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Associate Director, Creative Strategy

Code3
Location
United States
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Creative
Salary
$113,000-$135,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of experience in paid social creative strategy and copywriting
  • Demonstrated mastery of paid social creative strategy for platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Pinterest
  • Experience working on large-spend accounts ($500K+ per month in paid media)
  • Experience managing or mentoring strategists, designers, or other creatives
  • History of leading client relationships and driving midsize or larger accounts to strategic success
  • Deep experience building and operating structured creative testing frameworks
Nice to have
  • Google (Demand Gen, PMax, YouTube) creative experience
  • Retail creative experience
What the job really is

As the Associate Director of Creative Strategy at Code3, you will lead the creative strategy for a portfolio of mid to large size accounts, focusing on paid social platforms like Meta and TikTok. Your role involves managing a team, developing creative roadmaps, and translating performance data into actionable insights to drive client success. You will also engage directly with clients, presenting strategies and results while fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Benefits
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous retirement program
  • Thoughtful parental leave and return program
  • Flexible Time Off and holidays
  • Quarterly Company 'Recharge' Days
  • Holiday closure in December
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is $113,000-$135,000, which may vary based on experience and location
  • Position includes a bonus based on company and client success
  • Focus on paid social platforms may limit exposure to other marketing channels
  • High volume of creative ad units required for large accounts may lead to a fast-paced work environment
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