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Creative Strategist (remote – contract) Job at 24 Seven in Chicago

24 Seven
Chicago, IL Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Our client, a leader in the Financial Services space, is looking to add a Mid-Level Creative Strategist to their team on a contract basis. Role will be remote, 40 hours / week and ongoing. EST / CST time zone preferred.

About the Role

We are seeking a Creative Strategist with experience in the financial services industry to join our growing team on a full-time contractor basis. This role is responsible for bridging strategy and creative execution, ensuring all creative work is insight-driven, customer-centric, and aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic mindset, storytelling skills, and an understanding of the creative process. They will collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop data-backed creative strategies, provide insights, and ensure creative output remains on strategy.

This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment while having a direct impact on marketing and brand strategy for a financial services brand.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Participate in discovery calls with clients, asking insightful questions to uncover strategic needs.
  • Develop creative briefs in collaboration with creative directors and associate creative directors.
  • Provide strategic guidance throughout the creative process, ensuring all work is aligned with marketing goals.
  • Present strategies to clients during creative review meetings.
  • Identify opportunities for brand growth and campaign effectiveness within financial services marketing.
  • Collaborate closely with creative directors, designers, and strategists to develop compelling marketing strategies.
  • Ensure smooth execution of projects by communicating milestones, managing timelines, and proactively solving problems.
  • Take full ownership of projects, moving them forward without excessive oversight.
  • Be a strong problem solver, proposing solutions instead of waiting for direction.
  • Lead ongoing social content strategy, particularly for LinkedIn and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Collaborate with clients on monthly content planning and strategy development.
  • Evaluate high-impact opportunities for creative investment, balancing strategic value and executional efficiency.
  • Provide data-driven insights to optimize content and campaign performance.

Must Have Skills and Experience :

  • 3 years of experience in creative strategy, brand strategy, or related roles.
  • Experience in the financial services industry or other regulated industries (highly preferred).
  • Strong storytelling and presentation skills (comfortable creating and presenting decks).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint is essential).
  • Familiarity with project management tools (Workfront is a plus, but not required).
  • Strong data and analytical skills, with the ability to use insights to inform creative strategy.
  • Background in agency planning or creative strategy, bridging the gap between strategy and creative execution.
  • Understanding of social media strategy, particularly LinkedIn marketing.
  • Ability to balance analytical thinking with creative intuition to develop compelling campaigns.
  • Nice to Have Skills :

  • Background in design or visual thinking (helpful for communication and ideation).
  • Experience in Social Media Strategy.
  • Experience working with highly regulated industries, understanding marketing limitations.
  • Experience in strategic campaign planning / ad media planning.
  • Ability to influence and inspire creative teams without overstepping.
  • Success in this role will be measured by :

  • Strong collaboration with creative directors and strategists.
  • Ability to sell strategic ideas to clients with clear rationale and supporting insights.
  • Ownership of projects with minimal need for oversight.
  • Clear and proactive communication of project milestones.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, offering solutions rather than waiting for direction.
  • If you are interested in and qualified for this role, please forward your resume and work samples / case studies today.

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