What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Strategist position at Hartmann Studios?
The Creative Strategist at Hartmann Studios is a key driver of strategic thinking and creative excellence. This role develops a deep understanding of the client, their audience, and market context, then translates that insight into a clear strategic point of view that guides creative work. You’ll lead discovery and early ideation, shape messaging and experience direction, and ensure concepts align with business goals and measurable outcomes. As a strategic partner, you’ll collaborate across internal teams and client engagements to deliver cohesive, compelling solutions that elevate brand experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Client & Market Insight: Conduct research, analyze qualitative and quantitative inputs, and synthesize findings into actionable insights that inform strategy.
- Strategic Direction: Translate client goals into problem statements, opportunity framing, messaging frameworks, and creative guardrails.
- Creative Briefing: Write and own strategic briefs that enable strong creative development and ensure consistency across touchpoints.
- Client Engagement: Lead workshops, present strategic framing, and guide conversations toward clarity, decisions, and buy-in.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with creative, production, and account teams to shape integrated experiences across physical and digital channels.
- Pitch & Pre-Sale Support: Contribute to proposals and pitches with strategic frameworks, positioning, and client-ready narratives.
- Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of industry trends and contribute to internal tools and best practices that elevate strategic rigor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10 years in a creative strategy or senior-level creative role within an agency or event-driven environment.
- Proven ability to translate business objectives into actionable creative strategies for large-scale projects.
- Strong research, storytelling, and writing skills with experience developing messaging frameworks and briefs.
- Expertise in client-facing presentations and strategic planning for cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, presentation platforms (PowerPoint, Keynote), and project management tools (Workfront or similar).
- Experience with digital asset management systems, virtual event platforms, and collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint) preferred.
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional strategic thinking and creative problem-solving.
- Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to balance strategic vision with creative possibilities and business goals.
- Adaptability, attention to detail, and accountability for outcomes.
- Collaborative spirit and ability to inspire teams toward clarity and success.