Executive Director, Client Partnership, NY

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 are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

As the Executive Creative Director at DEPT®, you are a vital member of our leadership team, reporting to the SVP Creative. You will define and drive the company’s creative vision, ensuring our design aesthetic continuously evolves to lead the market. You aren't just a master of craft; you are a master of scale, overseeing large-scale digital products, e-commerce, and content for premier lifestyle and technology brands.

You will balance high-level strategic planning with a hyper-focus on execution, ensuring our talent is optimized to grow the business and deliver experiences that resonate deeply with global audiences.

• →Partner with the executive team to formulate the company’s direction, business plan, and long-term creative strategy.
• →Continually evolve DEPT®’s design standards, ensuring our work remains culturally relevant and ahead of industry trends.
• →Lead high-stakes pitches, networking, and creative strategy to win new business and represent the agency on a global stage.
• →Oversee digital solutions from conception to implementation, ensuring all products exceed client expectations while remaining within budget and deadline.
• →Navigate complex organizational structures to implement process efficiencies, ensuring the team is hyper-focused on productivity and quality.
• →Identify and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers, acting as a trusted advisor to bridge business goals with creative execution.
• →Directly supervise and mentor the creative team, fostering a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, optimism, and professional growth.
• →Lead performance management and growth conversations, offering feedback that builds clarity, confidence, and supports career development.
• →Ensure DEPT® hires and retains top-tier diverse talent, maintaining an environment where creative excellence thrives.
• →Lead with humility, putting the team and client first while providing the "fresh perspective" and decisive judgment needed to resolve ambiguous situations.
• →Act as a key cultural ambassador and connector, actively working to unify teams and elevate morale by promoting a positive, shared vision.
• →Create an inclusive culture where exceptional creative work can thrive, promoting shared learning, collaboration, and accountability across teams and disciplines.

• 12+ years of experience in creative, design, or digital environments, including leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven success in building teams, managing performance, and mentoring across levels and specialties.
• Strong operational and commercial acumen with the ability to balance creative excellence and business performance.
• Ability to bring strategic vision and creative inspiration to foster a cohesive and motivated team from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex ideas professionally and effectively to all levels of stakeholders.

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. 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 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 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, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

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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.