Director, Motion Design
MTV
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 10/27/2017 7:54:00 AM PST
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This position combines supervisory and leadership responsibilities with project and creative responsibilities within the graphics department. The Director of Motion Design is responsible for the quality of the animation, for keeping it on brief and for delivering consistent performances by assigning the appropriate Animators. S/he will then guide, supervise and review the work produced by the animators. They need to understand the implications of performance, style, quality, continuity, technical, scheduling and budgetary requirements. This position will also be advising on and helping to manage outside vendors.
It is one of three leadership roles in the department that works directly under the VP's of Design, On Air and Digital. The position requires the ability to manage projects and initiatives within the department while maintaining strong communication links to the VP's with the ultimate goal being a consistent identity in the channel’s on air and digital look. Specific responsibilities include:
• Support the VP of Design, VP of On Air and VP of Digital by supervising creative projects of MTV graphics, including show packaging and promo graphics
• Work with the Design Directors to establish a consistent look for the brand
• Creatively direct animators and vendors
• Assign and manage night and weekend animators
• Make sure assigned projects fit the philosophy of the MTV brand
• Direct all aspects of motion from initial brief meeting through final production and delivery including concept, design, art direction, production
• Accurately and effectively channel information and feedback between all team members
• Monitor and give honest assessment of work with constructive criticism and positive reinforcement
• Effectively delegate and manage people & resources connected to each project
• Identify problems with projects or within project/team and offer solutions
• Work with Project Manager assigned to the project to make sure deadlines are met and that production resources are being used appropriately
• Support the VP's in all aspects of managing the motion team
• Provide criticism and guidance to animators and senior animators in the conception and design of on air graphics
• Play a key role in the day to day management of the work flow in the on air graphics department along with the VP, Design and Project Manager
• Assist the VP, Design in initiating new systems and protocols to help the work flow and processes on the team
• Assist the VP, Design in training new animators and mentoring junior creative staff
• Assist VP, Design in recruitment and assessment of creative talent
• Provide leadership and serve as an example of MTV Creative philosophies by providing inspiration, motivation, guidance and training to MTV graphics staff
• Design motion graphics for MTV program and promotion product in accordance with the creative brief and channel brand
• Manage on-air and digital deliveries for up to 15 shows at a time
• Oversee tentpole creative while managing deliveries for other shows
Basic Qualifications
• 9 years of experience in-house at a media company and/or design studio
• Experiece leading a team of at least five people
Additional Qualifications
• Able to work nights and weekends