Director, Creative Strategy – Contract

DEPT®

Director of Creative Strategy at DEPT® focusing on brand positioning and campaign strategy. Leading creative teams and client relationships to develop compelling marketing solutions.

Posted 7/29/2026contractRemote • California, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $70 - $80 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing campaign-level brand positioning and creative strategies, with a strong focus on storytelling and audience insights. Proven ability to lead client presentations and collaborate effectively with creative and media teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative StrategyBrand StrategyIntegrated PlanningStorytelling SkillsQualitative Research Methods

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Hard Skills

Campaign-Level PositioningCreative Brief DevelopmentCreative Territory Definition360-Degree Integrated CampaignsAudience Insights

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsStakeholder Trust Building

Industry Keywords

Fast-Paced Agency EnvironmentMedia Activation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop compelling campaign-level brand positioning that differentiates clients.
Craft sharp, inspiring creative briefs and define creative territories.
Design holistic creative strategies tailored for full-funnel media plans.
Partner closely with Creative leads and media activation specialists.
Lead high-stakes client presentations and establish trust with stakeholders.
Uncover deep audience and competitive insights through research.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in creative strategy, brand strategy, or integrated planning within a fast-paced agency or brand environment.
Proven track record of developing campaign-level positioning, creative briefs, and creative territories.
Deep knowledge of 360-degree integrated campaigns.
Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills.
Mastery of qualitative and research methods.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer (EOE)
Inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process
Open door for suggestions on making the workplace better