Executive Creative Director

DEPT® is seeking an Executive Creative Director to join our leadership team and define the company’s creative vision. You will be responsible for evolving our design aesthetic, overseeing large-scale digital products, e-commerce, and content for premier lifestyle and technology brands. This role requires a balance of strategic planning and a hyper-focus on execution to optimize talent and deliver resonant experiences for global audiences.

About DEPT®

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, we pioneer ideas, act fast, and move further. Our culture is built on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. We offer the freedom to explore, space to collaborate, and trust to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the executive team to formulate the company’s direction, business plan, and long-term creative strategy.
• Continually evolve DEPT®’s design standards to ensure work remains culturally relevant and ahead of industry trends.
• Lead high-stakes pitches, networking, and creative strategy to win new business and represent the agency globally.
• Oversee digital solutions from conception to implementation, ensuring they exceed client expectations within budget and deadline.
• Navigate complex organizational structures to implement process efficiencies and focus the team on productivity and quality.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers, bridging business goals with creative execution.
• Directly supervise and mentor the creative team, fostering a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, optimism, and professional growth.
• Lead performance management and growth conversations, providing feedback for clarity, confidence, and career development.
• Ensure DEPT® hires and retains top-tier diverse talent, maintaining an environment where creative excellence thrives.
• Lead with humility, putting the team and client first, and providing decisive judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Act as a key cultural ambassador, unifying teams and elevating morale.
• Create an inclusive culture where exceptional creative work thrives, promoting shared learning, collaboration, and accountability.

What You Bring

• 12+ years of experience in creative, design, or digital environments, including leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven success in building teams, managing performance, and mentoring across levels and specialties.
• Strong operational and commercial acumen with the ability to balance creative excellence and business performance.
• Ability to bring strategic vision and creative inspiration to foster a cohesive and motivated team.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex ideas effectively to all stakeholder levels.

What We Offer

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k plan with matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Company Holidays.
• Parental Leave.

We Support You Being You

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace. Please inform us of any accommodations you need.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Learn more about DEPT® and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

• Location: Remote, but must be located within 50 miles of New York, NY (tri-state area is acceptable).
• Salary Range: $200,000—$275,000 USD.