--- title: 'VP, Creative at DEPT®' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/vp-creative-dept-ny-ny-0qebmrzfer3g' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-06' --- # VP, Creative at DEPT® - **Company:** DEPT® - **Location:** NY NY, United States - **Compensation:** $261k–$335k - **Posted:** 2026-07-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dept/jobs/8068184 ## 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: The VP, Creative, is responsible for leading the creative output, execution, and strategy for one of DEPT®’s largest global accounts and a world leader in AI. In this role, you will ensure that creativity is bold, effective, human, and deeply integrated with technology, media, and data, specifically tailored to our client's business goals. You will act as the day-to-day creative anchor for this account, ensuring exceptional craft and driving real business impact. As a key creative leader, you will partner closely with the Account, Strategy, and Technical leads to elevate the account's creative offering, manage a dedicated team, and foster a highly collaborative environment. This role is for a hands-on leader and builder: someone excited to manage a distributed creative team, mentor emerging talent, and establish seamless ways of working to ensure world-class work happens consistently on a global scale. ## WHAT YOU’LL DO: Creative Vision & Account Positioning - Execute Vision: Translate and champion DEPT®’s future-forward creative vision within the context of the global account’s brand guidelines and business objectives. - End-to-End Delivery: Deliver a high-impact creative offering across the account that spans the full brand experience, from digital product design to integrated, campaign-led storytelling. - Innovation: Inject emerging platforms, technologies, and cultural shifts into the client’s creative roadmap to keep their brand progressive and competitive. - Industry Recognition: Set ambitious goals for account-specific creative awards and recognition, managing the execution of case studies and submissions. Client Partnership & Trust - Trusted Advisor: Act as a senior creative partner and trusted day-to-day advisor to the client's marketing and creative leadership teams. - Problem Solver: Deeply understand the client’s business challenges and translate them into measurable, high-performing creative solutions. - Value Growth: Elevate the role of creativity in the account relationship, demonstrating how bold ideas drive client retention, expansion, and business growth. Creative Leadership & Culture - Team Management: Lead, inspire, and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team dedicated to the account, including Creative Directors, Designers, Copywriters, and emerging talent. - Foster Culture: Nurture a culture that reflects DEPT®’s values: collaborative, inclusive, entrepreneurial, and people-first. - Craft & Accountability: Maintain high standards of craft, execution, and accountability while encouraging the team to experiment and continuously learn. - Performance: Provide regular feedback, clear expectations, and structured talent development for the creative team members on the account. Account Growth & Thought Leadership - Organic Growth: Partner with account and regional leadership to identify and pitch organic growth opportunities within the global client's business. - Pitch Leadership: Lead the creative vision and execution for subsequent workstreams, extensions, and renewals related to the account. - External Presence: Contribute to DEPT®’s thought leadership and industry presence by showcasing the innovative work built for this global account. Creative Excellence & Quality - Quality Control: Oversee the day-to-day creative output across all channels for the account, ensuring it meets the highest standards of craft and innovation. - Pragmatic Ambition: Balance creative ambition with practical execution, delivering work that is scalable, on time, and grounded in real-world performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Integrated Solutions: Work seamlessly with the account's dedicated Strategy, Media, Technology, Data, and Production teams to deliver fully integrated solutions. - Break Down Silos: Champion DEPT®’s collaborative model, ensuring shared ownership of project outcomes across different disciplines. ## WHAT YOU BRING: - 10+ years of creative leadership experience within a global agency or digital-first organization (with a focus on managing large-scale enterprise accounts). - Team Leadership: Proven ability to manage and mentor distributed, multidisciplinary creative teams. - Digital Expertise: Deep understanding of digital ecosystems, modern media platforms, and technology-enabled creativity. - Client Management: Strong client-facing skills with experience partnering with Director, VP, and CMO-level stakeholders. - Portfolio: A strong portfolio of impactful, recognized creative work that balances brand storytelling, digital innovation, and performance data. - Leadership Style: Inclusive, collaborative, and human—fully aligned with DEPT®’s people-first culture. WHAT DO WE OFFER? We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package: - 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 This is remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of New York, NY (tri-state area is ok) to be considered. New York, NY Salary Range $260,700—$335,200 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. 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