Director, Creative

New York City, NY (Remote)

$138K/yr – $176K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own design leadership and delivery across branding, content, and digital experiences while shaping executive decisions and mentoring teams.

  • Growth Infrastructure: Drive cross-functional collaboration, workshops, and leadership decisions to align goals with experience outcomes.
  • Brand & Product Execution: Own large branding and website projects from concept to on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • AI & Talent Enablement: Integrate emerging tech into creative workflows and cultivate top design talent for long-term impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Translate business goals and brand strategy into actionable design principles and world-class digital experiences.
  • Lead cross-functional teams with empathy, fostering a culture of mentorship, high standards, and creative experimentation.
  • Drive workshops and presentations for high-level stakeholders, aligning complex goals with clear experience outcomes.
  • Oversee large-scale projects—from branding and content to websites—ensuring they exceed expectations, hit budgets, and meet deadlines.
  • Partner with strategy and product teams to streamline workflows and influence executive decision-making.
  • Nurture world-class design talent and provide strategic insights for hiring and growth.
  • Leverage an entrepreneurial spirit and cultural trends to deliver innovative, results-driven creative execution.
  • Solve problems proactively in low-process environments, maintaining a clear point of view and a commitment to craft.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in agency or startup environments, with a proven track record of navigating complex organizations.
  • Exceptional ability to inspire diverse teams, foster a positive culture, and mentor others through strategic vision and empathy.
  • Mastery of visual design, branding, content, and typography, balanced with a deep curiosity for emerging technologies and diverse creative challenges.
  • Expert presenter and public speaker capable of articulating technical and strategic concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Skilled at building long-term partnerships with clients, vendors, and internal teams through high-level interpersonal skills.
  • AI Initiative: Deep experience in adapting and implementing AI tools within creative workflows to drive efficiency and innovation.
  • Technical Familiarity: Proficiency or hands-on experience with Weavy, Gemini, and Jasper is a significant plus.
  • Proactive, self-motivated strategist who remains optimistic and decisive under tight deadlines and in changing environments.
  • High attention to detail regarding process efficiency, goal setting, and documentation

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan, plus matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
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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. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI. Certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

Founded in 2016
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