Creative Director

DEPT®

8h•Remote

About The Position

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 sht 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.

Requirements

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.

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.