Our client is a creative agency specializing in brand experience. We are searching for a highly imaginative and strategic Creative Strategist - Experiential Events to generate big ideas for them.
This role is a contract role that has the potential for full time permanent after 90 days.
Reporting to the Creative Director, this role will be responsible for supporting the creative process from ideation to development through execution. This person should have the ability to understand the “big picture” and offer macro-level creative solutions to current and prospective clients. Strong experience in brand marketing, creative strategy, sponsorship activation, and client relations is desired.
Candidates must demonstrate proven leadership and be passionate about delivering and executing innovative ideas and experiences.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the Creative Director on various projects and agency creative initiatives.
- Developing strategic, creative ideas and programs for The Company’s clients.
- Developing ideas and programs that meet client objectives using a wide arsenal of tools including live events, sponsorships, partnerships, traditional media, social media, technology, and more.
- Driving brainstorm sessions and creating supporting presentation materials.
- Working with new business teams to respond to RFPs and new opportunities.
- Working with account teams to develop fresh ideas and plans for existing clients.
- Partnering with a cross-disciplinary team (including 3D and 2D designers, producers, social and digital experts) to help define and execute concept direction and experience strategy.
- Working in conjunction with agency design team to bring ideas to life. (NOTE – this is NOT a design position)
- Ensuring creative output is results driven.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have direct experience in brand marketing.
- Have a solid understanding of the experiential marketing landscape.
- Be incessantly curious about the world, pop culture, art, fashion, and the micro and macro trends that affect our business.
- Have the ability to think creatively about a variety of challenges and challenge the way we think.
- Have a great sense of humor and a positive attitude.
- Enjoy working both independently and collaboratively as this position requires both.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of creative experience in an agency environment.
- Strong writing skills and the ability to take an idea from a thought to a full-blown proposal and presentation.
- Ability to deliver strong, strategically minded, experiential concepts.
- A proven track-record of taking big picture ideas and concepts and creating campaigns that flow through all marketing channels.
- Experience working on 360 campaigns including digital marketing, social media, mobile or other digital media.
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities.