Junior Creative Strategist
CXD Ventures
USA (Remote)
$130K/yr - $180K/yrIn-houseFull-timeIntern/new grad
16 hrs ago
Creative Director, Print
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
$165K/yr – $185K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Job Summary
Own the visual storytelling and execution for high profile entertainment art, from concept to final art, while coaching the next generation of designers and balancing client needs with profitability.
- Visual Creative Ownership: hands-on concepting, design, and execution for photo shoots, key art, and outdoor campaigns.
- Team & Process Leadership: mentor juniors and align with Art Directors, designers, and account teams to sharpen output and control budgets.
- Deadlines & Deliverables: translate marketing concepts into compelling visuals and deliver within tight theatrical or streaming timelines.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Hands-on concepting, designing, and compositing for photo shoots, key art, and outdoor advertising
- Create preliminary comps and execute complex revisions and refinements for client presentations
- Partner directly with Art Directors and designers to elevate the team’s creative output
- Mentor junior team members, refining their design skills through daily collaboration and constructive feedback
- Collaborate with the account team to balance creative execution with job profitability
- Visualize abstract marketing concepts into compelling entertainment visuals
Requirements
- Portfolio required for application submission
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience as an Art Director or Senior Art Director within entertainment key art and marketing
- Advanced Photoshop skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting ideas to clients and incorporating their feedback
- Ability to organize workflows and meet tight theatrical/streaming deadlines
Preferred
- Basic 3D modeling, illustration, or photography skills are a plus
ZEALOT
Zealot is an award-winning creative marketing company specializing in theatrical trailers, digital content and network creative for the entertainment industry. We work with studios, networks, and producers to create award-winning marketing campaigns. We started in 1998 in Sydney, Australia. Since then we’ve expanded to London, New York, and Los Angeles.Our business is founded on two key principles: creative excellence and client service. Our strength is in our staff and we have a rich pool of creative talent; a staff of writers, producers, designers and editors with a burning passion for the industry and a determination to achieve outstanding results. We work in close collaboration with the client from initial concept to final delivery to ensure we deliver campaigns that fit with their strategic goals.Everyone asks why we called ourselves ZEALOT. Well, we’re passionate about great movies, TV and streaming, and we have a talented team of creatives ready to work on your project.
