Associate Director, Delivery (Creative)

Join Dept as an Associate Director, Delivery (Creative) and lead the execution of transformative creative work for the world's most ambitious brands. This full-time role is based in the United States and offers the opportunity to drive strategy and excellence across creative delivery at a company where innovation and speed are core to everything we do.

About the Role

As Associate Director of Creative Delivery at Dept, you'll oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of creative initiatives that move our clients' businesses forward. You'll work at the intersection of strategy and craft, ensuring our creative output matches our ambitious vision while meeting client objectives and timelines.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor creative teams through complex project cycles, from concept to delivery and beyond
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder expectations across creative engagements
• Develop creative strategies aligned with business goals and brand narratives
• Oversee quality, timeline adherence, and resource allocation across active projects
• Collaborate cross-functionally with strategy, technology, and account teams to integrate creative solutions
• Identify process improvements and innovation opportunities within creative delivery
• Contribute to new business pitches and capability development

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in creative delivery, creative direction, or account leadership within an agency or growth-focused environment
• Proven ability to manage teams and lead creative initiatives from strategy through execution
• Strong client management skills and experience building trust with stakeholder groups
• Deep understanding of creative disciplines and the ability to evaluate quality and strategic fit
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Strategic mindset paired with hands-on ability to solve creative and operational problems
• Passion for invention, continuous improvement, and working with ambitious brands

About Dept

Dept is a growth invention company built to help ambitious brands move faster and further. We operate at the intersection of technology and marketing, pioneering ideas and creating what comes next. Our culture thrives on curiosity, intentional action, and the relentless drive to invent.

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