Director, Applied AI, Creative

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

We are currently only hiring in specific location in the United States. Locations, office requirements, and salary bands are outlined below. Please note that we do not offer relocation at this time.

ABOUT YOU:

Like us, you are passionate about both creative design and technology. You have serious creative chops, a strong digital background and believe in the promise of enhancing your craft with AI solutions. You believe that AI is about more than efficiency and will ultimately drive more impactful and  innovative work. You are devoted to keeping humans in the loop. With both hands-on digital creative design experience, including motion and video, and AI enablement experience, you have the ability to work with both clients and internal teams to help forge solutions that will take design to the next level. You do not need to have engineering experience, but you have a deep understanding of how AI agents work and can be trained. Working knowledge of the key LLMs, platforms and AI solutions in the space is essential - as is a commitment to staying attune to continual developments.

This role is equal parts agency transformation as well as strategic client consulting. This person will join us as a key member of the AI team who will collaborate with the creative team to ensure they are powered by the best AI solutions possible. Additionally, they will provide clients with strategic consulting services focused primarily on AI solutions for their internal creative processes, but may also provide applied AI strategy for digital experience and  workflow focused projects. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape what a best in class AI enhanced creative team looks like. You’ll also work closely with the business development, client partner, user experience, and data teams to retain clients and win new ones. Ideally you have worked on nationally and internationally known, iconic brands, dealing with junior and senior level clients as well as internal and external stakeholders.

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Internal Transformation
  • Work closely with the creative team to determine how AI can best enhance their workflows and products - including overall strategy, tooling recommendations, gathering customization requirements and flow mapping
  • Stay on top of key AI solutions for creative, attend demos as needed and pursue relevant partnerships
  • Provide ongoing AI education to the creative team
  • Help envision innovative solutions that will set DEPT apart
  • Serve as a liaison between DEPT AI and DEPT creative team when proprietary solutions are being developed on our Greenhouse accelerator
    
    
• Client Consulting
  • Lead AI strategy engagements, primarily focused on creative  but also digital experience and workflow
  • Champion the work by having a deep understanding of our partners business and what makes them tick
  • Identify business growth opportunities and develop strategic recommendations to support the growth of client relationships
  • Work along a range of cross-discipline teams both within the agency and client’s team alike, building a collaborative and trusting relationship along the way
    
    
• Growth & Thought Leadership
  • Participate in new business development and other growth opportunities
  • Participate in conferences, PR, and other thought leadership opportunities

YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• 2+ years of applied AI consulting/strategy experience in the creative space
• Direct experience using AI solutions for creative design and production
• 5+ years of leading strategic engagements - as a creative director or strategist
• Extensive knowledge of AI solutions for creative design and production
• Experience creating strategic briefs, tooling recommendations and implementation roadmaps for AI solutions
• A strong POV on where AI makes sense - and where it doesn’t
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