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DEPT® · 1 day ago

Group Director, Creative

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$152K/yr - $190K/yr

12+ years exp

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company that helps ambitious brands grow faster through innovative marketing and technology solutions. The Group Creative Director will lead the agency’s creative practice, setting the vision and standards for impactful work while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

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Responsibilities

Define and steward the creative vision for key client groups, ensuring work is culturally resonant, strategically grounded, and globally impactful

Lead integrated creative direction across diverse campaign types—including content, film, creator-led, experiential, and digital initiatives

Serve as the senior creative leader on high-value engagements, owning end-to-end creative quality and stepping in hands-on when needed for complex or high-stakes work

Provide clear, compelling POVs that elevate ideas and guide teams toward breakthrough creative platforms

Act as an internal catalyst for ambitious, high-bar creative—defining what “great” looks like and inspiring teams to achieve it

Partner closely with strategy to unlock insights, shape creative platforms, and ensure ideas are anchored in strong strategic foundations

Identify emerging cultural trends, technologies, and storytelling mediums to keep the creative practice ahead of the curve

Inspire, mentor, and grow creative leaders and teams across disciplines, fostering a high-performing, connected creative practice

Build an inclusive, collaborative culture where diverse perspectives strengthen the work and shared learning elevates craft excellence

Orchestrate cross-disciplinary creative collaboration - ensuring creative, design, studio, and production teams operate as a unified, aligned force

Guide teams in developing and presenting creative work with clarity, confidence, and strategic grounding

Provide clear, empathetic coaching that supports career development, strengthens performance, and builds long-term creative capability

Bring stability and leadership during moments of transition, ensuring continuity of vision, morale, and creative momentum

Partner with Talent Acquisition and craft leaders to identify, hire, and retain exceptional creative talent aligned with DEPT®’s needs

Anticipate emerging skills, trends, and developmental needs—coaching teams to remain adaptable and future-ready

Help articulate and operationalize the creative vision for the craft and the company, translating it into scalable systems and practices

Champion creative quality and consistency across complex, multi-market initiatives—ensuring work is executed with clarity, craft excellence, and cultural acuity

Partner across design, content, motion, and production to bring ideas from concept through execution, maintaining creative integrity throughout the process

Resolve creative challenges and remove blockers early, protecting the ambition and momentum of the work

Strengthen creative workflows, systems, and quality standards that support scalable, future-ready craft across teams and disciplines

Integrate strategic insights, performance learnings, and cultural signals into evolving creative direction to drive continual improvement

Explore and apply emerging creative trends and technologies—including AI and automation—when they meaningfully enhance innovation, craft, or efficiency

Qualification

Creative LeadershipIntegrated Creative DirectionStrategic VisionTeam LeadershipOperational AcumenCommunication SkillsCultural AwarenessMentoringCollaborationPresentation Skills

Required

12+ years of experience in creative, design, or digital environments, including leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams

Proven success in building teams, managing performance, and mentoring across levels and specialties

Strong operational and commercial acumen with the ability to balance creative excellence and business performance

Ability to bring strategic vision and creative inspiration to foster a cohesive and motivated team from diverse backgrounds and disciplines

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex ideas professionally and effectively to all levels of stakeholders