Performance Creative Strategist

TLDR

Own creative strategy for paid channels by turning performance data into insights and testing creative concepts while collaborating with various teams to enhance marketing effectiveness.

We’re looking for a Creative Strategist who can own creative performance across paid channels from insight and ideation to testing, analysis, and scaling. You’ll act as the bridge between performance marketing and creative execution, ensuring ideas are not just “creative” but measurably effective. If you want to:
  • Own the creative strategy for paid channels, aligning messaging and formats with business and performance goals;
  • Turn performance data into clear creative insights, concepts, and testable hypotheses;
  • Lead creative ideation for new campaigns, angles, and formats like static, video, UGC, and native-style ads;
  • Define and prioritize a structured creative testing roadmap across different platforms and funnel stages;
  • Brief, review, and guide designers, video editors, and copywriters to ensure high-quality, on-strategy output;
  • Analyze creative performance to identify scalable patterns in hooks, narratives, visuals, and calls-to-action;
  • Continuously iterate on winning creatives to extend their lifecycle and improve efficiency;
  • Research competitors, market trends, and platform updates to proactively evolve our creative strategy;
  • Document learnings and build internal creative playbooks and best practices;
  • Collaborate closely with other teams, contributing to channel strategy and budget efficiency.
  • And you can check off:
  • Proven experience driving performance through ad creatives;
  • A strong understanding of performance metrics like CTR, CPA, and ROAS;
  • The ability to think strategically while staying hands-on with concepts, scripts, and creative reviews;
  • Comfortable owning decisions and defending creative choices with data;
  • Being a clear communicator who can align creative and performance teams.
  • Here’s the deal:
  • Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development;
  • Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts and a physical coach to health insurance and regular mental health checks;
  • Tools of your choice: choose the technical equipment and tools you need to do your best work;
  • Community and celebrations: get ready for long-lasting traditions such as yearly workation, Friday get-togethers, various team buildings and company celebrations;
  • Work-life balance: We encourage working in the office, with the possibility of up to two remote days per week. Plus, with our WFA policy, you can work from almost anywhere in the world;
  • More days off: additional vacation days depending on your tenure;
  • Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends;
  • Gross salary: 2150-3400 Eur/month. Although it may vary depending on your skills and experience. 
  • Benefits

    Flexible Work Hours, Remote Options

    Work-life balance: We encourage working in the office, with the possibility of up to two remote days per week. Plus, with our WFA policy, you can work from almost anywhere in the world.

    Health Insurance

    Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts and a physical coach to health insurance and regular mental health checks.

    Learning Budget

    Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development.

    Premium Surfshark accounts

    Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends.

    Paid Time Off

    More days off: additional vacation days depending on your tenure.

    Surfshark develops privacy-centered technology that empowers users with control over their data and enhances connectivity. Their services include Incogni, a leading solution for removing personal information from data brokers, and HeyPolo, a smart location-sharing app that prioritizes user privacy and meaningful connections.

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    €2.150 – €3.400 per month
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