Senior Creative Strategist

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive paid social creative strategy and testing for a performance-focused ecommerce agency, owning from insights to production and performance storytelling.

  • Must-have: 5+ years in ecommerce or performance marketing with Meta Ads expertise.
  • Standout: Structured testing roadmaps, creative direction, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong copywriting and storytelling across hooks, headlines, and landing pages for direct response.

Job Description

Drive paid social creative strategy and testing for a performance-focused ecommerce agency, owning from insights to production and performance storytelling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research and insights by mining customer reviews, competitor ads libraries, audience pain points, and product differentiators to identify winning angles and positioning strategies
  • Own creative testing strategy by building and managing structured testing roadmaps with clear hypotheses, variables to test, iteration plans, and learning agendas
  • Create world-class creative briefs that transform insights into crisp, actionable direction for designers and video editors including hooks, messaging frameworks, visual concepts, format specifications, and success criteria
  • Direct performance storytelling by mapping the customer journey from awareness through consideration to purchase and translating it into compelling paid social concepts
  • Build UGC and production guidance including shot lists, video scripts, creator direction, and content planning that supports performance-oriented execution
  • Manage creator relationships by sourcing, coordinating, and guiding content creators to produce on-brief, performance-oriented content that aligns with testing objectives
  • Write high-performing ad copy including primary text, headlines, hooks, and on-screen text that aligns with strategic goals and testing frameworks
  • Collaborate on conversion rate optimization by partnering with teams on landing page improvements and conversion-focused messaging updates
  • Track and communicate performance by monitoring key performance indicators by concept and angle, synthesizing learnings, and reporting insights to internal teams and clients
  • Develop inspiration and competitor boards to inform creative direction and identify market trends and opportunities

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in ecommerce or performance marketing with strong preference for direct-to-consumer brand experience
  • Proven track record of paid social creative strategy with expertise in Meta Ads (required) and familiarity with TikTok or YouTube (preferred)
  • Strong grasp of creative testing methodology including hypothesis development, structured testing frameworks, iteration velocity, and performance analysis
  • Experience working with design and video teams from brief development through execution to iteration, with ability to provide clear, actionable creative direction
  • Data-fluent approach with comfort using performance metrics including click-through rates, conversion rates, cost per acquisition, and return on ad spend to make decisions and guide priorities
  • Deep understanding of customer psychology, marketing funnels, and storytelling principles that drive direct response performance
  • Excellent copywriting skills across multiple formats including hooks, scripts, ad copy, and landing pages with proven ability to write persuasive, conversion-focused content
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail, quality control processes, and ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously
  • Proficiency with Meta Ads Manager, Shopify, Google Analytics, Figma, Motion, and collaboration tools including Slack, Asana, or Notion

Preferred

  • Client-facing experience including presenting strategy, leading client calls, and confidently pushing for action based on data and creative insights
  • Experience with conversion rate optimization and landing page testing frameworks to improve post-click performance
  • Experience building creative playbooks, training materials, or onboarding systems for creative teams
  • Familiarity with additional paid social platforms including TikTok Ads, YouTube Ads, or Pinterest Ads
  • Background in agency environments managing multiple client accounts with varying needs and timelines

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan : Fully customizable 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage : Fully-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous Time Off : Competitive PTO policy and paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
  • Wellness Benefits : Complimentary Headspace subscription and fitness stipend
  • Fully Remote : Work from anywhere in the US
  • Technology Supplied : Equipped with the latest laptop and necessary tools for success
  • Professional Development : Opportunities for growth, training, and expanded responsibilities
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Lilo Social

A Full-Funnel Ecommerce Agency

Founded in 2016
Brooklyn, New York, USA
63 employees (29 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.6%
Direct
46%
Referral
6.4%
Social
9.1%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~63

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
19 (30% of company)
Median Career Experience
6.5 years
Median Tenure
4.3 years