting role, you will become a strategic force, directly influencing how brands connect with millions of customers. You will partner closely with Art Directors, Sales, Marketing, Product, and various cross-functional teams to develop forward-thinking marketing narratives, creative frameworks, and campaign strategies that resonate and drive action. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on business objectives and customer engagement, translating insights into persuasive, actionable creative solutions while navigating the complexities of digital media, advertising trends, consumer behavior, and the competitive landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, forward-thinking marketing and creative solutions for advertisers through strategic creative thought partnership.
• Create omnichannel creative strategies that align advertiser 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 cross-functional teams, including product, strategy, marketing, sales, and retail merchandising, 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, advertisers, 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 advertiser 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within multi-brand retail, technology platforms, advertising agencies, brands, or media companies.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a 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, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.