Freelance Creative Director
Description
MTV
Brand Creative is looking for a freelance Creative Director to give insightful
creative direction and concept development for all properties and platforms.
The CD must excel at design and typography, and be expected to pitch and
present concepts in persuasive and dynamic ways, to both internal and external
clients. This person will guide creative strategy, development and execution
for a diverse range of programming, delivering best in class campaigns that
garner instant attention and resonate with our audience – as well as deliver on
the network and brand objectives.
The
ideal candidate must be able to handle multiple projects at all times, with
focus on high-level conception through execution. The CD will report directly
to the SVP of Creative.
This
is a project based assignment, starting sometime in late July, with a 3 month
commitment and option to renew
Basic
Qualifications
- 9+
years of industry experience
- 4+
years of art direction / project lead / team management experience
- Experience
designing and directing production of branded materials and custom pieces
- Expert
knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign)
- On
set experience directing video shoots
- Successful
experience in managing a graphic design team as well as junior staff
- Strong
mentoring skills and desire to teach creative team
- Flawless
communication and presentation skills
- Working
knowledge of Cinema 4D and Final Cut Pro a plus
- Ability
to effectively manage multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously in a
high- work volume, quick-turnaround environment
- Bachelors
in Graphic Design, motion graphics, communication design or related field
or equivalent experience
- Must
be eligible to work in the US
Additional
Qualifications
- Team
player who is highly collaborative and flexible
- Excellent
managing multiple projects in a fast pace, dynamic environment
- Articulates
effective creative notes to team
- Ability
to perform in a fast paced, high pressure environment with the upmost
integrity and respect for their peers
- Passion
for pop culture and social media, and application of cultural
understanding to the MTV brand
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills with ability to make strong
presentations and sell through ideas internally and externally
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