Job Description
Creative Director, Motion Design (FX Networks)
At FX, we are seeking a Creative Director of Motion Design to manage the overall creative process from concept through completion for FX Brand and Original Series projects. As the Creative Director, you will partner with the VP on the creation of design-based creative briefs, vendor selections, concept creation, pitches and presentations, reviews and critiques, and delivery and quality control of all project assets during and beyond the life of a project or show. This position is responsible for nurturing collaboration, inspiring the best creative process, driving creative innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee entire show campaigns, brand packaging and all other design, marketing and promotional projects
• Create concepts, establish the direction of design and animation and quality control
• Manage projects, providing clear and consistent goals and objectives and ensuring creative and design consistency across each project
• Collaborate with the Design Production team on scheduling and planning to ensure the team stays on schedule and maintains the best quality output
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in art, design, animation and competitive landscape
• Participate in discovery and implementation of new technologies and creative styles
Qualifications:
• 8+ years' experience in design or related field with 3 years' experience in a management role
• Must have art and/or creative direction experience
• Must have experience in title or motion design in entertainment or commercial advertising
• Proficient in Mac, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advanced skills in design and animation software/technologies preferred
• Experience in film/video production and/or visual effects strongly preferred
• 3D animation skill set preferred
• Experience in Maya and Cinema 4D strongly preferred
• Must have the ability to effectively communication, direct, and lead in-house design teams, editors and outside vendors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to effectively pitch design concepts
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and project management skills
• Must be able to multitask and work effectively under daily time constraints in a high pressure environment
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Art, Film or Television or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $148,700.00 to $199,400.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
• • • About FX Networks:
FX, a division of Disney Entertainment Television, is a multiplatform brand that develops, produces, commissions and markets original programming for Hulu and the FX and FXX linear channels in the US, and Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other international territories. The FX brand mark appears above the title across its entire slate of originals. Over the past two decades, FX has been responsible for some the most-critically acclaimed and award-winning shows on television. Some of the brand's current and legacy titles include the dramas American Horror Story, American Crime Story, The Americans, Damages, Fargo, Justified, Nip/Tuck, Pose, Rescue Me, The Shield and Sons of Anarchy; the comedies Archer, Atlanta, Better Things, DAVE, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows; and a growing slate of docuseries and documentary films.
This position is with FX Networks, LLC PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call FX Networks.
FX Networks, LLC PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz0872-3-135-196-60-42 in your application.