WHY DEPT®?
We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.
This is hybrid role requiring 2 days on-site a week. You must be located within 50 miles of Chicago, IL, Boston, MA or Denver, CO
ABOUT DEPT® MARKETING CREATIVE
We are an award-winning, pioneering creative team located across the US. We are passionate about creating digital experiences that drive results for our clients and excite audiences. We work with some of the best brands in the world, including DoorDash, Google, and Twitch.
Our diverse team comes from varied backgrounds including copywriting, strategy, analytics, design, technology, project management and client services.
CORE SERVICES
- Strategy & analytics
- Original photo & video production
- Design, illustration, editing, motion design, 3D
- Creative planning, copywriting
- Marketing technology
- Creators & influencer marketing
- Paid & organic social media
- Digital campaigns
- Brand campaigns
- Performance marketing creative
JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking a self-driven Senior Creative to lead content strategies, copywriting, and content creation for both organic social and performance work streams across tech and financial services accounts. While the unique title on our team is Senior Creative, think of this hybrid role as Senior Creative Strategist meets Senior Copywriter.
In this position, you will be hands-on in the strategic, conceptual, and executional side of the work, responsible for coming up with captivating ideas that capture target audiences’ attention and leading the work from beginning to end. You’ll work closely with the account planning team to understand client goals and partner with the design and tech teams to bring your creative vision and strategies to life. All your work will be underpinned by a deep understanding of digital platforms (existing and new) and social best practices.
You’ll push the boundaries of briefs, dig into the ‘why,’ and explore new creative frontiers. Often, clients come to us with a business objective or a new audience to reach—it’s your job to unpack what that could mean and where that could live creatively. This role requires a proactive, entrepreneurial spirit, an unwavering curiosity about the latest digital offerings, and close collaboration across departments.
You’ll report into our Associate Creative Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of Senior Creative at DEPT is exciting and varied. In this role, you will:
- Lead creative projects from ideation through final delivery
- Lead monthly always-on social for a tech brand, spanning consumer to B2B channels
- Lead monthly performance creative with strong focus on creative testing and innovation for a financial services brand
- Help establish a cohesive strategic vision based in research and cultural insight
- Build and present original and compelling concepts that turn a brand vision or campaign framework into real-world executions
- Create and present high-caliber work that inspires new audiences and drives engagement and conversion
- Build decks with impressive narratives and present them in a way that wins over clients
- Work closely with Design and Account Planning counterparts
- Play a key role in guiding our Community Manager to innovate and contribute strategic value to your work
- Ensure we’re taking advantage of the latest tech and most advanced approaches,
as well as expanding into new platforms
- Assist in new business pitches
SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
To be considered for this role, you will need the skills or experience outlined below.
- 5+ years relevant experience within a creative advertising role, including creative strategy and/or copywriting
- Experience working with major brands in an advertising agency setting
- Deep knowledge of social platforms + formats (TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Snapchat)
- Experience leading junior Creatives and Community Managers
- Experience in full-funnel performance creative and iterating on copy
- Experience working in production and with influencer and creator talent
- Experience with digital marketing campaigns that have made an impact on clients’ businesses
- Award-winning work a plus!
- A high level of mastery of Google Suite and Slack
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
- Ability to remain focused under pressure and get things done on a tight deadline
- A love for learning and teaching new things
- A high attention to detail
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Self aware
- Sees feedback as a superpower
- Knows what one needs in order to thrive
- Knows one’s working style
- No ego
- Extremely motivated
- Adaptable and thrives with variety and change
- Self-starting, reliable and dependable
- Inquisitive mindset
- Honest and trustworthy
- Learns quickly
- Persistent and hard-working
- Open to feedback and ideas
- Clear communicator
- Sense of humor
HEALTH, WELLBEING & BENEFITS
- A competitive salary
- Flexible location (at home, in-office, a mix of both)
- Benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
- 401k, plus matching
- 20 days of PTO
- Competitive parental leave policy
- Home-office expense budget
The anticipated salary range for this position is $83,000 - $98,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.
WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:
DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
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