Social Creative Lead

Social Creative Lead (m/f/d)
Amsterdam or Rotterdam, hybrid
6 month fixed term contract, with likelihood of extension

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.

This role is part of our Creative and Media team based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Programmatic and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance-driven strategies with cutting-edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Netflix, Reckitt, Foot Locker, Red Bull & Biscoff.

JOB PURPOSE

As Social Creative Lead, you are the creative engine of our social team. You set the bar for what excellent social work looks like within our agency and help shape the evolution of our social craft toward 2026. You translate trends, client needs, and innovative ideas into creative standards, concepts, and strategies that drive impact.

You work closely with clients such as Burger King, Ziggo, and Nikon, ensuring our social campaigns are not only relevant and distinctive, but also award-worthy and consistently high in quality.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Define the creative standard
Set, guard, and elevate the creative standard for the social team, inspiring colleagues to reach and exceed it.

Team development
Coach and develop the team, share your vision and creative style, and foster a culture of innovation and quality.

Process & collaboration
Optimize processes and ways of working within the team, including shaping reviews and feedback loops.

Strategic social vision
Develop a creative vision for social at DEPT toward 2026 and define the steps needed to get there, including:

• Developing missing propositions within the social team

• Leveraging relevant trends to stay distinctive

• Improving the visibility and consistency of our work - internally and externally

• Identifying ideas and concepts with award potential

• Proactively advising and supporting clients

Goals & KPIs
Set clear goals (north stars) for both craft excellence and the overall level of social creative work.

Innovation & inspiration
Bring your creative energy and vision to inspire the team and explore new opportunities.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Proven experience in social creative work within an agency environment

• A strong vision for creative social campaigns and trends

• Leadership skills and experience coaching and developing creative teams

• A creative, strategic, and entrepreneurial mindset

• The ability to develop concepts that inspire both clients and the team

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!

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year.

• 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

WHY DEPT®?

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.

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.