Creative Director

The Team

Company culture is as important to us as the content we create. Our offices run best when filled with people who are passionate about their work. At every level, we want our Ntropic teams to feel supported, valued, and inspired by their colleagues. Whether you have been here for years or are brand new, we want you to feel like a part of the Ntropic family.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Creative Director to lead our talented team of designers, writers, and strategists. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, be a strategic thinker with a strong creative flair and the ability to inspire and drive creative excellence across all projects. We are looking for a team player to be the creative force behind new projects. This is a global search to find an amazing creative talent who loves to produce outstanding work. Beyond being driven, adaptable, detail oriented, and a team builder, and also have a dynamic personality and excellent client-facing skills.

The position is a hybrid with studios in NY / LA / SF.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 years of experience working with agencies, high-profile clients, and brands in the film/video post-production field.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related field.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work and successful campaigns.
• Skills: Exceptional design and conceptual skills, strong understanding of branding and marketing, excellent communication and presentation abilities. Ability to clearly and effectively share creative visions and goals with the team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, C4D and Affect Effects.
• Experience with Nuke, Maya, Adobe Premier and Avid.
• Experience with 2D and 3D workflows.
• Experience with Houdini and RedShift is a plus.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate a creative team, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide clear feedback to artists.

Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Supervise shoots when necessary.
• Bring excitement and passion to work that helps creatively inspire others.
• Collaborate on projects with other Ntropic offices.
• Act as a vital link between the client, production and creative teams.
• Concept Development: Drive the creative process from concept to completion, ensuring all work aligns with client objectives and brand strategies.
• Visualize and design style and structure of pitches and projects while working with client expectations, budget and scheduling requirements.
• Assemble treatments that clearly outline creative ideas for clients.
• Client Engagement: Work closely with clients to understand their needs, present creative concepts, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage client satisfaction and promote ongoing relationship.
• Bidding briefs and presenting work at a high level to clients.
• Brand Strategy: Develop and execute brand strategies that resonate with target audiences and achieve business goals.
• Quality Control: Oversee the quality of all creative output, ensuring it meets high standards of excellence and consistency.
• Maintain the quality of work being produced in the studio by ensuring all projects meet or exceed high creative standards.
• Provide guidance for casting/script editing, shot composition, shot selection and editing
• Trend Analysis: Stay current with industry trends and integrate fresh, innovative ideas into our creative processes.
• Budget Management: Manage project budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with high-profile clients and cutting-edge projects.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and portfolio to [email address] with the subject line “Creative Director Application – [Your Name].” Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Deadline for Applications: 7/5/24

Join us at Ntropic and help us create the future of branding and design. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!

Ntropic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.