Account Director (Freelance)

<p><strong><em>Please note: This is a remote short-term freelance contract opportunity.</em></strong></p> <p><em>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 services 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, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.</em></p> <p><strong>JOB PURPOSE</strong></p> <p>As an Account Director at DEPT®, you will lead strategic client relationships, overseeing the delivery of complex, multi-channel campaigns across global teams. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, combining deep marketing expertise with operational excellence. More than just a client lead, you’ll drive growth, inspire teams, and elevate creative output, ensuring our work not only meets but exceeds expectations.</p> <ul> <li>Own and grow key client relationships, acting as the senior point of contact and strategic partner to client stakeholders</li> <li>Lead the development and delivery of integrated campaigns, ensuring they align with client goals and brand direction</li> <li>Shape client strategy by understanding business needs, market dynamics, and audience insights—translating them into actionable, measurable plans</li> <li>Oversee the full lifecycle of project delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability across all initiatives</li> <li>Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, and tech teams to drive innovative thinking and high-quality output</li> <li>Lead and mentor the client services team, providing guidance, developme