Creative/Art Director - Justin

$59,000 - $103,000/Yr

Unclassified - Justin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Justin, TX

About the position

The Creative/Art Director at Canoo Technologies is responsible for leading a team of creative professionals to produce high-quality visual content that aligns with the company's brand and product specifications. This role involves collaboration with various design teams and requires a strong understanding of visual effects and motion graphics. The director will oversee projects from concept to execution, ensuring that the creative output meets the standards of innovation and quality expected in the electric vehicle industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a team of animators, photographers, videographers, motion graphic and visualization artists.
• Lead creative pitches from concept to final execution and present to key internal stakeholders for creative and budgetary approval.
• Collaborate with brand (UXUI, digital product, graphic) and vehicle design teams.
• Inspire internal team to create future-driven work utilizing new tools and methodologies.
• Manage external contractors and agencies in the production of photo/video assets when necessary.
• Research and present initiatives to keep design processes of the studio relevant within the industry.
• Utilize digital programs/tools for stills, animation, lighting, and shading.

Requirements

• 10+ years of production experience in Visual Effects or Motion Graphics industry, in-house or at agency.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Understanding of Maya and Cinema 4D.
• Understanding of Redshift Render Engine and VRed.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with creating photoreal CG environments.
• Experience with Unreal Engine (AR, VR, XR).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an energetic atmosphere