Studio: Bubba’s LA
Job Opening: Creative Director
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Type: Full Time
Responsibilities:
- Develop and drive the overall creative direction and strategy of the studio.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their branding goals and translate them into effective concepts, which may include animation (2D or 3D), motion design, or live-action production.
- Lead brainstorming and ideation sessions to generate fresh and innovative ideas.
- Provide artistic guidance to the creative team throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.
- Foster a creative and collaborative environment, nurturing talent and promoting professional growth within the team.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as production, account management, and post-production, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the target audience and tailor the creative approach accordingly.
- Continuously evaluate and improve the studio’s creative processes and workflows to optimize efficiency and quality.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Artistic Excellence: Deep understanding of art and design principles, with a keen eye for aesthetics, composition, color theory, and typography.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in industry-standard software tools for motion design and 3D/CG, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Maya, Redshift, and others.
- Motion Design Mastery: Expertise in motion design principles, including timing, pacing, storytelling, and visual effects, with a focus on 3D and CG.
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide the creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically, align creative concepts with clients’ branding goals, and translate them into effective motion design solutions.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of current trends, techniques, and technological advancements in motion design, 3D, and CG.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills to ensure timely delivery within budget and meeting client expectations.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with a willingness to embrace new challenges and adapt to changing industry demands.
- Collaboration: Collaborative mindset, working effectively with cross-functional teams, such as production, account management, and post-production.
