Principal, Art Direction

DEPT®; Mar del Plata; On-site; ARS 2,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare

Mendel prepaid card

Wi‑Fi/electricity reimbursements

Training/English classes

Sportclub membership

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

DEPT® Buenos Aires seeks a talented Principal, Art Director to lead and elevate creative work. You’ll translate strategy into engaging digital content, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and partner with Copywriters, Video Editors, and Content Creators.

The role reports to the Creative Director and requires independent ideation balanced with hands-on execution. You’ll thrive in collaboration, drive high-quality output, and guide projects from kickoff to delivery, with a strong point of view on

Qualifications

• 5+ years of visual design experience across digital campaigns, social-first content, and video work.
• Agency experience with high-visibility accounts.
• On-set and content production experience with video directors, editors, producers.
• Strong client presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent design sensibility for layout, typography, motion, and branding.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with brainstorming and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact creative: concept and design social and video assets.
• Mentor and lead junior and mid-level Art Directors and Designers.
• Support pre-production planning, on-set shoots, and post-production edits.
• Partner with copywriters, strategists, producers, and clients to align with briefs.
• Own work end-to-end, delegating while ensuring final output quality.
• Solve problems, adapt to changing priorities, share daily inspiration.
• Cultivate an inclusive, high-energy team culture.

Skills

Art direction

Leadership

Mentoring

Video-first

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Job description

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.

THE ROLE

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 is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who brings conceptual thinking, sharp visual design capabilities, and video-first experience to the table.

As a key leader within the creative department, you will not only translate strategy into smart, engaging creative but also mentor a multidisciplinary team of designers and creators. You’ll partner closely with Copywriters, Video Editors, and Content Creators, reporting to the Creative Director to ensure design excellence from kickoff through delivery. You’ll play a crucial role in owning your workstream, managing junior talent, and consistently raising the creative bar.

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

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Deliver high-impact creative: Concept and design best‑in‑class digital creative across social and video, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance.
• Mentor & lead: Act as a direct supervisor and mentor to junior and mid‑level Art Directors and Designers. Provide clear, constructive feedback to creatives across disciplines (for example, to copy) to elevate the team’s output and foster professional growth.
• Support video and content production: Contribute to pre‑production planning, support on‑set shoots, and collaborate with editors and 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 the work from end to end. Concepting and producing polished on‑brand, performance‑minded assets that meet timelines and briefs. As an Associate Director, Art Direction, you will lead by doing, driving execution while strategically delegating portions of our projects to junior team members to support efficiency, mentorship and delivery while remaining accountable for the final output.
• Be a problem solver: Navigate ambiguity with CD support, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges. These solutions should come in the form of daily brainstorming and inspiration sharing with the team.
• Cultivate culture: Foster an inclusive, high‑energy environment. Lead daily brainstorms and inspiration‑sharing sessions to keep the team’s creative pulse sharp.

WHAT YOU 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), 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. Additionally, deep knowledge of social best practices for optimal 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, video, and ability to turn strategy into scroll‑stopping creative.

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 role will require you to work EST hours.

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.
• Mendel 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.
• Access to our benefits platform through Bonda.
• 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. 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.

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.

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.