Senior Art Director - Hybrid Motion Graphics Lead

Impleo; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Zealot in Los Angeles is seeking a senior Art Director to lead motion graphics projects for our A/V and Digital departments. You will supervise junior designers, mentor teams, and drive projects from brief to delivery while aligning with the approved creative vision.

We require mastery of After Effects with experience in Cinema4D, Blender, and Figma, plus strong typography and illustration skills. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering industry‑leading design in a hybrid

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience designing motion graphics in an agency environment.
• Advanced expertise in After Effects; Cinema4D experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Portfolio demonstrating range, creativity, and finesse.
• College degree in design preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create style frame explorations for theatrical and TV/streaming projects including main title design and logo marks.
• Develop animation concepts based on in-house style frames or client assets.
• Lead assigned projects internally within the Creative Director's framework.
• Supervise and review work from junior designers with clear guidance.
• Mentor designers in group and individual settings.
• Translate leadership feedback into actionable guidance for designers.
• Fulfill VFX and motion graphics needs such as rotoscoping and camera tracking.
• Collaborate with production leadership to improve workflows and tools.
• Deliver high-quality design work on time and on budget.
• Uphold teamwork, collaboration and innovation.

Skills

Motion graphics

Mentorship

Creative direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in design

Tools

After Effects

Cinema4D

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Blender

Figma

Job description

Zealot in Los Angeles is seeking a senior Art Director to lead motion graphics projects for our A/V and Digital departments. You will supervise junior designers, mentor teams, and drive projects from brief to delivery while aligning with the approved creative vision.

We require mastery of After Effects with experience in Cinema4D, Blender, and Figma, plus strong typography and illustration skills. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering industry‑leading design in a hybrid