Associate Creative Director - Freelance

Trailer Park Group; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency specializing in entertainment marketing seeks a Freelance Associate Creative Director for a 3-month project. The role focuses on concepting and directing campaign-level art design, necessitating expertise in motion design and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. An ideal candidate will have a proven track record in integrated marketing and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines, contributing to innovative projects in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of art direction experience with an integrated marketing/ad agency required.
• Award-winning or award-worthy social-forward portfolio showing craft and attention to detail.
• Hands-on motion experience (After Effects) essential.

Responsibilities

• Concept and direct campaign-level art design for social-forward campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and project managers.
• Help lead teams with storyboarding, shot lists, and creative direction.

Skills

Graphic Design

Motion Design

Art Direction

Creative Leadership

Job description

Trailer Park Group is a full-service, global agency specializing in content creation and entertainment marketing. Trailer Park is uniquely positioned to create, market, and distribute content for its diverse client portfolio of top entertainment studios and major brands by combining storytelling expertise with large-scale production resources. With content creation at the center, we support our clients with strategy, creativity, and the latest digital services.

GENERAL SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Freelance Associate Creative Director with an art-based background for an estimated three (3) months.

IMPORTANT CALL-OUTS ABOUT THE JOB

• Motion & Graphic Design chops are essential in this role (After Effects)
• Streaming/Theatrical client experience is required
• Candidates must be located on the West Coast of the US
• Trailer Park Group pays our freelance staff via W2 payroll

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Concept and direct campaign-level art design for social-forward campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and project managers to build out and plan the campaign.
• Work fluidly across channels and platforms.
• Help lead teams with storyboarding/shot lists/creative direction
• Implement feedback received from internal and client teams
• Proactively track, prioritize, organize, plan, and implement tasks
• Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with staff, vendors, and clients
• Performs other duties, as assigned

ABOUT YOU

• Award-winning or award-worthy social-forward portfolio that shows craft and attention to detail
• Adept at Art Direction and hands-on motion experience (After Effects)
• 6+ years of art direction experience with an integrated marketing/ad agency absolutely required
• Horror genre project experience is helpful
• Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines; organized, detail-oriented, and friendly
• Must be even-tempered and able to interact and adapt well under pressure, with various teams on various projects with tight deadlines
• Entertainment, agency, or game industry experience preferred
• Ability to lead creative talent with grace and strategic support

WORKING AT TRAILER PARK GROUP and MUTINY

Great work is only possible with great people. We want to find people who believe in our mission, vision, and values and feel inspired to grow while they’re here.

OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE

We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and bring creativity and innovation to everything we do. We want Trailer Park Group to be one of the most rewarding places you will ever work.

We can't wait to learn more about you. Apply today!

#LI - Hybrid

COMPENSATION:

Please note that the below range is payable via day rate (not hourly). Also note that all freelance work is paid via W2 payroll at Trailer Park Group.

Daily rate pay range for this position is below.

$500 - $600 USD

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