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.
We are looking to bring on a proven Account Supervisor to join our client services team in Vancouver. If you thrive in delivering client service excellence in a creative agency environment, consider this opportunity below.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage and execute fully integrated campaigns with a balance between digital/interactive marketing focus and traditional above the line
- Key day-to-day point of contact for client, the AS must develop trusting, professional, and respectful relationships
- Collaborating with agency partners
- Writing and delivering briefs to creative teams
- Scheduling and participating in internal creative reviews
- Building decks and working with the Account Director / Group Account Director to set up the strategy for client creative presentations
- Account administration, such as creating estimates and issuing P.O.s, traffic instructions, copy decks, contact reports, BCR’s
- The creation and maintenance of work-back schedules
- Developing weekly status report and leading the weekly status meetings across multiple agency partners
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in advertising
- Thorough understanding of various production process (broadcast, digital, print) and ability to both personally deliver and oversee production of various elements and work with appropriate production vendors/partners/studios
- An amazing relationship builder
- Incredibly well organized, collaborative, receptive to change, laser focused on detail
Compensation for this role ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 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. 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. When applicable, please include a link to your portfolio with your application. Although all applications are reviewed, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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What We Do
With 185 staff in New York, Toronto, and Vancouver, Zulu Alpha Kilo (Z.A.K. for short) was founded in 2008. We’re proud that our shop has built a reputation as an industry outlier and one of the most respected independent creative agencies in the world. Trade publications have written that Z.A.K. stands out as a ‘maverick global indie agency’ within the fiercely competitive advertising industry dominated by global holding companies.
In 2016, Ad Age named us Small Agency of the Year and in 2017, 2021 and 2022, International Small Agency of the Year. We were featured as one of Forbes Top 100 Innovators of 2018, The Drum’s Agency of the Year 2021, and Campaign US 2021 Independent Agency of the Year. For three years running, Fast Company has recognized our work in their World Changing Ideas issue. In 2022, we were 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.
We were founded on the belief that the world needs more creativity. It’s what drives all our decision-making. There is just so much ineffective, badly crafted work in the world that never gets noticed, has zero impact and is a waste of client budgets. We are here to change all that.
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.
Want to change your world as a marketer? Let’s fight sameness together.
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