Account Director (Freelance)

Please note: This is a remote 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 communi