Creative Lead (Performance & Strategy) at Jobgether

, , Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Strategy, Performance Marketing, Content Production, TikTok Advertising, Meta Advertising, Creative Direction, Workflow Optimization, Short-form Video Production, Creative Quality Control, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Storytelling, Creative Intelligence, SOP Development, Briefing, Performance Analysis

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Creative Lead (Performance & Strategy) based in Canada. This role sits at the intersection of creative strategy, performance marketing, and production excellence within a fast-moving social-first environment. You will shape the creative direction of high-performing short-form ads across platforms like TikTok and Meta, ensuring every concept is both strategically sound and production-ready. Acting as a key bridge between strategy and production teams, you will elevate execution quality while strengthening consistency across output at scale. The role combines hands-on creative judgment with systems thinking, helping define what “great” looks like and how it is consistently achieved. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, guiding briefs, reviewing assets, and improving workflows that directly impact campaign performance. This is a high-impact position for someone who thrives in fast-paced, performance-driven creative environments and wants to shape the standard of social advertising at scale. \n Accountabilities: You will own the end-to-end creative quality across performance-driven content, ensuring all outputs meet a high bar from concept through final delivery. You will define standards, refine workflows, and act as the final layer of creative quality control before client delivery. Establish and uphold creative standards across all ad content, from strategy to final production output Review creative strategy documents, scripts, storyboards, raw footage, and final edits, providing precise, actionable feedback Build scalable systems such as checklists, creative frameworks, and ad libraries to maintain consistency and improve team output Translate strategy into production-ready direction while ensuring production realities are reflected back into planning Facilitate alignment between strategy and production teams to ensure seamless execution of creative briefs Identify breakdowns in workflows and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and collaboration Lead creative intelligence efforts by monitoring platform trends and translating insights into actionable guidance for teams Support key client relationships by contributing to strategic creative discussions and elevating creative expectations Oversee internal creative output and ensure external-facing content reflects the highest creative standards Requirements You bring strong experience across performance creative, content strategy, and production environments, ideally within social-first agencies, DTC brands, or digital studios. You combine strong creative instincts with structured thinking and can operate comfortably across both strategy and execution. 4–8 years of experience in performance creative, creative strategy, or content production within fast-paced digital environments Proven ability to work across both strategy and production, understanding how ideas translate into real-world shoots and edits Deep expertise in TikTok and Meta platforms, with strong awareness of formats, hooks, pacing, and performance drivers Strong creative judgment with the ability to distinguish high-performing ads and clearly articulate why they work Experience building systems, frameworks, or SOPs to improve creative consistency and operational efficiency Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence teams without relying on formal authority Comfortable working in fast-moving, iterative environments where systems are still evolving Confident presenting creative rationale to clients and stakeholders in a clear and structured way Fluent in English, with strong storytelling and articulation skills Benefits Competitive salary aligned with experience and impact Remote-first working model within Canada Flexible working structure supporting work-life balance Health and wellness support, including stipends for mental health and healthcare Internet stipend to support remote work setup Paid time off: 21 vacation days + 7 paid sick days annually Company-wide closure period over the holiday season (approximately two weeks) Maternity and paternity leave benefits Annual salary review based on performance and contribution Long-service incentives starting from 2 years of tenure. \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

The Creative Lead will oversee the end-to-end quality of performance-driven short-form ads for TikTok and Meta. They are responsible for bridging the gap between strategy and production by defining creative standards and building scalable operational frameworks.