Associate Director, Copywriting

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We’re looking for an exceptional Principal Copywriter to help define the narrative direction of major campaigns, initiatives, and brand experiences.

As a senior creative leader and expert practitioner, you will shape campaign narratives, messaging architectures, and brand voice systems that influence work across the organization. Partnering closely with Creative Directors, ACDs, Art Directors, Motion, Visual Design, and Strategy, you’ll help establish the creative standards that guide our most important work.

This role is ideal for someone who combines exceptional writing craft, strategic thinking, and conceptual leadership with a deep understanding of culture, technology, and emerging creative opportunities.

• Shape major campaign narratives, messaging systems, and brand voice frameworks across key initiatives.
• Lead creative development on high‑profile projects, helping define the verbal direction of integrated campaigns.
• Partner with Creative Directors and ACDs to develop breakthrough creative concepts and audience experiences.
• Mentor writers and creative teams, raising storytelling, messaging, and creative quality across the organization.
• Explore and champion emerging technologies, AI‑assisted creative workflows, and new approaches to narrative development.

• 5+ years of experience in copywriting, brand storytelling, or integrated campaign development in an agency environment or related experience.
• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating conceptual creativity, strategic thinking, and writing excellence.
• Experience developing brand voice systems, campaign narratives, and messaging architectures.
• Ability to influence teams, clients, and stakeholders through compelling storytelling and creative leadership.

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

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 identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. If you need accommodations, let us know; it’s confidential and used only to support you at every step.

DEPT® participates in E‑Verify; the Form I‑9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

US Remote Range: $139,200—$160,000 USD for a 40‑hour workweek, based on relevant experience, physical location, and organizational impact. We are flexible.