Senior Creative Director

Summary

Join Igloo Creative House, Magic Media's video marketing division, as a Creative Director! Lead projects from concept to completion, utilizing your extensive animation and video production experience. You will mentor artists, manage budgets and timelines, and communicate effectively with clients. This permanent, remote position offers flexible hours, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with a talented international team on diverse projects. At least 5 years of experience in creative direction and artist management is required, along with proficiency in Adobe Suite and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate is a visionary with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creative problem-solving.

Requirements

• At least +5 years experience in creative direction and managing artists
• Visionary with high attention to detail and a clear understanding of how to bring your vision to life
• High writing and presentation skills
• Willingness and ability to be hands-on in creating storyboards, style-frames, and assisting in the production process when needed
• High-level control of Adobe Suite (PS, AI, After Effects, Premiere)
• Deep understanding of different pipelines, production processes, and project management practices
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, on both a personal and team level
• Self-starter. Approaches challenge creatively and methodically, seeing them through to the final resolution
• An active listener. Makes decisions based on data
• Consistently professional, respectful, and approachable. A team player

Responsibilities

• Learn and analyze creative briefs, and assist in estimating projects’ needs including budget, team structure and timelines
• Develop creative directions according to briefs and/or client meetings, and present them in an appealing way
• Create storyboards and provide solid understanding of the animation flow to the designers and animators
• Brief, mentor, and artistically direct artists, providing them with clear and solid feedback that’ll move the projects forward
• Communicate frequently and effectively with clients on the creative aspects of the projects, providing creative solutions when needed
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the creative processes to increase studio efficiency and quality
• Maintain a constant awareness of projects’ status. Evaluate project scope and make recommendations to the studio leadership
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Benefits

• Permanently remote position
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
• Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
• Career growth and development
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• An inclusive culture and open communication