Associate Director, Creative (B2C)

THE ROLE
The Associate Director, Creative is a visual visionary and a tactical leader. You are responsible for defining the aesthetic direction of our key accounts and ensuring that every touchpoint, from social content to large-scale integrated campaigns, is visually stunning and strategically sound.

In this role, you bridge the gap between "the big idea" and "the beautiful execution." You are a master of craft who can still write, design, or art‑direct high‑stakes work, but you are equally focused on mentoring a team of designers, copywriters, and art directors to elevate their visual output.

You have a deep understanding of performance‑driven creative built for growth marketing. You understand social‑first creative thinking and the many unique platforms where paid social advertising happens.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead the visual evolution of brands. You’ll oversee the art direction for pitches and flagship projects, ensuring all work meets a world‑class standard of design, typography, and composition.

Guide a team of junior to mid‑level Art Directors and Designers. You’ll provide specific, craft‑based feedback that pushes their work further while helping them develop their own visual voices.

Partner with creative strategy and media teams to craft compelling performance creative that is driven and informed by not only data, but also creative instincts.

Take ownership of the visual narrative across multi‑channel campaigns. You’ll lead the aesthetic side of "the big idea," ensuring a cohesive look and feel across film, digital, social, and physical experiences.

Lead the visual side of production, from selecting photographers and directors to overseeing colour grading, retouching, and motion design, ensuring the final product matches the original creative vision.

Act as the visual authority in client meetings. You’ll present design systems and art direction with passion and clarity, helping clients understand the strategic "why" behind visual choices.

Partner with Creative leadership to evolve design workflows, establish quality standards, and identify new tools or AI‑driven technologies to keep the team’s craft future‑ready.

Foster an inclusive, design‑forward culture that encourages experimentation, shared learning, and a relentless pursuit of visual excellence.

WHAT YOU BRING

5+ years of experience in art direction or design within a creative agency or high‑growth brand environment or related field.

Showcasing a mastery of art direction, layout, typography, and integrated visual storytelling across various platforms.

Deep understanding of performance creative best practices and various paid social marketing platforms.

Experience leading small teams or overseeing the work of freelancers and junior creatives.

Expert‑level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and familiarity with Figma, motion design, or emerging AI creative tools.

Concepting skills and the ability to craft compelling campaigns or copy that fits within brand guidelines.

The ability to ensure that every visual choice, from colour palette to casting, serves the client’s business goals and brand identity.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We are a collaborative, open‑door, best‑idea‑wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage

PTO

Paid Company Holidays

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.

This is a remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of New York, NY (tri‑state area is ok) to be considered.

New York, NY Salary Range
$139,200 – $155,000 USD

Be part of our digital future
We may be spread across the world, but we all work together as one team. Inspiring each other, collaborating, innovating, and creating together.

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