Senior, Art Director

WHY DEPT

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing we create what is next by pioneering ideas acting fast and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious move with intent and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together relentlessly curious and get sh*t done. It is how we work how we grow and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT you will find the freedom to explore the space to collaborate and the trust to make a real impact for our clients for each other and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE:

Were 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 tablesomeone who can translate strategy into smart engaging creative that performs.

Youll partner closely with Copywriters and report into the Creative Director collaborating to bring creative briefs to life across digital social and video channels. Youll help shape campaign direction lead visual execution and ensure design excellence from kickoff through delivery. While youre not the final decision-maker youll play a crucial role in owning your workstream and consistently raising the creative bar.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in creative collaboration enjoys rolling up their sleeves to execute and has a strong point of view on what makes effective content in todays digital world.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• 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 enddelivering 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.
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 2-4 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 skillsyou 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
• A proactive collaborative mindsetyou 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

YOULL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU:

• Enjoy balancing creative concepting with tactical execution
• Have a passion for video and a solid understanding of content production workflows
• Are comfortable working directly with clients and stakeholders while also taking creative direction from an ACD or CD
• Can juggle multiple projects while staying detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Value feedback mentorship and continuous improvementfor yourself and others

This is your opportunity to help shape creative for a bold fast-moving client while growing your influence as a creative leader. If youre ready to make an impact and elevate your craft wed love to hear from you.

Additional things that will impress us:

• 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

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT:

• You will have to communicate with your team members abroad therefore fluency in English and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are a must for this role.
• This opening requires you to be open to work approximately 2 times a week from one of our offices located in Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

• We enjoy spending time together working closely with other local colleagues and getting to know one another. Our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) are fully equipped with refreshments and great common spaces!
• Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members
• Prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases
• Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses
• Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes
• 100% covered Plan Total membership at Sportclub
• A flexible vacation policy

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. Were committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace regardless of anyones identity background beliefs lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. Its totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT participates in E-Verify meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing our 4000 specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media Experience Commerce CRM and Technology & Data. Were 5050 tech and marketing partner-led and first to move. Clients include Google Lufthansa Coach eBay and OpenAI.

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DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our efforts here.

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