We Are Royale – Art Director
DESCRIPTION
We Are Royale is seeking an awesome, collaborative, multi-faceted Art Director. The ideal candidate has a unique combination of on-the-box skills along with an innate sense of leadership. Given our breadth of clientele, our artists tend to jump between styles and projects including motion graphics, VFX, illustration & cel, branding, digital (Ie. AR/VR), live-action, and more.
ABOUT US
Semper Ad Meliora. Protect the Creative. Respect the Process.
We Are Royale is a design-driven, creative production company with offices in Los Angeles and Seattle, bringing innovative solutions to forward-thinking brand partners. We champion boundary-pushing creativity and storytelling through a collaborative process that arms partners with the tools to turn passive audiences into brand advocates.
KEY DUTIES
- Lead in the conceptual, design / animation development, and execution of projects
- Lead collaborative efforts with team members across multiple departments and specializations
- Take initiative to articulate rationale, provide solutions and integrate feedback
- Review team concepts against design strategy at appropriate stages, ensuring work is presentation ready
- Display professional written & verbal communication & presentation skills; emphasizing clarity, concision and timeliness
- Adhere to established schedules and budgets
- Maintain a positive attitude under pressure, setting an example for our creative team
ABOUT YOU
- A passion for conceptual thinking and all manners of creative design
- A supportive, enthusiastic team leader both by example and verbal instruction
- Excellent collaborative, presentation, and inter-personal skills
- Portfolio of successful creative implementation across multiple media platforms
- Knowledge of branding, broadcast design fundamentals, and creative trends
- Expert skills within Adobe Creative Suite
- Complete understanding of MoGraph and VFX pipelines and workflows
- 5+ years experience in creative leadership role
- Degree in Design or relevant discipline is a plus
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Staff or Freelance-to-staff
- Competitive salary with full benefits (staff only)
- Seattle or LA optional (hybrid optional)
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Email resume (PDF only) and website (URL) to [email protected]
- Use subject line: Royale Art Director
- Body of email should include salary requirements, start availability, and a brief description about yourself and why you’d like to join the team
We Are Royale is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity makes our workplace stronger, more creative, and better for all. If you see a job that speaks to you, get in touch! For more company information, please visit https://weareroyale.com/.
We Are Royale
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