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Scale Inc

(Sr.) Creative Strategist

Burbank, CA · Remote

Our team is made up of operators, marketers, and builders focused on products consumers actually ... The Role We are hiring a Creative Strategist to lead the development of performance-driven creative ...

Lume Deodorant

Creative Strategist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

You'll own the creative end-to-end across most of our Mando ad formats: concepting, briefing ... A "whatever it takes" operator who doesn't wait to be told what to do and finds a way to get things ...

Better

Creative Director

New York, NY · On-site

$215K - $280K/yr

Comfort operating in ambiguity and challenging conventional thinking * Familiarity with AI tools and modern creative workflows * B2C experience required; tech or fintech experience preferred

Unto Labs

Creative Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving quickly at a startup Nice to Have * Experience in ... Own the entire creative function as an early hire with substantial influence over company direction

Better Mortgage

Creative Director

New York, NY · On-site

$215K - $280K/yr

Comfort operating in ambiguity and challenging conventional thinking * Familiarity with AI tools and modern creative workflows * B2C experience required; tech or fintech experience preferred

Lume Deodorant

Creative Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

You'll own the creative end-to-end across most of our Mando ad formats: concepting, briefing ... A "whatever it takes" operator who doesn't wait to be told what to do and finds a way to get things ...

Mammoth Brands

Creative Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

You'll own the creative end-to-end across most of our Mando ad formats: concepting, briefing ... A "whatever it takes" operator who doesn't wait to be told what to do and finds a way to get things ...

Instrument

Creative Director

Charleston, WV · Remote

$150K - $220K/yr

This role will focus on one of Instrument's most significant long-term client partnerships, operating as a key member of the account leadership team. You'll help shape creative direction across a ...

Mammoth Brands

Creative Strategist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

You'll own the creative end-to-end across most of our Mando ad formats: concepting, briefing ... A "whatever it takes" operator who doesn't wait to be told what to do and finds a way to get things ...

Lume Deodorant

Creative Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

You'll own the creative end-to-end across most of our Mando ad formats: concepting, briefing ... A "whatever it takes" operator who doesn't wait to be told what to do and finds a way to get things ...

Rescale

Creative Strategist

$2K - $3K/mo

Creative Strategist Most creative strategists make pretty ads. You'll engineer the concepts that ... Monthly performance bonuses tied to company Operating Profit (5-25% of salary) * Quarterly profit ...

Mammoth Brands

Creative Strategist

New York, NY

You'll own the creative end-to-end across most of our Mando ad formats: concepting, briefing ... A "whatever it takes" operator who doesn't wait to be told what to do and finds a way to get things ...

AEG

Creative Director

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

Govern a highly efficient operating model for the Creative team, inclusive of managing process/workflows and navigating creative reviews, project prioritization & staff bandwidth * Implement a system ...

Lume Deodorant

Creative Strategist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

You'll own the creative end-to-end across most of our Mando ad formats: concepting, briefing ... A "whatever it takes" operator who doesn't wait to be told what to do and finds a way to get things ...

Bullish

Creative Director

New York, NY

This is a hands-on, high-impact role that pairs creative vision with disciplined craft, set against the backdrop of an ecosystem of brands operating at the frontier of crypto-finance and media. As ...

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How much do creative operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for creative operator in the United States is $20.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Creative Operators face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Creative Operators often juggle several projects at once, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. One of the main challenges is balancing creative quality with tight deadlines and shifting client needs. Additionally, frequent collaboration with designers, copywriters, and account managers means adapting to various workflows and communication styles. Successful Creative Operators use project management tools and proactive communication to keep projects on track while maintaining a high standard of creative output.

What is a Creative Operator?

A Creative Operator is a professional who supports the creative process within industries such as advertising, media, and design. They are responsible for managing creative assets, ensuring projects run smoothly, and often bridging the gap between creative teams and production. This role often involves technical proficiency with creative software, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities. Creative Operators help ensure that creative ideas are executed efficiently and meet quality standards.

Which 3 jobs will survive AI?

Creative Operators, along with roles in healthcare and skilled trades, are expected to be more resilient to AI automation due to their reliance on human creativity, complex problem-solving, and manual skills. These jobs often require emotional intelligence, adaptability, and hands-on expertise that AI currently cannot replicate fully.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Creative Operator, and why are they important?

To excel as a Creative Operator, you need a solid grasp of creative production processes, project management, and a relevant background in media, design, or advertising. Familiarity with digital content creation tools (such as Adobe Creative Suite), asset management systems, and workflow platforms is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you coordinate projects and collaborate with diverse teams. These abilities ensure timely, high-quality creative output and smooth project execution in fast-paced environments.

What is the difference between Creative Operator vs Graphic Designer?

AspectCreative OperatorGraphic Designer
Required CredentialsTypically a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer certifications in digital media or designBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field
Work EnvironmentMedia production studios, advertising agencies, digital content teamsDesign studios, marketing departments, freelance settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in media, advertising, and digital content industries for operational supportUsed across advertising, publishing, branding, and digital media for visual creation

The main difference is that Creative Operators focus on executing and supporting creative projects often with technical skills, while Graphic Designers primarily create visual concepts and designs. Creative Operators tend to handle technical tasks and production support, whereas Graphic Designers focus on designing visuals from concept to completion.

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(Sr.) Creative Strategist

(Sr.) Creative Strategist

Scale Inc

Burbank, CA • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 7 hours ago

Job description

About Scale Media

For the past 12 years, Scale Media has been building and scaling science-backed wellness brands. Our portfolio of brands, including Live Conscious, 1MD, and Essential Elements, has grown to 9 figures in revenue while operating profitably with no external funding.

Our team is made up of operators, marketers, and builders focused on products consumers actually trust. We're investing heavily in data and AI to sharpen how we develop products and scale brands.

We believe the best decisions come from data, curiosity, and continuous learning. We value high ownership, candid feedback, and thoughtful execution. As a fully remote company, we lead with clear communication, accountability, and trust, and we give people real room to grow and make an impact.

Scale Media has been recognized as one of Forbes' Best Startup Employers, a Great Place to Work, an Inc. Best Workplace, and an Inc. 5000 company.

If you take ownership, think for yourself, and like solving hard problems alongside people who do the same, you'll fit right in.

The Role
We are hiring a Creative Strategist to lead the development of performance-driven creative strategy across paid social channels. This role is responsible for translating business goals and performance insights (communicated by the Director of Content & Creator Performance) into scalable creative frameworks that drive customer acquisition.

Working alongside our Director of Content & Creator Performance, you will own the strategic direction of creative across Meta and TikTok, guiding concept development, creative briefing, scriptwriting, and iterative testing across statics, GIFs, and short-form video.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, performance marketing, and creative execution, with a strong emphasis on UGC-driven content.

A huge plus is experience as a UGC creator and a willingness to be on camera as the proof-of-concept creator for new ideas before scaling them through external creators when needed.

What You Will Do

Creative Strategy Ownership

  • Evolve creative strategy frameworks for paid social acquisition, based on the performance feedback communicated from the Director of Content and Creator Performance
  • Translate performance data (creative-related KPIs), audience insights and brand positioning into actionable creative briefs
  • Identify opportunities for scaling winning concepts and unlocking new creative angles
  • Experience hiring creators, sourcing for Whitelisting and reoptimizing pre-existing assets into conversion-driven ads

Creative Direction & Briefing

  • Lead development of clear, high-quality creative briefs for internal teams and external creators
  • Additionally, being able to craft easy to understand post-production briefs for an external video editing partner (experience working with overseas video editors is a bonus)
  • Set direction and execute:
  • Hooks and messaging that holds the viewers attention
  • Visual storytelling (b-roll shotlists, content sourcing, third party stock footage sites, etc)
  • Creatives for TikTok that can then be multi-purposed to other paid channels (Meta, YouTube Shorts, Pinterest, SnapChat, etc)
  • Ensure all creative aligns with both performance goals and brand voice (crafting ads that convert without impacting brand integrity)

UGC-Driven Concept Development

  • Own ideation and execution of UGC-style ad concepts optimized for conversion
  • Source creators that fit the specific angle and demographic that brief is for
  • Develop content that balances native platform feel and performance-driven messaging
  • Guide editors toward high-performing outputs
  • Part of your role will be going through rounds of edits with our external video editing partner, so experience giving notes is important

Creative Diversity and Iteration

  • Lead strategy and execution for scaling winning creatives, avoiding creative fatigue and expanding successful concepts into new formats
  • Establish frameworks for concept variation, testing velocity and creative refresh cycles

Performance Integration

  • Partner closely with existing acquisition and creative teams to analyze creative performance, inform future creative insights and identify trends and tangible takeaways to apply to net-new and expansion edits
  • Use data to continuously refine strategy and improve ROI
  • Take winning concepts and adapt them across various formats (statics, GIFs, video)
  • Ensure each variation feels distinct to the platform and algorithm

Creative Systems & Operations

  • Work with the Director of Content and Creator Performance to improve and scale creative workflows, briefing systems and pipelines
  • Ensure clarity, consistency and efficiency across tools Hive / Wrike and Iconik (where we store assets and give editor feedback)
  • Support a high-volume, test and learn creative environment

What You Bring

  • Experience in DTC, paid social creative strategy, and/or UGC strategy
  • Proven track record of developing high-performing paid social creative (case studies)
  • Deep understanding of UGC-style content and platform-native trends (TikTok, Meta)
  • Experience owning creative strategy, not just execution
  • Strong ability to connect performance data to creative decisions
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, iterative environment

What Makes You a Fit

  • You think strategically first, then execute
  • You understand that creative diversity drives scale
  • You can turn insights into repeatable creative systems
  • You balance data, creativity and speed
  • You can lead direction while collaborating cross-functionally

Reporting Structure

You will report directly to our Director of Content and Creator Performance and work closely to bring high-level strategy to life through execution.

What We Offer

  • Salary: $75,000 - $140,000
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
  • Fully remote, full time position
  • Monthly WFH stipend
  • Generous Paid Time Off program
  • Discounted Products
  • An amazing team to work alongside!!

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