New Engen, Inc.

Creative Strategy Lead - Grapevine

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end creative engine for performance-focused campaigns across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, turning market insights into testable concepts and briefs that drive lower CPA and higher ROAS.

  • Creative Strategy: Build and evolve performance-driven concepts tied to brand goals and audience insights.
  • Briefs & Production: Write actionable briefs, scripts, hooks, and shot lists to guide rapid production and authentic voice.
  • Insights & Optimization: Tie campaign metrics to creative iterations and landing-page improvements for ongoing lift.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop Performance-Driven Creative Strategy
  • Lead the development of creative and content strategies that drive measurable performance across paid media channels such as Meta, TikTok, and YouTube. Translate brand goals and market insights into compelling campaign concepts designed to resonate with audiences and improve key performance metrics.
  • Own Creative Ideation and Concept Development
  • Generate new campaign ideas and creative concepts grounded in market research, content analysis, and consumer trends. Continuously identify opportunities to test new formats, messaging angles, and storytelling approaches that strengthen campaign performance across a portfolio of consumer brands.
  • Build Clear, Actionable Creative Briefs
  • Concept and write detailed briefs that guide creators, designers, and writers in producing high-quality visual and written content. Own the development of scripts, hooks, shot lists, and messaging frameworks that align with brand guidelines while maintaining an authentic and engaging voice.
  • Guide Creative Production and Post-Production
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure creative concepts are executed effectively from production through final delivery. Provide visual direction, storyboard guidance, and post-production briefs that help shape compelling video and static ad creatives.
  • Optimize Creative Through Performance Insights
  • Analyze campaign performance metrics such as CPA, ROAS, CTR, and CVR to understand what resonates with audiences. Use these insights to recommend new creative iterations, refine messaging, and optimize advertorial landing pages to improve campaign results.
  • Collaborate Across Teams to Drive Results
  • Work closely with Brand Success, design, and cross-functional partners to align creative direction with campaign goals. Contribute ideas, insights, and feedback that help teams deliver cohesive, high-performing marketing campaigns.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of experience in creative strategy or performance-driven content within the DTC or ecommerce space.
  • Experience developing visual advertising concepts, including video and static content, with familiarity in elements like hooks, storyboarding, and calls-to-action that drive engagement and performance.
  • Hands-on experience with creative tools such as Figma or Canva, and video editing platforms like CapCut or Adobe Premiere.
  • Comfort working within project management platforms (such as Asana or Monday) to track deliverables, timelines, and creative workflows.
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing and consumer trends, with curiosity about how content, technology, and platform dynamics shape brand growth.
  • An entrepreneurial, builder mindset, with enthusiasm for testing ideas, iterating on creative concepts, and working in fast-moving environments where experimentation is encouraged.
  • Excellent organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • Clear and compelling communication skills, both written and visual, with the ability to distill complex ideas into simple, engaging creative direction.
  • A highly collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and contribute positively to a fast-paced, creative environment.
  • A positive, curious attitude, bringing energy, creativity, and a sense of fun while maintaining a high standard for the work.
  • Grapevine currently hires full-time employees in New York to work out of our Union Square office (4 days a week in person).

    Benefits

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life/AD&D
    • 401k - Employer match
    • HSA - Employer contributes
    • Flexible Vacation & PTO plan
    • Paid Maternity / Paternity
    • Paid Holidays
    • Remote/Flex day schedule
    • Laid back office environment
    • The coolest team ;)
    • Fun company events & off-sites