Creative Strategist

9 Hours ago • 7 Years + • Marketing

About the job

Summary

Overwolf seeks a Creative Strategist to develop innovative in-game advertising experiences. Responsibilities include ideating and crafting immersive ad concepts, collaborating with ad agencies and brand managers (US and EU), preparing presentations with designers, pitching ideas to clients, and working across various internal departments (Media, Marketing, Sales, Product, R&D). The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years of experience in creative direction or strategy within an ad agency or tech company, a strong portfolio showcasing relevant digital solutions, and a passion for gaming. The role involves creating seamless in-play advertising experiences that resonate with gamers.
Must have:
  • 7+ years experience in creative direction/strategy
  • Strong portfolio of digital solutions
  • Client collaboration and presentation skills
  • Passion for gaming (AAA/Esports)
  • Ideate immersive in-game ad concepts
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of ancient Elven magic
  • Experience in dual-wielding and/or shapeshifting
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Description

We're on the hunt for a visionary Creative Strategist to dazzle our Brand Partnerships team and take our partnership initiatives to exciting new heights.

As our Conjurer of Creative Strategies, you'll bridge the realms of creativity and strategy, collaborating closely with our Brand Partnerships sales team to craft spellbinding In-Play advertising experiences. Your main quest? To brew inventive, immersive advertising concepts that captivate brand/ad agencies and resonate with gamers as they play their favorite titles. 

So, if you're a strategy-savvy gamer brimming with innovative ideas and the drive to see them through, we invite you to embark on this adventure and shape the future of in-game marketing with us.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Come up with exciting ideas and creative solutions for in-play advertising that feel seamless and natural within a given game’s environment.
  • Work with international ad agencies and brand managers (US and EU markets).
  • Join briefing/brainstorming calls with clients/ad agencies.
  • Prepare creative presentations, including working with designers to create mockups.
  • Pitch ideas to clients/brand managers/ad agencies and follow through.
  • Work with several departments within the company, including Media, Marketing, Sales, Product, and R&D.
  • Monitor trends in gaming, entertainment, and technology to ideate awesome new advertising solutions.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience as a creative director, a senior creative strategist in an ad/digital agency, or equivalent position in tech companies.
  • A jaw-dropping portfolio with various digital and technological solutions that are relevant to the brands we work with.
  • Experience in working directly with clients, and in putting together creative/strategy presentations.
  • A team player who takes the lead; with an adaptive, flexible mindset and a strong eye for detail.
  • True passion for hardcore gaming. The more AAA/eSports games you know - the better.

Bonus Points:

  • Vast knowledge of ancient Elven magic.
  • Experience in dual-wielding and /or shapeshifting.

Not sure that you're 100% qualified but are up for the challenge? We want you to apply!

Overwolf is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance (in housing) and record of offences (in employment).

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About The Company

We empower them to build, grow, and monetize in-game apps and mods. Built for creators by creators, Overwolf is uniting the in-game creator community. Our mission is to make sure that creators have everything they need to make a living doing what they love: developing awesome gaming experiences, enjoyed by both gamers and game developers.

 

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