Creative Strategist

About the Role

StackAdapt is a leading ad technology company that helps marketers connect with audiences and drive measurable outcomes across the full customer journey. The platform uses AI-driven optimization at scale to support both brand and performance marketing, and is chosen by marketers running high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and other marketing channels.

We are looking for a versatile Creative Strategist to help shape client success. In this role, you will work closely with the Revenue team, support client conversations, and provide creative guidance that aligns with each customer’s goals. You will present the value of the Creative Studio, recommend ideas that strengthen brand impact, and help improve campaign results.

This is a remote-first position and is open to candidates located in Canada.

What You Will Do

• Provide creative direction, strategic input, and performance-focused recommendations based on data and experience to improve campaign KPIs.
• Build and refine workflows and templates to reduce repetitive manual work.
• Serve as a creative subject-matter expert to help the Sales team win new business, grow accounts, and retain clients.
• Guide the use of generative AI tools by reviewing outputs, correcting them, and ensuring brand standards are maintained.
• Own the creative request process from the first brief through final delivery, keeping multiple projects on schedule and aligned to requirements.
• Partner with the Production team to create inventive ad creative that follows client guidelines and supports stronger campaign performance.
• Develop modular creative systems that can scale across channels with many ad variations.

What We Are Looking For

• 1–2 years of experience in digital marketing, creative strategy, or art direction; graphic design experience is considered an asset, and candidates should share work samples if available.
• Strong creative thinking with the ability to develop compelling concepts.
• Solid planning and prioritization skills, with an emphasis on high-impact work that improves client KPIs.
• Experience producing ads, campaigns, or other promotional content for digital channels such as social media, email, websites, or paid media.
• Excellent communication and client management skills, especially when presenting ideas and handling feedback.
• Comfort working with generative AI models and reviewing or improving AI-generated creative work.
• Extra consideration will be given to candidates with advanced knowledge of programmatic advertising, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and/or French fluency.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range shown is the expected base pay for candidates in Ontario, Canada and is based on market data and approved budget. Final compensation may differ by location and will reflect the candidate’s experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certifications, and other business considerations. This range covers base salary only; additional compensation may include annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and benefits.

Ontario salary band: CAD 75,000 to CAD 89,000.

• Highly competitive pay.
• Retirement, 401K, or pension savings support worldwide.
• Paid time off, including birthday leave.
• Access to a comprehensive mental health support program.
• Health benefits starting on day one.
• Work-from-home reimbursement.
• Optional global WeWork membership, plus hubs in London and Toronto for those who prefer a change of workspace.
• Strong training and onboarding program.
• Support for personal development such as conferences, courses, and books.
• Access to programmatic training and certifications for ongoing learning.
• Parental leave program.
• Friendly, welcoming, and supportive workplace culture.
• Team and social events.

Additional Information

Benefits and perks may differ based on the country of employment and the type of engagement. In locations where the company does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are handled under local regulations and partner policies.

The organization is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Applicants of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, faiths, ethnicities, and orientations are welcome. If you need any support during the interview process, the Talent team can assist. The company uses AI to help review resumes and assess fit against the job criteria, but final hiring and interview decisions are made by people. The company is recognized for its supportive culture, strong performance, award-winning customer service, and innovation.