Performance Creative Strategist writing and optimizing direct response paid social ads for DTC eCommerce brands. Managing creative strategy, testing, performance analysis, and client delivery across Meta and TikTok.
Responsibilities
Own creative strategy for a portfolio of 4–7 DTC client accounts
Master each client’s brand voice, product positioning, customer psychology, and competitive landscape
Write direct response ad scripts, briefs, shot lists, and copy for UGC-style video, static, and hybrid formats optimized for Meta and TikTok acquisition campaigns
Develop and present creative testing frameworks, including testing variables and hypotheses
Conduct social listening, competitor audits, and trend analysis to identify content gaps and whitespace opportunities
Build monthly creative roadmaps and maintain ongoing account strategy
Analyze ad performance data weekly, reviewing hook rates, hold rates, thumbstop, CTR, CVR, CPA, and ROAS
Identify creative winners, diagnose underperformers, and build iteration roadmaps
Apply account-specific kill/scale thresholds and secondary metrics to prioritize tests
Translate performance learnings into new creative briefs
Collaborate with designers and editors by providing briefs and reviewing ad quality
Facilitate the creative loop from Account Manager priorities through production and client approval
Present creative updates to clients asynchronously and in live meetings
Manage client approvals and feedback loops while keeping projects on track
Identify missing assets and communicate needs to clients through shot lists or asset requests
Use AI tools daily for research, scripting, and creative iteration while applying human judgment and QA
Handle client data according to per-client NDAs
Requirements
2+ years of hands-on experience writing direct response ad creative for DTC brands running paid social acquisition campaigns
Demonstrated ability to analyze ad creative performance data, including hook rate, thumbstop, CTR, ROAS, and CPA
Deep working knowledge of Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram)
Strong understanding of direct response copywriting principles, including hooks, offers, CTAs, urgency, social proof, and storytelling frameworks
Experience writing UGC-style scripts and briefs, including talent direction and shot-by-shot breakdowns
Familiarity with TikTok ad creative and trends
Familiarity with Figma, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience working agency-side with multiple DTC clients simultaneously
Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar
Hands-on exposure to media buying or close collaboration with media buyers
Working knowledge of creative analytics tools such as Motion
Experience with project management and communication tools such as Asana and Slack
Ability to QA creative output against design best practices
Ability to work standard business hours (9:00am–5:00pm) in ET, CT, MT, or PT time zones
Benefits
Fully remote role
Standard business hours aligned with ET, CT, MT, or PT time zones
Affirmative action and equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
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