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We combine data, technology, creative and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like social, influencer, TTL ad campaigns, augmented reality, AI and innovation. Our clients include eBay, easyJet, Just Eat Takeaway and Pepsico.\nJOB PURPOSE\nWe are looking for an Associate Creative Director for an exciting AI client of ours. The work we produce for them is varied and can range drastically from simple BAU creative responses, to in-person creative sprints and even full productions across multiple global markets. So, broad creative experience is required to ensure that whatever the brief, you feel comfortable leading the team and providing clear direction.\nAs a creative lead on the client, you will be responsible for ensuring creative excellence across all campaigns and projects. You will work with a wider team of creatives, designers, producers etc, providing clear, decisive feedback, guidance and inspiration to support members of the team across these disciplines. As well as building, delegating and empowering the team to confidently take on work, you will be a hands-on creative with a a willingness to ‘get your hands dirty’ to help the team.\nCommunication & presentation skills are critical due to frequent touchpoints with internal and external senior stakeholders in, both of which are located across the UK and US. You’ll be expected to work fast and nimble, getting work organised and ready to present to client. You will also attend and lead in-person creative sprints & workshops with the wider creative teams as well as the clients internal creative teams.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nCraft brilliant, award winning ideas that capture attention and inspire our clients creatives\nCreate opportunities for account growth through selling brilliant creative campaigns that have community and culture at the heart of them\nStrategic thinking to lead your roster of clients to success through excellent creative\nLead, develop, motivate and inspire DEPT’s creative teams and encourage collaboration\nWork closely with the accounts team to ensure a smooth monthly production process\nSuggest best ways of working, and hustle for the best opportunities \nDeliver and inspire innovative and high quality work across all deliverables from the team\nBe aware of and respond to current advertising and media trends and pop culture\nUse experience and ideas to contribute to the development of our creative process \nPresent work internally and externally to an excellent standard\nStay up-to-date with industry developments\nInitiate and facilitate creative team collaboration and sharing, and team cohesion through social and team building initiatives\nSKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE\nBe an AI-native and have an interest in AI generally\nStrategically minded with the ability to sell bigger ideas\nMust be Figma-native (this is where we do 90% of our work/presentations)\nKeep up to date with the latest tech/AI trends and have a broad understanding of the competitor landscape.\nStrong performance chops \nOutstanding portfolio across multiple creative disciplines with examples of tech or AI-led campaigns\nAbility to work fast and be decisive\nImageGen skills - using AI to generate high quality imagery (big bonus)\nAbility to meet deadlines and collaborate well with the team and clients\nHigh attention to visual and copywriting details\nAbility to remain focused under pressure within a fast-paced environment\nA love for learning new things and exploring new mediums\nWE OFFER\nA flexible, hybrid working policy\nThe choice of medical healthcare providers (Bupa or Medicash) \n25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off each year\nCompany pension scheme \nEAP scheme\nRide to work scheme \nEnhanced family friendly policies\nBuddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®.\nA 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.\nAwesome 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!\nThe 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.\nGlobal annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.\nWHO ARE WE? \nWe are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking 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. \nOur culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ 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.\nDEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.\nDIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION \nAt 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.\nNot sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! 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