Principal Art Director

DEPT®

Art Director creating high-impact digital and video content for dynamic clients at DEPT®. Collaborating with teams to deliver engaging narratives and lead visual execution.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $65,300 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver High-Impact Creative: Concept and design best-in-class creative across digital, social, and video touchpoints, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance.
Support Video + Content Production: Contribute to pre-production planning, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with editors and motion designers in post to ensure work comes to life as intended.
Partner Across Disciplines: Work closely with copywriters, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.
Manage Creative Execution: Own your work from end to end—delivering polished, on-brand, and performance-minded assets on time and on brief.
Be a Problem Solver: Navigate ambiguity with ACD support, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges.
Embody Team Culture: Approach every situation with curiosity, kindness, and accountability to help foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

+5 years of experience in Art Direction with a strong portfolio showcasing video-driven campaigns, social-first content, and strong visual design work
Previous agency experience and a track record of working on high-volume, high-visibility accounts
On-set and content production experience (domestic or global), including working with video directors, editors, and producers
Strong client presentation and communication skills—you can confidently present ideas, take feedback in stride, and advocate for great creative
Excellent design sensibility and a strategic eye for layout, typography, motion, and branding
Generative AI Mastery: Proven hands-on experience utilizing advanced generative AI platforms (including Midjourney, Runway, Vizcom, Weavy, or equivalent visual AI tools) to conceptualize, iterate, and scale creative production workflows.
Performance-Driven Creative Execution: Deep understanding of paid media ecosystems, conversion design, and data-backed creative strategies. Responsible for translating high-level marketing briefs into high-volume, scroll-stopping digital assets.
Multi-Channel Social Optimization: Strong track record in developing native short-form video content and paid ads, optimizing assets for user engagement and platform algorithm performance.
A proactive, collaborative mindset—you bring energy to brainstorms, jump in where needed, and support your teammates with generosity and respect
A creative portfolio that shows your eye for design, your range in digital and video, and your ability to turn strategy into scroll-stopping creative.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Art DirectionVideo ProductionVisual DesignGenerative AIContent ProductionLayout DesignTypographyMotion DesignBrandingConversion Design

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunicationClient PresentationCuriosityKindnessAccountabilityProactivityCreativityAdaptability