Associate Strategy Director

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.


WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Associate Strategy Director is an integral part of the DEPT® team, responsible for leading externally and internally. In this role, you will drive all aspects of developing products, services, and experiences for some of the best brands on earth. You will also help shape the future of the Strategy discipline, including process, capabilities, and offerings. 

While we are seeking candidates with broad experience across different types of work, the focus of this role will be on the intersection of brand, product, and customer experience across digital channels.

• Capable of defining digital products and CX strategy through the lens of brand to create genuinely differentiated products, services and systems. 
• Capable of collaborating with senior clients and colleagues to define foundational brand strategies—customer segmentation, brand architecture, positioning, and naming.
• Able to distill complicated things into simple ideas, and transform simple ideas into inspiring creative and design opportunities. 
• Fluent in culture—what’s happening in the world, why is it happening—and be capable of applying that understanding to the work. 
• Someone who values curiosity, creativity, and the relevant application of those traits to make original work.  We want you to help make things that are new and interesting, not just sensible.
• Comfortable applying critical analysis to various sources of data and analytics in order to distill meaningful insights for our teams and clients. 
• A natural facilitator of collaboration who’s skilled at not just working with others, but also helping others work well with each other. 
• Skilled at building strong, influential relationships with clients at all levels and colleagues across all disciplines.
• Lead project strategies to meet and exceed client and team goals.
• Generate insights that facilitate creative thinking and innovation.
• Support creative teams in maintaining the integrity of the project strategy and/or evolving where appropriate.
• Design and facilitate remote workshops and Q&A sessions with client teams.
• Design and execute primary qualitative and quantitative research.
• Provide informed opinions on how to achieve specific outcomes by using both empirical research and your subjective expertise.
• Build presentations and lead share-outs, check-ins, and presentations to every level of stakeholder from the day-to-day point of contacts all the way up to C-level executives. 
• Work with minimal processes in place, solving problems by being optimistic and using proactive thought processes and skills.
• Support and grow in the role by actively seeking out and proposing ideas to better improve company operations.
• Work in Google Suite, Figma, Miro, and various collaboration platforms (e.g. Slack, Teams, Webex, Zoom, etc).
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Knowledge, communicative and analytical skills equivalent to those normally obtained through receipt of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent years of additional related professional experience.  
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in strategic roles in product design, experience design, and brand strategy
• Experience leading large strategic projects in partnership with up-to-C-level clients
• Experience and working knowledge of digital products and apps, websites, social, retail, CRM, digital marketing, content, and common analytics platforms.
  
  

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

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible. 

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 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 pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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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.

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