Lead creative ideation and execution for DMM’s clients, as well as setting the look and feel for campaigns
Manage the creative aesthetic and lead a team of designers, AV editors and motion designers who will help produce and deliver consistent creatives throughout the entirety of the campaign.
Collaborate with CDs, project managers, strategists and supervisors to deliver thoughtful creative ideation to brand clients and pitch decks, with a clear design POV and understanding of the brand or title
Create mood boards, typeface suggestions and design briefs outlining creative look and feel for each new project proposal
Attend all pitch meetings, brainstorms and briefs to align with strategists for each new brand proposal
Partner with Creative Director to review pitch creative & collect and address feedback
Manage appointed creative team members (when applicable), and guide them as they create assets, and navigate through issues that arise, making sure design goals are aligned with clients
Act as a client resource and provide solutions for design-related issues
Solve any and all design problems independently or with the help of the Associate Creative Directors or VP of Creative
Set the quality bar within the team, and ensure that all creative assets meet or exceed standard

Requirements

Experience working with entertainment brands for a social focused agency
Advanced knowledge of Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including After Effects, Premier Pro, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. As well as 3rd party software
2+ years of art direction experience within an agency environment
2+ years of motion and static design experience
Experience with creating moving visuals and animations for various media, using software and techniques that bring creative assets to life
Experience working on pitches and proposals
Experience working in a collaborative environment with project managers, art/creative directors, and other creative team members
Experience using Cinema 4D is a plus

Benefits

DMM pays 100% of the cost for employee medical, dental, and vision premiums, as well as covers 40% of dependent premium costs.
Employer paid life insurance
A tax-advantaged health savings account (HSA)
A 401(k) plan that provides employees with automatic enrollment at 3% of your salary with a full employer match of your first 3% contribution, all fully vested
Paid family leave
Open PTO: DMM offers unlimited vacation, 10 sick days & 5 mental health days
DMM Fridays: Employees have the opportunity to sign off early and kick-start their weekends at 2pm on Fridays
DMM offers DEI specific training focused on preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace
ERGs focusing on diverse perspectives across DMM to promote diversity, inclusion, and shared experiences

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

art directionmotion designstatic designcreative ideationvisual designanimationdesign problem solvingcreative asset productiondesign briefsmood boards

Soft skills

team leadershipcollaborationclient resource managementcreative feedback managementproblem solvingcommunicationorganizational skillscreative visionstrategic thinkingadaptability