Creative Strategist LATAM Based (DTC Ecommerce) For a USA Client - Remote

We are looking for a skilled Creative Director to translate approved ad scripts into detailed, high-converting visual creative direction for our editing team. This role is central to our ad production process — taking scripts from copywriters and turning them into line-by-line creative direction documents that guide editors on shot selection, pacing, hooks, and editing style. The ideal candidate combines strong video editing instincts with a growing creative strategy skillset, and is ready to step into a creative lead path within a fast-paced, direct-response production environment.
Responsibilities

- Take approved ad scripts (received via Loom from copywriters) and convert them into detailed, line-by-line creative direction documents for editors

- Define visual storytelling, shot selection, B-roll, pacing, transitions, on-screen text, hooks, and editing style for each scene

- Select and direct talent, avatars, UGC creators, and visual concepts to maximize conversion

- Ensure ads follow direct-response best practices

- Work closely with video editors, copywriters, and media buyers to iterate on winning creatives based on performance data

- Research competitors and top-performing Meta ads

- Maintain creative consistency while testing new hooks, angles, and formats

- Coordinate AI B-roll and AI avatar integration into ad creatives

- Collaborate with Denzel (senior visual direction) during onboarding

Requirements

- Background in video editing, progressing toward creative strategy

- Experience with heavy DR/VSL brands (e.g., Gundry MD, Dr. Marty, Gordon Ramsay Hippo-style brands)

- Familiarity with storyboarding and visual production workflows

- Some involvement in creative strategy (angle development, research, audience understanding)

- Ideal candidate is a senior video editor or junior creative strategist looking to move toward a creative lead path

- High IQ, sharp, and a fast learner

- Proactive and able to operate independently

- Creatively engaged and ideas-driven — not purely executional

- LATAM strongly preferred, EST-adjacent timezone ideal

Benefits

- USD Salary.

- Ability to work remotely.

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