Creative Strategist [AQ-11182]

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized retail leader that is redefining the customer experience through innovative digital and physical commerce. This organization is at the forefront of leveraging its vast ecosystem to connect brands with millions of customers, driving significant business impact and shaping the future of retail advertising. Join us and be part of a team that is not just observing the future of retail, but actively creating it.

Are you a strategic storyteller with a passion for driving business impact through innovative creative solutions? We are seeking a dynamic individual to shape compelling omnichannel strategies that resonate with customers and deliver measurable results for our partners. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing forward-thinking marketing narratives and creative frameworks that influence major brands and elevate the customer journey across all touchpoints. Your expertise will directly impact how millions of customers engage with their favorite brands, driving significant business growth and setting new industry standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop innovative, forward-thinking marketing and creative solutions for partners through strategic creative thought partnership.
• Create omnichannel creative strategies that align partner objectives with business goals, consumer insights, and the broader marketing ecosystem.
• Partner with Art Directors to develop compelling creative concepts, frameworks, presentations, and storytelling narratives.
• Lead strategic planning sessions with Product, Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Retail Marketing, and Site Merchant teams to develop actionable media and marketing strategies.
• Develop and execute business strategies for priority brands, ensuring alignment between marketing objectives, customer needs, and measurable outcomes.
• Translate data, market trends, and consumer insights into clear creative strategies and recommendations.
• Curate, author, and present persuasive creative narratives across internal teams, partners, and executive stakeholders.
• Build customer-facing communications, presentations, and strategic reports that clearly articulate creative opportunities and business impact.
• Partner with Marketing Operations to define success metrics, evaluate performance, forecast resource needs, and measure campaign impact.
• Manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously while maintaining timelines, quality, and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish strong connections between partner initiatives and the broader marketing strategies to ensure consistency across customer messaging.
• Navigate ambiguity by identifying opportunities, solving complex problems, and adapting strategies as priorities evolve.
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• 10 years of marketing, creative strategy, advertising, or digital media experience.
• Proven experience developing and executing omnichannel marketing strategies and customer-facing communications.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising, social platforms, consumer trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize innovative creative solutions and translate ideas into business strategies.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with sales, product, marketing, operations, and creative teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create executive-level presentations and strategic narratives.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience within multi-brand retail, technology platforms, advertising agencies, brands, or media companies.
  
  

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

The target hiring compensation range for this role is ____$50.75____ to _______$56.39____. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.