Principal, Art Director

DEPT®•New York, NY

11h•$85,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a talented and strategic Art Director to join a fast-paced, high-performing team dedicated to one of our most visible and dynamic clients. This is a hands-on role for someone who brings conceptual thinking, sharp design instincts, and video-first experience to the table—someone who can translate strategy into smart, engaging creative that performs. You’ll partner closely with Copywriters and report into the Creative Director, collaborating to bring creative briefs to life across digital, social, and video channels. You’ll help shape campaign direction, lead visual execution, and ensure design excellence from kickoff through delivery. While you're not the final decision-maker, 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, enjoys rolling up their sleeves to execute, and has a strong point of view on what makes effective content in today’s digital world.

Requirements

2-4 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
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

Nice To Haves

Enjoy balancing creative concepting with tactical execution
Have a passion for video and a solid understanding of content production workflows
Are comfortable working directly with clients and stakeholders, while also taking creative direction from an ACD or CD
Can juggle multiple projects while staying detail-oriented and deadline-driven
Value feedback, mentorship, and continuous improvement—for yourself and others
Basic to intermediate motion design skills to demonstrate proof of concept
Experience at a performance marketing agency
Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs), macOS

Responsibilities

Concept and design best-in-class creative across digital, social, and video touchpoints, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance.
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.
Work closely with copywriters, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.
Own your work from end to end—delivering polished, on-brand, and performance-minded assets on time and on brief.
Navigate ambiguity with ACD support, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges.
Approach every situation with curiosity, kindness, and accountability to help foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment.