Creative Strategist & Designer - HYBRID

Outward Hound•Centennial, CO

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Creative Strategist & Designer is a strategic, hands-on creative role responsible for transforming ideas, data, and product insights into high-performing visual content across e-commerce and digital channels. This role blends graphic design, AI-powered content creation, video production, and e-commerce expertise (Amazon-first) to develop compelling, conversion-driven creative. The ideal candidate is both a designer and a thinker—someone who can take minimal direction and independently concept, design, and execute best-in-class creative that drives engagement, traffic, and sales.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Experience with AI creative tools (image generation, layout tools, copy tools)
Deep understanding of Amazon creative best practices
Ability to translate complex information into clear, digestible visuals
Strong design fundamentals: layout, typography, hierarchy, storytelling
Experience with paid media creative (thumb-stopping, performance-driven design)
Video editing skills (Adobe Premiere, or similar) preferred
Highly self-directed with the ability to work from minimal briefs
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
3–6+ years of experience in digital design, content creation, or related field
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, design, film, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong portfolio demonstrating: E-commerce (Amazon preferred), Ad creative, Visual storytelling, AI-generated or AI-assisted work
Experience in consumer brands, DTC, or e-commerce strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Design and optimize Amazon gallery images, A+ content, Premium A+, ads, and Brand Store assets
Translate product features, reviews, and insights into clear, compelling visual storytelling
Continuously improve listings through A/B testing and performance-driven design
Ensure all content is retail-ready, mobile-optimized, and conversion-focused
Use AI tools (image generation, layout tools, copy assistance) to create and iterate creative
Explore and implement new AI workflows to improve speed, quality, and output
Support light copywriting or use AI tools to generate and refine messaging
Design assets across: Amazon Paid ads (Meta, Amazon, retail media), Website & landing pages, Packaging, tradeshow, and retail signage (as needed)
Develop templates and systems to scale creative production across brands
Create and/or edit short-form video content for: Ads, Product education (Amazon, YouTube)
Collaborate on storyboarding and execution of video concepts
Take initiative to concept ideas without heavy direction
Translate rough ideas or minimal briefs into fully realized visual concepts
Interpret data (reviews, performance metrics, trends) into creative opportunities
Partner with internal teams to align creative with business goals and product strategy