DMUS - Principal, Art Director - US at DEPT® | New York City, NY | $85K/yr – $120K/yr

DMUS - Principal, Art Director - US

New York City, NY (Remote)

$85K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own creative execution across video and digital touchpoints, guiding production and cross-functional partners to turn strategy into visually compelling, performance-minded work that lands on brief and on time.

Own creative from concept to delivery across digital, social, and video with a focus on visual storytelling and performance.
Collaborate with copy, strategy, and client teams to align with brief goals and brand voice while navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Support on-set and post-production, ensuring production quality and timely delivery while maintaining team culture.

Job Description

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.

DEPT®

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DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI. Certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

Founded in 2016

Amsterdam, North Holland, NLD

4.5K employees (1,449 in marketing)

www.deptagency.com

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