What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Strategist (Hybrid) position at Cella?
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 6-7 months
Compensation Range: $55-60/HR
Our client, one of America's largest omnichannel retailers, is seeking an experienced Creative Strategist to support an upcoming leave coverage. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution-translating business objectives and audience insights into clear, compelling narratives and actionable creative approaches. Working closely with Sr. Creative Strategists, Art Directors, and cross-functional partners, this role contributes to end-to-end strategy development while beginning to independently own key workstreams and client engagements.
Onsite Expectation: 3 days per week.
The ideal candidate will be a strong strategist and storyteller who can connect ideas across disciplines, contribute original thinking, and drive work forward with increasing autonomy.
This is a hybrid position based in Hoboken. Fully remote candidates will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 6-7 months
Compensation Range: $55-60/HR
Our client, one of America's largest omnichannel retailers, is seeking an experienced Creative Strategist to support an upcoming leave coverage. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution-translating business objectives and audience insights into clear, compelling narratives and actionable creative approaches. Working closely with Sr. Creative Strategists, Art Directors, and cross-functional partners, this role contributes to end-to-end strategy development while beginning to independently own key workstreams and client engagements.
Onsite Expectation: 3 days per week.
The ideal candidate will be a strong strategist and storyteller who can connect ideas across disciplines, contribute original thinking, and drive work forward with increasing autonomy.
This is a hybrid position based in Hoboken. Fully remote candidates will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of integrated creative strategies aligned to advertiser goals and company capabilities.
- Translate insights, data, and trends into clear narratives and creative recommendations.
- Own portions of advertiser pitches, presentations, and strategic deliverables from concept through execution with guidance from senior team members.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Marketing, Merchants) to support development of holistic solutions.
- Collaborate closely with creative teams to ensure strategic intent is carried through execution.
- Develop case studies, playbooks, and frameworks to support scalable storytelling.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
- Support measurement and reporting efforts by helping connect creative strategy to performance outcomes.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and bring forward new ideas, perspectives, and approaches.
- 5-8 years of experience in creative strategy, marketing, content, or related roles (agency, media, retail, or brand).
- Strong writing and storytelling skills with experience developing presentations and client-facing materials.
- Ability to synthesize data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Experience contributing to multi-channel or omnichannel marketing initiatives.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Solid project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Growing confidence in presenting ideas and engaging with stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), ChatGPT and Figma.
- Curiosity about industry trends and evolving creative and media landscapes.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Salary : $55 - $60