Senior Art Director

Summary

Join DEPT® as a Senior Art Director and contribute to high-impact creative for a major client. Partner with copywriters and other team members to deliver engaging content across digital, social, and video channels. Responsibilities include conceptualizing and designing creative assets, supporting video production, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring junior talent. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in visual design, a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns and video work, and excellent client communication skills. This role requires a proactive, collaborative mindset and a passion for video content. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in visual design , with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Mentor Junior Talent: Provide feedback and creative guidance to Art Directors and Designers, helping them grow while ensuring quality standards across deliverables
• Be a Problem Solver: Navigate ambiguity with confidence, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges
• Embody Team Culture: Lead with curiosity, kindness, and accountability. You’ll play an active role in fostering an inclusive, collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate animation skills to demonstrate proof of concept
• Experience at a performance marketing agency
• Experience with time tracking, project management software, and other team communication tools (Slack, Google Meet, Zoom, Asana, Harvest)
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Figma or Sketch Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effects Adobe Illustrator Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs) macOS

Benefits

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