About This Role
Directing design work for a globally recognized organization is the core of this role, leading the creation of visually compelling multimedia content across various platforms. This position suits an experienced creative leader with a strong background in art direction, motion design, video, and brand development, who can both develop big-picture concepts and provide hands-on guidance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creative vision for projects spanning branding, motion graphics, digital campaigns, executive communications, events, and social content
- Develop innovative creative concepts that align with business objectives and elevate the client's visual identity
- Translate complex business and financial concepts into clear, engaging, and visually compelling narratives
- Ensure consistency across all creative deliverables while maintaining the highest standards of design quality
- Guide concept development, storyboarding, visual systems, animation, and final production
- Provide hands-on creative support for presentations, key visuals, and high-profile projects when needed
- Establish scalable design templates, motion standards, and creative best practices
- Partner closely with Creative, Marketing, Production, Events, and Content teams to develop integrated creative solutions
- Present creative concepts and design rationale to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Lead creative reviews, workshops, and project presentations
- Coordinate with project managers and creative operations to ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope
- Mentor designers, motion artists, freelancers, and external creative partners
- Provide thoughtful direction and constructive feedback throughout the design process
- Foster a collaborative, creative studio culture focused on continuous improvement
- Help develop workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, and quality
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Communications, Film, Motion Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in design, art direction, or multimedia creative roles in creative agencies or in-house teams
- Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence across design projects spanning branding, motion graphics, digital campaigns, executive communications, events, and social content and integrated creative work
- Expertise in concept development, storyboarding, production, post-production, and cross-platform content delivery
- Deep understanding of typography, composition, color theory, visual hierarchy, branding, and user engagement
- Experience translating complex business or technical concepts into compelling visual communications
- Demonstrated success leading creative teams and managing external vendors
- Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Figma, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with video formats for social media, paid media, events, and executive communications
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans (individual, dependent, and family coverage)
- Short-term & long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) with employer match (up to 2% of annual pay)
- Paid time off, including caregiving and personal leave options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare & dependent care
- Supplemental health insurance coverage
- Commuter benefits & gym membership discounts
- Employee Assistance Program & life insurance
- Equipment borrowing program + discounts on gear purchases
- Access to professional development resources
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
About the Company
AbelCine is a leading provider of products, services, and solutions supporting the production, broadcast, and new media industries. Through its Production Services division, it provides highly skilled professionals to some of the world's most respected organizations, partnering with clients to deliver exceptional creative and operational support.
