Creative Director & Head of Creative Strategy (DE) (Freelance)

&Menzel Germany
Remote
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Job Description

&Menzel is a Growth Marketing Creative agency based in Berlin with a global remote team specializing in crafting high-performance paid social ads for direct-to-consumer and established retail brands. We help our clients connect with their audiences by creating, data-driven ad campaigns that convert. With 80% of our clients operating in the German market, we are looking for a Creative Director & Creative Strategist with great german Copywriting skills who understands German cultural nuances and is ready to lead creative strategies for our clients.


Mission:

We scale ad campaigns that increase the CLV of our clients by focusing on real growth.


Vision:

Delivering high-quality work, on time, for brands we believe in.


Does this sound like you?
  • You are a creative visionary who knows how to transform data insights into compelling ad campaigns.
  • You are fluent in German and have a deep understanding of German culture, trends, and consumer behavior.
  • You are passionate about paid social advertising and experienced in developing ad concepts tailored for high performance.
  • You are confident writing creative ad copy in German and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life.
  • You can read performance data (hook rates, hold rates, CTR, AOV, ROAS) and turn it into measurable creative concepts that propel campaign goals.
  • You have experience in crafting UGC (User-Generated Content) concepts and overseeing their production to ensure authenticity and alignment with the brand message.
  • You are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.


What You’ll Do ❤️‍🔥


Creative Strategy & Leadership


  • Lead the development of creative strategies for paid social ad campaigns, ensuring alignment with client goals and performance data.
  • Collaborate with the Growth Marketer to understand top-performing products, sales trends, and audience insights and craft creative concepts based on that.
  • Develop and present creative briefs to internal teams and clients, ensuring clarity and alignment on campaign goals.
  • Ideate and plan UGC concepts to leverage authentic content that drives engagement and conversions.


Concept Development & Copywriting


  • Create engaging ad concepts and write high-quality German ad copy that resonates with target audiences.
  • Create concepts that follow a clear hypothesis, are founded on market awareness levels and promote creative diversity
  • Adapt concepts for other markets by collaborating with the English Copywriter.
  • Ensure all copy and creatives reflect the brand identity and are optimized for conversion.(direct responce copy)
  • Oversee the execution of UGC production, ensuring content meets creative and performance standards.


Team Collaboration & Oversight


  • Work closely with the Creative Producer (Graphic & Motion Designer) to execute ad visuals that align with your concepts.
  • Provide feedback on visuals, ensuring they meet creative and performance standards.
  • Guide the localization of campaigns, maintaining consistency while tailoring to cultural nuances. (No GPT Copywritting)
  • Coordinate with influencers or creators for UGC projects, ensuring timely delivery of content.


Client Relationships & Quality Control


  • Act as the main point of contact for clients regarding creative strategy and deliverables.
  • Lead client presentations and provide expert insights on creative direction.
  • Oversee the quality of all creative outputs, ensuring they meet client expectations and drive results.



What You Bring
  • Fluent German with a strong understanding of cultural and linguistic nuances.
  • 3+ years of experience in creative strategy, copywriting, or art direction (preferably in an agency or DTC brand environment).
  • Proven track record of developing high-performing paid social ads and UGC-based campaigns.
  • Ability to translate data into actionable creative insights.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in German and English.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.


What We Offer
  • Fully remote flexibility with a dynamic, supportive team ❤️
  • Opportunity to work with innovative brands and impactful campaigns.
  • A creative and collaborative work environment where your ideas are 100% valued


If this sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to hear from you 💌 Please email us at karla@andmenzel.com with the subject line: "Creative Role Application - [Your Name]" and include past creative concepts and ad creatives you’ve produced, who you follow in the industry for inspiration and thought leadership, how you approach Ad-Creative Strategies, and a short intro on why you’re the ideal candidate for this role.

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