Data Scientist DEPT®/AI has a single mission: to make the best work in the industry using AI to enhance everything we do. This role sits within our EMEA Data AI practice, which has deep expertise in leveraging AI. The team includes data scientists and AI engineers that work alongside DEPT® teams around the world across different services – from commerce, to full-funnel media, content engineering to internal operations.

You will be solving some of the hardest and most challenging problems facing some of the best loved brands in the world – and doing this alongside an experienced team. JOB PURPOSE We are seeking a talented and passionate Data Scientist to join our growing team of data scientists and AI engineers. You will design and deliver data-driven solutions across the full range of client challenges we take on: from predictive modelling and personalisation to end-to-end AI systems.

Your focus area is media effectiveness and you will advise clients how to allocate their media budgets with your expertise in Media Mix Modelling, Incrementality and Attribution. Alongside this, you will operate as a full member of the team, contributing your statistical and ML expertise across other client workstreams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design data-driven solutions tailored to client challenges, leveraging advanced analytical methods, ML models, and AI technologies to deliver business value. Lead media effectiveness projects for our clients - designing, building and interpreting Media Mix Models, incrementality studies, and multi-touchpoint attribution solutions that inform client budget allocation and marketing strategy. Implement end-to-end scalable ML AI systems - including model training, inferencing, deployment, and monitoring - leveraging latest cloud technologies.

Take a leading role in a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineers, consultants and client stakeholders. Communicate complex technical solutions to clients in an understandable way, delivering progress reports and demonstrations. Translate complex model outputs into clear, actionable recommendations for client stakeholders, including senior marketing leadership.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

MSc degree in a highly analytical and quantitative discipline like Econometrics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics or Statistics. Hands-on experience building as a data scientist building media effectiveness solutions, including Media Mix Modelling, incrementality studies and multi-touchpoint attribution solutions. g.

regression, time series, probabilistic models), combined with a proactive mindset for exploring and applying cutting-edge developments in ML and AI. Deep understanding of Bayesian modelling and causal inference, and the ability to apply these in a client-facing measurement context. g.

scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, SciPy) Strong SQL skills and experience with data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) Understanding of MLOps concepts and hands-on experience implementing them on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience with version control (Git) and deployment tools (Docker). Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and translate complex model output into actionable insights to a non-technical audience 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.