Studio: Wray Ward
Job Opening: Creative Director, Motion
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Be the agency’s leading expert in editing, shooting and all motion executions
- Lead projects through all phases including creative development, pre production, production/shooting, post production, editing, graphics, finishing and delivery
- Collaborate with the video team and editorial team on creative development and postproduction
- Be an active creative leader in idea generation, brainstorming and creative thinking
- Straddle between creative leadership and producing hands-on work when necessary
- Oversee the development of Scopes of Work and budget parameters in conjunction with project managers and the video producer(s) and production manager(s)
- Stay abreast of new motion graphic and video production trends and suggest new ways to implement these trends/technologies
- Attend and participate actively in relevant team, agency and client meetings
- Maintain the highest knowledge of social media strategies and networks, specifically those pertaining to video
- Develop and grow the Motion team including handling team performance reviews and professional development and training
- Balance multiple projects/clients at once, prioritize work with evolving timelines, budgets and availabilities, and anticipate issues in the process
- Be accountable for delivering high-quality work on time and on budget
- Convey the role of Motion/Creative team agency-wide, building confidence in and understanding of the discipline
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Qualifications & Skills:
- 10 years of experience in a video production environment
- Exceptional skills in all phases of video production, from pre- to post production
- Strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects at a time
- Knowledge of the latest production equipment (cameras, software, digital workflows, lighting and audio)
- Knowledge of roles and rates and how to build the right crew for each project
- Excellent interpersonal skills — you will be interacting directly with clients and account teams
- Must be focused on delivering great work, no matter how big or small the project
- Must be well versed in Premiere Pro and After Effects post production capabilities and be able to effectively guide a project through the post production phase
- Must be team-focused and work well with editors, producers, developers and designers
- Working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Adobe Suite and video file conversions and management
- Proven success fostering relationships and building confidence with clients
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, email your Resume to careers@wrayward.com