[Hiring] Executive Director, Creative @Dept

Role Description

The role of Executive Director, Creative is an integral part of DEPT® leadership and provides oversight of all areas of the DEPT®’s creative work for an industry-leading AI client to ensure that large-scale creative solutions are developed and meet and even exceed the client's needs.

• Master of the creative and design process, including a strong understanding of performance media.
• Short and long-term planning, setting goals, and developing the company’s creative vision.
• Evolving and improving the company’s design aesthetic for an industry-leading AI client.
• Ensuring that the organization’s talent is in place and performing at a high level.
• Leadership-focused, detail-oriented, excellent at multitasking, and eager to implement change.
• Lead the company's creative and design teams in the development of digital experiences, e-commerce, and content.
• Work closely with the leadership team to develop and implement the overall strategy for the organization.
• Adapt communication style based on the personality of the person you are working with.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of proven track record of leadership in multi-million dollar digital marketing organizations.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, strategic vision, and creative inspiration.
• Strong knowledge of visual design, user-centered experience design, interaction design, brand development, and the creative process.
• Strong understanding of performance media and the iterative process.
• A love for typography, interaction, traditional graphic design, and technology.
• Strong skills in modern design and prototyping tools.
• A solid point-of-view and a collaborative nature.
• Passion for hardware, AI, and technology products.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills and a very high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude even in challenging situations.

Requirements

• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and solve problems proactively.
• High level of ability to set goals and priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to develop and present plans effectively.
• Rigorous analytical skills with the ability to summarize large amounts of information efficiently.
• Ability to travel regularly for domestic and international travel to maintain new business initiatives.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave