Media Art Director- (Temporary/Freelance) Job at Local Projects in New York

As a member of the Media Production Department, the Media Art Director is responsible for leading the development and execution of impactful design solutions for a diverse range of interdisciplinary projects. In this position, the Art Director provides a progressive point of view on design excellence. They collaborate with the Creative Directors to support the creative vision of projects and direct design teams towards cutting-edge visual experiences.

This role is for senior-level designers/animators or visual effects artists who design, create, and animate, as well as oversee a team and present to clients.

Local Projects is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, and gender-nonconforming candidates to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Provide design and art direction for projects of various scales and types – from web and mobile to interactive installations and large-scale exhibition motion graphics and media programs. Lead and maintain strong design direction while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams - Visual Experience Design, Physical, Content and Software.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance the creative vision in collaboration with the Creative Director.
• Develop, establish, and drive design development “on the box,” iterating quickly and pushing conventions.
• Direct, collaborate, execute, mentor, and support on projects from ideation through design development, asset production, prototyping, media production, and launch with the fidelity needed for effective team collaboration at each phase.
• Coordinate with project team members to clarify and aggregate all design dependencies (hardware and software specs, content specs, architectural specs, etc.).
• Bring new approaches to the creative process, ideation, and design strategy and inspire across disciplines.
• Flag stumbling blocks and offer solutions.
• Provide accurate time estimates and expectations for yourself and the designers on a project.
• Manage multiple projects, establish expectations for designers, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain awareness of contemporary trends in technology, art, and design.
• Confidence to make difficult decisions and guide designers toward aspirational design solutions.
• Experience in structuring workflows and managing design teams.
• Establish conceptual frameworks to solve complex design challenges.
• Nurture junior talent through clear direction, constructive feedback, and passing on knowledge and expertise.
• Pursue professional development through workshops, classes, conferences, etc.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 2D and/or 3D motion design and animation skills.
• Strong strategic and conceptual skills.
• Excellent typography and design skills.
• Excellent technical, organizational, and time management skills.
• The ability to collaborate in teams, work autonomously, take direction from creative leadership, and translate goals into actionable items for team members.
• Progressive understanding of UX, GUI, and interaction design, as well as the workflow of time-based media, a plus.
• Experienced in structuring and holding working sessions and presentations.
• Accomplished in establishing complex design systems for digital and built environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Education/Experience:

• A design degree (graphic, interaction, communication, media design, or a related field).
• Minimum experience of 7+ years or an outstanding demonstration of experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel required (domestic and global).
• Must be able to work on-site in our NYC Studio (hybrid).
• Primary residence in the NY/Tristate (NY/CT/NJ) or DC areas.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Rate (commensurate with experience): $75- $125 per hour

Local Projects offers to its Full-Time staff Health/Dental/Vision, FSA, 401k, access to short-term and Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance as well as a generous PTO package.

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