Creative Director; m​/f​/div

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, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

This role is part of our Growth Marketing team. We deliver end to end data driven campaigns which foster both creativity and performance. Our specialty is creative, digital communications that drive performance, boost brand awareness, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Douglas, Aldi, Smart, and more! Our team in Germany is the only agency that combines technology, creativity and data to really make our clients grow.

We are looking for a German speaking Creative Director who can turn great ideas into memorable stories that build future-proof brands – by using any means, technology, or channel necessary. Someone who can lead a diverse group of talents to develop innovative ideas for renowned clients like Lieferando, eBay, Salamander and Hyundai, to name a few.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the industry and an expertise in art direction, combined with strong conceptual thinking. You also need a deep understanding and passion for digital channels, social media and technologies like AI. You should have come up with and executed several multi‑channel campaigns in your career – online and offline.

If you’re a creative team leader with an eye for design, a brain for strong concepts, and want to see ideas through all the way to the finish line, you’re a perfect match. Let’s join forces to make work that really matters to people.

• Build brands:
  As creative leader, you will be the one responsible for the creative vision and output of our business partners and brands. You’ll shape their voice, grow their brand, and help them stay ahead of the competition with creativity, innovation, and technology.
• Lead our creative teams:
  You’ll work closely with brand and content strategists, art directors, copywriters, designers, and experienced AI and UX specialists to tell stories, create campaigns, and build products. All while pushing them to the highest level of creative excellence.
• Manage and mentor:
  You will be directly responsible for overseeing a number of creatives and nurturing their personal and professional development.
• Grow the business:
  You will be responsible for growing DEPT’s creative footprint by winning clients and building stronger relationships with existing ones.
• Build our culture:
  Together with the ECD and other creative directors across DEPT you will be a strong pillar that holds up our creative culture. You’ll inspire internally and represent DEPT externally.

• While we’re looking for a German speaker, the candidate will have to have excellent writing ability in English and be comfortable working in both languages.
• Extensive experience in creative roles (can be in and outside of GER), with a proven track record of successful campaigns in a creative agency and solid experience in creative leadership.
• Strong ability to understand and integrate technology into creative work.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in concept development, storytelling, and execution across multiple platforms.
• Deep understanding of cultural insights and their application in creative work.
• Award‑winning ideas are not mandatory but they would be more than welcome.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive business results with the highest level of creative work.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of pitching ideas persuasively to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast‑paced, start‑up‑like environment.
• Keen interest in pop culture, digital trends and social media.

• Hybrid working policy
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the Open Up platform, and a multisport…