Art Director (US-Remote)

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.

• →Lead from the front: Act as a hands-on leader who sketches, designs, and prototypes alongside the team.
• →Visual Storytelling: Define the aesthetic anchor for in-store experiences, focusing on environmental graphics, signage, and product-focused storytelling elements.
• →High-Velocity Execution: Drive complex retail projects and ad-hoc campaign requests from kick-off to completion within fast-moving timelines.
• →Client Partnership: Build unwavering trust with high-level clients, presenting creative strategies with clarity and managing relationships independently.
• →Systems Thinking: Evolve and maintain a store's visual language and design systems to ensure consistency across all touchpoints.

• 7+ years of proven experience in Art Direction or Environmental Design, with a portfolio showing a balanced "Mix" (25% - 50% Retail) alongside branding or product design.
• Expertise in Visual Design: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma is essential. Proficiency in 3D visualization tools (e.g., SketchUp or Blender) is required for conceptualizing spaces.
• Storytelling Focus: A proven ability to translate brand narratives into tangible physical touchpoints.
• PST Availability: Must be fully available during Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours to support our West Coast clients and ad-hoc sprint needs.

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. 

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

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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.