EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Art Director
$234,000–$260,000 year
On-siteBurbank Los Angeles County, California, United States
Job Summary
Design and direct visual execution of creative concepts across Sphere's portfolio, spearheading projects and leading design and animation teams. Collaborate with Experience Designers, Writers, and Technologists on concepts, creative strategy, and pitches for brand partnerships. Work with the Creative Director to respond to feedback, steward creative excellence, and partner with production to ensure delivery within budget and timescale. Champion design cross-functionally, nurture young talent, and create bold concepts for non-traditional digital and physical installations. Provide exceptional guest experiences while adhering to appearance guidelines. This temporary assignment lasts approximately 12 weeks with a minimum of 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as needed. Occasional travel is required.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years' of Design and Art Direction experience in a creative studio or agency, developing innovative and engaging experiential concepts across digital and physical platforms
- Demonstrated creative and design excellence with career progression in your portfolio
- Proven track record of working in experiential activations at scale, with experience in artful storytelling content, live events, and immersive experiences with brand and cultural clients
- Adept at visualizing concepts across a wide range of styles and mediums
- Advanced proficiency in relevant design software (eg., Microsoft 365, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, After Effects, Premiere, and/or 3D software etc.)
- Proven ability in Design and Art Direction, written communication and presentation
- Articulate and charismatic speaker who can lead discussions and captivate a room
- Objective listener with the ability to formulate information into concepts, design and innovation that are technically and economically viable
- Reliable decision-making capabilities, based on solid understanding of how to balance creative expression, pragmatic design, and business needs
- Strategic and agile thinker who can pivot the creative and evolve design to meet shifting needs
- A driven 'self-starter,' eager to innovate and change the world
- Occasional travel, as needed
- Non-conventional work hours, as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Experiential design and deep knowledge of emerging tech and/or real-time content is a huge plus
- Unreal knowledge a plus
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