New Engen

Creative Strategy Lead - Grapevine

New Engen$90K — $100K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of creative strategy or performance-driven content experience in DTC or e-commerce.
  • Proficient in developing visual ad concepts, including video and static content.
  • Hands-on with creative tools such as Figma, Canva, and video editing software like CapCut or Adobe Premiere.
  • Experience with project management platforms like Asana or Monday for tracking deliverables.
  • Strong grasp of digital marketing and consumer trends, with an interest in content and tech dynamics.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a penchant for experimentation in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent organization and project management abilities, attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of performance-driven creative strategies for paid media.
  • Generate innovative campaign ideas based on market research and consumer trends.
  • Write detailed creative briefs for production teams, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
  • Guide creative production processes, offering visual direction and storyboarding support.
  • Analyze performance metrics to refine creative approaches and improve campaign results.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align creative direction with campaign goals.
  • Contribute feedback and insights to bolster marketing effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k with employer matching.
  • Employer contributions to HSA.
  • Flexible vacation and PTO policies.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Paid holidays and remote/flex day options.
  • A relaxed office atmosphere and a focus on team dynamics.
  • Opportunities for fun company events and off-site activities.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop Performance-Driven Creative StrategyLead the development of creative and content strategies that drive measurable performance across paid media channels such as Meta, TikTok, and YouTube. Translate brand goals and market insights into compelling campaign concepts designed to resonate with audiences and improve key performance metrics.

Own Creative Ideation and Concept DevelopmentGenerate new campaign ideas and creative concepts grounded in market research, content analysis, and consumer trends. Continuously identify opportunities to test new formats, messaging angles, and storytelling approaches that strengthen campaign performance across a portfolio of consumer brands.

Build Clear, Actionable Creative BriefsConcept and write detailed briefs that guide creators, designers, and writers in producing high-quality visual and written content. Own the development of scripts, hooks, shot lists, and messaging frameworks that align with brand guidelines while maintaining an authentic and engaging voice.

Guide Creative Production and Post-ProductionCollaborate with internal teams to ensure creative concepts are executed effectively from production through final delivery. Provide visual direction, storyboard guidance, and post-production briefs that help shape compelling video and static ad creatives.

Optimize Creative Through Performance InsightsAnalyze campaign performance metrics such as CPA, ROAS, CTR, and CVR to understand what resonates with audiences. Use these insights to recommend new creative iterations, refine messaging, and optimize advertorial landing pages to improve campaign results.

Collaborate Across Teams to Drive ResultsWork closely with Brand Success, design, and cross-functional partners to align creative direction with campaign goals. Contribute ideas, insights, and feedback that help teams deliver cohesive, high-performing marketing campaigns.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • 2-5 years of experience in creative strategy or performance-driven content within the DTC or ecommerce space.
  • Experience developing visual advertising concepts, including video and static content, with familiarity in elements like hooks, storyboarding, and calls-to-action that drive engagement and performance.
  • Hands-on experience with creative tools such as Figma or Canva, and video editing platforms like CapCut or Adobe Premiere.
  • Comfort working within project management platforms (such as Asana or Monday) to track deliverables, timelines, and creative workflows.
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing and consumer trends, with curiosity about how content, technology, and platform dynamics shape brand growth.
  • An entrepreneurial, builder mindset, with enthusiasm for testing ideas, iterating on creative concepts, and working in fast-moving environments where experimentation is encouraged.
  • Excellent organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • Clear and compelling communication skills, both written and visual, with the ability to distill complex ideas into simple, engaging creative direction.
  • A highly collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and contribute positively to a fast-paced, creative environment.
  • A positive, curious attitude, bringing energy, creativity, and a sense of fun while maintaining a high standard for the work.
  • Grapevine currently hires full-time employees in New York to work out of our Union Square office (4 days a week in person).

SOME OF OUR PERKS
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life/AD&D
  • 401k - Employer match
  • HSA - Employer contributes
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO plan
  • Paid Maternity / Paternity
  • Paid Holidays
  • Remote/Flex day schedule
  • Laid back office environment
  • The coolest team ;)
  • Fun company events & off-sites

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidate's qualifications and experience uniquely.

New Engen is proud to have offices in Seattle, New York, and Northwest Arkansas, each one anchoring teams that drive creativity, collaboration, and culture. But great work isn't limited to those zip codes. We also support a distributed team of remote employees across the country, giving people the flexibility to do their best work wherever they are.

We currently hire full-time employees in the following states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin

Let's Build What's Next Together - If you're passionate about media and eager to make a meaningful impact with a team that's all in, we'd love to hear from you.

About New Engen

Engen Petroleum is a South African oil company focusing on the downstream refined petroleum products market and related businesses. The company’s core functions are the refining of crude oil, the marketing of primary refined petroleum products and the provision of convenience services via an extensive retail network. Until 1990, it was part of Mobil. In 1993, it changed the brand name to Engen. The company is present in 17 countries and exports products to over 30 more countries, mostly in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
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