Creative Strategist

The Creative Strategist is responsible for providing support to the overall creative direction and strategy of MOD. S/he will act as a thought leader in the agency and work collaboratively with the CCO, Designers, Account Managers and other members of the creative team to identify business opportunities, extract creative solutions, and ensure our creative teams deliver beautifully designed work that exceeds client expectation. S/he is a creative thinker who can shift from strategy and ideation to design as needed, to bring compelling brand stories to life. The Creative Strategist will also create and maintain relationships with existing clients, supporting the development of strategic solutions and plans that best fit the agency and clients' needs.

What you will do...

• Manage the creative process from concept to completion
• Translate marketing/business/communication objectives into clear creative strategies
• Lead and direct the creative team in the production of all creative assets
• Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met
• Oversee client pitches and presentations
• Direct brainstorming meetings and creative sessions.
• Meet with clients to explain campaign strategies and solutions
• Review work, troubleshoot and provide feedback to creative teams
• Prepare and deliver compelling client presentations.
• Provide market research, analyses and insights into latest industry trends.
• Assist clients by responding to questions in a timely and professional manner

Your Credentials

• 5+ years of strategy experience at creative and/or specialist agencies
• Ability to translate research and data into meaningful insights that inspire big ideas/ You can take a complex concept and present it in a way that is easy to understand
• You must be familiar with the RFP process, analyzing briefs, the problems brands are trying to solve, and how to deliver an effective response
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop a clear, compelling POV that sells strategy (internally and externally)
• You have experience presenting creative concepts to clients, and are comfortable pitching to executive level stakeholders
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams across the country