Head of Creative Technology

Job Description:

About Dentsu Lab

Through the disruptive power of creativity and technology, Dentsu Lab creates unprecedented experiences that drive growth for people’s potential, our client business, and society.

Our vision is to always place people at the heart of everything we do. We move their emotions, their business, and the society they live in, using the power of creative R&D and an outlier’s perspective.

In collaboration with Creative, Media, CXM, BX, and other integrated growth solutions (gaming, sports entertainment), we aim to expand transformative creativity beyond the creative practice and make a bigger impact for our clients and society.

The Role

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Creative Technology to join our Dentsu Lab team based in London who will push the boundaries of what’s possible, propelling brands and business into a virtual and connected future.

You will have a background in delivering world-class experiences across emerging technologies as well as helping brands disrupt, differentiate, and innovate across consumer digital touchpoints.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the creative technology strategy for Dentsu Lab London, aligning with the overall business objectives.

2. Team Leadership: Build and lead a multi-market high-performing team of creative technologists, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

3. Project Delivery: Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and innovation.

4. Client Partnerships: Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering exceptional solutions.

5. Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and identify opportunities to apply them to innovative solutions.

6. Talent Development: Mentor and develop the creative technology team across markets, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

The Person

1. A playbook of internationally recognized and award-winning apex experience work that pushes the boundaries of design, technology & data.

2. You will have a track record of delivering disruptive, innovative experiences, platforms, and design projects.

3. A background in digital creative / experience / experiential agencies, understanding how to bridge the world of innovation and experience design to the world of big idea creative and platform thinking.

4. A leader who has experience of uniting and inspiring talent across disciplines.

5. Can attract and retain world-class current and new digital talent.

6. Connected to popular culture, trends, brands, technologies and how they impact business and our clients.

7. Tech-savvy, future-facing, curious, and innovative in approach.

8. Ability to lead with empathy, support others, always listen and learn.

Location: Remote - Mexico

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent