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Creative Strategist

Creative Strategist

Aristo SourcingWorkFromHome, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a bold, imaginative, and strategic Creative Strategist to drive the creative direction across multiple performance-driven accounts. Each strategist leads the creative vision for their assigned brands — from concept to execution — while working closely with the Head of Creative and collaborating across teams.

You\'ll be the strategic driver behind every piece of content : building messaging systems, crafting compelling ad narratives, and mentoring creative producers to push performance boundaries. This role is about marrying data with storytelling, creative instinct with consumer insight — and doing so with clarity, confidence, and collaborative energy.

Salary

$36,000.00 / yr - $36,000.00 / yr (base pay). Salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Type of Work

Full-time remote

Responsibilities

  • Creative Direction & Account Ownership
  • Lead creative direction for client accounts from ideation to execution.
  • Develop messaging frameworks aligned with client goals and performance data.
  • Guide designers, editors, and content teams to ensure cohesive output.
  • Strategic Storytelling
  • Create ad concepts using consumer psychology and emotional triggers.
  • Turn insights into high-performing content and evolving brand messaging.
  • Collaboration & Mentorship
  • Support the Head of Creative in maintaining high creative standards.
  • Mentor team members through feedback and creative guidance.
  • Partner with media buyers and campaign managers to align goals.

Requirements

  • In depth background in a remote set-up of work similar to freelancing as an Independent Contractor (deep understanding of the pros & cons involved in this industry).
  • A strong portfolio that showcases your thinking, copywriting, and performance creativity.
  • Strong experience in creative strategy, paid ads, UGC, influencer marketing, and writing.
  • Excellent copywriting and messaging development skills — across short-form and visual-first content.
  • Comfort with interpreting performance data to inform creative pivots.
  • Experience collaborating across teams and disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection (with backup).

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Marketing

    • Industries

  • Advertising Services

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