Creative Director / Creative Strategist (Remote)

Job Overview

CoTrain is seeking experienced Creative Directors and Creative Strategists for contract-based client engagements with high-growth brands and enterprise marketing teams.

Leaders in this role will own creative direction across paid media, brand storytelling, campaign strategy, and performance creative systems.

Engagements vary depending on client creative scale, channel focus, and growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative strategy and direction across performance and brand campaigns

• Develop messaging frameworks, creative angles, and campaign concepts

• Collaborate with media buyers, editors, and designers to execute winning creative

• Build structured creative testing pipelines to scale performance

• Analyze performance data and iterate on creative direction accordingly

• Guide content production across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms

• Maintain high standards of taste, clarity, and execution speed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in creative strategy, advertising, or performance marketing

• Proven track record building creative that drives measurable growth

• Strong understanding of direct-response psychology and modern brand execution

• Ability to lead cross-functional creative teams and workflows

• Excellent communication and high creative judgment

Preferred (not required):

• Experience in ecommerce, subscription, or high-spend paid social environments

• Background building creative systems for scaling brands

Compensation

• Estimated Hourly Rate: $90–$200 per hour

• Estimated Annual Equivalent: $185,000–$415,000+ per year (full-time contract workload)

• Final compensation terms are confirmed prior to project start

About CoTrain

CoTrain connects experienced professionals with companies seeking specialized expertise across creative, marketing, software, AI, finance, and operations.

How to Apply

Apply through LinkedIn. After submitting, you will be directed to a short application form to complete your profile for upcoming Creative Director and Strategist engagements.