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DEPT® · 16 hours ago

Creative Director

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company focused on helping ambitious brands grow faster through technology and marketing. They are seeking a social-first Creative Director to lead high-concept, brand-defining creative campaigns across social media, inspiring teams and driving measurable results.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingDigital MarketingInternetMarketing

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Creative leadershipSocial media expertiseClient presentationsTeam mentorshipGoogle SlidesCharismatic presentation skillsSolutions-oriented mindsetCollaborationOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

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

Benefits

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

Company

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2019-12-20Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Neal
Global CFO
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Ashley Streb
Founder of Rocket Insights & partner at DEPT®
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