Available Job Today Creative Strategist
About Rehab
Rehab is a digital innovation agency delivering growth for the world's biggest brands through emerging technology. We’re based in Shoreditch, London and currently have a hybrid model for working both remotely and in the office.
We de-risk innovation through Triage, a sprint process that helps us research, ideate, identify and create services, products or experiences that give our clients an unfair advantage.
Your values are your own, but we believe that shared mindsets and behaviours are important in collaboration and moving forward in the same direction. To thrive at rehab, you'll need to have a mix of these: leading rather than following; feeling comfortable with unknowns; learning constantly; using initiative and being a positive culture carrier.
We work with global clients including Nike, Google, Meta, Disney, LEGO and Spotify, among others. Through our work we’ve been honoured with industry awards including an Emmy, Gold Cannes Lions, Deloitte Technology Fast 50, and Digiday.
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The role
Harnessing insight to lead creative ideation and excellence, accountable for content quality and uniqueness. The ideal candidate should be an organized researcher, have analytical skills, a solid and clear communication, and a curiosity and passion for people, brands, strategy, innovation, creativity, and emerging tech. This role reports to the Creative Lead.
Innovation Strategy: Understanding the difference between strategy for innovation vs. business or marketing. Conducting research and analyzing data to inform proposed solutions. Validating ideas and proposed solutions to add value.
Continuously improving research methods to establish a clear foundation of information at client, project, and concept levels.
Synthesizing insights and collaborating with design and technology teams to develop concepts. Ensuring alignment with project brief from inception to delivery. This role reports to the Creative Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The key responsibilities of the Creative Strategist are as follows:
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Conducting market and user research to gain a deep understanding of new audiences and their needs.
- Analyzing industry trends and emerging technologies (incl. Web3 and AI) to identify new opportunities for innovation.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as design, and technology, to ensure that research informs and guides innovation efforts.
- Improving research methodologies and processes to gather and analyze data.
- Presenting research findings and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest industry developments and methodologies in digital innovation research.
- Participating in the design and execution of user testing and other forms of user research.
- Planning, organizing and conducting workshops as well as deep-dives (hackweeks/hackathons).
- To keep abreast of market trends specifically relating to Rehabs pillars and client verticals.
- Be a close advisor to clients and demonstrate expert sector knowledge.
- Ensure profitability of projects by effectively scoping strategic deliverables and work streams within project constraints.
- Mentoring and coaching mid-weight and junior team members.
- Keeping abreast of the latest changes and opportunities within the industry, to be able to advise and incorporate where they may apply.
The qualities you need to thrive at Rehab
- Bias for action and initiatives.
- Entrepreneurial mindset.
- To feel comfortable with unknowns.
- To enjoy learning as you go.
- To take the lead when you’re not sure where you’re going.
- To use your initiative and not solely rely on specific direction.
- To be a positive team player.
- To not be afraid to fail.
What we can offer you
- A competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Competitive maternity policy.
- 25 days annual holiday entitlement with additional discretionary days off.
- Additional schemes include: Private Medical & Dental, Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loan, Eye Care Vouchers, and Employee Assistance Programme - a confidential 24/7 counselling line.
- Hybrid working.
- Personal Development Plan.
- Bright, professional and friendly team.
Rehab is an equal opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.