Creative Director

We are seeking an exceptional creative professional to lead our video and motion team at Darkroom, a digital growth agency that helps build the world's best ideas through creative storytelling and growth marketing.

This role involves managing a team of talented video editors and ensuring that video and motion engagements are delivered on-time and at a high bar of creative quality. As a core member of our Creative team, you will be responsible for art directing and editing high-quality video content for paid advertisements, organic social media, and other formats in collaboration with designers.

The ideal candidate will have a deep background in video editing, motion graphics, and type animation, with experience in directly producing short-form video content that sparks engagement. They will also possess strong people management skills, with the ability to guide direct reports to improve their work and provide constructive internal feedback.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Manage a team of 4+ video editors and provide support in advanced motion and editing techniques, creative and art direction, project management, feedback, and performance evaluation.
• Provide art direction on design fundamentals including typography, color, layout, hierarchy, composition, and pacing.
• Conduct weekly 1:1s with direct reports to assess client health, provide project feedback, and assist in managing client relationships.

**Requirements:**

• 3-5+ years of senior-level video editing experience, with at least 1 year of people management experience preferred.
• Experience editing and revising content for a brand and creating influencer marketing/UGC content.
• Reel or video examples showcasing strong editing, motion graphic design, type animation, and audio mixing skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills with the ability to manage deliverables across an array of brands and timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

**What We Offer:**

• Competitive salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year (depending on location and experience).
• Unlimited vacation policy and 10 holidays throughout the year.
• Location flexibility: remote work options available.