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Art Director (Brand Creative)

DEPT

Budapest · MTUK · Hybrid · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

Workplace
Hybrid
Location
Budapest · MTUK

About the role

  • DEPT is looking for a versatile, forward-thinking Creative to lead and execute high-impact work across a flagship account.
  • The remit covers fast-turnaround, high-volume brand responses, high-production global campaigns, multi-market launches, and hands-on client workshops.
  • The role requires pairing sharp strategic thinking with exceptional craft to turn complex briefs into storytelling across modern platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute big, brave ideas that capture attention, elevate brand presence, and set new industry benchmarks.
  • Deliver on-brand, high-craft work on brief, on budget, and on time across varied channels from digital-first content to large-scale global productions.
  • Present concepts confidently to senior internal leaders and external client stakeholders across the UK and US, pitching ideas with clarity and impact.
  • Attend and actively contribute to fast-paced, collaborative creative sprints and design workshops alongside client and internal agency teams.
  • Stay ahead of pop culture, creative tech trends, platform innovations, and modern media behavior to keep work fresh and culturally relevant.
  • Partner closely with Creative Directors, Designers, Producers, and Account Leads to maintain creative excellence and foster a team environment.
  • Contribute to new business pitches and help expand the agency's creative footprint onto new platforms and emerging formats.

Requirements

  • A rich showcase of integrated, multi-market campaign work proving the ability to deliver high-concept ideas across digital, social, and traditional channels.
  • Experience across modern design and prototyping tools, paired with an eagerness to explore new creative tech and generative visual tools.
  • Clear, persuasive presentation skills with a track record of building trust with senior, global stakeholders.
  • Comfortable navigating fast-moving briefs, working nimble when needed, and maintaining high attention to detail under tight deadlines.
  • A passion for mentoring fellow creatives, sharing inspiration, and driving a culture of continuous learning.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance and access to a range of healthcare and preventive services
  • Sports & cultural benefits to support wellbeing and work-life balance
  • Training, development and certifications
  • Global annual DEPT Cares Month

Workplace

  • Dog-friendly office
  • Hybrid working policy

Skills

  • Figma

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Art Director (Brand Creative)

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