Creative Strategist

OuterBox; Akron (OH); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) & Retirement Savings

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Remote-First Culture

Professional Development

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

OuterBox is seeking a Creative Strategist to develop compelling concepts and produce cross-channel digital assets that support our Paid Media strategies, under the direction of the Lead Creative Strategist. You will collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure output aligns with goals, brand guidelines, and platform best practices.

With 4+ years of experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and AI tools like Claude, you will craft high-quality assets for Meta, TikTok,

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and best practices.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar.
• Proficiency in utilizing AI tools such as Claude for ideation and sales pitches.
• Excellent storytelling, copywriting, and content creation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with performance marketing and understanding of metrics such as ROI, CPC, CPA, and conversion rates.
• Familiarity with A/B testing and optimization techniques.
• Experience working with creative AI tools

Responsibilities

• Execute creative strategies provided by the Lead Creative Strategist and Paid Media teams.
• Produce high-quality, performance-driven assets—including static graphics, video, motion graphics, ad copy, and supporting campaign materials.
• Adapt concepts across multiple formats and platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Google Ads, Programmatic).
• Follow established processes, templates, brand guidelines, and quality standards.
• Create engaging and visually compelling digital content optimized for specific audience segments and funnel stages.
• Implement creative testing plans, delivering variations needed for A/B tests, refreshes, and ongoing optimization cycles.
• Manage asset revisions efficiently, incorporating feedback from internal teams and clients.
• Conduct baseline research on competitors, creative trends, platform shifts, and audience behavior to strengthen creative ideation.
• Identify emerging formats and opportunities to evolve asset execution (in alignment with lead direction).
• Work closely with Paid Media Strategists, Client Services, and the Lead Creative Strategist to prioritize creative needs and ensure timely delivery.
• Support client-facing discussions when appropriate, particularly around asset explanation, revisions, and performance-informed improvements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all creative assets meet campaign requirements and deadlines.
• Review creative performance metrics under guidance from Paid Media teams and the Lead Creative Strategist.
• Use data and insights to refine future variations, improve creative output, and inform iterative testing
• Document learnings and contribute to team-wide creative improvements.
• Utilize established creative tools, templates, AI software, and brand kits to support production.
• Manage internal assets and files according to agency structure and naming conventions.
• Suggest improvements to asset execution (not process changes)—flagging opportunities to the Lead Creative Strategist.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Skills

Creative concepting

Digital advertising

Storytelling

Data-driven

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

AI ideation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Claude (AI)

Job description

Creative Strategists are hands-on creators and executors who produce high-performing digital assets that support OuterBox’s Paid Media strategies. Working under the direction of the Lead Creative Strategist, this role develops compelling creative concepts, produces cross-channel assets, and supports testing and optimization efforts across Paid Social, Paid Search, and Programmatic campaigns.

You will collaborate closely with internal teams and partner directly with clients when needed to ensure creative output aligns with goals, brand guidelines, and platform best practices.

Job Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Execute creative strategies provided by the Lead Creative Strategist and Paid Media teams.
• Produce high-quality, performance-driven assets—including static graphics, video, motion graphics, ad copy, and supporting campaign materials.
• Adapt concepts across multiple formats and platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Google Ads, Programmatic).
• Follow established processes, templates, brand guidelines, and quality standards.
• Create engaging and visually compelling digital content optimized for specific audience segments and funnel stages.
• Implement creative testing plans, delivering variations needed for A/B tests, refreshes, and ongoing optimization cycles.
• Manage asset revisions efficiently, incorporating feedback from internal teams and clients.
• Conduct baseline research on competitors, creative trends, platform shifts, and audience behavior to strengthen creative ideation.
• Identify emerging formats and opportunities to evolve asset execution (in alignment with lead direction).
• Work closely with Paid Media Strategists, Client Services, and the Lead Creative Strategist to prioritize creative needs and ensure timely delivery.
• Support client-facing discussions when appropriate, particularly around asset explanation, revisions, and performance-informed improvements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all creative assets meet campaign requirements and deadlines.
• Review creative performance metrics under guidance from Paid Media teams and the Lead Creative Strategist.
• Use data and insights to refine future variations, improve creative output, and inform iterative testing
• Document learnings and contribute to team-wide creative improvements.
• Utilize established creative tools, templates, AI software, and brand kits to support production.
• Manage internal assets and files according to agency structure and naming conventions.
• Suggest improvements to asset execution (not process changes)—flagging opportunities to the Lead Creative Strategist.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience preferred. Demonstration of exemplary performance may supersede experience requirement.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and best practices.
• Proficiency in creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar.
• Proficiency in utilizing AI tools such as Claude for ideation and sales pitches.
• Excellent storytelling, copywriting, and content creation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with performance marketing and understanding of key metrics such as ROI, CPC, CPA, and conversion rates.
• Familiarity with A/B testing and optimization techniques.
• Experience working with creative AI tools

Benefits

Boxer Benefits

Empowering your journey through every stage of growth—so you can do your best work and live your best life.

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling
• Remote-First Culture
• Professional Development
• Employee Referral Program
• And more!

Salary Description

$65,000 - $75,000

Our Company Values

Great results don’t happen by chance. They come from talented people working together with shared expectations, mutual respect, and a commitment to doing what’s right.

At OuterBox, our values guide how we approach our work, support our teammates, and serve our clients. They influence the decisions we make every day and help create a culture where people can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow throughout their careers.

Growth At OuterBox

We believe growth is oxygen—for our clients, our company, and our people. That’s why we’re committed to helping every teammate reach their next stage of growth.

Every person joins OuterBox with different experiences, ambitions, and career goals. We believe great leaders meet people where they are, providing the support, resources, and opportunities needed to grow professionally, develop new skills, and build a rewarding career.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, take on new challenges, or grow into leadership, you’ll find a team invested in helping you get there.

Physical Demands

• Primarily involves sitting at a desk and using a computer for extended periods of time.
• Light physical activity is also required, such as carrying equipment or setting up for presentations.
• Requires a high level of mental focus and the ability to work under pressure.
• Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to use a computer for extended periods are required.

Utilizes required organization-provided tools, such as project management systems, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, reporting and analytics programs, and other business software, as directed by management in the regular course of business. Use of such tools ensures accuracy, accountability, and continuity across projects, supports collaboration among team members, and allows the organization to maintain visibility into work product and progress.

Work Authorization/Requirements

Must be located in the USA.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Our company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

OuterBox may use AI-assisted tools to support the hiring process. Human review is involved in all employment decisions.