Remote Creative Art Director

Remote
Considering candidates from:
Worldwide
Work arrangement: Remote
Industry: Computer Games
Language: English
Level: Lead
Required experience: 5+ years
Size: 501 - 1000 employees
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Remote Creative Art Director

Remote
Magic Media is an international tech group powered by building creativity and protecting innovation. They are home to an expansive group of professionals and industry-leading experts across all avenues from interactive entertainment, software, application and game development to cybersecurity, VFX, art and animation.
Igloo Creative is a creative agency and production house, part of the global Magic Media group, it focuses on the creation of promo videos and in-game animations for their clients. They are searching for a Creative Art Director to artistically lead projects for various clients.

Tasks:
  • Collecting briefs from clients and developing creative ideas, copy, and storyboards to convey client messages.
  • Take artistic ownership of the studio’s projects and work closely with the team, guiding & mentoring them through creative vision.
  • Be the client’s Point of Contact for all things artistic (along with the animation directors and the creative director).
  • Contribute to the conceptualization, design direction, and development of our projects.
  • Closely monitor and assure the artistic quality for projects of different disciplines – From product videos and social media content to web design elements and UX/UI.
  • Work on multiple projects in a team-oriented environment.
  • Help assessing new projects’ scopes and budgets.
  • Maintain excellent communication both internally with the team and externally with our clients.
Must-have:
  • Experience in leading creative projects from brainstorming to the final product.
  • A proven experience with managing artistic teams, mentoring, and providing professional feedback.
  • Strong proven visual skills – Solid understanding of colour, composition, typography, and graphic styles.
  • Advanced level knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and After Effects.
  • Extensive knowledge of visual trends and references in various styles and techniques.
  • Highly organized multitasker – capable of working in a fast-paced and dynamic atmosphere.
  • Positive and ego-free attitude, with a willingness to be hands-on when needed.
  • Proven track record of delivering clear and consistent visual feedback.
  • Strong leadership, people, and mentoring skills with demonstrated experience in teaching technical and traditional art processes.
  • Organized, self-motivated, dedicated, hard-working, with a strong sense of professionalism and composure while working under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively with a large amount of ambiguity and adapt easily to change.
  • Manage multiple tasks and projects, switching focus and priorities to respond to business needs as needed.
  • A desire to innovate and to go above and beyond in pursuit of excellence.
  • Hunger for problem-solving and motivating others to deliver exceptional work.
  • Fluent in English – Verbal and written.
  • Experience with 3D production – Advantage.
Benefits:
  • 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
Interview process:
  • Intro call with Toughbyte
  • A culture-fit interview 
  • A general interview