Creative Director: Visual Storytelling & Motion

ARAS; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Professional development support

Work on high-profile projects

Authentic work culture

Job summary

ARAS in Jakarta seeks an experienced Creative Director to lead and shape the creative vision for its animation, motion design, and film projects. You will translate ideas into compelling stories and guide the team through development to final delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a strong portfolio in visual storytelling, and the ability to inspire and elevate the studio’s visual identity across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in animation, motion design, and film.
• Strong portfolio showing visual storytelling, creative direction, and design thinking.
• Experience leading creative teams or directing creative projects.
• Strong understanding of cinematography, composition, motion, and visual narrative.
• Familiarity with 3D motion design & animation workflow (Cinema4D, Blender, Houdini, Unreal, etc.)
• Understanding of Generative Image & Video platforms
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to inspire teams and maintain high creative standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction for animation, motion design, and film projects.
• Develop strong visual concepts, storytelling approaches, and creative frameworks.
• Guide designers, animators, and 3D artists to achieve high-quality visual results.
• Direct the development of style frames, storyboards, and vis-dev materials.
• Maintain consistent extraordinary standards across all projects.
• Provide creative feedback, mentorship, and leadership to the team.
• Collaborate with production to ensure creative vision aligns with timelines and project goals.
• Continuously explore new creative approaches to elevate the studio’s visual identity.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Creative direction

Team leadership

Cinematography

3D workflow

Job description

ARAS in Jakarta seeks an experienced Creative Director to lead and shape the creative vision for its animation, motion design, and film projects. You will translate ideas into compelling stories and guide the team through development to final delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a strong portfolio in visual storytelling, and the ability to inspire and elevate the studio’s visual identity across diverse projects.