Artistic Director

Job Title: Motion & Post-Production LeadWe are seeking a seasoned creative to lead our motion design, CGI, and post-production team. This role combines artistic vision with technical expertise, ensuring high-end delivery across various media formats.Key Responsibilities:1. Leadership & Collaboration• Oversee the end-to-end motion and post-production pipeline from storyboard to final delivery.• Collaborate closely with creative directors, producers, and account teams to interpret briefs into motion-first executions.• Ensure consistency in visual fidelity and adherence to brand guidelines across deliverables.2. Creative & Technical Execution• Be 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 standards.• Introduce new motion design techniques, animation trends, and post-production workflows to enhance storytelling.3. Workflow, Process & Quality Governance• Establish 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 opportunities for efficiency gains (e.g., frame clean-up, keying, upscaling, or versioning).4. Team Development & Capability Growth• Lead, mentor, and upskill a team of motion designers, compositors, colorists, and editors.• Drive internal training on new software, motion trends, and cinematic design principles.• Build a strong creative feedback culture balancing mentorship with performance accountability.5. Collaboration & Integration• Work 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.Requirements:• 15+ 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, Illustrator, Cinema4D, Maya, Houdini, Blender, Nuke, Fusion, DaVinci Resolve.• Strong 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.Preferred Qualifications:• Experience 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.],