Art Director

Do you dream of typefaces? When you see a logo can you call out the font and its weight? Does theatrical marketing excite you more than a box of hypo-allergenic puppies? Well Big Picture is looking for a design savant with a strong background in TITLE DESIGN for the role of Art Director. Our busy and growing design department works with major studios and networks on top tier IP. We are seeking a highly passionate and creative freelance art director to join our team. You will work under the supervision of the Executive Creative Director to provide incredible title design and style frames for a variety of projects. You are strong at conceptualizing and executing design – especially typography. You are willing to get projects started from a basic brief and have the Midas touch to oversee a talented team of designers and animators. You love collaborating with creatives and production teams to create awesome work and contribute to a fun work culture.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• TYPOGRAPHY: A strong title designer that can ideate and execute titles in any genre that speaks to the heart and soul of the film (or television show) they are representing.
• A strong communicator able to inspire other designers to do better and to generate incredible work they didn’t realize they were capable of doing.
• A portfolio showcasing an excellent aesthetic sensibility and understanding of title design.
• Oversee projects from concept to completion, with the ability to work hands-on and give direction to other artists.
• Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate and develop ideas and provide feedback to the team.
• Can oversee multiple teams of designers/animators and work with them closely to use their talents effectively.
• Collaborate with Producers, CD, and Editors to work on and manage the client’s expectations and keep the creative team on track.
• Poise to channel and focus creativity and execute projects under challenging time constraints and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working at a busy studio producing titles for major studios on film and television projects is a plus.
• Must be able to multitask, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and communicate clearly.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are required.
• Strong self-starter, capable of working independently, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience communicating & managing designer/animation teams.

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Maxon Cinema 4D
• Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects

Schedule: Mon-Fri (8) hrs per day 10am to 7pm or TBD

Pay Range: (Freelance) $400-$700 per day (8 hours) negotiable based on experience.

Big Picture Entertainment, LLC