Creative Strategist (Performance Marketing) Remote in Austin Texas

PetLab Co.•Austin, TX

3h•Remote

About The Position

PetLab Co. is a world leader in the DTC pet supplement market with a 9-figure revenue, profitable and rapidly growing globally. In the world of performance marketing (especially for brands like PetLabCo.), a Creative Strategist is the bridge between the Media Buying team (the numbers) and the Creative team (the visuals). Think of them as a data-driven storyteller. Their job is to ensure that every pixel and every word in an ad is designed to convert, based on actual performance data rather than gut feeling. This role sits at the intersection of creative thinking, data analysis, and growth marketing. You’ll partner closely with our Paid Media, Video Producers, Organic Social, and Influencer teams to develop high-performing ad creatives that scale customer acquisition and revenue.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in creative strategy or performance creative roles
Experience working in high-growth, paid social-led DTC brands
Deep expertise in Meta and TikTok advertising ecosystems
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret performance data to inform creative decisions
A portfolio of direct-response ad concepts, scripts, or campaigns that delivered measurable results
A proven track record of driving revenue growth through paid creative
Experience briefing or directing creators, influencers, or UGC production
Strong understanding of performance marketing metrics (ROAS, CPA, CTR, Hook Rate, etc.)
Excellent communication skills — able to present insights and defend creative decisions with data

Nice To Haves

Senior-level creative thinker who is obsessed with direct response, passionate about performance, and knows how to lead content strategy that scales.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Performance Auditing: Analyzing performance metrics such as Hook Rate (3-second views / impressions), Hold Rate (average watch time), CTR, CPA, and ROAS. Identifying winning creative patterns — for example whether a UGC “vlogger” style outperforms highly produced brand content. Conducting creative audits to identify which customer pain points resonate most with audiences (e.g., “stinky breath” vs. “expensive vet bills”). Translating performance data into clear creative insights and opportunities. The goal: turn data into creative direction.
Creative Ideation & Scriptwriting: Concept development creating the “big idea” for campaigns and ad series. Direct-response scriptwriting using proven frameworks such as AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action). Writing high-impact hooks, body copy, and calls-to-action designed to drive conversions. Storyboarding content to ensure something visually engaging happens every 2–3 seconds to maintain retention. Developing creative angles aligned with DTC customer journeys and content funnels. Generating large volumes of structured creative tests designed to scale winning concepts.
Production Management & Creative Briefing: Briefing UGC creators and influencers, including hooks to film, key talking points, and specific B-roll shots. Providing detailed production briefs that editors and creators can execute quickly. Reviewing and providing feedback on drafts from editors and creators. Ensuring text overlays, pacing, and visual storytelling align with performance best practices. Maintaining a library of high-performing assets and reusable footage. The goal is to turn strategy into scalable content production.
Testing Strategy & Iteration: Designing and managing the creative testing roadmap for our paid channels. Designing structured A/B tests that isolate one variable at a time (e.g., Hook A vs Hook B). Iterating on winning ads by refining hooks, pacing, messaging, or visuals. Identifying drop-off points in videos and optimizing content accordingly. Conducting competitor and market research to stay on top of emerging creative trends. Ensuring PetLab’s ads remain native to each platform’s. The goal: continuously improve creative performance through structured experimentation.