Director, Creative Production

Pelican•Torrance, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pelican is looking for a Director of Creative Production to lead the development of bold, story-driven video and motion content across our brand and performance marketing channels. This role owns the creative production journey from the first big idea through the final cut—shaping concepts, directing shoots, leading creative talent, and delivering content that connects with audiences and drives the business forward. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary creative production team while partnering closely with Brand, Marketing, Social Media, and channel leaders to create compelling content for digital, social, advertising, TV/CTV, email, out-of-home, and more. If you’re equal parts creative storyteller, production leader, and team builder, this is an opportunity to put your fingerprints on how an iconic brand shows up in the world.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in video production, creative production, creative direction, or a related field, including at least three years in a senior or leadership role.
Demonstrated success leading brand-driven creative content across all formats and channels content from concept development through final delivery.
Experience creating content for both consumer and professional audiences, including industrial, government, military and defense, or B2B markets.
Strong experience producing social-first short-form content, as well as longer-form brand campaigns and films.
Comprehensive knowledge of the full production lifecycle, including pre-production planning, on-set direction, post-production, and asset delivery.
Proven ability to manage production budgets, maximize resources, and deliver high-quality creative work within established timelines and financial parameters.
Strong creative judgment and storytelling ability, with a refined visual aesthetic and the ability to ensure all creative content across all formats and channels content is polished, consistent, and aligned with visual and tonal brand standards.
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple productions and priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly articulate creative concepts and recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead Pelican’s video, motion, and creative production strategy, turning brand and campaign objectives into compelling visual stories
Develop original concepts, narratives, scripts, and creative approaches for product launches, campaigns, social content, and brand storytelling
Own the full production lifecycle—from creative development and pre-production through on-set direction, post-production, and final delivery
Direct video shoots and provide clear creative vision to talent, crews, agencies, vendors, and internal partners
Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team spanning video, motion, graphic design, and art direction
Oversee production schedules, budgets, talent, crews, vendors, locations, and logistics while keeping projects moving on time and on budget
Partner with Marketing, Brand, Social Media, and channel teams to develop integrated creative that supports both brand-building and performance goals
Oversee editing, motion graphics, color, sound, finishing, and delivery to ensure every asset meets Pelican’s creative and brand standards
Create content across social, web, digital advertising, TV/CTV, email, out-of-home, and other emerging channels
Stay ahead of creative, production, cultural, and platform trends to continually evolve how Pelican tells its stories
Build scalable production workflows and best practices that enable a growing, fast-moving content calendar
Develop strong partnerships with production companies, freelance talent, agencies, and post-production resources
Present creative concepts, production strategies, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
Oversee Pelican’s video and motion asset library, including organization, version control, usage, and distribution
Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive paid time off plans
Holiday pay
Extra vacation purchase opportunities
401k plan – with immediate match
Pet insurance
Health Savings Account Contribution
Wellness Discount Program
Global Mental Wellness Program
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
Peer to Peer Recognition Program
Service Recognition Program
Exceptional Employee Satisfaction Scores
Ample free parking with EV Charging Station
Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
Employee referral program