Creative Strategist & Designer - HYBRID

Creative Strategist & Designer - HYBRID Outward Hound - 3.4 Centennial, CO Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $95,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications Film YouTube Marketing Online advertising 3 years Bachelor's degree in marketing Adobe Premiere Pro Content creation Bachelor's degree Storyboarding Graphic Design Data interpretation Video production Bachelor's degree in film A/B testing Senior level AI Cross-functional collaboration Generative AI Cross-functional communication Design systems Digital design Layout design Copywriting Mobile design

Full Job Description Job Summary:

The Senior Creative Strategist & Designer is a strategic, hands-on creative role responsible for transforming ideas, data, and product insights into high-performing visual content across e-commerce and digital channels. This role blends graphic design, AI-powered content creation, video production, and e-commerce expertise (Amazon-first) to develop compelling, conversion-driven creative. The ideal candidate is both a designer and a thinker—someone who can take minimal direction and independently concept, design, and execute best-in-class creative that drives engagement, traffic, and sales.

Work Performed:

This role will partner cross-functionally with E-commerce, Sales, and Product Development teams to create content that is both visually compelling and performance-driven. You will leverage AI tools, design systems, and data insights to produce and iterate creative across product detail pages, ads, video, and campaigns—constantly optimizing for conversion and brand impact.

Role and Responsibilities:

E-commerce & Amazon (Primary Focus) Design and optimize Amazon gallery images, A+ content, Premium A+, ads, and Brand Store assets Translate product features, reviews, and insights into clear, compelling visual storytelling Continuously improve listings through A/B testing and performance-driven design Ensure all content is retail-ready, mobile-optimized, and conversion-focused AI-Driven Content Creation Use AI tools (image generation, layout tools, copy assistance) to create and iterate creative Explore and implement new AI workflows to improve speed, quality, and output Support light copywriting or use AI tools to generate and refine messaging Creative & Design Execution Design assets across: Amazon Paid ads (Meta, Amazon, retail media) Website & landing pages Packaging, tradeshow, and retail signage (as needed) Develop templates and systems to scale creative production across brands Video & Motion Create and/or edit short-form video content for: Ads Product education (Amazon, YouTube) Collaborate on storyboarding and execution of video concepts Concepting & Creative Strategy Take initiative to concept ideas without heavy direction Translate rough ideas or minimal briefs into fully realized visual concepts Interpret data (reviews, performance metrics, trends) into creative opportunities Partner with internal teams to align creative with business goals and product strategy

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Experience with AI creative tools (image generation, layout tools, copy tools) Deep understanding of Amazon creative best practices) Ability to translate complex information into clear, digestible visuals Strong design fundamentals: layout, typography, hierarchy, storytelling Experience with paid media creative (thumb-stopping, performance-driven design) Video editing skills (Adobe Premiere, or similar) preferred Highly self-directed with the ability to work from minimal briefs Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

3-6+ years of experience in digital design, content creation, or related field Bachelor's degree in marketing, design, film, or related field (or equivalent experience) Strong portfolio demonstrating: E-commerce (Amazon preferred) Ad creative Visual storytelling AI-generated or AI-assisted work Experience in consumer brands, DTC, or e-commerce strongly preferred Our Benefits (for full-time employees) Medical / Dental / Vision/Accident

HSA 401K & 100

% Employer Match (Fully vested after 1 year) Flexible Paid Time Off (includes vacation and sick time) Parental Leave Basic Term Life and AD&D (Employer Paid) Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Pet Insurance (Employer Paid) Annual Bonus Potential We invite all candidates to apply! Outward Hound is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and we strive to create an inclusive and equitable environment for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.