Creative Strategy Lead
Snapchat is the camera used by millions of people every day to Snap with family, watch Stories from friends, see events from around the world, and explore expertly curated content from top publishers. In short, we are a passionate team working hard to build the best platform in the world for communication and storytelling.
We’re looking for a Creative Strategy Lead to join Team Snapchat! Working from our Los Angeles or New York City office, you’ll become a key player in driving the creative ambition of the business. Day-to-day you’ll work within the Snapchat Brand Lab team, as part of the broader Creative Strategy team. You will develop a new offering called Brand Co/Lab, an intensive partnership with Snapchat’s key advertising partners. You will lead these partners through creative problem solving workshops to solve macro business challenges that Snapchat is uniquely positioned to address. Your process will leverage custom research and the principles of Design Thinking. The ideal candidate sees the potential for creative thinking to unlock business transformation for our partners. We are looking for a seasoned strategist to bring a creative vision to Brand Co/Lab and be passionate about the opportunity to build from the ground up.
What you’ll do:
Lead advertising partners through immersive creative problem-solving workshops to solve overarching business challenges
Within the workshop context, facilitate collaboration with executive level leaders
Work closely with Sales and their client to define macro problem statements
Undertake custom research to inform our exploration of that problem
Plan the workshop in partnership with our Events team, including teeing up appropriate cross-functional speakers / participants
Bring a rogue creative energy to the process, leading with the spirit of “What if?”
Collaborate with Sales and cross-functional partners to implement solutions developed in the workshop
Build strong relationships with Creative Strategists and Sales leads, as well as cross-functional team leaders
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong executive presence, comfort leading very senior stakeholders
Proven strategic marketing backbone
Experience using research and insights to unlock creative thinking
Keen understanding of how brands fit into Snapchat’s overall business
Ability to work with Product teams to understand their priorities and the capabilities of their products
Unparalleled presentation skills
Track record of developing outstanding creative advertising for both digital and offline mediums
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Business Management, or equivalent years of experience
8+ years of experience in creative strategy or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in strategy, integrated marketing, and/or partnerships marketing
Experience in mobile marketing and building strategies for social platforms
1+ years of experience managing and leading a team
Experience working in Google suite of products (Google Slides, Sheets, Docs, etc.), Adobe suite, and Keynote
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!