Senior Art Director, Creative Technology Design (Motion Designer)

Responsibilities

• Strong conceptual thinking with active participation in creative ideation, strategy and brainstorming
• Work with the Creative Director and other team members to conceptually develop and execute creative that incorporates best practices in digital and social media
• Work closely with Project Managers to understand timing and deliverables and plan production
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously under demanding deadlines
• Assist the Creative Directors in providing creative leadership to art directors, designers, and freelancers
• Create storyboards, comps, animation, visual effects, photo-retouching, and image enhancements that meet or exceed strategic objectives
• Produce animated motion graphics, titles, text, and infographics
• Produce creative solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives
• Stay current with the latest trends and technology in advertising and marketing, but also in culture generally

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional design, motion, and advertising experience with a portfolio that demonstrates cutting edge work
• Mastery of After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Solid working knowledge of 3D animation software (Cinema 3D, Blender) is a plus!
• Understanding digital ad products and placements to create channel-specific visuals that embody best practices for each platform
• Strong understanding of social platforms (including specs) and the social media space
• Hands-on digital senior art director, self-starter and innovative thinker
• A critical eye for visual details such as color, typography, and composition
• Capability to work and transition seamlessly from projects across different media (social media, motion graphics, and static work)
• Ability to plan, organize, and adapt in a constantly changing digital/social media environments
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Qualifications

Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position.