Art Director

ZEALOT•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Art Director creates cutting-edge design frames and animation concepts for the A/V and Digital departments. This senior artist role involves creative independence, leading assigned projects from brief to delivery, and supervising, mentoring, and reviewing junior designers. The Art Director may also assist with graphics production and finishing needs. The role calls for imaginative design, professional excellence, teamwork, and clear communication of design thinking and direction, including translating leadership feedback into actionable guidance and keeping work aligned with the approved creative vision. The position focuses on entertainment marketing projects and calls for mastery of After Effects, familiarity with ancillary software such as Cinema 4D, Blender, and Figma, strong typography or illustration skills, and awareness of developments in automation and AI. The role is hybrid, with three days per week in the Hollywood office. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST, though hours may differ as later determined by ZEALOT. The position is non-exempt, with an estimated annualized hiring range of $90,000 to $120,000. Individual pay is determined by factors including skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience designing motion graphics in an agency environment.
Advanced expertise in After Effects.
Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Portfolio and/or reel demonstrating a range of creativity, complexity, and finesse in design work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cinema 4D.
Experience with Blender and Figma.
Exemplary typography or illustration skills.
Knowledge of the evolving automation and AI space.
College degree in design (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Create style-frame explorations for theatrical and TV/streaming projects, including main title design and logo marks, font exploration, type treatments and layouts, texture design, and 3D modeling and lighting.
Develop animation concepts based on in-house style frames or client-supplied assets.
Lead assigned projects internally and ensure delivery stays on track within the creative framework established by the Creative Director and Producers.
Supervise and review junior designers’ design and production work, providing direction aligned with the approved creative vision.
Mentor designers in group and individual settings.
Communicate design direction clearly to junior designers and translate leadership feedback into concrete, actionable guidance.
Fulfill assigned VFX and complex motion-graphics needs, such as rotoscoping, paint-outs, and camera tracking.
Liaise with graphics production leaders to improve team efficiency and contribute to developing standards, practices, tools, and workflows.
Consistently deliver industry-leading design work on time and on budget.
Reinforce ZEALOT’s dedication to teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and consistently with internal partners.
Assist with graphics production and finishing needs when required.