Malwarebytes

Creative Strategist, Consumer Growth Marketing (Remote US)

Malwarebytes$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3+ years experience in creative strategy and performance optimization at scale, preferably for a mid-to-large consumer brand or agency.
  • Hands-on experience with paid channels like Meta, Google UAC/App Campaigns, and Apple Search Ads.
  • Familiarity with ASO and creative experimentation within app stores.
  • Balanced creative and analytical skills for effective performance optimization.
  • Strong communication abilities to align partners and teams effectively.
  • Highly organized multitasker with a scrappy approach to challenges.
  • Proficiency in using AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT to enhance workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Lead creative development for diverse performance marketing formats.
  • Deeply understand product and audience to enhance creative impact.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to refine assets.
  • Utilize AI tools for efficient research and data analysis without compromising quality.
  • Act as a collaborative thought partner in creative discussions.
  • Monitor and analyze creative performance, optimizing promptly.
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive testing calendar and creative playbook.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program.
  • Wellness programs.
  • 401k with employer matching for US employees.
  • Comprehensive Time Off policy.
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact personally and globally.
Full Job Description
Malwarebytes is looking for..

A Creative Strategist, Consumer Growth Marketing, to help shape and scale the next generation of performance-driven advertising. From concept through execution, you'll own the creative strategy and operational backbone for Paid Media and ASO. You can transform data into actionable insights, lead creative brainstorms, and immediately know which ideas are worth betting on. The work you create doesn't just look good; it converts. All while pushing boundaries to bridge storytelling, strategy, and innovation across every format. If you thrive at the intersection of instinct and evidence, and you know how to move fast without cutting corners - read on.

In addition to attaching your resume, please include a portfolio or case studies of your work in order to be considered for this role

Compensation Range: $90 - 120K Annually (depending on experience & location)

What You Will Do:

Creative Strategy & Execution

  • Lead creative development across static, dynamic, video, and emerging formats for performance marketing and brand awareness campaigns
  • Develop a deep understanding of our product, our audience, and what makes a piece of creative land, not just look good
  • Partner closely with internal teams (Brand, Creative, Product, etc.) and external agencies/vendors to brief, review, and iterate on assets. You hold the bar high at every stage
  • Leverage Al tools to accelerate workflows - research, ideation, scripting, competitive analysis, data dashboards - while ensuring final output is crafted by real people.
  • Be the creative thought partner people actually want in the room: opinionated, collaborative, and grounded in what the data says.

Performance & Optimization

  • Monitor creative performance, analyze results, and iterate quickly to optimize creative direction
  • Build and maintain a testing calendar and creative playbook that scales. Ensure the team doesn't reinvent the wheel every month
  • Own a reporting framework that clearly surfaces the good, bad, and what to do next

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work with our ASO team to evaluate new creative, review store content, and build a steady pipeline of experiments across app store placements
  • Partner with our Social and Content teams to cross-pollinate ideas. You'll test what works organically in paid, and vice versa
  • Stay sharp on platform trends, algorithm shifts, and competitor activity so we're
  • never lagging behind the industry


Skills You'll Need to Have:

  • 2 - 3+ years running creative strategy and performance optimization/testing at scale - ideally for a mid-to-large consumer brand or agency
  • Hands-on experience with paid channels (Meta, Google UAC/App Campaigns, Apple Search Ads, or similar) and a real understanding of how creative drives performance within each
  • Familiarity with ASO and how experimentation works in that environment (store screenshots, feature graphics, preview video, etc.)
  • Creative and analytical in equal measure. You can identify what works and why, then scale it
  • A communicator who can align external partners, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders without losing momentum
  • Highly organized to run multiple workstreams at once, scrappy enough to move when the situation calls for it
  • Comfortable using Al to speed up workflows (Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot)
  • Someone who genuinely loves this craft. You've got big ideas and that energy spills through Slack and Zoom meetings.

Bonus Points

  • Experience in consumer cybersecurity, privacy, or adjacent tech categories
  • Background working with performance creative studios or freelance networks at scale
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to sell creative ideas internally
  • Familiarity with tools like AppsFlyer, Adjust, Looker, Google Analytics, or similar measurement/analytics platforms


Perks & Benefit:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Wellness programs
  • 401k and employer matching for (US Employees)
  • Comprehensive Time Off policy
  • An opportunity to do something great for yourself and the world!

(Benefits and Perks subject to change by country/region)

About Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is a cybersecurity company that provides anti-malware and internet security software to consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Malwarebytes' software is designed to detect and remove malware, ransomware, and other advanced threats that traditional antivirus software may miss. The company's products are used by millions of people worldwide and have received numerous awards for their effectiveness and ease of use. Malwarebytes is committed to providing its customers with the best possible protection against cyber threats and is constantly innovating to stay ahead of the latest threats. The company is privately held and has raised over $80 million in funding to date.
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