Creative Director, Motion
Location: USA
We're looking for a Creative Director, Motion to set and own the creative vision for our motion practice. This is a leadership role for someone who operates fluidly between big-picture concept and frame-level craft — a defining creative voice who can set the bar for the discipline, build and grow a team, and shape how motion shows up across the studio's work.
You bring a strong editorial eye, a deep command of 2D motion, and the authority to drive work from brief to final delivery, while also owning client relationships and studio-wide creative standards. You're as comfortable leading client conversations and steering strategy as you are diving into After Effects, and you understand that the best motion work doesn't just look good — it tells a story.
What you’ll do
- Set and own the conceptual and visual direction of motion across the studio — ensuring work is distinctive, culturally relevant, and unmistakably DE-YAN
- Partner with senior leadership to define the creative vision and growth strategy for the motion discipline
- Build, lead, and grow a team of 2D/3D motion artists, freelancers, and junior creative directors — providing clear creative direction and elevating the quality of output studio-wide
- Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Designers, and Producers to develop innovative motion concepts from brief through execution across brand campaigns, experiential, and content
- Own the creation and oversight of styleframes, storyboards, motion tests, toolkits, and guidelines that set the standard for the studio
- Serve as a senior client contact, leading and defending creative ideas with clients, partner agencies, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure all work leaving the studio meets DE-YAN's quality standards and production specs
- Identify opportunities to push the motion practice forward through new techniques, tools, and talent
- Represent the studio's motion point of view externally, including in new business and industry contexts
What you’ll bring
- 10+ years of motion design experience, with at least 4+ years in a Creative Director or senior creative leadership role
- An exceptional portfolio demonstrating conceptual range, editorial sophistication, and technical mastery across 2D motion
- Experience building brand narratives and keynote presentations
- Expert-level proficiency in After Effects and Adobe CC; familiarity with 3D pipelines a plus
- Proven track record building, leading, and mentoring creative teams in a fast-paced studio environment
- Deep awareness of trends across luxury, fashion, tech, and lifestyle — and the instinct to apply that knowledge with intention
- Strong client-facing presence, with experience owning senior client relationships and steering creative strategy
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with strong communication and presentation skills
- Experience managing multiple high-profile projects and stakeholders simultaneously with precision and calm
Apply for this role
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