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# Creative Strategist, Retail Media - Creative - US Remote at DEPT®

- **Company:** DEPT®
- **Location:** United States
- **Compensation:** $66k–$85k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dept/jobs/8287903

## Job description

WHY DEPT®?

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.

## THE ROLE:

As Creative Strategist, you will serve as a key contributor in driving digital advertising performance through strategic creative planning, innovation, testing, and optimization. You’re just as comfortable synthesizing insights into a compelling story as you are juggling multiple project timelines. You feel passionate about analyzing complex data sets to create succinct, actionable creative insights.

You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and ad platform guidance, while proactively proposing and executing creative tests that help evolve best practices tailored to the brands you work with. You’ll serve as a liaison between Media, Client, and Creative Production teams – building strong rapport through process and documentation to ensure a constant creative feedback loop.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years experience in growth marketing with a specific focus on creative strategy and testing. The candidate should have a proven track record in delivering strategic creative recommendations, loves using data to tell a story, and has a strong understanding of testing methodologies. Direct experience managing Meta/GDN/Amazon/TikTok ad creative is strongly preferred. This individual will report directly to DEPT’s Associate Director of Creative Strategy.

You will need to be quick on your feet, able to adapt to an ever changing, fast-paced, growing environment, and handle critical tasks that enable growth for our clients.

You are a highly organized and proactive thinker who thrives at the intersection of creative strategy, performance marketing, and cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you’ll act as the connective tissue between paid media, design, and strategy—owning creative testing and insights while driving clear, actionable recommendations grounded in data. You’re fluent in performance channels, particularly paid social, and ideally have experience in eCommerce or DTC environments.

This role requires someone who can manage complex projects with grace, deliver under tight deadlines, and communicate with clarity and speed. Agency experience or similar fast-paced environments is a strong plus.

## WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Creative Testing & Performance Insights

- Analyze paid media results to generate actionable creative insights and new test hypotheses
- Translate data into compelling narratives that inform next-gen creative production
- Well-versed in Excel and Google Sheets to analyze data data at scale and build compelling data visualizations
- Build and maintain creative testing roadmaps tied to performance KPIs and goals

Project & Process Management

- Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects focused on creative performance analysis, creative testing, and media delivery
- Proactively communicate with senior leadership and stakeholders both internally and externally
- Maintain clear documentation and feedback loops to ensure insights are carried forward, and strategy is aligned toward goals

Client & Internal Communication

- Own client communication for creative strategy, including weekly updates, test recommendations, and monthly creative reviews
- Confidently present and defend creative insights
- Develop decks and narratives to guide client decision-making on creative direction
- Help ensure alignment and buy-in across internal and external stakeholders

Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Serve as a subject matter expert and key point of contact for creative POVs across internal and client-facing conversations
- Execute and report on creative strategy initiatives for a large-scale global account, with multiple workstreams in motion
- Partner closely with internal Media teams and Client teams to develop and execute creative testing plans aligned with client goals

Thought Leadership

- Contribute to DEPT’s thought leadership through case studies, articles, or internal presentations
- Help shape and evolve our internal creative strategy processes

## WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

- 2+ years in Creative Strategy or a related digital marketing role, with hands-on experience in paid media and creative testing
- Deep familiarity with Meta, TikTok, Google, and other performance channels (Snap, DV360, GDN, Amazon, etc.)
- Strong analytical acumen; comfort working with reporting dashboards or Excel/Sheets to identify trends
- Clear and responsive communicator—someone who thrives on being in sync with teammates and clients
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects without dropping the ball
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills

## WHAT WILL IMPRESS US:

- eCommerce or DTC experience
- Agency experience or high-output environment comfort
- Familiarity with tools like Looker, Google Data Studio, Tableau or other reporting dashboards
- Proven ability to contribute to process development

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

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

## WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

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](https://www.deptagency.com/the-good-company/becoming-a-good-company/) company passionate about[purpose-driven work](https://www.deptagency.com/the-good-company/).  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.

[Learn more about DEPT®](http://www.deptagency.com)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

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](https://www.deptagency.com/the-good-company/).

#LI-Remote

Role Ref Number: 7823 The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.

US Remote Range $66,300—$85,000 USD

## About DEPT®

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DEPT® is a global digital agency that combines technology and marketing to help ambitious brands grow faster.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by The Carlyle Group)
- **Headquarters**: Amsterdam, Netherlands (global HQ; 30+ offices across 5 continents)
- **Founded**: 1996 (founded as TamTam; rebranded to DEPT® in 2019)
- **Founders**: Paul Manuel and Bart Manuel (founded TamTam, the predecessor agency)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Digital Agency, Technology, Marketing, Commerce, AI
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise (clients include Google Store, KFC, Beats by Dre, Patagonia, Lego, YouTube, National Geographic, Meta, Adidas, Microsoft, Hulu, Supercell, Tomorrowland)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To be the best agency for the world, not just in the world. A certified B Corporation, they aim to pioneer tech and marketing while balancing purpose and profit.

## Products & Services
- **Integrated Agency Services**: A 50-50 blend of technology and marketing services, including strategy, creative, data, and media.
- **DEPT®/AI**: A dedicated AI practice launched in 2023, with 50% of revenue now AI-enabled.
- **Commerce Services**: Recognized by Forrester as a top 10 Commerce Services Provider.
- **Specialized Studios**: Includes BASIC/DEPT®, Hello Monday/DEPT®, STUDIO DUMBAR/DEPT®, and Dogstudio/DEPT®—each with unique creative and technical specialties.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed; backed by The Carlyle Group (partnership announced in 2023).
- **Key Metric**: Over 4,000 employees (Depsters) across 30+ offices in 5 continents.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Carlyle Group (strategic partner), Waterland Private Equity (historical partner). Key clients include Google, Meta, Microsoft, Lego, Adidas, Patagonia, and KFC.
- **Growth Signals**: 30 acquisitions since 2015; named Webby Agency of the Year 2022, 2023, 2024; Campaign Digital Innovation Agency of the Year 2023; launched Asia Pacific operations in 2021; 50% AI-enabled revenue; 85+ nationalities and 50+ languages spoken in-house.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Partner-led model**: 200+ owners with "skin in the game," ensuring entrepreneurial accountability and long-term client relationships.
- **Global scale with craft depth**: 4,000+ digital specialists available as one integrated team across all time zones.
- **B Corp & Climate Label certified**: First global agency to become a Certified B Corporation, with a strong focus on sustainability and social impact.
- **Award-winning track record**: Consistently recognized as Agency of the Year by Webby and Lovie Awards.
- **50-50 tech/marketing split**: Rarer in the industry, enabling full 360-degree client solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI integration**: Deep investment in DEPT®/AI to embed AI into all service lines (50% of revenue already AI-enabled).
- **Global expansion**: Continued growth through acquisitions and new market entries (e.g., Asia Pacific, Americas).
- **Sustainability & Impact**: Active impact strategy focused on four pillars: Impactful Work, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Community, and Climate.
- **Talent development**: Heavy investment in learning ("DEPT®/YOU" curated learning experiences) and internal mobility.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as "inclusive, supportive, open" with a strong emphasis on diversity (85+ nationalities), equity, and inclusion. Certified B Corporation with a clear purpose.
- **Flexibility**: Open to discussing flexible and hybrid working arrangements to achieve work/life balance.
- **Benefits**: Health and wellness benefits, DEPT®/CARES (annual day of giving), DEPT® Festival (all-expenses-paid global gathering), and DEPT®/YOU (curated learning experiences for personal and professional growth).
- **Global opportunities**: Ability to work from offices across 5 continents, with a strong internal mobility ethos.
- **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on pioneering, innovation, and craft; 50-50 tech/marketing split means engineers and technologists are core to the business.
- **Notable perks**: Climate Label company (100% climate neutral, 37% renewable energy), strong sustainability focus, and community impact programs.

## Sources
1. [DEPT® Careers Page](https://www.deptagency.com/careers/)
2. [DEPT® Homepage](https://www.deptagency.com/)
3. [DEPT® About Us](https://www.deptagency.com/about-us/)
4. [DEPT® Culture Page](https://www.deptagency.com/en-in/culture/)
5. [DEPT® Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dept)

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