Creative Strategist

Los Angeles, CA

About This Place

We’re part strategic consultancy, part design agency. We're the people who both shape the upfront strategy and create the stuff that consumers see and feel.

We’re proud to be fiercely independent. Working for brands we believe in. Free to build our company around what lights us up, meaningfully empower our team, and move with pace and flexibility for our clients. We’re looking for team members who want to make their mark. People who like a tidy sandbox and clear direction at all times typically don’t thrive here, and that’s something we are proud of.

About the role

We are on the hunt for a curious and driven Creative Strategist that will collaborate with our design team to create consumer experiences that drive brand and business impact. This role is perfect for someone who has has a passion for all things brand and marketing, thinks analytically, and takes pride in their creative spark.

What we’re looking for

• Translate business opportunities into clear, creative briefs and solutions
• Develop comprehensive creative strategies aligned with brand objectives and audience needs
• Identify market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to inform creative direction
• Collaborate with designers and writers to create concepts, content approaches, and experiences
• Present strategic thinking and creative concepts to internal teams and clients
  
• Lead brainstorming sessions and creative workshops to generate innovative ideas
• Partner with research and analytics teams to measure creative effectiveness
• Balance creative vision and business realities 
• Collaborate with agency partners to drive creative quality, where necessary
• Collaborate with producers/project managers on timeline, deliverables, and stakeholders
• Craft clear and compelling narratives for Exec-level clients
• Present creative strategy and concepts to senior client rooms

Requirements for the role

• 5+ years of relevant experience in creative strategy in brand and marketing
• Proven track record developing successful creative concepts and consumer experiences
• Strong design eye with a high attention to detail
• Analytical skills, turning information into insights that inform creative
• Experience working with designers, copywriters, project managers
  
• Curiosity and passion for cultural and consumer trends

Benefits

• Freedom to manage your schedule, with a balance of time working remotely and in person
  
• We are proud to cover your Anthem health insurance premium, including your Dental and Vision plan contributions. We will cover the cost of your personal policy, plus 100% of legal dependent coverage, up to a $2,200 monthly cap.
  
• 15 days paid time off, excluding federal holidays
• 10 days of paid sick leave
  
• 401k with employer contribution of 4% on the gross salary‍
• 2 paid volunteer days per calendar year (weigh in with passions and ideas!)
  
• A corporate credit card to make business expenses simple (if you want one)
  
• A well-being budget to use on general physical and mental wellness as employees see fit