Principal, Art Direction

DEPT®; Buenos Aires; Presencial; ARS 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Premium healthcare coverage

Flexible vacation policy

Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity

Descripción de la vacante

DEPT® in Buenos Aires is looking for a Principal, Art Director to lead creative production for major clients. In this strategic role, you will manage high-impact visual storytelling and guide junior team members while collaborating closely with various stakeholders.

With over 5 years of design experience, you will oversee projects focused on social and video performance. DEPT® offers premium healthcare, flexible vacations, and a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in visual design with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns.
• Prior social agency experience with high-volume, high-visibility accounts.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-impact creative digital content across social and video.
• Mentor junior art directors and designers.
• Manage creative execution from end to end.

Conocimientos

Visual design

Client presentation

Creative problem solving

Collaboration

Descripción del empleo

About DEPT®

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s 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.

Principal, Art Director – Role Overview

We’re looking for a talented and strategic Principal, Art Director to join a fast‑paced, high‑performing team supporting one of our most visible, dynamic clients. This hands‑on leadership role is for someone who brings conceptual thinking, sharp visual design capabilities, and video‑first experience to the table.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑impact creative: concept and design best‑in‑class digital creative across social and video, focusing on visual storytelling and performance.
• Mentor and lead: act as a direct supervisor and mentor to junior and mid‑level Art Directors and Designers, providing clear, constructive feedback across disciplines.
• Support video and content production: contribute to pre‑production planning, support on‑set shoots, and collaborate with editors and designers in post‑production.
• 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 the work from end to end, concepting and producing polished, on‑brand, performance‑minded assets that meet timelines and briefs. As a Principal, you will lead by doing, driving execution while strategically delegating portions of projects to your team to support efficiency, mentorship, and delivery while remaining accountable for the final output.
• Be a problem solver: navigate ambiguity with Creative Director support, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges.
• Cultivate culture: foster an inclusive, high‑energy environment and lead daily brainstorms and inspiration‑sharing sessions for a sharp creative pulse.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in visual design with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social‑first content, and video‑driven work.
• Prior social agency experience or relevant experience with a track record of navigating high‑volume, high‑visibility accounts.
• On‑set and content production experience (domestic or international), working with video directors, editors, and producers.
• Strong client presentation and communication skills – you can confidently present ideas, take feedback, and advocate for great creative.
• Excellent design sensibility and a strategic eye for layout, typography, motion, and branding. Deep knowledge of social best practices for optimal performance.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset – you bring energy to brainstorms, jump in where needed, and support teammates with generosity and respect.
• A creative portfolio that shows your eye for design, your range in digital, video, and the ability to turn strategy into scroll‑stopping creative.

Additional Requirements

• Fluency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for coordinating with teammates abroad.
• Ability to work Eastern Standard Time hours.

Things We Offer

• Spending time together and working closely with local colleagues in Buenos Aires (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) with refreshments and shared spaces.
• Premium healthcare coverage through OSDE for employees and their immediate family members.
• Mendel prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases.
• Monthly reimbursements for Wi‑Fi/electricity expenses.
• Monthly reimbursements for training and English classes.
• 100% covered "Plan Total" membership at Sportclub.
• Access to our benefits platform through Bonda.
• A flexible vacation policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need; it’s 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.