Associate Creative Director

Confidential Company; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,984 - 158,424; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Creative Director to lead diverse teams in developing innovative campaigns for theatrical and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in design, animation, and a strong understanding of theatrical graphics. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation of $90 to $115 per hour based on experience, and the opportunity to mentor a team while collaborating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience at a Sr. Art Director/ACD level.
• Hands-on skills as a strong Designer and Animator, both 2D and 3D.
• Ability to execute full 3D titles.
• Experience with Theatrical Graphics and motion graphics.

Responsibilities

• Present creative ideas to clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain high creative standards and inspire your team.
• Collaborate with producers, social managers, and creative directors.
• Guide Art Directors, Designers, and Jr. Designers.

Skills

Creative ideation

Art direction

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Typography and design

Motion graphics

Social media knowledge

Tools

Cinema 4D

Redshift

Job description

Our company is looking for an Associate Creative Director to join the Theatrical AV Graphics and Brand & Entertainment Social teams. This position will work across a variety of disciplines to ideate, develop, and create content across a variety of platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of theatrical graphics and the social space as well as emerging technology. Working closely with our Group Creative Director, you will oversee a broad range of creative from theatrical graphics to cross-platform social engagements while working closely with our postproduction teams to ensure the client’s vision comes to life.

The perfect candidate must be proficient at crafting cross-disciplinary concepts while inspiring art directors, mentoring designers, and collaborating with our motion artists to execute exemplary campaigns. This role is for someone ready to lead and help shape a growing department.

Responsibilities

• Present to clients and shareholders
• Ability to articulate creative ideas
• Self‑motivated, team player
• Problem‑solving skills with the desire to inspire your team
• Maintain high creative standards
• Strong sense of typography, design, and layout
• Ensure projects are completed at the high standard of excellence expected
• Mentor, encourage and guide Art Directors, Designers and Jr. Designers
• Work with the Theatrical and Social teams to develop and refine ideas
• Collaborate efficiently and effectively with a variety of roles including producers, social managers, strategists, copywriters, account managers and creative directors
• Share knowledge amongst the team about technique and process

Requirements / Preferences

• 2‑4 years of experience at a Sr. Art Director/ACD level with experience launching campaigns at a digital and theatrical agency
• Must be hands‑on as a strong Designer and Animator, both 2D and 3D
• Should be able to execute a full 3D title working primarily in Cinema 4D and Redshift
• Experienced with both Theatrical Graphics and the motion graphics aspect of Social
• Has passion for developing world class work across all platforms
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills, be self‑motivated, confident, creative
• Examples of work that demonstrates a wide range of design experience
• Knowledge of all main social media platforms and best practices
• Desire to learn, grow, and contribute in a creative, collaborative environment
• Ability to concept multiple ideas in a collaborative environment

Compensation

• For this full‑time, temp to perm role the compensation is $90 to $115 per hour
• The final compensation offered will be dependent on factors such as experience, budget, and location.
• Hybrid schedule; one to two days in office (CA residents)

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS FROM THIRD PARTIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please apply directly to this post and upload resume to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.