DMUS - Principal, Art Director - US

About the role

We’re looking for a talented and strategic Art Director to join a fast-paced, high-performing team dedicated to one of our most visible and dynamic clients. This is a hands-on role for someone who brings conceptual thinking, sharp design instincts, and video-first experience to the table—someone who can translate strategy into smart, engaging creative that performs.

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

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate motion design skills to demonstrate proof of concept
• Experience at a performance marketing agency
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools:
• Figma
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Illustrator
• Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
• macOS

Skills

• Generative AI Mastery
• Performance-Driven Creative Execution
• Multi-Channel Social Optimization

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with matching, paid time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, and more. The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,300 - $90,000, based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. We are a B Corp-certified company and an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.

Schedule

US Remote Range $85,000 - $120,000 USD Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at DEPT®? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field