Associate Creative Director Job at Trailer Park in Los Angeles

Art Machine, a division of Trailer Park Group, is a fully integrated advertising agency dedicated to building fans for brands and entertainment properties. We have built a great reputation on award-winning creative, great service, and a fun and energetic culture—and we may be looking for you to join our team!

An Associate Creative Director (ACD) is a key member of our leadership team. This role will assist in leading projects with oversight from a Creative Director. They possess outstanding compositing skills, sharp conceptual thinking, and the ability to convey complex messages seamlessly through images, graphics, and typography. ACD's are able to manage and help oversee multiple projects at a time while also contributing art to presentations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

Develop high-quality art and presentations for film, television and streaming projects. Responsibilities include contributing to comp and sketch presentations, with a strong emphasis on project leadership. An ACD is second-in-command for leading creative projects.

Managing responsibilities

• Lead Tier 3 projects with the oversight of a Creative Director.
• Assist and collaborate with Creative Directors on Tier 1 projects.
• Attend client kickoff calls to digest briefs and develop external communications.
• Interpret client briefs and be able to articulate clear direction to their team.
• Approach assignments holistically to deliver concepts that align with client direction while also exploring new ideas.
• Offer insights and feedback during the ideation process to enhance creative concepts and comps from creative teams.
• Guide the creative team's work to adopt a comprehensive approach while ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets and Art Machine standards.
• Manage photo shoots of all sizes.

o Collaborate with photographers and productions team

o Make wardrobe recommendations and approve props

o Assist in talent approval (when applicable)

Creative responsibilities

ABOUT YOU :

Extensive industry experience demonstrating the ability to create and execute key art and presentations for film, television and streaming projects.

WORKING AT TRAILER PARK GROUP

Great work is only possible with great people. We want to find people who believe in our mission, vision, and values and feel inspired to grow while they’re here. We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and bring creativity and innovation to everything we do. We want Trailer Park Group to be one of the most rewarding places you will ever work.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our team enjoys a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, generous flexible time off, a 401(k) with employer match, and various additional perks designed for your well-being.

We also offer opportunities to build new skills, develop as managers and leaders, and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our staff have various opportunities to grow throughout their career.

At Trailer Park Group, we want to improve the state of our world. We are responsible for driving equality and inclusion in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We view everyone as an individual and understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate that everyone is unique, which makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces differences and represents our global clients and teams.

We can't wait to learn more about you. Apply today!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Please note that a job offer for this position will be determined based on many factors, including experience, unique skill set, other qualifications, location, job performance (current employees), and various business and budgetary considerations.

In addition to base salary, TPG also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the physical and emotional wellness of our employees. This includes unaccrued time off, sick time, paid company holidays, medical / dental / vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, maternity / paternity benefits, 401(k) for regular full-time employees, and other perks. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus compensation. TPG employees have access to TPG Academy, a unique industry offering that includes a full suite of learning experiences and development programs designed to support employee growth at every level across the organization. At TPG we are dedicated to supporting employees at every milestone to ensure they thrive in their careers at Trailer Park Group every step of the way.

Annual base pay range for this position is below.

$140,000 - $160,000 USD

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