Creative Director, Copy

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE

We’re hiring a social-first Creative Director who defines the way brands exist on social media. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader driving high-concept, brand-defining creative within always-on organic social accounts. This person is expected to set the bar for creative excellence through their leadership and their hands-on creative execution. They coordinate and lead multidisciplinary teams on high-complexity, social-first work, leveraging deep expertise in platforms and culture to drive measurable results and shape audience behavior.

This role demands a bold point-of-view, deep cultural fluency, and the ability to inspire a diverse team across all social and digital platforms.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Inspire, motivate, and lead multidisciplinary creative teams to develop breakthrough concepts and world-class, social-first creative campaigns for global businesses and brands.
• Drive client presentations and workshops to translate complex business strategies into clear, actionable creative strategies and guide teams toward definitive creative outcomes.
• Build and sustain strong, trusting relationships with key client partners, exercising vision to identify proactive opportunities that result in new project work.
• Create impeccable decks that sell through ideas and present flawlessly and impactfully to all levels of stakeholders.
• Guide brands and teams as they navigate social and cultural trends, ensuring creative remains relevant and resonant.
• Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and growth through mentorship, collaboration, and constructive critique.
• Manage direct reports (mid to senior-level), offering feedback that builds clarity and confidence, and invest in developing emerging talent.
• Partner closely with internal Strategy and Influencer teams to shape decision-making and establish effective ways of working across disciplines.
• Implement smooth production processes and ideal ways of working, including setting clear roles and responsibilities within the team.
• Collaborate to ensure services and products always exceed the client’s expectations.
• Foresee any issues and develop timely solutions to challenges in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to connect the team to external culture in an effort to deepen creative thinking and output.
• Understand client feedback and accurately discern what is important and actionable for the team.
• Stay informed on platform best practices, new features, and emerging platforms, maintaining a bold POV on what makes for great social-first content.

WHAT YOU BRING: 

• 8+ years of experience at a social or digital agency, including experience in a similar creative leadership role.
• Proven experience leading always-on social creative teams, with a background in copywriting, art direction, or social strategy.
• Experience growing and maintaining trusting relationships with key stakeholders at global brands, as well as working effectively with Community Managers and Influencer teams.
• Ability to lead internal teams with strategic vision, creative inspiration, and a diverse sense of taste.
• Proven experience and insights in hiring, mentoring, and nurturing world-class creative talent.
• A solutions-oriented and independent spirit, paired with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Charismatic presentation skills and comfort in client settings.
• Expertise in building polished, client-ready presentations in Google Slides.
• A collaborative nature and the ability to maintain a positive, constructive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and comfort working hands-on on multiple projects at once.

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 range for this position is $106,900– $165,000. 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 identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. 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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