Creative Craftsmanship Leader

Job Title:Motion & Post-Production LeadOverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished Motion & Post-Production Lead to drive the development of motion design, CGI, and post-production within our creative production hub.This role combines technical leadership with creative craftsmanship, ensuring high-end delivery across motion graphics, special effects (SFX), visual effects (VFX), CGI, compositing, animation, color grading, and finishing.Key Responsibilities1. Motion & Post-Production LeadershipLead the end-to-end motion and post-production pipeline from storyboard to final delivery.Drive excellence across 2D/3D animation, compositing, tracking, rotoscoping, color grading, and finishing.Closely collaborate with creative directors, producers, and account teams to interpret briefs into motion-first executions.Ensure highest visual fidelity, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines across deliverables.2. Creative & Technical ExecutionBe hands-on in motion graphics, VFX, CGI, and color workflows using industry-standard tools (After Effects, Nuke, Cinema4D, Maya, Houdini, Blender, DaVinci Resolve, Flame).Direct and review the work of designers, compositors, and editors to maintain studio's creative benchmark.Introduce new motion design techniques, animation trends, and post-production workflows to enhance storytelling.Supervise pack-shot adaptation, beauty retouching, and complex compositing across global campaigns.3. Workflow, Process & Quality GovernanceEstablish best practices and workflow templates for motion and post projects across short-form, digital, and broadcast media.Define rendering, file-management, and QC standards to ensure delivery consistency.Partner with automation and technology teams to identify automation or AI-assisted opportunities (e.g., frame clean-up, keying, upscaling, or versioning).Manage studio capacity, scheduling, and quality control for multiple simultaneous projects.4. Team Development & Capability GrowthLead, mentor, and upskill a team of motion designers, compositors, colorists, and editors.Drive internal training on new software, motion trends, and cinematic design principles.Buildd a strong creative feedback culture – balancing mentorship with performance accountability.Partner with recruitment to onboard top creative and technical talent in the motion and post-production space.5. Collaboration & IntegrationWork closely with regional teams (AMS, EMEA, APAC) to align motion output with campaign needs and market nuances.Collaborate with Digital, Print, and Automation teams to ensure seamless integration of motion assets in multi-channel campaigns.Engage in new business pitches and creative development discussions, providing technical insight and creative elevation.Requirements15+ years of experience in motion graphics, post-production, VFX, and CGI, preferably within large advertising, film, or creative-production environments.Deep hands-on proficiency in:Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, IllustratorCinema4D, Maya, Houdini, BlenderNuke, Fusion, or Flame for compositingDaVinci Resolve for color grading and finishingStrong understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, lighting, camera, and timing.Proven experience leading teams delivering broadcast, digital, and short-form video content at scale.Strong eye for composition, detail, and brand expression through motion.Familiarity with AI-assisted tools for video enhancement, rotoscoping, and content generation (e.g., Runway, Sora, Pika, Topaz, Kaiber, etc.).Experience collaborating with sound, music, and VO production to complete audiovisual packages.Preferred QualificationsExperience in studio setup, pipeline design, and workflow automation for motion/VFX.Exposure to AR/VR, 3D visualization, or immersive content creation.Knowledge of scripting or plug-in integration for efficiency (Python, JavaScript for After Effects, or Houdini scripts).Experience in color management workflows (ACES, HDR, LUTs).Prior leadership in a creative production, post house, or integrated agency environment.