Creative Strategist

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

The role centers on turning campaign data into actionable creative briefs and staying current with platform trends to keep paid social campaigns competitive. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into engaging ad executions and lead creative testing to optimize performance. The position requires 5-8 years of paid social creative strategy experience and offers benefits like health insurance and a 401k.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Analyze campaign data to identify creative patterns and opportunities for creative strategy. Translate these learnings into actionable briefs for the team.
  • Stay ahead of platform trends (creative best practices, formats, and algorithm updates) to keep campaigns competitive with fresh thinking.
  • Utilize platforms like Meta Ads Manager and Looker to uncover insights and learnings.
  • Develop actionable creative strategies for paid social ads that align with performance goals (ROAS, CPA, CTR, etc.).
  • Present creative recommendations backed by performance data to internal stakeholders and clients. Recommendations will include top performing ads and creative analysis.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with paid media team, content creators / editors, brand leads, designers and copywriters to translate insights into compelling executions.
  • Create concepts and storyboard maps--including status, video, carousel and Reel formats--ensuring a clear narrative flow and strong call-to-action.
  • Take a scientific approach to ad development and provide team leadership in applying analysis and new techniques to creative execution.
  • Run creative testing frameworks, including A/B testing headlines, hooks, and visual approaches, to continuously optimize performance.
  • Keep projects running smoothly with on-time execution.
  • This position requires 0-5% travel.

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of experience in paid social creative strategy, performance marketing, or digital advertising.
  • Strong understanding of Meta ad formats, audience targeting, and the creative variables that influence performance.
  • Analytical mindset—comfortable interpreting campaign metrics to drive creative decisions.
  • Experience briefing and collaborating with creative teams (designers, video editors, copywriters).
  • Familiarity with creative testing methodologies and tools (e.g., Ads Manager, creative analytics dashboards).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
  • Up to one year of post-high school training such as in a business school, community college or vocational training.

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    • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
    • Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
    • 401k program
    • Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
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