Stocksy · 1 day ago
Creative Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
6+ years expStocksy is an artist-led creative stock media co-operative with over 1,800 co-owner artists around the world. They are seeking a Creative Lead who will own and evolve the creative vision of the brand, ensuring that their creative output is meaningful and culturally relevant.
IndustrialPhoto SharingPhotography
Responsibilities
Define and evolve Stocksy’s creative and visual direction across brand, marketing, and platform experiences
Tell a cohesive, emotionally resonant story about who we are, why we exist, and why our work matters
Ensure Stocksy’s creative output consistently reflects our values: human, thoughtful, culturally aware, and artist-led
Mentor, inspire, and lead a team of creatives, designers and copy writers through clarity, trust, and high standards
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous creative evolution
Scale creative capability thoughtfully as the company grows
Define Creative OKRs and success metrics in alignment with company goals
Partner with the Head of Revenue Marketing to translate business objectives into clear creative strategies
Use insight, data, and cultural awareness to guide creative decisions—not trends for trend’s sake
Work closely with the Content team to ensure the aesthetic integrity and long-term relevance of Stocksy’s collection
Help guide artist recruitment and acquisition strategy, ensuring Stocksy continues to attract world-class talent
Act as a creative advocate for our artist-owners while balancing commercial needs
Collaborate with senior leadership, including the CEO and Board, on long-term brand and growth strategy
Identify creative opportunities, risks, and innovations that support Stocksy’s evolution
Bring a strong point of view—and the ability to articulate the 'why' behind it
Be a creative leader and represent Stocksy in public speaking opportunities, panels, pitches, podcasts and events
Qualification
Required
6+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in creative content, brand, design or related fields
High visual literacy, strong awareness of current and emerging aesthetic movements, and a working knowledge of how photography functions in editorial, commercial, and cultural contexts
Strong creative writing (both long and short form) and brand narrative development skills
A robust, online portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality, executed creative projects that demonstrate both strategic thinking and technical skill
Proven ability to develop and execute creative strategies that drive brand and business outcomes
Experience leading small, high-impact teams of designers, copywriters and creatives in remote and/or international environments
Strong analytical mindset with experience using OKRs, KPIs, and performance metrics
Experienced in using design tools like Adobe creative suite
Excellent cross-platform fluency (Figma, Asana, modern creative workflows)
Confident presenter and communicator, internally and externally
Comfortable operating in Agile, fast-evolving environments
Benefits
Generous paid time off, including six weeks of paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days, and a paid volunteer day.
Comprehensive health and dental benefits (or a health spending account for team members outside Canada).
An annual $1,000 allowance dedicated to your education and wellness.
Company
Stocksy
Stocksy United aims to set the bar for creativity.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Trace Cohen
Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Livingstone
Chairman
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