Associate Director, Art Direction

4 hours, 19 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Design and User Experience
DEPT®

DEPT®

DEPT® is a full-service digital agency that combines creativity, technology, and data to deliver innovative digital products and services, helping brands grow and thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

Media
1K-5K

Description

  • Lead the visual evolution of brands across pitches and flagship projects, maintaining a world-class standard for design, typography, and composition.
  • Guide junior to mid-level art directors and designers with craft-focused feedback and mentorship.
  • Own the visual narrative for multi-channel campaigns across film, digital, social, and physical experiences.
  • Lead the visual production process, including photographer and director selection, color grading, retouching, and motion design oversight.
  • Act as the visual authority in client meetings and present design systems and art direction clearly.
  • Partner with creative leadership to improve workflows, set quality standards, and evaluate new tools and AI-driven technologies.
  • Foster an inclusive, design-forward culture that supports experimentation, shared learning, and visual excellence.
  • Bridge the gap between concept and execution by contributing hands-on art direction and design on high-stakes work.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in art direction or design within a creative agency, high-growth brand environment, or related field.
  • Mastery of art direction, layout, typography, and integrated visual storytelling across multiple platforms.
  • Experience leading small teams or overseeing freelancers and junior creatives.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
  • Experience with motion design and/or AI image generation.
  • Ability to ensure visual decisions support client business goals and brand identity.
  • Ability to explain complex visual concepts to non-visual stakeholders and clients.
  • Experience in a role that requires both strategic leadership and hands-on creative execution.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Paid company holidays.
  • Parental leave.
  • Remote-friendly work environment (#LI-Remote).
  • US remote salary range of $122,700 to $180,000 USD.

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