Senior Manager, Art Direction

Depop•New York, NY

1d•$144,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Depop is seeking an experienced, inspirational Senior Manager, Art Direction to lead creative output across marketing channels and advertising campaigns. Reporting to the Director of Creative, this role helps shape how Depop presents itself and uses its brand identity to establish the company as a home for secondhand fashion and culture. The Senior Manager will define the visual direction and tone of campaigns, develop concepts and design, and work hands-on through execution. The role emphasizes considered, distinctive, high-quality creative work across campaigns, film, social-first ideas, and brand identity. The successful candidate brings a strong point of view, elevated visual taste, attention to detail, and the ability to challenge briefs and raise creative standards. They will mentor team members, collaborate across functions and with external partners, and bring knowledge of US visual culture and consumer behavior to the work.

Requirements

Extensive experience in creative work, art direction, or graphic design in a senior role.
Strong creative vision and understanding of marketing and digital performance channels.
Strong point of view and visual storytelling taste, demonstrated by a portfolio showing concept, craft, and execution.
Hands-on experience with campaigns and brand design.
Ability to guide teams while remaining actively involved in creative work.
Clear and confident communication skills.
Proficiency in Figma and Google Slides.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Creative to lead visual direction across campaigns and content, from top to bottom of funnel, activations, social, brand partnerships, and talent partnerships.
Drive concepts, design, and art direction from idea through final execution, ensuring work is polished, intentional, and impactful.
Set the visual tone for projects and guide teams toward sharper, stronger outputs.
Shape and maintain Depop’s brand identity across platforms, keeping it consistent, recognizable, and flexible enough to evolve.
Develop ideas beyond the screen, including experiences, activations, products, or content ecosystems.
Mentor and support full-time and freelance designers and art directors through feedback, guidance, and inspiration.
Work cross-functionally with marketing and product teams, agencies, and partners to meet strategic and creative goals.
Present work confidently to internal teams, stakeholders at different levels, and external partners.
Identify collaboration, partnership, and cultural-moment opportunities aligned with Depop’s values of community, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
Stay informed about US visual culture, design trends, consumer behavior, and emerging tools, bringing fresh perspectives to the work.

Benefits

Choice of two United Healthcare medical plans: HDHP/HSA or PPO + FSA.
Dental and vision coverage.
Online health benefit resources.
Access to Headspace Meditation, Legal Shield, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Disability and critical illness insurance through UNUM.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
16 days of annual leave plus public holidays, with annual leave increasing with tenure.
Up to the equivalent of two additional paid volunteer days per year for full-time employees.
12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents who are full-time regular employees.
Shared parental leave and paid emergency parent/carer leave.
Twice-yearly development chats and yearly performance reviews.
Learning budget and company-wide training workshops, materials, and resources.
Life insurance providing financial compensation of 2x salary.
Gifts and rewards for special milestones.