---
title: 'Senior, Art Director - Open Applications at DEPT®'
canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-art-director-open-applications-dept-united-states-384qp5kmwv35'
type: 'job'
last_seen: '2026-09-13'
---

# Senior, Art Director - Open Applications at DEPT®

- **Company:** DEPT®
- **Location:** United States
- **Compensation:** $66k–$100k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-06-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dept/jobs/7984806

## Job description

Please note, this is a talent pool position, not a live role. If you would like to be considered for any future Art Director positions at DEPT®, please submit an application and we will be in touch when a suitable opportunity arises.

Senior, Art Direction

WHY 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 Senior, Art Direction to join one of our most dynamic and high-profile client teams. This is a hands-on role for a creative thinker who combines strong conceptual instincts, exceptional visual craft, and a deep understanding of how ideas come to life across social, digital, video, and emerging platforms.

As a Senior, Art Direction, you will lead the visual development of campaigns and content initiatives from concept through execution. Partnering closely with Copywriters, Motion Designers, Visual Designers, Generative AI Artists, Strategists, and Creative leadership, you will help transform business objectives into compelling creative that resonates with audiences and drives results.

This role is ideal for someone equally comfortable developing ideas and bringing them to life. You thrive in collaborative environments, have a strong point of view on craft and storytelling, and are motivated by the opportunity to create work that is culturally relevant, visually distinctive, and strategically effective.

You will own projects and workstreams with increasing autonomy while helping elevate the quality of work around you through strong creative thinking, collaboration, and executional excellence.

## .WHAT YOU’LL DO:

- Develop visual concepts and creative territories across social, digital, video, experiential, and emerging platforms.
- Partner closely with Copywriters, Strategists, Motion, Visual Design, and Creative leadership to create integrated campaign ideas and audience experiences.
- Lead visual storytelling throughout the creative process, from concept development and presentation through production and final delivery.
- Contribute to pre-production planning, production, and post-production to ensure creative intent is maintained throughout execution.
- Partner with Generative AI Artists to explore AI-assisted visual development and emerging creative workflows.
- Present creative work clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients, articulating the rationale behind visual decisions.
- Mentor and support Associate Art Directors, helping elevate creative thinking, craft, and execution across the team.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high standard of creative excellence and attention to detail.
- Stay connected to culture, design, technology, and emerging trends to continually push the work forward.

## WHAT YOU BRING:

- 2+ 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 your ability to turn strategy into scroll-stopping creative.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401K plan, plus matching
- PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Parental Leave

## 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.

#LI-Remote 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.

US Remote Range $66,300—$100,000 USD

## About DEPT®

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DEPT® is a global digital agency that combines technology and marketing to help ambitious brands grow faster.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by The Carlyle Group)
- **Headquarters**: Amsterdam, Netherlands (global HQ; 30+ offices across 5 continents)
- **Founded**: 1996 (founded as TamTam; rebranded to DEPT® in 2019)
- **Founders**: Paul Manuel and Bart Manuel (founded TamTam, the predecessor agency)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Digital Agency, Technology, Marketing, Commerce, AI
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise (clients include Google Store, KFC, Beats by Dre, Patagonia, Lego, YouTube, National Geographic, Meta, Adidas, Microsoft, Hulu, Supercell, Tomorrowland)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To be the best agency for the world, not just in the world. A certified B Corporation, they aim to pioneer tech and marketing while balancing purpose and profit.

## Products & Services
- **Integrated Agency Services**: A 50-50 blend of technology and marketing services, including strategy, creative, data, and media.
- **DEPT®/AI**: A dedicated AI practice launched in 2023, with 50% of revenue now AI-enabled.
- **Commerce Services**: Recognized by Forrester as a top 10 Commerce Services Provider.
- **Specialized Studios**: Includes BASIC/DEPT®, Hello Monday/DEPT®, STUDIO DUMBAR/DEPT®, and Dogstudio/DEPT®—each with unique creative and technical specialties.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed; backed by The Carlyle Group (partnership announced in 2023).
- **Key Metric**: Over 4,000 employees (Depsters) across 30+ offices in 5 continents.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Carlyle Group (strategic partner), Waterland Private Equity (historical partner). Key clients include Google, Meta, Microsoft, Lego, Adidas, Patagonia, and KFC.
- **Growth Signals**: 30 acquisitions since 2015; named Webby Agency of the Year 2022, 2023, 2024; Campaign Digital Innovation Agency of the Year 2023; launched Asia Pacific operations in 2021; 50% AI-enabled revenue; 85+ nationalities and 50+ languages spoken in-house.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Partner-led model**: 200+ owners with "skin in the game," ensuring entrepreneurial accountability and long-term client relationships.
- **Global scale with craft depth**: 4,000+ digital specialists available as one integrated team across all time zones.
- **B Corp & Climate Label certified**: First global agency to become a Certified B Corporation, with a strong focus on sustainability and social impact.
- **Award-winning track record**: Consistently recognized as Agency of the Year by Webby and Lovie Awards.
- **50-50 tech/marketing split**: Rarer in the industry, enabling full 360-degree client solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI integration**: Deep investment in DEPT®/AI to embed AI into all service lines (50% of revenue already AI-enabled).
- **Global expansion**: Continued growth through acquisitions and new market entries (e.g., Asia Pacific, Americas).
- **Sustainability & Impact**: Active impact strategy focused on four pillars: Impactful Work, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Community, and Climate.
- **Talent development**: Heavy investment in learning ("DEPT®/YOU" curated learning experiences) and internal mobility.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as "inclusive, supportive, open" with a strong emphasis on diversity (85+ nationalities), equity, and inclusion. Certified B Corporation with a clear purpose.
- **Flexibility**: Open to discussing flexible and hybrid working arrangements to achieve work/life balance.
- **Benefits**: Health and wellness benefits, DEPT®/CARES (annual day of giving), DEPT® Festival (all-expenses-paid global gathering), and DEPT®/YOU (curated learning experiences for personal and professional growth).
- **Global opportunities**: Ability to work from offices across 5 continents, with a strong internal mobility ethos.
- **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on pioneering, innovation, and craft; 50-50 tech/marketing split means engineers and technologists are core to the business.
- **Notable perks**: Climate Label company (100% climate neutral, 37% renewable energy), strong sustainability focus, and community impact programs.

## Sources
1. [DEPT® Careers Page](https://www.deptagency.com/careers/)
2. [DEPT® Homepage](https://www.deptagency.com/)
3. [DEPT® About Us](https://www.deptagency.com/about-us/)
4. [DEPT® Culture Page](https://www.deptagency.com/en-in/culture/)
5. [DEPT® Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dept)

## Other roles at DEPT®

- [Manager, Paid Social](https://feeny.ai/job/manager-paid-social-dept-united-states-r25v6667qwfy) — United States
- [Data Analyst/BI Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/data-analyst-bi-engineer-dept-gran-buenos-aires-qqfzg2s5rpme) — Gran Buenos Aires, Argentina / Capital Federal, Argentina
- [Project Manager - Creative - US Remote](https://feeny.ai/job/project-manager-creative-us-remote-dept-united-states-bhcns3cnyejt) — United States
- [Senior Digital Content Consultant](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-digital-content-consultant-dept-london-c2j2mqp145a7) — London, United Kingdom
- [AEP Enterprise Architect](https://feeny.ai/job/aep-enterprise-architect-dept-london-7brvtt5xazvg) — London, United Kingdom
- [Senior Adobe Project Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-adobe-project-manager-dept-london-c7cetdjnxzh6) — London, United Kingdom
- [Office Experience Coordinator (FTC)](https://feeny.ai/job/office-experience-coordinator-ftc-dept-toronto-j8tc2d5nvw8m) — Toronto, Canada
- [Manager, SEO Strategy](https://feeny.ai/job/manager-seo-strategy-dept-capital-federal-or-gran-buenos-aires-fzx3rqh27cx9) — Capital Federal OR Gran Buenos Aires, Argentina / Mar Del Plata Buenos Aires, Argentina
- [Social Producer Intern](https://feeny.ai/job/social-producer-intern-dept-amsterdam-49hxjmzcmfmr) — Amsterdam, Netherlands
- [Influencer Manager - Creative - US Remote](https://feeny.ai/job/influencer-manager-creative-us-remote-dept-united-states-23t0yr6jqjd6) — United States