Associate Creative Strategy Director- FTC

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Associate Creative Strategy Director

This role reports to the Creative Strategy Director

As Associate Creative Strategy Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and selling creator‑first strategic thinking that drives exceptional work for some of the world’s leading brands. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, creativity, culture, and creators, you’ll lead the development of insight‑led responses to client challenges, turning complex business objectives into platform‑native creative solutions that audiences want to engage with, creators are excited to make, and clients are eager to buy.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for a strategic thinker with a creative soul. You’ll inspire teams, elevate creative output, and champion the role creators play in building meaningful connections between brands and consumers across social platforms.

Shape the future of creator marketing

You’ll have the opportunity to influence how some of the world’s biggest brands show up in culture by developing creator‑first strategies that drive genuine impact beyond vanity metrics.

Lead high‑profile pitches and creative responses

You’ll play a central role in crafting and presenting bold, innovative strategic narratives and campaign ideas that help win new business and strengthen existing client partnerships.

Work at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and culture

No two days are the same. You’ll collaborate with talented teams across Creative, Client Services, Talent, and Media, turning cultural insights and creator behaviours into breakthrough work that resonates globally.

Built strong relationships across the Creative Strategy team and wider agency

Developed trusted partnerships with key stakeholders and established yourself as a go‑to strategic leader within the business.

Led the development of compelling creator‑first strategic responses

Successfully contributed to pitches, proactive opportunities, and client projects by delivering insight‑led strategic thinking that inspires creative excellence.

Embedded Influencer’s strategic approach and methodologies

Become confident in our tools, frameworks, and ways of working, using them to deliver consistent strategic excellence across projects.

Earned credibility with clients and internal teams

Facilitated workshops, presented strategic recommendations, and influenced decision‑making through clear, compelling communication.

Elevated the quality of creative and strategic output

Brought fresh thinking, cultural curiosity, and creator expertise that enhances the effectiveness and impact of our work.

• Lead the development of insight‑led, creator‑first strategic responses to client briefs, pitches, and proactive opportunities.
• Translate complex brand and business challenges into clear strategic narratives and platform‑native creative opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Creative, Client Services, Media, and Talent teams to develop integrated campaign solutions.
• Facilitate strategy, ideation, and creative workshops internally and with clients to unlock innovative thinking.
• Mentor and support junior strategists, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and strategic excellence.
• Present strategic recommendations and creative concepts confidently to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Stay at the forefront of social, creator, platform, and cultural trends, identifying opportunities that drive innovation and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Influencer’s strategic offering, methodologies, and thought leadership.

• 5–7 years' experience in a Strategy, Creative Strategy, or similar role within a creative, digital,…