Creative Strategist

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive the DCO strategy and measurement framework for Artbot campaigns, translating data into actionable creative recommendations and leading stakeholder alignment across strategy, analytics, design and technology.

  • Own and drive the DCO strategy and measurement framework for Artbot campaigns.
  • Translate data into actionable creative recommendations and lead stakeholder alignment across strategy, analytics, design and technology.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Dynamic Creative Optimisation (DCO) strategy development & ownership:
  • Design and deliver dynamic creative strategies tailored to client objectives, media plans, and audience insights.
  • Define and drive the strategic direction of Artbot campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and broader business goals. Lead the development of best-in-class digital media strategies, incorporating data-driven insights, creativity, and innovation.
  • Demonstrate strategic expertise & thought leadership showcasing the value of DCO and content at scale.
  • Translate data and performance learnings into actionable creative recommendations.
  • Measurement & Learning
  • Develop robust measurement frameworks to assess the effectiveness of Artbot digital strategies.
  • Develop test and learn plans in line with the learnings outcomes that matter to clients
  • Utilise analytical rigour to interpret large data sets and derive actionable insights that optimise campaign performance against key client KPIs.
  • Stakeholder Management

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in a relevant media, creative or ad tech role
  • Strong understanding of the digital media landscape, including media planning, buying, and activation principles across programmatic and/or social platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly in creative aesthetics and large data sets.
  • Proven ability to think strategically while applying analytical rigor to optimise digital media performance.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Confidence in designing and implementing robust measurement frameworks to assess digital strategy effectiveness.
  • Experience In Nurturing Stakeholder Relationships With Excellent Communication Skills.
  • Solid skills in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint / Keynote, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
  • A quick learner, problem solver, and collaborative team player.
  • Self-starter mindset — confident, proactive, and comfortable operating in ambiguity

Preferred

  • Experience and passionate about Beauty (CPG) & Cruise (Travel) category
  • Experience in conceiving and delivering successful DCO campaigns.
  • Knowledge of social ads manager platforms (e.g., Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, LinkedIn Ads), adserving platforms
  • Familiarity with dynamic-feed ad serving
  • Understanding of the creative production process, from concept to execution.
  • Experience developing digital media strategies on a global or regional scale.
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