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Creative Strategist, Digital & Insights

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
86K-142K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
86K-142K Annually
Senior level
Lead creative strategy for complex, integrated client engagements across digital, print, and multimedia channels. Advise clients on narratives, content direction, and creative platforms; translate research and business objectives into audience-first solutions; manage projects, budgets, timelines, quality, and risks; integrate AI-enabled tools into workflows; present to executives; lead workshops; mentor junior staff; and monitor digital trends and audience behavior.
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Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role  

Our Corporate Positioning & Insights (CPI&I) practice is seeking a Creative Strategist to lead high-impact, integrated creative engagements across industries. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution — shaping client narratives and driving creative direction.

This is a client-facing position requiring strong client leadership and the ability to guide projects from insight through execution. 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead creative strategy across complex, multi-channel client engagements. 

  • Serve as a client-facing lead, shaping conversations and advising on creative and content direction. 

  • Translate research, positioning, and business objectives into differentiated, audience-first creative platforms. 

  • Own projects end-to-end, ensuring strategic alignment, quality, timelines, and financial performance. 

  • Lead the integration of AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies into creative and content workflows to drive efficiency, insight generation, and innovation. 

  • Deliver integrated campaigns across digital, print, and multimedia channels. 

  • Lead workshops, working sessions, and executive presentations. 

  • Identify risks and opportunities, providing proactive strategic guidance to clients. 

  • Mentor and elevate junior team members, strengthening overall creative excellence. 

  • Stay ahead of evolving digital trends, platform shifts, and audience behaviors to ensure CPI’s creative offering remains differentiated and future-ready. 

How You’ll Grow   

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.    

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.  

What You Will Need To Succeed   

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field. 

  • 5+ years of experience leading creative strategy within an agency, consulting, or integrated communications environment. 

  • Strong portfolio reflecting strategic rigor and business impact, not just execution. 

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing budgets, scopes, and cross-functional projects. 

  • Deep expertise in creative strategy, brand positioning, content development, and digital experience (UX/IA). 

  • Strong executive presence and presentation skills. 

  • Exceptional strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. 

  • Ability to balance big-picture vision with executional rigor. 

  • Strong conceptual thinking capabilities with the ability to set creative direction tied to client objectives. 

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. 

  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities. 

  • Copywriting skills a plus. 

  • Ability to travel to FTI offices and client site(s) as needed 

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FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Compensation
Minimum Pay: $86,000
Maximum Pay: $141,500
Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

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