OluKai Creative Strategist

Who We Are:
At OluKai, we build premium products for the ocean lifestyle. Our footwear is created using the highest quality materials and crafted into beautiful, functional and incredibly comfortable designs that reflect the spirit of the ocean lifestyle we all enjoy.

We are committed to creating quality products for our customers while leaving the smallest footprint possible on the planet. Our company philosophy is to be environmentally responsible as manufacturers and to pledge OluKai to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life.

Our customers and staff embody the connection that exists between people and the ocean, it is our Culture. We want to build a team of individuals who embrace this culture, and have a passion for providing premium products and service to our customers.

Our Marketing team is charged with bringing that spirit to life—combining brand storytelling with modern digital performance. We’re seeking a Creative Strategist who can merge the art of narrative with the science of data, transforming insights into creative that converts and inspires.

About The Role:

The Creative Strategist serves as the channel champion for OluKai’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Amazon business channels. Sitting at the intersection of performance marketing and brand storytelling, this role ensures OluKai’s digital advertising and eCommerce content are as authentic as they are effective.

You will translate key eCommerce and media performance metrics—traffic, conversion rate, AOV, CAC, attribution, and incrementality—into actionable creative insights. Through deep platform understanding, you’ll inspire creative teams to develop world-class advertising across UGC-driven content, paid social, video, static, and emerging ad formats.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Channel Strategy & Insights

• Serve as the voice and advocate for the DTC and Amazon channels in the GTM process, ensuring creative development aligns with platform and audience needs.
  
Synthesize campaign data into actionable insights and creative hypotheses that fuel iteration and growth.

• Inform channel-specific strategy across Meta, Google, YouTube, AppLovin, Amazon, streaming, and linear TV and other channels.

2. Creative Briefing & Development

Translate performance data and consumer insights into clear, inspiring creative briefs.

Lead briefing sessions with the Creative and Performance Media teams, ensuring each campaign has channel-specific intent and measurable goals.

Drive creative across ad types including:
UGC and creator-led ads (authentic, relatable storytelling)

• Product and lifestyle video
  
  Static and carousel formats
  
  Testimonial and review-based ads
  
  • Amazon-optimized imagery and content
• Ensure all creative maintain the premium look, tone, and craftsmanship synonymous with OluKai while optimizing for performance.

3. Performance, Optimization & Iteration

Partner with eCommerce and paid media teams to evaluate creative effectiveness, performance metrics, and audience response.

Champion a culture of rapid testing, learning, and continuous improvement—using creative variations to refine results.

• Deliver clear performance reporting and creative learnings to internal stakeholders.

4. Collaboration & Culture

Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, and E-Commerce teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across channels.

• Infuse OluKai’s values of Aloha, quality, and connection into every campaign.
  
• Encourage an agile, collaborative environment that celebrates innovation and craft.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in related field

8-10 years of experience in digital marketing, performance creative strategy, or growth-oriented content development.

Background in agency or in-house eCommerce brand environment preferred.

Deep understanding of paid media and creative optimization on Meta, Google, YouTube, and Amazon.

Proven success translating data and insights into creative briefs that drive measurable results.

Strong knowledge of DTC metrics (AOV, CAC, ROAS, CVR, ACOS, attribution, incrementality).

Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

• Collaborative, resourceful, and energized by fast-moving creative environments.

Location & Office Structure: This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in Irvine, CA with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $111,000 to $140,000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday - Thursday
• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: OluKai, Kaenon, Melin, Roark
• Company bonus program
• 5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts to Hawaii and other desirable destinations
• Wellness program, including but not limited to in-office gym and group fitness classes
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• 15 Days of PTO plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid beach and giveback days, bi annual team building events and other in person celebrations
• Work with talented and great people who share a love of the ocean lifestyle
• OluKai is a Certified B Corporation with paid company service days
• Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@arch-cos.com. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.