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Director, Creative Strategy

IF7 if7.co Open · verified Sep 19, 2026
New York Full-time Director Creative

Leadership Creative role at IF7. New York · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $150,000–$211,250.

Estimated pay

IF7 has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$150,000 – $211,250
What the middle half of lead creative roles in New York paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 75 postings that stated pay, median $175,000. Last updated Sep 19, 2026.
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Lead creator-led campaign concepts for RFPs, pitches, and brand storytelling
  • Run creative brainstorms and trend sessions while guiding the team toward strong ideas
  • Shape pitch decks by refining their concepts, structure, and visual presentation
  • Review creator scripts, treatments, and early content across TikTok and Instagram
  • Mentor junior staff and represent select pitches in client presentations

What you bring

  • Seven to ten years in creative strategy, branded content, or influencer marketing
  • A record of leading innovative campaigns across multiple platforms from concept through execution
  • Production or experiential experience, including on-set client activations
  • Strong storytelling, presentation, writing, leadership, and feedback skills
  • Advanced Canva ability; Adobe Premiere or Photoshop experience is a bonus

Who this fits

You’ll suit a role centered on big ideas, visual storytelling, creator work, internet culture, and Gen Z and Millennial trends. You’ll need to manage several projects calmly, collaborate closely, and lead junior talent. The position is hybrid in New York City, with three office days each week.

From the employer

Who are we?
IF7 is a next-gen media company shaping culture through storytelling, talent, and technology. We concept and execute creator-led, social-first campaigns that connect some of the world’s biggest and best brands with Gen Z and young Millennial audiences in meaningful ways.

What is the Role?
We’re seeking a Director of Creative Strategy to lead campaign concepting and creative storytelling across our pitch and activation work. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes big ideas, visual narratives, and digital culture – and who knows how to guide a team toward relevant, big creative under tight timelines. You’ll help drive ideation, build campaign paths, and ensure every pitch deck is thoughtful, compelling, and distinctively IF7.

Location: NYC - Hybrid [3x days a week in office]
Reports to: VP, Creative Strategy


What Does Your Day-to-Day Look Like?

  • Lead the development of bold, creator-led campaign ideas across pre-sale RFPs, pitches, and proactive brand storytelling
  • Inspire and lead Creative Team brainstorms and trend tracking sessions
  • Oversee the development of pitch decks – ensuring the creative ideas, general flow, and visuals are best-in-class
  • Partner with the Director of Integrated Marketing to ensure creative ideas are strategically sound and RFP-aligned
  • Serve as a lead on external client presentations for select pitches
  • Review and refine creator concepts during campaign activation – primarily across TikTok and Instagram to ensure the creative vision aligns with client goals and brand voice
  • Review creator content (scripts, treatments, V1s) with an eye for consistency, quality, and originality
  • Mentor and manage junior team members; provide structured guidance to elevate their creative thinking and ownership
  • Contribute to culture by staying tapped into Gen Z and Millennial trends, tracking competitor work, and bringing forward smart, differentiated campaign ideas
Our Ideal Candidate:
  • 7-10 years experience in creative strategy, branded content or influencer marketing
  • A strong POV and proven track record of leading innovative, multi-platform campaign work from idea to execution
  • Experience in production/experiential work, with a track record for activating campaigns on-set with clients present
  • Excellent storytelling, presentation, and writing skills – with the ability to make decks not just strategic, but beautiful and compelling
  • Strong leadership experience – including mentoring junior talent, running brainstorms, and providing effective feedback
  • Passion for internet culture, creators, Gen Z trends, and experiential marketing is a must
  • Comfortable juggling multiple projects at once, with a calm and collaborative approach
  • Advanced in Canva; bonus: Adobe Premiere, Photoshop

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