Copywriter

Responsible for creating disruptive brand-building marketing concepts and copy in the unique CB2 voice for all marketing audiences and channels.

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Chicago, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

• Create engaging, informative, high-performing copy & content that supports business strategies across channels including email, organic and paid social, catalog, ecommerce, signage.
• Compose engaging headlines, scripts, long-form copy and social-first copy.
• Demonstrate the ability to think abstractly and produce fresh, persuasive and clear ideas.
• Consistently help push creative and bring new opportunities to the brand.
• Brainstorm creative campaign ideas with design partners.
• Deliver copy that embodies the unique CB2 voice and feels fresh, relevant and reflects our brand positioning.
• Remain current on trends and cultural influences that are important to our customers, particularly in the area of home design, décor and entertaining.
• Ability to collaborate with partners or work independently to develop content and concepts.
• Review metrics monthly to analyze copy effectiveness and apply data to copy strategy to maximize performance.
• Strong team-working skills to partner with art directors, designers and marketing team members.

• A hybrid creative writer, innovative thinker and smart marketer
• A special way with words that is warm, witty and natural
• A team player who enjoys collaborating for the greater good
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling ideas/content
• Portfolio demonstrating smart copywriting and innovative brand ideas, with an emphasis on print, digital, social and video
• Demonstrate understanding of writing nuances between channels:
  Social vs catalog vs digital advertising
• Actively engaged in social media
• Passion for home design, fashion, trends and culture
• A strong sensibility for graphic design
• Strong communication skill set
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and manage multiple deadlines at once
• Work independently and collaboratively with team(s)

• 5-7+ years professional creative writing experience in advertising, retail, catalog, eComm or related fields
• Agency experience preferred
• Experience with home, fashion or lifestyle brand or publication (print and/or digital) preferred
• BA in Journalism or English, preferred
• Familiar with In Design
• Fluent in AP style