Position: Associate Creative Strategist
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 12 Months

Note: The role requires in-office collaboration at our Chicago, IL office 3-4 times per month (and as needed); candidates must be within a commutable distance.
 
Job Description:
We’re seeking a creative contractor to join our Global Brand & Creative Solutions team and help our Retail advertisers develop standout creative for Client. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of US Retail Creative Strategy, the Associate Creative Strategist (contractor) will support creative and brand strategy projects across our Fashion, Home, Specialty, Mass Market, and Grocery business lines. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with art direction/design backgrounds to gain experience in the tech industry and broaden their creative and strategic expertise. We’re looking for a versatile creative and strategic thinker who’s ready to collaborate and help brands design great experiences for client.
 
Responsibilities:

• Support senior creative strategists and sales teams to develop engaging campaigns on Client
• Design and present innovative creative strategies that inspire and connect with audiences
• Consult on and enhance existing campaigns with fresh creative ideas
• Create and share creative content and resources that empower internal sales teams
• Adapt to a variety of project types across a wide spectrum of retail brands                           

Required:

• 3+ years of digital marketing experience with an agency, platform, or brand
• Background in art direction or design, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or Canva
• Candidates with a diversity of experiences, educational backgrounds, and perspectives are encouraged to apply
• Adaptable mindset, eager to handle a range of assignments and prioritize with guidance from the manager
• Strong verbal and presentation skills to communicate ideas clearly and compellingly
• Interest in growing both creative and strategic skill sets
• A strong eye for visual communication, with experience developing compelling pitch decks and collateral
• Passion for creating visually led, business-driving creative work

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 35.00/hr.