Sr Art Director (Motion Graphics) [73070]

As a Senior Art Director, you will lead the motion graphic art direction for our long-form broadcast projects and select short forms. Your primary role is to translate existing collateral around our product launches into imaginative and captivating, full broadcast package style guides. This includes lower thirds, full screen motion graphic typography treatments, supers, transitions, product offer cards, etc. Your secondary role is to direct and collaborate with a small team of internal and external 2d motion designers and 3d animators. You must be able to lead a team to fulfill your vision and deliver a tightly polished final product under tight deadlines.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Creative Leadership: Spearhead the strategic art direction for our video projects, collaborating closely with internal clients and teams.

· Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of talented artists, including motion graphic artists, 3D animators, and video editors, to ensure the highest quality output and adherence to project timelines.

· Concept Development: Develop multiple concepts and create presentations showcasing your work, delivering them to brand, creative, and executive teams. This includes the capacity to promptly receive and respond to feedback with a positive attitude.

· Motion Graphics Expertise: Utilize industry-standard software and tools to create and direct compelling motion graphics, visual effects, and animations.

· Trend Awareness: Keep a close eye on industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring that our motion graphics executions and techniques remain cutting-edge and effectively complement the launch of new products within our brands.

· Project Management: Work with producers and project managers to ensure the team produces content that meets our standards within our timeline. Pivot and communicate plans, strategies, and concerns as needed. This may require replacing key team members and negotiating scope changes.

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

· Must be enthusiastic about leading the charge, rallying your team around a vision, and having a clear point of view. This skill will ultimately lead you to elevate to an ACD within the agency quickly.

· A deep passion for storytelling through motion graphics and graphic design.

· Demonstrated leadership abilities across everything from hands-on creative execution that you present to the client, to directing a team of creatives through the job and across the finish line.

· Proven experience in a similar role with a strong portfolio showcasing design systems, typography, and ideally, broadcast motion graphic packages.

· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects.

· 3d expertise is a bonus.

· Strong communication, project management, and client management skills.

· Storyboarding and animatic skills/ experience preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 6-10 years working in an agency or creative department
• Experience working with major brands
• Prefer degree or accreditation in graphic design and/or motion design

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