We fight sameness.
At Zulu Alpha Kilo (Z.A.K. for short), it’s not just our creative mission. It's why we exist. We believe boring is expensive. When your brand is truly distinct, real people recognize, remember, and choose you over the competition. There's no greater risk than putting work into the world that's more of the same.
Launched in 2008, we’re proud that our shop has built a reputation over the years as an industry outlier and one of the most respected independent agencies in the world.
On four different occasions, Ad Age named us Small Agency of the Year and International Small Agency of the Year. We've been listed among the top ten independent agencies in the world in Cannes, One Show and D&AD, based on a body of effective, breakthrough work. In 2024 we were named on Ad Age’s A-List Standout Agencies. In 2021 we were Campaign US Independent Agency of the Year and most recently recognized as one of Campaign Global’s 2025 Independent Agencies of the year. For four years running, Fast Company has recognized our work in their World Changing Ideas and Innovation By Design issues and in 2024 Z.A.K. made Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies.
We were founded on the belief that the world needs more creativity. It’s what drives all our decision-making. When you truly embrace creativity as a competitive advantage, you will see it transform your world and your business. We’ve witnessed this over and over with our own clients.
And, as a purpose-driven company, we also use our creativity to do good in the world by supporting causes we truly believe in.
With 200 staff in New York, Toronto, and Vancouver, Z.A.K. is a magnet for top global talent. Want to change your world as a marketer? Let’s fight sameness together.
Z.A.K. is looking for an ambitious Creative Team to join our agency.
About You
As a team, you are as comfortable expressing your ideas through a tweet as through a 60 second TV script. You have a track record of delivering cohesive, integrated campaign work that delights and challenges clients, while solving their business challenges. We want you to bring ideas that fight sameness, regardless of where they fall on the media spectrum.
Key responsibilities include:
- Create engaging and original copy/visuals based on the creative brief.
- Produce sketches, storyboards or computer roughs to visualize concepts.
- Have a POV, explain and support your thinking to team members and creative directors.
- Collaborate with team members, incorporate feedback and adapt your work with a positive attitude.
- Balance multiple projects and manage your own time.
- Work under pressure, taking concepts to final execution within tight deadlines.
Experience, Skills & Attributes:
- Experience working as a (Sr. Copywriter/Art Director to ACD) team at a creative agency.
- Advanced understanding of photography, typography, advertising, design and a great writing style.
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with clients.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of advertising, ranging from traditional to social media campaigns and all things in between.
- Strong understanding of pop culture.
- Great at presenting and communicating your ideas.
- You are hungry and passionate about the work. You want to do great work and win awards.
- Positive attitude.
- You are fearless. Fortune favours the brave.
- Good sense of humour. This business can be tough. It is important to know when to laugh.
Compensation for this role ranges from $110,000 to $160,000 CAD, depending on experience.
Zulu Alpha Kilo is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws. Zulu Alpha Kilo is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy and recruitment pipelining for a pending opening requiring active pipelining. Zulu Alpha Kilo uses artificial intelligence systems in the recruitment process to screen, assess, or select applicants but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
We appreciate your interest in joining Zulu Alpha Kilo. Please include a link to your portfolio with your application. Although all applications are reviewed, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
