Senior, Art Director

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a talented and strategic Senior, Art Direction to join a fast-paced, high-performing, and most visible dynamic clients. This is a hands-on role for someone who brings conceptual thinking, sharp visual design capabilities, and video-first experience to the table. Someone who can translate strategy into smart, engaging creative that hooks niche audiences.

You’ll partner closely with a team of Copywriters, Video Editors, Content Creators, Visual Designers and report into the Director, Creative, collaborating to bring creative briefs to life across digital, social, and video channels. You’ll help shape always-on social and campaign direction, lead visual execution, and ensure design excellence from kickoff through delivery. You’ll play a crucial role in owning your workstream and consistently raising the creative bar

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in creative collaboration, is autonomous in ideation, enjoys rolling up their sleeves to execute, and has a strong point of view on what makes effective content in the digital world.

.WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Concept and design best-in-class digital creative across social and video, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance.
• Contribute to pre-production planning, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with editors and designers in post to ensure work comes to life as intended.
• Work closely with copywriters, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.

Own the work from end to end. Concepting and producing polished, on-brand, performance-minded assets that meet timelines and briefs. As a Principal, Art Director, you will lead by doing, driving execution while strategically delegating portions of our projects to our junior team members to support efficiency, mentorship, and delivery while remaining accountable for the final output.

• Navigate ambiguity with CD support, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges. These solutions should come in the form of daily brainstorming and inspiration sharing with the team.
• Approach every situation with curiosity, kindness, and accountability to help foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2+ years of experience in visual design with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven work.
• Prior social agency experience or relevant experience with a track record of navigating high-volume, high-visibility accounts.
• On-set and content production experience (domestic or international), 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.
• 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 (6 to 30 seconds) and paid ads tailored, optimizing assets for user engagement and platform algorithm performance.
• Excellent design sensibility and a strategic eye for layout, typography, motion, and branding. Additionally, deep knowledge of social best practices for optimal 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, video, and your ability to turn strategy into scroll-stopping creative.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

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

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling.…