Senior Manager, Art Direction

Company DescriptionDepop is a peer-to-peer circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover secondhand fashion. Our mission is simple: to make fashion circular by making secondhand as exciting and rewarding as buying new.Founded in 2011, Depop’s diverse community has helped move resale into the mainstream, where buying secondhand is no longer an alternative, but how people of different ages now engage with fashion. Today, more than 56 million registered users come to Depop to find great value, express their own personal style and give clothes a longer life. We believe that everything you want already exists, and our role is to help people discover it.Powered by a team of over 500 people, our company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York. In 2021, Depop became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy - the global marketplace for unique and creative goods - and continues to operate as a standalone company. For more information, visit aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, no matter who they are or where they’re from. Just as our platform connects people globally, we believe our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We thrive on the power of different perspectives and experiences, knowing they drive innovation and bring us closer to our users.We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status. We’re continuously evolving our recruitment processes to ensure fairness and are open to accommodating any needs you might have.AI Disclosure: We use AI tools (Google Gemini) to help our team source and review applications for roles with a high volume of applications. These tools assist our recruiters in identifying great talent but do not replace human decision-making. At Depop, every hiring decision is made by a human.If, due to a disability, you need adjustments to complete the application, please let us know by sending an email with your name, the role to which you would like to apply, and the type of support you need to complete the application to View email address on click.appcast.io:$144,000 - $175,000Then RoleWe’re looking for an experienced, inspirational Senior Manager or Art Direction to drive the creative output across Depop’s marketing channels and advertising campaigns. Reporting to the Head of Creative, you’ll help shape how Depop shows up in the world – using our brand identity to position Depop as the home of secondhand fashion and culture.As a Senior Art Director, you’ll define the visual heartbeat across our campaigns as well as set the palette and distinction to pull the brand to stronger, sharper stories through visuals. You’ll drive concepts, visuals and design hands-on to push our brand’s creative output to be better, braver and bolder.You’re craft obsessed and no matter the size of the project, you’re into the details from framing to lighting to pixels. Whether it’s a campaign, a film, a social-first idea, or a new identity expression, the details matter. The work should feel considered, distinctive, and best in class.You bring references, inspiration, and partners and raise the creative bar across the team. You challenge briefs thoughtfully, ask the questions others don’t and push for the version of the work that truly connects with our audience.You have a strong point of view, elevated taste and a deep understanding of design and art direction. You lead through intention, clarity, and take real ownership of the quality of everything that you make.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Head of Creative to lead the visual direction across campaigns and content on from top to bottom of funnel, activations, social, brand partnerships and talent partnershipsDrive concepts, design and art direction from idea to final execution, ensuring work feels polished, intentional, and impactfulSet the visual tone for projects, guiding teams toward sharper, stronger outputsShape and maintain the Depop brand identity across all platforms, making sure it’s consistent, recognisable, and flexible enough to evolveThink beyond the screen: help build ideas that can live as experiences, activations, products or content ecosystemsMentor and support designers and art directors (full-time and freelance) within the team, providing feedback, guidance and inspiration to elevate creative output.Work cross-functionally within the marketing and product org, agencies and partners to ensure creative meets both strategic and creative goalsPresent work confidently to internal teams, different levels of stakeholders and external partnersSpot opportunities for collaborations, partnerships or cultural moments that align with Depop’s values of community, sustainability, and entrepreneurshipBe our local ear to the ground in the US. Stay curious and plugged into visual culture, design trends, consumer behaviour, and emerging tools, bringing fresh perspective into the workQualifications RequirementsExtensive experience in creative, art-direction, graphic design in a Senior Creative roleStrong creative vision with an understanding of marketing and digital performance channelsStrong point of view and taste in visual storytelling with a portfolio that shows concept, craft, and executionHands-on experience working on campaigns and brand designAble to guide teams while remaining actively involved in creative workClear and confident communicatorProficiency in Figma and Google Slides. Adobe Suite is a plusAdditional InformationHealth + Mental WellbeingChoice of two medical plans covered by United Healthcare - HDHP/HSA or PPO + FSA, Dental & VisionHealth Benefit Resources via Sequoia App, One Medical and Health AdvocateAccess to additional programs - Headspace Meditation, Legal Shield, and our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) where you have access to a confidential support network of expert advice 24/7Disability and Critical Illness Insurance (UNUM)401(k) Retirement SavingsWork/Life Balance:22 days annual leave + public holidays1 company-wide day off per quarter, for you to take some time for yourself and decompressImpact hours: At Depop, we offer all full-time employees up to the equivalent of 2 days additional paid leave per year to volunteer. We allocate this time in hours to help you engage with your community with ease and flexibility.Ability to work abroad for 4 weeks per yearFamily Life:18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employeesShared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leaveLearn + Grow:Twice yearly development chats and yearly performance reviewsLearning budgetUpskilling our employees with company wide training workshops, materials and resourcesYour Future:Life Insurance (financial compensation of 2x your salary)401(k) Retirement Savings PlanDepop Extras:Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards! #J-18808-Ljbffr Depop