Associate Creative Director shaping innovative integrated campaigns for Wealthsimple, Canada’s financial services innovator. Leading art direction across film, digital, social, print, and interactive experiences.
About the role
- Creative Director leading motion designers and hands-on 2D/3D animation for The Heist, a Toronto motion design and post-production studio. Guiding advertising campaigns from storyboards through client delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a nimble team of motion designers and guide projects with a strong creative direction.
- Be hands-on and demonstrate intention when needed, in design or animation.
- Develop clear storyboards and polished styleframes that convey each campaign's narrative and aesthetic.
- Oversee and participate in creating campaign assets, including 2D and 3D animation, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and art direction.
- Provide clear, actionable feedback to team members, fostering growth and maintaining the highest quality of work.
- Engage directly with clients, interpreting their needs and providing creative insights throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with the motion team to adopt new processes and workflows for marketing campaigns.
- Contribute to project budgeting and resource planning to ensure efficiency.
- Work on advertising projects for a diverse range of clients, aligning campaign creative vision with client goals.
- Report to the Director of Animation.
Requirements
- A portfolio showcasing a refined taste in motion design in 2D and 3D across varied marketing and campaign styles.
- A desire to further your skills driven by your own curiosity.
- 8+ years of experience in a motion design role, with 3+ years in a leadership or senior capacity.
- Strong proficiency in Cinema 4D and Redshift.
- Demonstrated ability to create clear storyboards and refined styleframes that align with campaign goals.
- Mastery of the Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) and a thorough understanding of the animation pipeline.
- Strong design sensibilities, demonstrating the ability to merge aesthetic and technical skills.
- Working knowledge of XParticles, Marvelous Designer, and/or Houdini is a big plus.
- Working knowledge of Figma.
- Strong organizational skills, with a solution-oriented approach to creative and technical challenges.
Benefits
- Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
- Consistent culture and team-building events
- Employee recognition and incentive programs
- Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
- Office lunches
- Branded company swag
- Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
- Dog-friendly offices
- Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
- Flex work and travel options
- Comprehensive extended health benefits
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