Responsibilities

• This is a hands-on design role. You love the craft, have a strong command of motion and visual design, and can take on our most ambitious and complex creative challenges.
• You develop strong concepts, execute at a high level, and set the bar for what great design looks like at Gupta Media.
• As our Associate Design Director, you’ll work closely with our Design Director to help build the capabilities of the team around you, providing creative direction and feedback, sharing expertise, and helping designers develop their skills.
• You’ll work directly with clients and integrated teams to bring clarity and confidence to the creative process.
• The ability to lead a project from concept to execution, taking a strong core creative idea and translating it into a compelling motion design across a wide range of platforms, formats, screen sizes, and audience experiences.
• Strong creative judgement and client-facing skills, with the ability to understand business goals, present creative concepts, incorporate feedback, and navigate different opinions with confidence.
• A track record of raising the creative bar for other designers through a collaborative leadership style that builds trust, strengthens the team, and creates an environment where great work can happen.

Requirements

• Exceptional visual and motion design skills backed by 8+ years of agency or similar fast-paced creative experience, along with a portfolio that demonstrates a diverse mix of motion, visual storytelling, typography, composition, and craft;
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly After Effects, setting the technical standard for the team, ensuring best practices on how the team approaches and executes creative work. Additional experience in Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, and/or Blender a bonus;
• The ability to lead a project from concept to execution, taking a strong core creative idea and translating it into a compelling motion design across a wide range of platforms, formats, screen sizes, and audience experiences.
• Strong creative judgement and client-facing skills, with the ability to understand business goals, present creative concepts, incorporate feedback, and navigate different opinions with confidence;
• A track record of raising the creative bar for other designers through a collaborative leadership style that builds trust, strengthens the team, and creates an environment where great work can happen.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US for at least 3 years.

Preferred

• Additional experience in Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, and/or Blender a bonus.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and pet insurance; Flexible and Dependent Care Savings Accounts; a 401(k) with up to 5% Safe Harbor contributions; paid time off; paid family leave; commuting and wellness stipends; and opportunities for professional development and career growth.