Top 88 Animation Director Jobs

Associate Art Director
Postern —Frederick, MD
- $78,000 - $87,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Director, Development Production - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix —Burbank, CA
- $251,000 - $373,000 a year
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Art Director (Freelance)
Hovercraft —Remote
- From $100 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- US work authorization
- Senior level
Lead Animation Director
Kraymer Art —Remote
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Senior level
- Communication skills
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Creative Director
Avalere Health —New York, NY
- $170,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 11+ years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
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Creative Director - Video (L.A. or D.C.) - Full-time, Freelance, or Contractor
Bryson Gillette —Washington, DC
- $0 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mentoring
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Art Director, Games Content
Apple —Cupertino, CA
- $130,700 - $247,400 a year
- Senior level
- 2 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Creative Director, Meta.com
Meta —Remote
- $177,000 - $248,000 a year
- Management
- Writing skills
- Product management
3D Creative Art Director
Floss Creatives Limited —Remote
- Full-time
- Remote
- 6 years
- Presentation skills
- Mentoring
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Consignment Director - Animation and Anime Art
Heritage Auctions —Dallas, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Research
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Design Director, AV Motion Graphics
Wild Card Creative Group —Culver City, CA
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Remote
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Fair chance
Art Director - Ink
Netflix —Los Angeles, CA
- $236,000 - $395,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Art Director, Creative Technology Design (Motion Designer)
Fox Corporation —Los Angeles, CA
- $128,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Office
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Art Director, Interactive
Microsoft —Redmond, WA
- $119,800 - $261,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
Director of Motion Graphics (HR Title: Motion Graphic Design Specialist II)
Southern Methodist University —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Customer service
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Art Director
Skydance —Los Angeles, CA
- $2,900 - $4,000 a week
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Supervising experience
- Travel
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Lighting Artist / Technical Director - ILM San Francisco (Project Hire)
Industrial Light & Magic —San Francisco, CA
- $103,812 - $132,930 a year
- 5 years
- Windows
- Organizational skills
Assistant Director, Strategic & Creative Communications (5372C) Intercollegiate Athletics 86717
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $83,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Creative Director (onsite in Sherman Oaks)
ColourPop —Sherman Oaks, CA
- Up to $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Motion Design Director
Haus —Los Angeles, CA
- $160,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- 8 years
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Art Director

Postern
Frederick, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,000 - $87,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Cross-platform strategy
Teamwork
Management
Team development
Managing design projects
Professional development support
Mentoring
Visual communication design
Video effects application
macOS
Productivity software
Print publication design projects
Brand identity design
Artistic concept development
Marketing agency experience
Adobe After Effects
Delegation
Managing art or design teams
Motion graphics editing
Branding project leadership
Managing media, arts or design teams
Art direction

Full Job Description

Overview

The Associate Art Director plays a pivotal role in leading conceptual development and executing creative deliverables for the Postern Design team. This role is a dynamic blend of high-level strategy, team mentorship, and direct execution. You will help oversee a collaborative team of designers, print specialists, and production assistants, ensuring our visual output is elevated, brand-consistent, and meticulously executed across multiple channels (print, digital, social, video, and animation).

The ideal candidate has strong agency experience, an exceptional multi-platform design portfolio, and the verbal confidence to pitch and justify creative concepts to both internal teams and clients.

Provide a link to your online portfolio when submitting your resume. Candidates without an online portfolio will not be considered.

Hybrid Office:

This position is full-time. Our office is a hybrid workplace at which we work 3 days in the office at our Frederick, Maryland location and 2 days remotely. However, during the first 6 month onboarding phase full-time in the office is required.

Responsibilities

Proven ability to conceive design solutions for brands across a wide range of industries
Balance innovative, outside-the-box creative thinking with client business objectives, ensuring a brand's vision comes to life seamlessly across the customer's entire experience
Lead and participate in client pitches and presentations, confidently articulating the "why" behind the creative. Translate complex marketing strategies into compelling visual narratives and justify design choices directly to stakeholders
Give clear direction, support, and feedback to senior, intermediate, and junior design team members. Help delegate and guide core creative services disciplines (design, digital design, animation, production)
Build and maintain strong rapport with clients and vendors. Confidently present, articulate, and justify creative concepts and design directions to external groups
Conduct peer reviews, maintain exceptionally high standards of quality, and ensure all creative deliverables are error-free before they are released
Partner closely with the Creative Director, Communications Team and clients to translate strategic briefs into actionable, impactful visual campaigns. Assist in evaluating project scope, timelines, and resource allocation
Actively participate in creating a space for creativity, ideation, collaboration, fun, and learning. Attend and network at industry, community, and business events to promote the visibility of Postern in the region

Requirements

4+ years of relevant graphic design experience strictly within an agency environment, with proven experience mentoring, leading, or directing other designers
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or equivalent professional work experience
A diverse portfolio of distinctive and exceptional branding, print, digital, and hybrid campaign work that demonstrates holistic brand thinking and deep attention to detail, including print publications
Expert knowledge of the latest Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects), Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Business Suite.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills; an astute listener capable of transforming client feedback and criticism into immediate project improvements
Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage multiple varied assignments simultaneously, and consistently hit demanding deadlines under budget
Takes initiative, anticipates creative bottlenecks or design problems, and proactively presents well-researched, thought-out solutions. Commitment to professional growth, visual innovation, and digital trends
Experience mentoring or leading other graphic designers and production specialists to creative and professional excellence
Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines

Benefits

CareFirst Healthcare, dental and vision plans with employer paying half the monthly premium
Healthcare Savings Account with an employer contribution match
Fidelity Retirement Account with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Support

Pay: $78,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Experience:

print design: 4 years (Required)
brand design: 4 years (Required)
client presentation: 3 years (Required)
Adobe Creative Suite: 4 years (Required)
publication design: 3 years (Required)
agency: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Frederick, MD 21701 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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