Account Director (Freelance)

Please note: This is a short-term freelance contract opportunity. 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. JOB PURPOSE 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. Own and grow key client relationships, acting as the senior point of contact and strategic partner to client stakeholders Lead the development and delivery of integrated campaigns, ensuring they align with client goals and brand direction Shape client strategy by understanding business needs, market dynamics, and audience insights—translating them into actionable, measurable plans Oversee the full lifecycle of project delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability across all initiatives Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, and tech teams to drive innovative thinking and high-quality output Lead and mentor the client services team, providing guidance, development opportunities, and performance feedback Manage budgets, forecasts, and revenue opportunities, identifying areas for growth within accounts Ensure clear communication and alignment across global DEPT® teams and with external stakeholders Contribute to new business development efforts—identifying opportunities, leading pitches, and supporting cross-functional RFPs Drive internal account planning sessions, building roadmaps to deepen client partnerships and unlock new workstreams Monitor campaign performance and client satisfaction, using data and insights to continuously optimize our approach Champion DEPT® values and ensure our work consistently reflects the highest standards of creativity, strategy, and execution WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Extensive agency-side experience in a senior Client Services role—ideally as an Account Director, or strong Account Supervisor stepping up Proven track record leading large-scale, integrated campaigns across digital, social, content, and experiential Strategic mindset with the ability to distill complex client challenges into clear marketing solutions Demonstrated success in nurturing long-term client relationships and expanding scopes of work Confident in managing budgets, commercial planning, and driving profitability Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging C-suite clients Adept at managing and motivating cross-functional teams, with strong mentoring and leadership abilities Highly organized, calm under pressure, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Familiarity with project management tools and processes, with a passion for operational excellence AI Disclosure : At DEPT®, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you’d prefer it not be used. This posting reflects an existing freelance need at DEPT®. WHO ARE WE? We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking 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 cultu…