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Senior Creative Director - Digital Art & Animation
Posted 5 days ago
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Our client is seeking an exceptionally talented and visionary Senior Creative Director to lead their digital art and animation department. This is a fully remote position, demanding a strong artistic sensibility, exceptional leadership qualities, and a deep understanding of modern digital storytelling techniques. The ideal candidate will be responsible for shaping the visual identity and artistic direction of our client's diverse range of projects, ensuring a cohesive and impactful aesthetic across all platforms. You will manage and inspire a team of highly skilled digital artists, animators, and graphic designers, fostering an environment of creativity, innovation, and excellence.
Your core responsibilities will include conceptualizing and developing unique visual styles, character designs, environments, and motion graphics for various media, including video games, marketing campaigns, and interactive experiences. You will translate complex ideas and narratives into compelling visual content, working closely with writers, producers, and other stakeholders to align artistic vision with project goals. This role involves directing the production pipeline, from initial sketching and storyboarding to final animation and post-production, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to project timelines. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining brand consistency, pushing creative boundaries while meeting client expectations.
As a remote leader, you will establish clear communication channels and project management workflows to facilitate effective collaboration among team members located worldwide. You will review and provide constructive feedback on creative work, guiding the team to achieve the highest artistic standards. Staying ahead of industry trends, new technologies, and emerging artistic movements will be crucial for maintaining our client's competitive edge. The Senior Creative Director will also be responsible for pitching creative concepts, presenting visual strategies, and building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance artistic integrity with commercial viability.
Location: Remote, collaborating with a global team.
Qualifications:
Your core responsibilities will include conceptualizing and developing unique visual styles, character designs, environments, and motion graphics for various media, including video games, marketing campaigns, and interactive experiences. You will translate complex ideas and narratives into compelling visual content, working closely with writers, producers, and other stakeholders to align artistic vision with project goals. This role involves directing the production pipeline, from initial sketching and storyboarding to final animation and post-production, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to project timelines. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining brand consistency, pushing creative boundaries while meeting client expectations.
As a remote leader, you will establish clear communication channels and project management workflows to facilitate effective collaboration among team members located worldwide. You will review and provide constructive feedback on creative work, guiding the team to achieve the highest artistic standards. Staying ahead of industry trends, new technologies, and emerging artistic movements will be crucial for maintaining our client's competitive edge. The Senior Creative Director will also be responsible for pitching creative concepts, presenting visual strategies, and building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance artistic integrity with commercial viability.
Location: Remote, collaborating with a global team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in digital art and animation, with at least 5 years in a leadership or directorial role.
- Extensive portfolio showcasing exceptional digital art, character design, environment art, and animation work across various styles and mediums.
- Proficiency in industry-standard creative software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Maya, Blender, or equivalent.
- Proven experience in art direction, concept development, and visual storytelling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and mentor creative teams in a remote setting.
- Excellent understanding of animation principles, visual composition, color theory, and typography.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with game development or interactive media is a strong plus.
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Senior Creative Director (Digital Art & Animation)
Posted 12 days ago
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Our client is seeking a visionary and highly talented Senior Creative Director specializing in Digital Art & Animation to lead their fully remote creative department. This pivotal role is responsible for defining and executing the artistic vision across a wide range of digital media projects, including video games, animated films, interactive experiences, and marketing collateral. You will guide and inspire a distributed team of artists, animators, and designers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and engaging visual content. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional artistic skill, a deep understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, and cutting-edge digital art techniques. You will be adept at translating project briefs into compelling visual concepts and managing the creative process from initial ideation to final delivery. This position requires outstanding leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to motivate and mentor creative talent in a remote setting. Experience with industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Blender, Unity/Unreal Engine) is essential. You will play a crucial role in shaping the aesthetic identity of projects and ensuring creative excellence. A passion for pushing the boundaries of digital art and animation, coupled with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to artistic innovation, is highly desirable.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the artistic vision and creative direction for digital art and animation projects.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a remote team of artists and animators.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality 2D/3D art assets, character designs, environments, and animations.
- Develop storyboards, concept art, and style guides for projects.
- Collaborate closely with clients, producers, and other stakeholders to ensure creative goals are met.
- Manage the creative pipeline, ensuring timely delivery of assets and adherence to project schedules.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital art and animation.
- Review and provide constructive feedback on creative work.
- Ensure brand consistency and aesthetic coherence across all visual outputs.
- Contribute to pitches and business development by presenting creative concepts.
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Animation, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in digital art and animation, with a significant portion in a leadership or directorial role.
- A strong and diverse portfolio demonstrating expertise in various art and animation styles.
- Proven experience leading and managing remote creative teams.
- Deep understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, and cinematic techniques.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite, ZBrush, Substance Painter, etc.
- Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is highly advantageous.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively in a remote environment.
- A passion for creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence.
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