CREATIVE / ART DIRECTOR

Job Title

Creative / Art Director

About Canoo

Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

The Canoo Way

Canoo's success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles : Think 80 / 20 (Important versus less important), Act 30 / 30 (Reduce waste and increase output), and Live 90 / 10 (We have each other's back). We hire based on MET - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

Job Purpose

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. Excellent communication skills are needed to interact with a fast-paced and multi-talented team. The ideal candidate is highly productive and has a team-centered spirit and a positive attitude.

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 (80s of the Position)

• 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

Required Experience

Adobe After Effects / Premier

Preferred Experience

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here...

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.

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If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (214) 529-8055 or email us at TalentAcquisition@canoo.com

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)