Creative / Art Director

As Creative/Art Director, you must have deep knowledge and passion for leading a team of animators, photographers, videographers, motion graphic and visualization artists creating images, video and animations of our products at a high standard. You will work closely with the brand design and vehicle design teams to ensure images/animations match design intentions and product specifications. Your primary purpose is to support the Brand Team on all projects, ranging from concept creation, storyboarding, lookdev, theming and ideation all the way through to delivering final production design. While directing a team of designers (in-house, contract, and agency), this position also includes creating images/videos/animations (individual contributor) for concept presentations to executives and potential customers. This position is full-time in-office. Candidates must reside within Dallas TX or have a reasonable driving commute to Justin, TX and/or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

Lead and build a team of animators, photographers, videographers, motion graphic and visualization artists; Lead creative pitches from concept to final execution and present to key internal stakeholders for creative and budgetary approval; Collaborate with brand (UXUI, digital product, graphic) and vehicle design teams; Inspire internal team to create future-driven work utilizing new tools and methodologies in an effort to stay relevant and topical through; In certain cases, manage external contractors and agencies in the production of photo/video assets; Research and present initiatives to keep design processes of the studio relevant within the industry; An understanding of digital programs/tools for stills, animation, lighting, and shading

Requirements

10+ years of production experience in Visual Effects or Motion Graphics industry, in-house or at agency; Software experience: Adobe After Effects / Premier; Adobe Photoshop; Understanding: Maya / Cinema 4D; Understanding: Redshift Render Engine / VRed

Nice to have

Experience with creating photoreal CG environments; Experience with Unreal Engine (AR, VR, XR)

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance; Equity Compensation; Flexible Paid Time Off; Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy