We are looking for a Mid-level Art Director. As an Art Director, you will be responsible for supervising the design, rendering, colours, and backgrounds for projects you are assigned to, from initial concept development to final compositing and delivery.

You will work closely with all in-house teams to bring ideas to life as a singular vision.

• 1+ years of experience as an Art Director, preferably in an animation studio or advertising agency
• A portfolio of work that showcases your creative talent and experience in animation and advertising
• Strong conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and team members
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and animation software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, and Blender
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while ensuring deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to

• Work with the Director and art team to develop and execute creative concepts for all projects at the studio.
• Lead and create the art direction of pitches and projects. From concept development, layouts, paint, to compositing and final delivery assets (marketing included if necessary).
• Communicate a vision by creating colour keys, concept art, and other visual materials to communicate creative ideas to clients and the production team
• Collaborate with the animation and comp team to ensure that the final product meets the client's vision and exceeds their expectations
• Provide guidance and feedback to designers, animators, and other creative team members to ensure that the project is on track and meets quality standards
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, and incorporate new ideas into the creative process
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, while ensuring deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to.
• Feel comfortable selecting, planning and reviewing talent within a given scope/budget.
• Being proactive by proposing new ideas to improve our current artistic workflows and production systems
• Expressing your opinion clearly and in a flexible way while doing storyboard breakdowns with the rest of team leads while bidding on shots. Asking for support to your HOD when necessary.

We are an east London-based animation studio, founded by artists and filmmakers who believe that every creative project starts with a great idea. Specializing in 2D animation, we bring our love of craft and storytelling to everything we do, from advertising and interactive games to music videos and original content.