Lead Creative Strategist- Google & YouTube at LDX Digital

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Strategy, Performance Marketing, Team Leadership, Market Research, Trend Analysis, Creative Direction, Data Analysis, Communication Skills, Project Management, Digital Advertising, Google Platforms, YouTube, Storytelling, Human Psychology, Campaign Optimization, Creative Briefs

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

👋 What’s The Company Like? LDX Digital is a cutting-edge digital marketing agency specializing in performance-driven advertising. We partner with eCommerce brands to create engaging and impactful ad campaigns that deliver exceptional results. Our team is fully remote and globally diverse, united by a shared passion for creativity and innovation. If you’re passionate about creative strategy, and building lasting relationships, LDX offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your impact is felt every day. 💻 What We Want You To Do We’re looking for a Creative Strategist who can turn insight into impact - the kind of mind that connects storytelling, psychology, and performance into scroll-stopping campaigns. This person doesn’t just make things “look good”, they make things work. They lead a team of creatives with vision, hold them to a high bar, and aren’t afraid to say when something isn’t cutting it. Your mission is to drive performance marketing outcomes through innovative, insights-driven advertising strategies across Google platforms, including YouTube, Search, Display, and beyond. Our focus is on Performance, ensuring our clients are hitting their KPIs consistently with the best in house creative and design strategy. 🎯 Responsibilities1. Market Research & Trend Analysis Proactively monitor digital platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to identify emerging creative trends and behavioral shifts. Leverage tools like Google Trends, Think with Google, and YouTube Analytics to forecast content opportunities. Translate cultural and platform-specific trends into creative strategies that spark audience engagement and brand affinity. 2. Competitive & Landscape Analysis Conduct in-depth analysis of competitor campaigns using tools such as Ads Transparency Center, foreplay, motion, Meta Ads Manager and third-party benchmarks. Partner with Product and Growth teams to align messaging and creative execution with market gaps and opportunities. 3. Creative Performance Analysis Analyze live ad campaigns to determine creative effectiveness, identifying what drives performance across demographics and platforms. Use proprietary and third-party software (e.g., Ads Data Hub, GA4, Looker Studio) to dissect engagement metrics and recommend creative pivots. Champion a test-and-learn culture by hypothesizing, testing, and iterating on creative approaches based on performance data. 4. Strategic Creative Direction Develop and oversee creative strategies that drive measurable performance across funnels, paid social, and brand campaigns. Translate audience data, market trends, and product insights into high-performing ad concepts, scripts, and visuals. 5. Writing & Developing Creative Briefs Author clear, data-informed creative briefs that align with business goals, campaign objectives, and audience insights. Briefs will include strategic context, creative direction, tone of voice, copy guidance, visual references, and brand guardrails. Collaborate with internal designers, copywriters and videographers to bring ideas to life, ensuring alignment with our campaign KPIs. 6. Team Leadership & Quality Control Manage, mentor, and inspire designers, editors, and copywriters, maintaining creative consistency and excellence across all output. Review creative assets with a critical eye; give direct, actionable feedback that elevates the work and aligns it with business goals. 7. Performance & Iterations Collaborate with the Head of Funnels to identify winning angles, hooks, and content types. Analyze creative performance metrics and continuously optimize messaging, visuals, and formats to maximize results. 8. Creative Project Management Oversee multiple concurrent creative projects, from ideation through execution and performance review. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, brand, and legal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Utilize tools such as Clickup, Sheets, and Google Workspace to manage workflows, timelines, and communication. 🤝 You’re Perfect If You Have 5+ years in a creative strategy, performance creative, or advertising leadership role. Demonstrated success producing high-performing creative for paid media funnels. Experience optimising campagnas for Google & YouTube Strong leadership and team management experience — able to push for excellence while maintaining momentum. Deep understanding of direct-response principles, storytelling, and human psychology. Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to challenge ideas or direction when needed. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Note: US-based — candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and available between 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST 🌟What’s in it for you: Fully Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere. Impactful Voice: Be a key player in shaping media strategies and driving client success. Growth Opportunities: Advance your career quickly in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Continuous Learning: Access to the latest courses, certifications, and learning opportunities. We support your professional growth. Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive pay with performance-based bonuses. Vibrant Culture: Join a team of ambitious professionals in a supportive, collaborative environment. Client Impact: Work with high-profile clients, delivering significant business impact through innovative media strategies. 📝 Our Interview Process 1. Click Apply and submit your CV 2. Fill in a short survey 3. 1-on-1 video interview with HR 4. You will be asked to complete a short test task. 5. 1-on-1 video interview with Hiring Manager

Responsibilities

The Lead Creative Strategist will drive performance marketing outcomes through innovative advertising strategies across Google platforms, including YouTube. They will lead a team of creatives, ensuring high-quality output and alignment with client KPIs.