Principal, Art Direction

DEPT

Bay Area, California, United States
On-site
5-7 years visual design experience
Video-first creative execution
On-set production experience
This role requires a strategic Principal Art Director to translate strategy into smart, engaging creative across digital, social, and video channels

Job Summary

  • This role requires a strategic Principal Art Director to translate strategy into smart, engaging creative across digital, social, and video channels.
  • The successful candidate will partner closely with copywriters and report into an Associate Creative Director to lead visual execution and ensure design excellence.
  • DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster by pioneering ideas and acting fast.

Matching Summary

This role requires a strategic Principal Art Director to translate strategy into smart, engaging creative across digital, social, and video channels.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years visual design experience
  • Video-first creative execution
  • On-set production experience
  • Figma or Sketch proficiency
  • Adobe Photoshop and After Effects

Nice-to-have

  • Basic to intermediate animation skills
  • Performance marketing agency background
  • Proactive collaborative mindset
  • Experience with time tracking tools

Key Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in visual design
  • Previous agency experience on high-volume accounts
  • Strong client presentation and communication skills
  • Portfolio showcasing digital campaigns and video-driven work

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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