Onsite Motion Design Art Director: Lead & Create (Burbank)

Bubba's LA; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bubba’s LA in Burbank, CA is seeking a Motion Design Art Director to lead end-to-end creative direction across motion design and animation. This onsite role requires hands-on craft and strong leadership to drive projects from concept to final delivery.

You will mentor artists, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and pitch innovative ideas that elevate brands. The position offers a full-time role with an option for a six-month contract and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading creative projects in motion design and animation.
• Experience with Cinema 4D, Redshift, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative development from concept through execution across motion design and animation projects.
• Generate strong visual concepts independently and in partnership with the team.
• Share clear, constructive feedback with clients and team members to keep the creative vision aligned.
• Stay hands-on with the work, stepping into project pipelines as needed.
• Inspire and mentor artists, encouraging them to push creative boundaries and elevate output.
• Use a solutions-oriented mindset when handling feedback, keeping momentum and quality high.
• Pitch innovative, value-driven ideas to clients and collaborate to refine concepts that align with goals and strengthen brands.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with confidence and precision.

Skills

Creative leadership

Mentoring artists

Client collaboration

Storytelling

Time management

Tools

Cinema 4D

Redshift

After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

Maya

Houdini

Blender

Unreal Engine

Job description

Bubba’s LA in Burbank, CA is seeking a Motion Design Art Director to lead end-to-end creative direction across motion design and animation. This onsite role requires hands-on craft and strong leadership to drive projects from concept to final delivery.

You will mentor artists, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and pitch innovative ideas that elevate brands. The position offers a full-time role with an option for a six-month contract and competitive compensation.