Creative Director - Themed Entertainment & Urban Spaces

Moment Factory; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in multimedia environments is seeking a Creative Director with a robust experience in artistic and creative management to lead innovative projects. This role involves collaboration with diverse teams, shaping the creative vision, and ensuring quality across client deliverables, with perks like hybrid work arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work mode

Group insurance benefits

Wellness account

Inspiration account budget

Access to telemedicine service

5 paid sick days

Personalized training plan

Daily meals and snacks

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in creative direction.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Keynote.
• Fluency in French and English required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and respond to client needs.
• Ensure project alignment with creative vision.
• Mentor and support Multimedia Directors.

Skills

Creative direction

Human and creative resources management

Decision making

Team motivation

Writing abilities

Tools

Google Workspace

Keynote

Job description

Creative Director - Themed Entertainment & Urban Spaces

• Permanent contract
• At least 10 years of experience (Professional)
• Creative Director

A WORD ABOUT US

We come from many different places, but what unites us is our passion. At Moment Factory, each new project is a blank page awaiting the creativity and talent of our whole team, no matter the individual responsibilities, roles, or fields. Our desire to innovate, to take risks, and to learn from our mistakes and from each other is what allows us to create collective projects that go above and beyond. Today, thanks to a team of 450 creative minds, we have been able to create immersive multimedia environments for artists, museums, airports, brands, theme parks and events, as well as our signature shows. No matter the canvas – be it film, lighting, multimedia architecture, sound design, special effects, or interactive projects – the thirst for experimentation and innovation is at the core of our DNA.

YOUR MISSION

As Creative Director, you will participate in the development of the creative vision of Moment Factory. Working closely with the Producer, you will initiate and contribute to all projects assigned to you, being responsible for their conception, design, production, delivery, and integration. You will collaborate closely with all designers (internal and external), as well as Moment Factory's clients and partners, to ensure creative quality from conception to integration, and to maintain the initial objectives and strategy.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, understand, and respond to both client and public needs ;
• Establish and uphold the project's creative guidelines, strategies, objectives, and priorities ;
• Collaborate with creative teams in the development of concepts ;
• Provide support, guidance, and contribute to the professional growth and success of Multimedia Directors ;
• Direct the decision-making process to ensure alignment with Moment Factory's method, creative vision, brand, and processes ;
• Grasp the company's mid and long-term strategic business objectives to inform decision-making processes accordingly ;
• Facilitate information flow between various departments regarding the project ;
• Maintain quality control across various departments concerning the project ;
• Ensure adherence to project budget and timeline, in collaboration with the Producer and Multimedia Director ;
• Offer solutions to unexpected challenges encountered during the creative process, production, and delivery, alongside other members of the creative team ;
• Attend scheduled meetings with the creative team during concept development, from design to on-site integration ;
• Inspire the creative team and serve as a mentor to them ;
• Foster and guide business research and development efforts ;
• Participate in the hiring process ;
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the technology and visual content production processes utilized in multimedia environments, applying this knowledge to creative decisions and team communications ;
• Effectively communicate creative ideas through presentations and ongoing creative development, both internally to project teams and externally to clients and stakeholders.

YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

• More than 10 years of experience in creative direction including a combination of roles such as artistic direction in multimedia, visual effects, creative management, themed entertainment, museums, urban spaces, or any other relevant field of expertise ;
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Keynote is an asset ;
• Fluency in both French and English, both spoken and written (you will regularly communicate with English-speaking clients in this role) ;
• Thorough knowledge of show direction, artistic direction, architecture, graphic design, motion design, 2D/3D animation, software, set design, lighting, sound design, are significant assets ;
• Proven ability to manage and successfully complete multiple projects simultaneously, to work under pressure, and in a team.

YOUR QUALITIES

• Skills in human and creative resources management ;
• Ability to make decisions, delegate and negotiate ;
• Inspiring and inspired creative vision ;
• Strong pitch and writing capabilities ;
• Curious and constantly looking for ideas within the most recent currents of the cultural and entertainment industries ;
• Ability to develop good relationships ;
• Ability to motivate and manage a wide variety of creative resources ;
• Self-sufficiency, team spirit and reliability.

SPECIFIC WORK CONDITIONS

• Flexibility in work schedules ;
• Frequent traveling required abroad.

SOME PERKS THAT COME WITH WORKING AT MOMENT FACTORY

• Hybrid work mode to optimize work-life balance;
• Group insurance benefits for you and your family;
• Wellness account allowing you to claim personal expenses ;
• Yearly budget for an inspiration account;
• Free access to Dialogue telemedicine service, to quickly respond to your health concerns and those of your family;
• 5 paid sick days per year;
• Personalized training and skills development plan through the Moment FactorySchool;
• Daily meals at lower cost, snacks, and coffee available at all times;
• Moment FactoryLife Department, a catalyst for employee wellness initiatives (physical, mental health, social activities, etc.).

If you think this position is for you, we invite you to apply now. We will not be able to follow up with each candidate, so we will only contact the selected individuals. Thank you for considering a career at Moment Factory. We are looking forward to meeting you !