Principal, Art Director - Remote - US

New York City, NY (Remote)

$65K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end creative delivery for video-driven, social-first campaigns and collaborate across disciplines to turn briefs into scroll-stopping assets.

  • Own end-to-end creative delivery across digital channels
  • Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, producers to align with brief
  • Leverage AI-enabled workflows to scale production

Job Description

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.
  • Be a Problem Solver: Navigate ambiguity with ACD support, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges.
  • Embody Team Culture: Approach every situation with curiosity, kindness, and accountability to help foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Requirements

  • +5 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
  • 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 and paid ads, optimizing assets for user engagement and platform algorithm 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 and video, and your ability to turn strategy into scroll-stopping creative

Preferred

  • Basic to intermediate motion design skills to demonstrate proof of concept
  • Experience at a performance marketing agency

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan, plus matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
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Founded in 2016
Amsterdam, North Holland, NLD
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Traffic Source Mix
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40%
Direct
50.1%
Referral
7.4%
Social
1.8%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

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Marketing Team

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850 (19% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
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3.3 years
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