Creative Strategist

somethingspecialstudios Open · verified Aug 17, 2026

New York Mid-level Creative

Mid-level Creative role at somethingspecialstudios. New York · $92,000–$113,000 base.

SalaryStated by somethingspecialstudios

$92,000 – $113,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from somethingspecialstudiosOur estimate for the market: $93,500–$138,600

In line with the market median of $112,500 for mid-level creative roles in New York.

Worked out from 19 postings that stated pay, median $112,500. Last updated Aug 14, 2026.

Role brief

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

What you'll do

You’ll research consumers, culture, competitors, and categories to uncover useful signals
You’ll turn findings into insights, opportunity areas, briefs, and strategic frameworks
You’ll help generate ideas for campaigns, experiences, partnerships, and content
You’ll build presentations and explain the strategic thinking behind the work
You’ll work with creative, design, production, and account teams through execution and presentations

What you bring

Three to five years in strategy, planning, brand, or creative consulting
Strong strategic and conceptual thinking with excellent research, writing, and storytelling ability
Curiosity about culture and consumer behavior, plus comfort combining analysis with creative thinking
A collaborative, organized, and proactive working style

Who this fits

This suits a mid-level strategist who enjoys connecting culture, creativity, design, and experience to client work. The role is based in New York and follows a hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one remote. You’ll work closely with senior strategists, creative leaders, and partner teams, including during client presentations.

From the employer

The Creative Strategist helps uncover the insights, cultural signals, and strategic opportunities that inspire exceptional creative work. They work closely with Senior Creative Strategists, Creative Strategy Directors, and creative teams to develop compelling narratives, shape creative briefs, and contribute to ideas that span campaigns, experiences, content, partnerships, and brand platforms.

Responsibilities

Conduct consumer, cultural, competitive, and category research.
Synthesize findings into clear insights and opportunity spaces.
Support the development of creative briefs and strategic frameworks.
Contribute to creative ideation across campaigns, experiences, partnerships, and content.
Build presentations and clearly articulate strategic thinking.
Identify emerging trends, creators, communities, and cultural moments relevant to client work.
Partner with creative, design, production, and account teams throughout the creative process.
Present work internally and contribute to client presentations.
Collaborate closely with Senior Creative Strategists and Creative Strategy Directors throughout project execution.

Qualifications

Conduct consumer, cultural, competitive, and category research.
3–5 years of experience in strategy, planning, brand, or creative consulting.
Strong strategic and conceptual thinking.
Excellent research, writing, and storytelling skills.
Deep curiosity about culture and consumer behavior.
Comfortable balancing analytical rigor with creative thinking.
Collaborative, organized, and proactive.

Salary Range

$92,000 - $113,000 annually. Salary for the prospective employee is determined by a combination of factors that include qualifications, applicable skills, relevant experience and other budgetary considerations such as location/geography.

Benefits Include

Comprehensive health coverage– Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus HSA and FSA options.
401(k) with company contribution– 3% Safe Harbor contribution after six months of service, whether or not you contribute yourself.
Company-paid life insurance– Basic Life and AD&D coverage included, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
Generous paid time off– 15 days PTO in addition to Holiday Closures
Summer Fridays – Up to four Fridays off between Memorial Day and Labor Day, subject to workload.
Flexible sick leave
Hybrid working– 4 Days in Office / 1 Remote
Generous Employee Referral bonuses
Yearly profit sharing program
Employee & Company Performance-based bonus

*Creative Strategy at Something Special Studios

Our strategists work at the intersection of culture, creativity, design, and experience. Regardless of level, every strategist is expected to contribute to research, insight development, creative ideation, storytelling, and client partnership. As strategists grow, their scope expands from contributing to the work, to owning workstreams, to leading accounts and developing talent.