Creative Strategist / Static Ads Designer for E-Commerce Brands

We're a growing agency serving multiple e-commerce brands, and our client roster is expanding faster than our current capacity. We're looking for a Creative Strategist / Static Ads Designer who treats an ad like a tiny piece of persuasion, not just a pretty graphic. Someone who knows that the hook does half the work, that whitespace is a choice, and that "make it pop" is not a real brief. What You'll Actually Be Doing - Designing static ads for Meta (and beyond) that people stop for and act on - Building concepts and angles grounded in real direct-response thinking - Turning product benefits, customer pain points, and offers into visuals that sell - Cranking out testable variations (different hooks, layouts, formats) so we can find the winners - Shapeshifting between brand voices without losing what makes each one work - Keeping a finger on the pulse of what's actually performing in e-com right now What We're Looking For - Proven experience designing static ads specifically for e-commerce / DTC brands - Strong understanding of direct-response and performance marketing (not just "pretty" design) - Portfolio showing ad creatives that drove results - Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Photoshop, Canva, or similar) - Ability to take a brief and run with it independently -Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality - Strong communication and reliability for ongoing work Nice to Have - Experience writing ad copy / hooks alongside design - Familiarity with analyzing ad performance to inform creative decisions - Experience working with agencies or managing multiple brands at once To Apply, please include: - Your portfolio (specifically e-commerce static ads) - A brief note on your creative process for a winning ad - Your availability and rate No relevant portfolio, no consideration. We mean it. Shortlisted candidates get a paid test task, real work, real pay, and from there we'll pick our next static ads creator. Show us what you've got.