About the role

Role Overview

Principal, Art Direction (hands-on leadership)

You’ll join a fast-paced creative team supporting a highly visible client. This role blends strategic conceptual thinking with strong visual design and video-first experience, while also leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary group of designers and creators.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-impact digital creative: concept and design best-in-class assets for social and video, with strong visual storytelling and performance focus
Mentor & lead: directly supervise and mentor junior and mid-level art directors and designers, providing constructive feedback across disciplines
Support video + content production: contribute to pre-production, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with editors/designers in post to ensure the work matches intent
Partner across teams: work with copywriters, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to align creative with briefs, brand voice, and business objectives
Own creative execution end-to-end: lead concepting and production of polished, on-brand, performance-minded assets while strategically delegating for efficiency and mentorship
Solve creative challenges: navigate ambiguity, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions through daily brainstorming and inspiration sharing
Cultivate culture: foster an inclusive, high-energy environment and lead daily creative pulse activities

Requirements

5+ years of experience in visual design with a strong portfolio showing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven work
Prior social agency experience or relevant experience supporting high-volume, high-visibility accounts
On-set and content production experience, including collaboration with video directors, editors, and producers
Strong client presentation and communication skills; confident presenting ideas and incorporating feedback

Nice to Have (implied)

Experience working with multidisciplinary creative teams and presenting creative in client-facing settings
Demonstrated ability to lead daily ideation and raise creative quality across deliverables

About DEPT®

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company operating at the intersection of technology and marketing. It helps ambitious brands grow faster by creating next-generation ideas through fast execution and innovation-led creative. The company focuses on high-performing teams delivering digital marketing and content experiences for major clients.