Role overview
Got storytelling in your DNA and a head full of big, bold ideas? Perfect. We’re looking for an ACD, Copy who lives for crafting daring concepts, copy, and brand stories that actually make people have all the feels.
At your core, you’re an idea machine. You dream in headlines and taglines, think strategically, and write like you mean it, whether it’s a campaign, script, manifesto, or a one-liner that makes someone stop mid-swipe. You build narratives that move markets, shape brands, and make complex B2B tech feel human (and even fun).
As the creative lead on words and ideas, you’ll steer clients, rally teams, and keep the work fresh, sharp, and just the right amount of audacious. If you’re equal parts storyteller, strategist, and provocateur ready to stretch the limits and craft stories that connect on every level, then let’s talk.
Come join us at Sköna
We’re a small (but mighty) global creative agency with roots in Stockholm and a heart in San Francisco – think Scandinavian minimalism meets West Coast quirkiness. We help B2B and tech companies transform into brave brands through strategy, design, campaigns, events, and digital experiences.
We’re a tight-knit team that believes great work comes from collaboration, curiosity, and a healthy dose of “fika” (look it up). We value a strong culture, a well-stocked snack cabinet, creative thinking, and work-life balance. Pups are welcome in the office every day, and on Thursdays, we have team lunch and hold a weekly creative inspo session. Every year, we all get together for a global retreat – we are 2 offices but one company.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Concept
- Lead ideation, storytelling, and messaging strategy across brand initiatives, campaigns, and integrated creative work.
- Turn business goals into bold brand platforms, sharp messaging frameworks, and unforgettable storylines.
- Collaborate with strategy, design, UX and motion teams to create fully integrated, story-driven work and ensure seamless creative alignment.
Writing & Execution
- Craft compelling copy across every channel—brand, demand gen, OOH, social, web, video, and long-form content (blogs, whitepapers, etc).
- Champion brand voice and tone, bringing clarity, emotion, and consistency to every word.
- Lead revisions with purpose and elevate the writing through collaboration and craft.
- Copy edit, QA and oversee final approvals for all messaging deliverables.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Guide, mentor, and inspire writers and cross-disciplinary creatives.
- Help recruit, onboard, and develop freelance and full-time talent.
- Share advertising experience, knowledge and perspective to uplevel our entire creative team and work.
- Stay ahead of content trends, storytelling formats, and emerging tech and AI to continually raise the creative team’s bar for narrative craft, voice, standards and processes.
Client & Presentation
- Present creative work with confidence, clarity, and charm, selling ideas internally and externally.
- Serve as the steward and advise clients on tone, voice, and creative direction that drives results.
- Defend bold ideas, iterate with intent, and make the work stronger through smart collaboration.
- Jump into new business pitches and creative proposals with enthusiasm and wit.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- 8–12+ years of experience in an agency or creative environment with a strong foundation in copywriting and concepting.
- At least 5 recent years in an agency setting
- 3–5 years in a senior creative or leadership role (ACD, CD, or Creative Lead).
- Proven record of breakthrough ideas and creative writing excellence across channels and formats.
- Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual campaigns, strategic insight, and tonal versatility.
- Experience with B2B, tech, and other complex or high-consideration industries.
- Deep understanding of design, motion, and visual storytelling, able to ideate with visuals in mind.
- Skilled in brand strategy, naming, and tone-of-voice development.
- Comfortable integrating AI tools into the creative process (prompting, ideation, editing).
- Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
- Expert writing, editing, and proofreading abilities, from creative copy to technical writing and long-form content.
- Adept at managing multiple fast-moving projects and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and grow creative talent.
- Highly collaborative, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, idea-driven environment.
6 Signs That You Are the Right Candidate
- You are a creative problem solver–you have an entrepreneurial spirit and you act proactively.
- You have a doggedly curious spirit.
- You are fun to work with–and you have great people skills.
- You love design and using creativity as a tool to help elevate brands and drive business growth.
- You like working in a small environment with a flat organization where everyone’s opinion is respected. In other words, the idea of Team Skona always coming first appeals to you!
- You embrace discomfort – you think outside the box and are open to new ideas, types of work, and ways of doing things.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- 401(k) plan matching
- Competitive vacation policy
- Paid federal company holidays + winter holiday closure
- Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
- Commuter benefits
- Weekly team lunch and snacks provided
- Learning & development budget
Salary Range
$130,000 – $145,000
Sköna is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles like braids, locs, and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic or combination of those characteristics.
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