Creative Director at Strika Entertainment

Job description

What the job entails:

You'll manage a team of creatives (writers, designers, illustrators, animators, post production/finished artists) to develop concepts, designs/layouts and campaigns based on client briefs
Work closely with client services and new business development to understand objectives of the company and the work we create for our clients
Present ideas with confidence both internally (briefing and brainstorming with creative team) and externally

Maintain high standards for execution and attention to detail, ensuring all work is consistent with the overall brand and project objectives

Leading and giving direction on projects from concept to completion, reviewing work closely and managing multiple rounds of feedback and amendments
Working on a variety of projects simultaneously

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• 2+ years’ experience as senior creative (e.g. designer, writer, animator), art director or creative director
• Thorough knowledge of layouts and graphic fundamentals as well as illustrated medium
• Firm grasp of the creative process
• Excellent team leader with great communication and interpersonal skills
• Keen eye for detail and a strong awareness of consistency
• Good knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects (advantageous)
• Excellent conceptual ability and decision-making skills
• Strong grasp of project objectives and client requirements, ensuring these are followed through in all creative work in an innovative and engaging manner
• Able to manage time effectively, work to tight deadlines and maintain a consistent output
• Willing to work overtime and go the extra mile to get the job done to the highest standard
• Versatile and able to work on a variety of products
• Strong understanding of narrative with an ability to transform everyday material into something visually appealing
• Experience in working with (at least some of) the following: sequential comic art, illustration, infographics, newsletters, character animation, motion graphics, poster campaigns
• Ability to supervise, hire, develop and manage creative team member