Creative Strategist

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. Develop strategic thinking and planning for creative briefs and projects .

Posted 10/7/2026contractRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in Creative Strategy, with a focus on developing strategic narratives and insights for complex briefs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with creative teams and clients to translate business needs into actionable strategic direction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative Strategy DevelopmentB2B Brand Strategy ExperienceStrategic Thinking and PlanningCollaboration with Creative TeamsClient Insight and Engagement

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Hard Skills

Strategic Narrative CreationComplex Brief TranslationPre-Sell Strategy ContributionProject-Based Strategic SupportAdaptability in Strategic Approach

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsFlexibility in Project Engagement

Industry Keywords

Corporate StrategyTechnology StrategyIndustrial StrategyAgency ExperienceCommercial Mindset

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop strategic thinking and planning for creative briefs and projects
Provide upfront insight and strategic development before creative execution
Support pre-sell and pitch processes with strategic thinking and client insight
Translate client and business requirements into clear strategic direction
Develop strategic approaches for external client work and more complex briefs
Partner with creative teams to connect strategy with creative execution
Support projects requiring additional strategic capability beyond the existing team
Adapt strategic support according to the size, complexity, and requirements of each brief
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to understand business needs and context
Provide strategic guidance across project-based engagements as required
Contribute to building a stronger strategy capability as the external side of the business grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mid-to-senior experience in Creative Strategy
Strong brand/creative strategy experience with B2B, corporate, technology, industrial, or other complex-category experience
Ability to adapt quickly, develop insights, and create strategic narratives
Ability to define propositions and turn complex briefs into clear creative direction
Agency or collaborative creative-team experience preferred
Strong strategic thinking, planning, and development skills across creative briefs
Experience contributing strategy to pre-sell or pitch processes, particularly for external clients
Ability to provide insight and strategic thinking before creative execution begins
Flexibility to support intensive project-based engagements, including approximately three-month projects
Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with creative teams, stakeholders, and clients
Ability to adapt strategic depth and approach to major, complex, or smaller briefs
Ability to work either part-time or full-time hours depending on project requirements
Commercially minded approach to developing strategic capability as recurring external work grows
Must be legally authorized to live and work in South Africa without requiring employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work setup
Potential contract extension
Flexible part-time or full-time project requirements
Inclusive and equal opportunity hiring practices