Creative Project Director - 6 month FTC

DEPT®•Vancouver, BC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of our Global Studios team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients. DEPT is looking for a seasoned Creative Project Director to lead a key business unit within a significant e-commerce platform for Google. This role is designed for a systems-thinker who enjoys the challenge of managing complex digital workstreams while actively looking for ways to improve the underlying process. You will oversee the delivery of high-valued digital experiences, ensuring that every product launch or marketing initiative meets the high standards of design and functionality our clients expect. The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial spirit and a "code-curious" mindset to the team. We are looking for someone who doesn’t just work within existing systems, but naturally tinkers with and creates their own tools to enhance team workflows. As a senior member of the team, you will balance excellent client management fundamentals with a genuine desire to lead and mentor others. We want a partner who is deeply curious about emerging technology and eager to help us navigate the intersection of technical innovation and strategic project delivery.

Requirements

7+ years in digital project management, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity within an interactive agency.
High comfort level with web technologies (HTML5, mobile, prototyping tools) and a genuine curiosity for how things are built.
A portfolio of "best-in-class" digital deliveries, including global campaigns or large-scale platform launches.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary strategic lead for client relations, ensuring our work aligns with their overarching product marketing strategy and web design standards.
Lead the effort to codify team knowledge by building comprehensive playbooks and standardizing workflows to ensure scalable, high-quality output.
Design and implement bespoke project management tools or automation to enhance team efficiency.
Structure and lead multi-workstream digital projects, prioritizing resources in real-time to meet the demands of high-profile product launches.
Facilitate seamless communication between creative and development teams, translating complex technical requirements into actionable creative briefs and vice versa.
Direct multi-disciplinary teams (Design, Copy, Production) and actively mentor junior staff to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
Stay at the forefront of internet advancements, translating "what’s next" into actionable strategies for our clients’ digital presence.
Serve as an enthusiastic adopter and advocate for AI tools, exploring and implementing new ways to integrate AI into our project management and production workflows.
Combine rigorous logic with a "yes, and" mindset, utilizing strong analytical skills to quickly summarize complex information for any audience while finding resourceful ways to navigate technical constraints without compromising on creative excellence.
Possess the ability to summarize complex information succinctly for executive stakeholders while remaining a clear, supportive guide for the internal team.
Look beyond the immediate problem to identify root causes, with a natural drive to "open the hood" and build your own solutions—whether through No-Code tools, scripts, or custom playbooks—to solve workflow friction and prevent future issues.
A natural desire to share knowledge and elevate the skills of those around you, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Treat your business unit like your own company, with a focus on both the "big picture" strategy and the "small picture" technical details.

Benefits

A flexible, hybrid working policy
An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
Mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays).
Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Friday.
Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®.
A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.