Creative Strategist, US

Creative Strategist, US

About DDA:

DDA is a leading global communications and creative agency, offering a bespoke service and a truly worldwide viewpoint. From offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Dubai and affiliates throughout the world, DDA provides creative and insightful strategies and turnkey campaign solutions for brands.

DDA flexes across a myriad of accounts for Film & TV, Entertainment and consumer brands. We specialize in extending the world of our entertainment and brand clients to the internet and also to real-life experiences.

DDA fosters equality and diversity by actively promoting an inclusive culture where all voices are valued and respected. Through open dialogue and collaborative practices, DDA creates a supportive environment that embraces differences and drives collective success.

The Creative Services function sits at the core of DDA’s integrated offering, focused on delivering best-in-class creative communications across our client portfolio. This role will serve as a key creative leader within the U.S.-based Creative Services division, partnering closely with clients across Brand and Entertainment verticals to develop and execute compelling, insight-driven creative work.

About You

You are a right and left-brained creative who is often likened to a swiss army knife. You are constantly brimming with ideas and have an aptitude of recognizing patterns and trends, and using that as a jumping off point to your ideas and concepts. You immerse yourself in pop culture like it’s your favorite hobby, and you think in Tik-Tok sounds. 

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop original, bulletproof ideas that work across the entire cultural spectrum; from a 60-second social-first video to a physical pop-up alongside our Creative Lead.

• Translate briefs and cultural deep-dives into clear creative routes. You can build the storyboards, mood boards, and campaign decks that make clients understand the vision.

• Own creative execution of your projects, which may include copywriting, storyboarding, and publishing content on social channels.

• Act as a one-person "maker" unit when needed. You can whip up a rough edit, a Photoshop mock-up, or a conceptual "vibe check" to prove an idea works before we go into full production.

• Work seamlessly with the larger creative team (ie designers, producers). You’re the partner who makes everyone else’s job easier because your ideas are clear and actionable.

• Present your own concepts and creative rationale to the internal team and clients. You can explain the "why" behind it with confidence.

• Keep your finger on the pulse of what’s actually happening in entertainment and tech. You’re the one bringing the trends into the room.

Skills & Experience:

• 4 years of experience in a creative strategist role within a creative agency or brand environment
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of work from lo-fi, fast-turn content to larger campaign systems and storytelling
• You have strong creative instincts: layout, composition, typography, motion, pacing, and platform-native execution
• You have an unexpectedly clever way with words and also ability to write in succinctly and comprehensively when needed
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach to both creative and administrative tasks
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, communicative, team-oriented mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit

Compensation / Benefits:

• Expected salary range for this role is between $85k - $95k per annum
• Fully paid premiums by DDA for medical, dental, vision coverage
• Eligibility to participate in the company 401k program with up to 3% company contribution match
• Accrued paid vacation time of 20 days 1 day each year of employment additional days capping at 25 days
• 12 Sick Days
• 9 Public Holidays / Winter Break Observed

Additional Information:

• This role is expected to be performed remote from NYC with in person attendance at company functions, client meetings, or onsite project work as needed. When DDA holds a physical office space in NYC, this role will be expected to be performed in person at least 2 days per week.