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About the Role

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team in the DACH region, combining technology and experience design to create emotive yet conversion-focused CX platforms, Apps, Online Shops and Design systems. As Associate Director, you will lead pitches to win new business in DACH and EMEA and oversee projects for key accounts to develop user-centered experiences that drive measurable growth, ensuring outstanding design quality to win and retain clients.

Responsibilities

Set the standard for award-winning design that ensures user, brand, and business requirements are not just met but exceeded.
Ensure design quality and successful delivery of pitch or project teams, setting direction and monitoring quality.
Collaborate with other departments such as Strategy, UX, Content, and Technology, and be part of international teams across the EMEA region.
Act as an internal and external voice, showcasing pioneering work through speaking engagements and industry contributions to build our reputation as a growth innovation company.

Requirements

Over 15 years of experience in brand design, experience design (UX/UI), motion design and large-scale design systems.
Proven work history of working in dynamic agency environments, collaborating with international brands, and managing senior stakeholders.
Outstanding track record across the entire design value chain, from developing compelling design visions to executing actionable UI and motion design tasks.
Demonstrated curiosity about digital trends, AI and new technologies, and commitment to incorporating relevant innovations into work.
Ability to translate design visions into compelling presentations that inspire and win over both high-level decision-makers and operational teams.
Comprehensive professional language skills in German and English (C1 level) are required.

Skills

Brand design
Experience design (UX/UI)
Motion design
Large-scale design systems
Communication
Influence

Location

Hamburg
Berlin

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Associate Director
Over 15 years of experience

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location)
Company pension scheme
Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office
Smoothie Tuesdays
Contribution to health through the OpenUp platform
€50 personal monthly allowance via benefits apps
Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals
Social events
Training, development and certifications

About the Company

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.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.