Associate Creative Director

3w3 weeks ago

DEPT®

London, GB · Full-time · £70,000 – £90,000

About this role

This position sits in our Marketing & Technology service in London, combining data, technology, creative and paid media to solve brands' business problems. We drive revenue through digital marketing solutions including social, influencer, TTL ad campaigns, augmented reality, AI and innovation.

As a creative lead on an exciting AI client, you'll oversee work ranging from simple BAU creative responses to full productions across global markets. You'll attend and lead in-person creative sprints and workshops with both internal and client creative teams.

You'll work with a wider team of creatives, designers and producers, providing clear, decisive feedback and guidance. Building, delegating and empowering the team is key, but you'll also be a hands-on creative willing to get your hands dirty to help the team succeed.

Communication and presentation skills are critical due to frequent touchpoints with senior stakeholders across the UK and US. You'll work fast and nimble, getting work organised and ready to present to clients, while staying up-to-date with advertising trends and pop culture.

Requirements

Be an AI-native and have an interest in AI generally
Strategically minded with the ability to sell bigger ideas
Must be Figma-native (where 90% of work/presentations happen)
Keep up to date with the latest tech/AI trends and have a broad understanding of the competitor landscape
Strong performance chops
Outstanding portfolio across multiple creative disciplines with examples of tech or AI-led campaigns
Ability to work fast and be decisive
High attention to visual and copywriting details

Responsibilities

Craft brilliant, award-winning ideas that capture attention and inspire our clients' creatives
Create opportunities for account growth through selling brilliant creative campaigns with community and culture at their heart
Apply strategic thinking to lead your roster of clients to success through excellent creative
Lead, develop, motivate and inspire DEPT's creative teams and encourage collaboration
Work closely with the accounts team to ensure a smooth monthly production process
Suggest best ways of working and hustle for the best opportunities
Deliver and inspire innovative, high-quality work across all deliverables from the team
Present work internally and externally to an excellent standard

Benefits

Hybrid work model based in London
Opportunity to work with major clients including eBay, easyJet, Just Eat Takeaway and Pepsico
Hands-on role with cutting-edge technologies like AI, AR and innovation
Collaborative and inspiring team environment with creative sprints and workshops