We create 360 degree, audience centric and integrated brand experiences, that seamlessly bring audiences together across physical, digital, social and virtual brand worlds.
We deliver memorable, surprising, and innovative immersive
moments by using state-of-the-art technology, surprising
creative concepts, and highly impactful theatrical interactions.
We believe we are only as effective as our cultural impact, reach,
and brand engagement, so every campaign is crafted to
be an inherently social experience.
Our Agency Values
SUPPORTIVE. We always care about our colleagues, we welcome everyone’s views and ideas, we celebrate our successes together
PROACTIVE. We seize all opportunities, take ownership, and are always on the lookout for when a brand may need us
CHALLENGING. We push ourselves, our clients and our partners to do things better, braver and smarter
AGILE. We reinvent ourselves, keep on top of emerging trends and are always at the cutting edge of new technologies
INSPIRATIONAL. We get our inspiration from our founders, our clients, our colleagues, our interns, the world around us
INCLUSIVE. We appreciate and action diversity, equality and sustainability knowing they are fundamental to our ongoing growth
Our Approach
An award-winning independent immersive agency based in London, working with global clients from creative conception through to live project implementation.
We are redefining the future of brand experiences and events with our international ecosystem of trailblazing creatives.
Combining cutting-edge technology with humanising theatrics to create experiences which are technically masterful and purposely human.
Because we believe that immersive innovation has the power to enhance the audience’s experience of being.
Executive Creative Director / Founder
HAMISH JENKINSON
CEO of The Department. Founder of The Old Vic Tunnels. Member of Time Out’s 100 club of creative Innovators. Curator. Investor in the Arts. Specialist in directing large-scale performances. Chairman of Free the Children UK. Ambassador for the Prince’s Trust. Visiting Professor at Falmouth University.
Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer
JONNY GRANT
Award-Winning Director of large-scale events, films, performances, and parties. With a big-game mentality, a successful entrepreneur and a strong project leader. Prizes for commercials for Heineken, Hyundai, and Pepsi.
President
VICENC MARTI
Charismatic, energetic, international leader with 25 year experience in hospitality, gaming, entertainment, media and technology industries. Rare profile that bridges the gap between the creative community and the finance / investor industry.
Oversight of the Board of Directors, and the Executive and Founding Team to executive on the Plan to establish The Department as the leader in the Immersive Marketing industry.
Finance Director
ADAM PHILLIPS
Business Development Director
AMANDA ALEXANDER
Head of Client Services
ALANNAH WESLEY
Experience of a colourful 9 years in Europe and the Middle East / develops one-of-a-kind brand experiences and above-the-line strategy planning for companies / Burberry, Lexus and Pernod Ricard / worked both as a consultant and in-house with agencies / particular focus in luxury.
Head of Creative
CIARA GLYNN
Creative background in Fashion Design / A stickler for organisation and detail / Irish Fashion Designer of the Year / digital technology and innovation enthusiast / a positive quick thinker ensuring the best comes of a not so good situation /
Producer
EMMA SCOTT
With 7 years experience in live events, Emma leads our Production team for Pitch through to live event. Her background in Performing Arts has evolved into a love of large scale shows, fusing theatrical with technical and content to deliver something emotive yet innovative. Emma has worked across a variety of projects from Fashion Shows and Immersive Parties, to specialised technical experienced. She has managed some of The Department’s global projects with meticulous organisation.
Technical Director
TONY PEAKER
Production & Operations Director
MICHAEL GEORGE
Head of Content
EZEQUIEL ROMERO
