Associate Director, Motion

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE:

As an Associate Director of STUDIO, you will be responsible for assisting the team within our motion graphics and Studio department that collaborates on the execution of all motion-related creative assets and static banners, from initial concept to final delivery. You have a precise eye for detail and are obsessed with organization and consistency across all deliverables. You have a firm understanding of the creative and technical aspects of design for both motion graphics and statics, and can provide knowledge and feedback when needed. You are an ace at managing multiple projects and competing initiatives, even under the tightest of deadlines. A collaborative spirit, you have great communication skills and feel confident to speak up when you or anyone on your team needs support.

You are able to dig into the work but also stand out as a mentor and a coach. You thrive at passing on your knowledge to your team members and helping them grow. You have great communication skills and love to evangelize your thinking both internally and to the client. You can help solve challenging problems in collaboration with our team. You also help keep things running smoothly for the growing production team you will help manage on a daily basis. No job is too big, and no job is too small. Depending on what the team needs, you should always be ready to think big and solve complex problems, but also be willing to roll up your sleeves and get things done.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead and collaborate with a team of animators and graphic artists
• Hands-on supervision of video content in large quantities for digital platforms
• Critique and help evolve the work of our motion team
• Heed guidance and constructive feedback from all members of the creative team
• Maintain ownership and responsibility, including QA, throughout each project
• Partner with Project Managers on resourcing, budgets, and timelines for a wide variety of projects
• Ensure all final deliverables adhere to brand standards and production guidelines
• Keep up to date on and adhere to digital best practices across different platforms

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 8+ years as a visual effects and motion graphics artist, ideally producing for advertising and/or digital marketing in an agency environment
• 5+ years agency experience in a senior role
• 3+ years managing and mentoring junior team members
• A portfolio showcasing production work on large campaigns
• Exceptional knowledge in 2D animation, primarily with Adobe After Effects
• Expert knowledge audio/video production (editing, color grading, compression)
• An understanding of Javascript or coding (Ideally within After Effects)
• Excellent retouching and proofreading skills
• Excellent typography and layout skills with a meticulous eye for detail
• Strong written and verbal skills in both individual and group settings
• An ability to understand layout challenges of individual projects and work quickly
  and independently to provide creative/technical solutions to problems
• An adoption of DEPT’s creative team’s communication and project management tools

Proficiency in the following programs/tools:

• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe XD, Sketch or Figma
• Adobe Audition
• Adobe Animate
• Adobe Acrobat
• Cinema 4D or Maya (a plus)
• Dropbox and Google Drive
• Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
• Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Asana

Additional things that will impress us:

• Experience with Frame.io
• Experience using a DAM
• Experience with project management tools
• Experience in a performance marketing agency

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our effortshere.