We are seeking a Video/Animation Creative Director with the ability to conceptualize and produce high-quality video and animation content for our clients. You will use your creative vision and experience to guide projects from ideation through to final production.
The ideal candidate is highly creative, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of video and animation production, ensuring seamless collaboration among team members, and delivering projects on time. You will direct the development of compelling video content that aligns with client goals and brand strategies. Additionally, you will manage client expectations and ensure multiple projects are executed simultaneously with a high level of quality.
Designity is a subscription-based collaborative creative platform that enables creatives and businesses to collaborate more effectively through unique and innovative model. This collaborative approach has convinced both small and large companies, including Calendly, Kung Fu Tea, and Marriott Hotels, to use Designity for their design and marketing efforts instead of traditional, costly, and inefficient alternatives.
We are transforming the creative industry, moving away from outdated and ineffective marketing and design methods. Companies typically hire in-house designers, which is costly, time-consuming, skill-limiting, and requires substantial supervision. Working with traditional design and marketing agencies offers an alternative but at a high cost. Marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr claim to offer a more affordable solution, but their model lacks reliability and optimization for creative services, causing frustration for businesses.
While we still operate like a startup (it can get very fast-paced at times) we are in full scale- up mode. If you are looking for a clear career growth plan, fully remote work, flexible hours, the opportunity to work a variety of projects, and quality content for your portfolio, Designity is the place for you to learn, develop, and grow into the creative thought leader that you’ve always wanted to be.
Responsibilities:
- Strategizing and implementing video and animation projects such as promotional videos, explainer animations, and more for our clients.
- Collaborating with scriptwriters and storyboard artists to create outstanding video assets that deliver results.
- Performing market research, strategizing with other creative professionals, and developing innovative video concepts to support marketing campaigns.
- Reporting on the performance and impact of video projects to stakeholders.
- Optimizing video content to maximize engagement and effectiveness through continuous testing and iteration.
- Managing projects from concept to completion using Designity’s tools and processes. Controlling and owning the quality of the creative work that you deliver.
- Understanding clients’ main objectives, identifying challenges and solutions for each project, managing timelines, managing client expectations, and interpreting their needs to ensure successful outcomes.
- Mentoring and guiding Designity’s vetted Creatives, setting creative direction, and taking accountability for their professional growth.
- Being a great communicator, presenting creative concepts and direction to clients, and translating their feedback into actionable tasks for Creatives.
- Acting as the decision maker, mentor, and sometimes teacher.
Qualifications:
- At least 10 years of experience in video and animation production with demonstrated strength in creative direction. Experience with video editing and animation software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and other relevant tools.
- Proven track record in creating successful video and animation projects.
- Experience in managing the full lifecycle of video projects using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Experience in a Creative/Design Agency or as a freelancer overseeing client projects is preferred.
- Expert knowledge of visual storytelling and the ability to continuously monitor industry trends to anticipate changes.
- Experienced in developing and maintaining production schedules and client dashboards.
- You are a proven project manager who knows how to build project briefs, timelines, and hit the ground running with minimal hand-holding.
- Experienced in supervising and mentoring different types of creatives at different levels of experience and abilities.
- Detail-oriented and organized enough to deliver high-quality work, on time.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
- Strong portfolio exhibiting knowledge in video and animation production to provide top-notch creative direction.
- Bachelor's/advanced degree in film, animation, design, or any related field. Secondary education or equivalent in management preferred.
- Hands-on, self-driven, highly motivated, team-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Located in the US or Canada with strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Fast learner with a passion for processes and multitasking.
Big Plus:
- Knowledge of AI and experience with AI tools is highly regarded.
Additional info:
- Fully remote and full time, available both on 1099 and W2.
- Flexible paid vacation, company holidays, and mental health days independent of engagement.
- Team meetings in virtual reality with VR glasses provided for qualified and verified Creative Directors.
- Membership in the growing Designity Creative Community with the ability to learn and collaborate with other Creatives.
- Growth plan with clear promotion possibilities in leadership positions.
- 401k and health insurance benefits for qualified W2 employees.
- Flexible hours within the USA. and “No Meetings Wednesdays”.
Compensation in US Dollars: $80,000 - $125,000
In order to be considered for this position, you need to complete the application process at https://www.designity.com/learn-more-directors
Please do NOT follow up on your application. We will be in touch within 2-3 weeks if you're qualified.
At Designity, all employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. Designity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a workforce diverse in cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences will benefit our team, clients, and products.
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