Associate Director, Motion

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh
* t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

As an Associate Director of STUDIO, you will be responsible for assisting the team within our motion graphics and Studio department that collaborates on the execution of all motion-related creative assets and static banners, from initial concept to final delivery. You have a precise eye for detail and are obsessed with organization and consistency across all deliverables. You have a firm understanding of the creative and technical aspects of design for both motion graphics and statics, and can provide knowledge and feedback when needed.

You are an ace at managing multiple projects and competing initiatives, even under the tightest of deadlines. A collaborative spirit, you have great communication skills and feel confident to speak up when you or anyone on your team needs support.

You are able to dig into the work but also stand out as a mentor and a coach. You thrive at passing on your knowledge to your team members and helping them grow. You have great communication skills and love to evangelize your thinking both internally and to the client. You can help solve challenging problems in collaboration with our team.

You also help keep things running smoothly for the growing production team you will help manage on a daily basis. No job is too big, and no job is too small. Depending on what the team needs, you should always be ready to think big and solve complex problems, but also be willing to roll up your sleeves and get things done.

• Lead and collaborate with a team of animators and graphic artists
• Hands‑on supervision of video content in large quantities for digital platforms
• Critique and help evolve the work of our motion team
• Heed guidance and constructive feedback from all members of the creative team
• Maintain ownership and responsibility, including QA, throughout each project
• Partner with Project Managers on resourcing, budgets, and timelines for a wide variety of projects
• Ensure all final deliverables adhere to brand standards and production guidelines
• Keep up to date on and adhere to digital best practices across different platforms

• 8+ years as a visual effects and motion graphics artist, ideally producing for advertising and/or digital marketing in an agency environment
• 5+ years agency experience in a senior role
• 3+ years managing and mentoring junior team members
• A portfolio showcasing production work on large campaigns
• Exceptional knowledge in 2D animation, primarily with Adobe After Effects
• Excellent retouching and proofreading skills
• Excellent typography and layout skills with a meticulous eye for detail
• Strong written and verbal skills in both individual and group settings
• An ability to understand layout challenges of individual projects and work quickly and independently to provide creative/technical solutions to problems
• An adoption of DEPT’s creative team’s communication and project management tools

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe XD, Sketch or Figma
• Adobe Acrobat
• Dropbox and Google Drive
• Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
• Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Asana

• Experience with Frame.io
• Experience using a DAM
• Experience with project management tools
• Experience in a performance marketing agency

We are a collaborative, open‑door, best‑idea‑wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental,…