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Role Description

The role of Executive Director, Creative is an integral part of DEPT® leadership and provides oversight of all areas of the DEPT®’s creative work for an industry-leading AI client to ensure that large-scale creative solutions are developed and meet and even exceed the client's needs.

• Master of the creative and design process, including a strong understanding of performance media.
• Responsible for short and long-term planning, setting goals, and developing the company’s creative vision.
• Ensure the organization’s talent is in place and performing at a high level.
• Lead the company's creative and design teams in developing digital experiences, e-commerce, and content.
• Work closely with the leadership team to develop and implement the overall strategy for the organization.
• Adapt communication style based on personality types of team members and clients.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in formulating the company’s future direction for an industry-leading AI client.
• Directly supervise the Creative team and ensure high performance.
• Hire, retain, and develop the best creative talent.
• Oversee and lead digital experiences and solutions from conception through implementation.
• Partner with cross-functional client teams to define project strategy.
• Help develop creative ideas that extend across all digital platforms.
• Ensure services and products exceed clients’ expectations.
• Contribute to new business efforts, including networking and agency representation.
• Develop and deliver engaging presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Provide leadership to the team, prioritizing client and team needs.
• Bring fresh perspectives to the team.
• Navigate ambiguous situations and solve problems proactively.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines and budget specifications.
• Identify decision makers within the client's organization and maintain relationships.
• Support and grow in the role by proposing ideas to improve operations.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and technology.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of proven track record of leadership in multi-million dollar digital marketing organizations.
• Excellent leadership, strategic vision, and creative inspiration skills.
• Strong knowledge of visual design, user-centered experience design, and brand development.
• Strong understanding of performance media and the iterative creative process.
• Passion for typography, interaction, traditional graphic design, and technology.
• Strong skills in modern design and prototyping tools.
• A solid point-of-view and a collaborative nature.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to set goals and priorities in a changing environment.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Rigorous analytical skills with the ability to summarize information efficiently.
• Ability to travel regularly for domestic and international business initiatives.

Benefits

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

Company Description

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data.