Creative Strategist

Huzzle.com; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible working environment

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Huzzle.com is looking for a Creative Strategist in South Africa to lead the creative direction for high-performing marketing campaigns. You will work independently while leveraging data to optimize results. The role involves collaboration with designers and media buyers, analyzing campaign performance, and mentoring junior creatives. With a fully remote position, you will have the chance to work on high-budget campaigns for global brands and a clear path towards leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of experience in a Creative Strategist or similar role.
• Strong expertise in paid social platforms (Meta, TikTok, Google Ads).
• Proven track record of scaling campaigns through creative testing.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end creative strategy for paid media campaigns.
• Lead creative ideation and testing frameworks.
• Analyze campaign data for actionable creative improvements.

Skills

Creative Strategy

Performance Marketing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads

TikTok Ads

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include high-growth startups, digital agencies, and eCommerce brands in industries such as SaaS, MarTech, and DTC. Unlike traditional outsourcing, you'll be placed directly with a client as a core member of their team.

About The Company

This opportunity is with a fast‑scaling performance marketing agency that specializes in high‑converting creative for paid social and digital advertising. The company partners with ambitious brands to drive growth through data‑backed creative strategies, blending storytelling with performance analytics to maximize ROI.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Creative Strategist to lead the ideation, testing, and scaling of high‑performing marketing campaigns. This role is ideal for someone who can independently own creative direction while leveraging performance data to continuously optimize results.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end creative strategy for paid media campaigns (Meta, Google, TikTok, etc.)
• Lead creative ideation, testing frameworks, and iteration cycles for performance marketing
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with designers, copywriters, and media buyers to deliver high‑converting creatives
• Analyze campaign data and translate insights into actionable creative improvements
• Conduct in‑depth competitor and market research to inform campaign direction
• Develop creative briefs, messaging frameworks, and scalable campaign concepts
• Drive continuous optimization of ad creatives to improve CTR, CPA, and ROI
• Mentor junior creatives or provide direction where needed

Requirements

• 3‑4+ years of experience in a Creative Strategist, Performance Marketing, or similar role
• Strong expertise in paid social platforms (Meta, TikTok, Google Ads)
• Proven track record of scaling campaigns through creative testing and iteration
• Experience leading creative direction and collaborating with cross‑functional teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills
• Experience with analytics and reporting tools is highly preferred

Benefits

• Fully remote role with flexible working environment
• Work on high‑budget campaigns for fast‑growing global brands
• Clear path to Creative Director or Head of Creative roles
• Performance‑based bonuses tied to campaign success
• Collaborative, high‑performance marketing team