This role is part of our Brand and Advertising team based in Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Brand Strategists, Creatives, and Influencer Marketers to Account managers, Producers, and Video editors. As a creative digital marketing agency, we mix old-fashioned creative storytelling with the best of what today’s technology has to offer to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Bol.com and Philips to name a few.
JOB PURPOSE
You and your teammate are a senior creative duo with a proven track record, ideally complemented by a few prestigious awards. Whether you specialize in art and copy, design, or a hybrid approach, your role is to deliver digital-first advertising campaigns for international and global clients across all channels.
You are a proactive and digitally savvy creative, ready to generate original ideas that help our clients stay ahead. Your concepts will be rooted in culture—focused on building brands rather than just adding to the noise.
You will be responsible for creating campaigns for a range of well-known clients in the Dutch market, with a primary focus on bol.com, as well as other local and international brands like Philips, Grolsch, Univé, Audi, and Lotus.
Our creative department is evolving and comprises a mix of talented creatives and specialists in media, social, and technology, all working together to showcase the best DEPT has to offer. You’ll bring at least 5 years of agency experience and the ability to sell your ideas with flair, backing them up with strategic insights, trends, and data to create memorable advertising.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver standout campaign ideas and creative concepts for a diverse range of brands.
- Conceptualize, pitch, and bring your creative ideas to life.
- Focus on digital to unlock tomorrow’s possibilities.
- Approach creativity with a strategic mindset, incorporating cultural trends, data, and insights.
- Collaborate with our digital, media, and social experts.
- Move beyond TV-first thinking to create content for 360-degree campaigns that work across all touchpoints.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- At least 5 experience as a Creative in an agency with a strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaigns and original storytelling.
- Native Dutch speaker with excellent English skills, capable of working with Dutch and international brands.
- Ability to use humor in campaigns, creating engaging and memorable content.
- A proactive mindset with a small agency mentality with a drive to take initiative, lead projects, and deliver results without waiting for direction
- Keen interest in digital trends and social media
WE OFFER
- A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
- Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
- The choice to work where you are most productive: whether that is in one of our offices, or abroad for 13 weeks a year. Rather work from home? No problem! We’ll provide you with the best of class materials, such as a high-quality laptop, monitor, work phone and the necessary furniture.
- Work anywhere. Choose your ideal workspace: office, abroad for 13 weeks a year, or home. We’ll equip you with everything you need.
- DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
- Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
- Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card.
- You can discover even more employee benefits here.
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 culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
