Creative Director

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

We are currently only hiring in specific location in the United States. Locations, office requirements, and salary bands are outlined below. Please note that we do not offer relocation at this time.

JOB PURPOSE

We’re looking for a tech savvy Creative Director to lead always-on organic social for a new account. This person will have a strong copywriting and art direction background, and be comfortable driving work forward for an innovative, social media platform. Always-on organic content has always been an integral part of our business, and as our client list and our team continues to grow, we’re eager to bring on a leader who can help elevate the quality and creativity of our offering.

This CD will lead with great ideas — big ideas and small ideas that cut through the crowded social media landscape. They’ll have a bold POV on what makes for great organic content and they’ll work daily with creative, strategy, design, motion, editing, and tech teams to achieve that vision. They’ll be equally comfortable overseeing projects and getting hands-on to deliver the best work, as this role will require the CD to be the conceptual lead on all campaigns outside the always-on workstream. 

We believe cultural relevance is essential to successful organic content. This CD should have a keen eye for trends on social and behaviors that drive them. They must live and breathe social and stay up to date on best practices, new platform features, and emerging platforms in the industry. They must also have experience working with brands to navigate this ever-changing landscape, whether that means jumping on trends or creating their own.

There is also a huge strategic element to this role — this CD will contribute to long-term content strategies for existing and potential clients. As part of this, they’ll have points of view on the roles of established and emerging social platforms in always-on brand building, and will partner with a Social Strategist to lead conversations with clients. 

While guiding monthly creative for a social media/tech brand will be the primary focus of this role, it will also include leading a handful of other accounts, as well as being a key player in new business pitches.

This CD will manage several direct reports, so should be a seasoned manager. They will report into our Executive Creative Director.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Creative Director will bring an entrepreneurial spirit to their role, and will unite and inspire teams in order to elevate our overall creative work.

• Inspire, motivate, and lead the day-to-day creative team
• Help teams execute a high volume of high-quality creative work on a monthly basis
• Guide brands and teams as they navigate social and cultural trends
• Exercise vision to identify meaty opportunities for clients and for our business
• Build strong, trusting relationships with key client partners and account and design leads
• Creative impeccable decks that tell stories and sell through ideas
• Present flawlessly and impactfully
• Articulate solutions that solve clients’ business challenges
• Develop content plans that effectively engage audiences 
• Partner with leadership to build project teams that consistently exceed expectations
• Encourage collaboration among disciplines and agency teams
• Implement smooth production processes and ideal ways of working
• Establish clear roles and responsibilities within the team 
• Invest in developing emerging talent
• Manage 2-3 direct reports
• Play a key role in new business pitches

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3+ years of experience in a similar creative leadership role
• 10+ years of experience at a social or digital agency
• Background in copywriting, art direction, or social strategy
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary, social-first creative team
• Proven experience developing and executing digital-native campaigns
• Astute copywriting and design sense
• Deep tech experience and understanding of innovative platforms 
• Social native (lives and breathes social media and knows platform best practices by heart) 
• Expert knowledge of community management 
• Expert knowledge of influencer marketing
• Experience working with key stakeholders at global brands
• A solutions-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset
• An ability to be hands-on on multiple projects at once
• Experience mentoring and managing direct reports
• Charismatic presentation skills, comfort in client settings
• Expertise at building polished, client-ready presentations in Google Slides
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Stellar interpersonal and listening skills

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

The anticipated salary ranges for this position and subsequent locations are listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible. 

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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