Creative Director jobs in California

Built on the creativity of collaboration, grounded in insights and fueled by our passion for entertainment, Legion solves problems with the power of Story. Legion Creative is an integrated/360 entertainment marketing agency across Print, Digital, Social and AV. Clients include Disney, Pixar, Showtime, Max, FX, Paramount, Paramount , Peacock, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Hulu, CNN, Discovery , 20th Century, Universal, Warner Bros and more.

As a Creative Director, you will partner with the EVP 360 Creative and EVP 360 Accounts to deliver top notch creative concepts, designs and messaging strategies to our clients with a focus on social media. The position requires a blend of excellent creative skills, working on your own initiative and giving directions to other artists (designers, sketch artists, 3D artists, illustrators, finishers, painters, typographers, photographers, etc.)

Legion knows that great ideas don’t happen in a vacuum, so we’re founded on a philosophy of creative collaboration that lets us all do our best work. At Legion, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the most exciting entertainment IP for the biggest studios in the world. As a boutique agency, your work here won’t get lost in the mix — you’ll have the chance to make a real impact and have an noticeable contribution at each step of every campaign. This is an environment where your ideas count, and your work is not just recognized, but celebrated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

● Conceptualize and design and lead all social projects from a creative POV across multiple genres and platforms.

● Deliver a range of innovative, on-brief social media creative ideas. Concepting innovative, original and highest quality work that maintains

and enhances Legion’s’ reputation for creative excellence.

● Work collaboratively with our team of passionate creatives and have a strong drive for successful execution.

● Present ideas to internal and external partners including: Art direction (look and feel of slides, references, and visual world building) and

presentation skills (persuade and inspire your audience around your creative vision)

● Participate and contribute significantly in brainstorming sessions and for new business opportunities.

● Help build client relationships through the delivery of high-quality conceptual thinking and thoughtful discussion.

● Commitment to meeting demanding client timelines, and are highly organized while multitasking on multiple projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

● At least 15 years’ experience working client or agency side servicing major content studios.

● At least 8 years in social media creative direction

● Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and comparable creative tools.

● Knowledge and adherence to entertainment industry security requirements.

Salary Range: $175,000-195,000 Annual

Legion Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are a company free of prejudice and one that fully respects and embraces diversity.