Senior Creative Strategist
Something Special Studios
New York City, NY 10002
Deadline
Posted
Requirements
Responsibilities include:
Blending strategy and conceptual thinking, lead projects from research through insights to concept and tactical launch planning for client and SSS’ initiatives, working across creative, cultural, brand, campaign, and digital strategies.
Translate strategies and concepts into engaging, narrative-driven decks (with visual support from SSS’ design team) and lead client presentations and workshops
Lead creative briefings, partnering with Creative Leads to ensure concepts translate into strategically grounded, insight-driven creative from idea to execution
Managing and leading primary and secondary project research, the Strategist will use both quantitative and qualitative methods as needed, introducing new methods and innovative approaches to the team.
Manage and mentor junior staff, contributing to their growth and development.
Qualifications:
7+ years of relevant experience in a Creative Strategy role or Strategy role that incorporated creative thinking.
Highly creative, yet analytical individual with a deep understanding of creative marketing and strategy.
Resourceful, out-of-the-box, innovative thinker, ready to apply your flexible strategic approach to any number of creative problems and briefs.
A nuanced understanding of culture and what moves the needle.
A strong storyteller who excels at building brand narratives and concepts.
Comfortable working independently on projects end-to-end, as well as experienced in leading teams.
Experience managing multiple clients/stakeholders across multiple work streams.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
A collaborative team player with a great attitude and strong ambition for yourself, your team, and the Studio, always committed to making an idea better.
Ample experiential and/or digital strategy experience a plus.