paid social creative strategist
I’m Émilie Barbry, a Berlin-based paid social creative strategist. I create performance-driven paid social creatives built to convert, not just look good.
I’ve worked with DTC, SaaS, and B2B lead generation brands including Blinkist, HeyJobs, Mammaly, mute-labs, and Blind Mate, helping teams develop creative that resonates with the right audience and delivers measurable performance.
With a strong background in graphic design and paid social creative strategy, I combine visual craft with performance thinking, building assets informed by audience insights, testing logic, and conversion data.
My clients often work with me long-term because:
🚀 I create high-performing creatives tailored to specific audiences and campaign goals.
🎯 I combine strong visual execution with performance marketing thinking.
🧩 I integrate smoothly into existing workflows and operate like an extension of the team.
🎬 I’m highly hands-on across static, motion, video, and UGC-style content (including on-camera production when needed).
Let’s create your next banger.
How I Work
Explore the ideas, principles, and practices that shape every project I take on.
Take the guesswork out of your paid social campaigns—A/B testing reveals what truly resonates with your audience.
By comparing different elements like headlines, visuals, and calls-to-action, A/B testing reveals which versions drive better engagement and conversions. This data-driven approach helps optimize campaigns, improve ROI, and allocate budget more efficiently.
An ad that targets everybody targets nobody.
To get results, your message needs to speak directly to the people you want to reach. That means adapting not just to your brand’s voice, but also to your audience’s mindset, platform behavior, and stage in the customer journey. I tailor every campaign to reflect those unique layers — because relevance drives performance.
The algorithm loves variety — and so do people.
Different formats drive different actions. I create a range of assets — from UGC-style videos to statics, motion graphics, and beyond — to keep content fresh and engaging. Mixing media not only captures diverse audience preferences, it also feeds the algorithm what it wants: momentum, engagement, and novelty.
What worked last year won’t work next month.
Paid social moves fast — trends shift, algorithms evolve, and audience expectations change. I stay plugged into the latest platform updates, creative formats, and cultural shifts to make sure your brand always shows up in a way that feels current and compelling.
➔ Read more about why relevance is the key to paid social success
Numbers matter, but creative context matters more.
I don’t just design assets — I study how they perform. By analyzing creative metrics like hook rate, hold rate, CTR, and conversion paths, I uncover what drives real impact. Then I refine, evolve, and iterate based on what the data tells us. It’s creative powered by insights — and optimized for growth.
➔ Read more about how I turn creative data into performance wins
Great results come from working great together.
I’m not here to take over — I’m here to plug in, bring value, and elevate what’s already working. I adapt quickly to your team’s workflow, tools, and pace, while bringing fresh perspective and a collaborative mindset. I respect and build on your in-house knowledge, making sure we move forward as one team.
➔ Read more about why collaboration drives better paid social results