Associate Director, Copywriting

About the role

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

Responsibilities

• Shape major campaign narratives, messaging systems, and brand voice frameworks across key initiatives.
• Lead creative development on high-profile projects, helping define the verbal direction of integrated campaigns.
• Partner with Creative Directors and ACDs to develop breakthrough creative concepts and audience experiences.
• Mentor writers and creative teams, helping elevate storytelling, messaging, and creative quality across the organization.
• Explore and champion emerging technologies, AI-assisted creative workflows, and new approaches to narrative development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in copywriting, brand storytelling, or integrated campaign development in an agency environment or related experience.
• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating conceptual creativity, strategic thinking, and writing excellence.
• Experience developing brand voice systems, campaign narratives, and messaging architectures.
• Ability to influence teams, clients, and stakeholders through compelling storytelling and creative leadership.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of culture, technology, and emerging creative opportunities.

Skills

• Exceptional writing craft.
• Strategic thinking.
• Conceptual leadership.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with matching, paid time off, and parental leave. We also provide a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.

• US Remote Range: $139,200—$165,000 USD

Schedule

DEPT® offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of our remote workforce.