Creative Strategist

Creative Strategist

About Eightx

We provide Fractional CFO services for fast-growing eCommerce Brands and Agencies from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom with one goal in mind:

To help eCommerce business owners scale their businesses with more cash and less stress.

This requires a broad range of skills including financial modelling, risk management, understanding of US/Canadian GAAP, financing, audit, investor relations and more.

We are small but growing fast which means you will get the chance to specialize and grow into future roles such as Finance Manager or VP Finance.

Lastly, as you might expect of a finance company, we work really hard when we need to, but we don’t work hard just for the sake of it. We don’t miss our kids’ concerts, we work out during the day and we usually sign off early on Fridays.

About the position

Eightx is seeking a Creative Strategist to own and execute creative strategy across our marketing channels. This role is ideal for a creative, strategic thinker with a strong grasp of brand storytelling and data-informed marketing.

In this hybrid/remote role, you will work closely with the leadership and marketing teams to research, plan, and deliver creative campaigns aligned with our business objectives. You will play a key role in shaping Eightx’s brand presence, with clear ownership over how creative performance drives engagement, demand, and business growth.

What you will do

Time Zone & Commitment

• Flexible Working:
  We offer flexible hours and remote work arrangements focused on output and impact, along with 20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually. In addition to PTO, the team does not work during the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
  This role requires consistent overlap with Pacific Time, preferably between 6:00am and 2:00pm PT, to support collaboration with the leadership and marketing teams.

Strategy & Content Support

• Conduct market, audience, and competitor research to inform creative strategy.
• Write video scripts for IG, Meta, Tiktok
• Coach team members on filming
• Film alongside them on Riverside (ask questions live)
• Edit short-form video content for social channels
• Own performance optimization across retention, engagement, and growth

Operations & Analysis

• Help track and analyze engagement and performance metrics.
• Assist with presentations, pitch materials, and internal strategy documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute fresh, strategic perspectives.

What You Must Have

• Experience: 1–3 years experience in content, creative strategy, or social media (agency or in-house).
• Strategic Interest: A strong interest in creative strategy, branding, and marketing.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Soft Skills: A curious, organized, and proactive approach to learning with a high degree of empathy.
• Independence: Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to work independently in a remote/hybrid setting.

What success looks like in the first 90 days

• Clear creative POV for Eightx content
• Consistent short-form video output
• Improved engagement and retention metrics
• Strong collaboration with Matt + leadership team

What You Will Get in Return

• Competitive Compensation
• Inclusive Environment:
  Eightx is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Marketing Core Values

• Independence with Transparency: Move quickly on creative concepts while keeping the team fully in the loop; we value documented briefs over secret launches.
• Disciplined: We apply rigor to our craft. This means meticulous QA, tight brand voice, and testing variables one at a time to verify what actually works.
• Ownership: Own outcomes like conversion rates and pipeline growth, not just tasks. If a campaign underperforms, we triage fast and propose creative fixes.
• Create Client Value: Everything ties to client impact. We build messaging based on client pains and prioritize content that drives trust and qualified demand.
• Embrace: We are inclusive by default. We use accessible layouts, inclusive imagery, and welcome diverse perspectives during creative reviews.

Short Video Submission – Early Screening
As part of our initial screening process, candidates will be asked to submit a short video. This helps us assess communication skills, genuine interest in the role, and basic video/audio setup.

Video Guidelines

• Length: 2–3 minutes
• Format: Phone or webcam

Please address the following in your video:

• Why are you interested in this position?
• What do you know about Eightx?
• What is your ideal work environment?
• What are your key strengths?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?