Art Director - Motion & Design

HAUS

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About The Position

Description Haus is seeking an experienced, Sydney-based Art Director to shape and elevate the visual direction of motion-driven projects. The role works closely with Creative Directors, Designers, and Motion Artists from initial concepts through final delivery, providing clear, actionable creative direction and ensuring deliverables meet a high standard of craft, clarity, and consistency.

The Art Director guides visual direction across static and motion-driven projects, translates creative briefs into compelling visual narratives, reviews creative materials, directs designers and motion graphics artists, and presents work to internal stakeholders and clients. The role requires strong design sensibility, motion and storytelling expertise, and attention to detail.

This is a contract role based in Sydney, Australia, or surrounding areas. The successful applicant must maintain an active Australian Business Number (ABN), carry their own Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance, and provide their own equipment and tools required to fulfill the contract. The contract rate will be determined based on experience and local market rates.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in design or art direction.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating an understanding of modern design principles.
• A refined eye for layout, typography, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Strong understanding of motion design principles, including timing, pacing, transitions, and animation techniques.
• Experience developing and reviewing style frames, storyboards, moodboards, and motion treatments.
• Fluency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• Experience directing Motion Designers and providing constructive, actionable feedback throughout the animation process.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, visually compelling content.
• Confidence presenting creative work and collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to craft.
• Collaborative, ego-free approach to improving work.
• Active Australian Business Number (ABN).
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.
• Own equipment and tools required to fulfill the contract.

Responsibilities

• Guide the visual direction of static and motion-driven projects, maintaining craft and consistency from concept through final delivery.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors (CDs) and Executive Creative Directors (ECDs) to turn creative briefs into visual narratives and design approaches.
• Review designs, storyboards, style frames, animatics, and motion deliverables, providing clear, actionable feedback.
• Direct designers and motion graphics artists, elevating the design and animation quality of their work.
• Ensure consistency in typography, composition, color, pacing, transitions, and visual storytelling.
• Present creative work and explain design decisions to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed