This is a short-term freelance contract opportunity with an ASAP start until 31st October 2026. 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. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients. As an Account Director, you will be responsible for building robust relationships with clients at all levels including strategic input, and overseeing the delivery of a wide variety of substantial integrated campaigns.

You will be required to manage client briefs from start to finish, planning, assigning and reviewing creative and managing the overall agency workload in partnership with the producers, design and copy leads. which are profitable without compromising the creative integrity. Manage client accounts and projects from briefing through delivery, ensuring work is completed on time, on budget, and to a high standard. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and managing expectations.

Oversee project scope, budgets, contracts, and resources to maximise account performance and profitability. Lead account planning, proposals, presentations, and new business opportunities. Drive process improvements and ensure consistent delivery across all projects.

Monitor account performance and provide strategic recommendations based on client objectives and results. Mentor and support junior team members, resolving project challenges and escalations.



Lead and develop project teams, delegating work effectively and fostering collaboration.

Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development. Encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery across the team. Manage change effectively and communicate priorities to ensure smooth execution.

Experience delivering integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns. Strong account, project, budget, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent organisation with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Commercial awareness with business development and client growth experience. Knowledge of digital production and creative workflows. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools. At DEPT®, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy at 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.

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

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 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. #

📌 Account Director (Freelance) (Toronto)
🏢 DEPT®
📍 Toronto