Video/Animation - Creative Director

Full-time
Remote
United States
Canada
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Our ideal Video/Animation - Creative Director will lead the conceptualization and production of high-quality video and animation content for our clients. You will apply your creative vision and experience to guide projects from ideation through to final production, ensuring they align with client goals and brand strategies. This role requires overseeing all aspects of video and animation production, fostering seamless collaboration among team members, and ensuring timely project delivery. You will also manage client expectations and successfully execute multiple projects simultaneously with a high standard of quality and creativity.

Designity is a subscription-based creative platform that enables seamless more efficient collaboration between creatives and businesses through a unique and innovative model. Our unique approach has attracted companies of all sizes, including Calendly, Kung Fu Tea, and Marriott Hotels, who choose Designity for their design and marketing needs over traditional, more expensive, and less efficient alternatives.

We’re revolutionizing the creative industry by introducing more thoughtful, effective, modern design and marketing methods. Companies traditionally hire in-house creatives, which is costly, time-consuming, skill-limiting, and requires substantial supervision. Working with traditional design and marketing agencies offers an alternative but at a high cost. Marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr claim to offer a more affordable solution, but their model lacks reliability and optimization for creative practices, bringing frustration for businesses.

While we maintain a fast-paced startup environment, we’re also in full scale-up mode. If you’re seeking clear career growth, fully remote work, flexible hours, diverse project opportunities, and a chance to build quality content for your portfolio, Designity is the place to learn, develop, and grow into the creative thought leader you aspire to be.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategize and implement video and animation projects, including promotional videos and explainer animations, for clients.
  • Collaborate with scriptwriters and storyboard artists to create impactful video assets.
  • Conduct market research, develop innovative video concepts, and support marketing campaigns.
  • Report on the performance and impact of video projects to stakeholders.
  • Optimize video content to maximize engagement and effectiveness through continuous testing and iteration.
  • Manage projects from concept to completion using Designity’s tools, ensuring high-quality results.
  • Understand client objectives, identify challenges, and provide solutions while managing timelines and expectations.
  • Mentor Designity’s creatives, setting direction and supporting their professional growth.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, presenting concepts and translating feedback into actionable tasks for Creatives.
  • Serve as a key decision-maker, leader, and mentor within the team.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in video and animation production with a strong focus on creative direction.
  • Proficiency with video editing and animation software such as Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
  • Proven track record in delivering successful video and animation projects.
  • Experience managing the full lifecycle of video projects using industry-standard tools and techniques.
  • Preferred experience in a creative/design agency or as a freelancer overseeing client projects.
  • Expert knowledge of visual storytelling and the ability to anticipate industry trends.
  • Experienced in developing and maintaining production schedules and client dashboards.
  • Proven project management skills, with the ability to develop briefs, timelines, and manage independently.
  • Experience mentoring and guiding creatives at various levels.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery.
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in video and animation production and creative direction.
  • Bachelor’s/advanced degree in film, animation, design, or a related field; additional management education is a plus.
  • Hands-on, self-motivated, team-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Based in the US or Canada with excellent English communication skills.
  • Quick learner with a passion for processes and multitasking.

Big Plus:

  • Knowledge of AI and experience with AI tools is highly regarded.

Benefits:

  • Fully remote, full-time position with flexible PTO, company holidays, and mental health days.
  • Engage in innovative virtual reality team meetings, with VR glasses provided for eligible Creative Directors.
  • Be part of the vibrant Designity Creative Community, offering continuous learning, collaboration, and engagement with fellow creatives.
  • Clear growth pathways with promotion opportunities into leadership roles.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k and health insurance for qualified W2 employees.
  • Enjoy dedicated focus times designed to boost your productivity and creativity.

Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000

In order to be considered for this position, you need to complete the application process at https://www.designity.com/learn-more-directors

Please do NOT follow up on your application. We will be in touch within 2-3 weeks if you're qualified.

At Designity, employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity in culture, perspectives, skills, and experiences, which strengthens our team, clients, and products.

Be cautious when applying. Official communications from Designity will come only from the Designity.com domain. We will never request payment details. Beware of scammers using fake domains like Designity.team to attempt fraud.

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A Design System That Guarantees Success

Creative Collaboration Inside a Fully Managed Design Process

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Fully Remote

Choose where you want to work and how you want to work. Say goodbye to long commutes and fancy slacks!
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Flexible Hours

Great performance starts with you. Start your day early or late, with a flexible work schedule made by you.
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Flexible Vacations

Love what you do on and off the clock! Never pass up another opportunity to get away from your computer and explore the world.
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Clear Growth Plan

A strategic plan to help you grow in every aspect of your life, not just your career. We will work with you towards attaining those goals.
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Meet the Designity community face-to-face with annual meet-ups in cities across the globe. It's on us!
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You deserve the best as a member of our community. Get access to great health benefits,  401k matching, and more.
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Designity Core Values

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Transparent & Honest

Trust is gained through transparency and honesty. We reject ego and welcome all feedback, whether positive or negative. We make decisions based on facts rather than emotions.
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A positive attitude enables us to do everything better. Sometimes, we can't change the wind direction, but we can adjust our sails to reach our destination. We empower each other, rather than restrict.
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We are a community committed to excellence, where quality means doing it right even when no one is looking. So, we don’t just complete tasks—we ensure they meet the highest standards and we double-check our work.
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Responsible & Reliable

Actions speak louder than words. We take full responsibility for problems and provide solutions proactively. We openly discuss our failures, learn from them, and refrain from blaming others.
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We operate with a sense of urgency and set deadlines wisely. "Clean your home in three days or three hours—the time you allot is the time it takes." We use our calendar to optimize our workflow and accomplish tasks without distractions
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Our mission is to disrupt the creative industry by transforming the way creatives and brands collaborate.

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Our Leadership

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Shahrouz Varshabi
An innovative Iranian-American entrepreneur and the creative leader of the pack who is always busy with making something unusual.
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Natalie Neumann
The German brain behind Designity who builds systems out of chaos and loves roaming the mountains in winter and summer.
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Theresa Schmidt
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Success Stories

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1. Interactive  Application

We don't read resumes! Because we believe in getting to know you in a more effective way, our method is a little bit different. We may  ask for a quick video to let you express yourself.
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2. Q&A Group Video Call

A member of the Careers & Community team will schedule a 45 minute group video call so you can learn more about the Designity community.
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3. Live Challenge Project

Because work product tells us more than words on a resume, we assign you a challenge project so you can show off your skills!
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4. Technical Interview

Have a chance to meet with one or more of the leaders to chat about the role and opportunity and talk through your challenge project and portfolio.
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