Creative Director overseeing the visual production quality of animated projects at Guru Studio. Collaborating with in-house artists and other Creative Directors to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
Reviewing and directing in-house artists to create and maintain the highest level of visual production quality on the studio’s animated projects
Ensuring art directors are selected and onboarded to successfully elevate the quality and production efficiency of a series
Providing feedback to the appropriate parties should a team member not meet performance expectations
Bringing creative best and strategy expertise to ensure successful wins of animated tests and post-debriefs on future improvements
Collaborating with other Creative Directors and others involved with visual development and design to provide overall direction and vision across all projects at Guru
Serving as Art Director and taking ownership in the critical development phase of new projects and bids
Producing and organizing presentation-ready artwork when needed
Communicating best practices across all teams to ensure processes are carried out consistently
Researching, proposing and pitching new software/hardware and innovative ideas that can improve the design team workflow and creativity
Requirements
The ability to design, art direct, and articulate conceptual design decisions with a critical and creative eye for detail
The capacity to translate creative brief into impactful designs that advance internal/external strategies and achieve marketing goals while maintaining brand standards, budgets, and timelines
The capability to think outside the box and be solution-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Talent in presenting information concisely and accurately and building team consensus
Proven proficiency and understanding of Google Suite
Excellent leadership skills with a love for all things animation!
Benefits
Health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan
Extended mental health services and initiatives
Flexibility to work remotely while making downtown studio available for in-person team building and collaboration
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