Art Director (Live Action & Brand Video)

Art Director, Live Action & Brand Video Summary: We’re seeking a strategic and high-level Art Director to shape our client’s creative vision for editorial and social-native content. This is an “elevated” role focused on holistic visual storytelling rather than hands‑on production. You will be the creative glue for large-scale initiatives, moving fluidly between strategic concepting, script development, and directing external vendors. You must take total ownership of a project, from the initial logic of “why are we telling this story?” to the final aesthetic polish. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for more than a “box-checker.” We need a creative leader who can hold complex projects together during crunch times and provide a holistic vision across multiple disciplines. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of video strategies for high‑visibility “Stories” within major product initiatives. Own the presentation process—building keynotes, writing scripts, conversational frameworks, and presenting work to senior leadership. Provide critical feedback to in‑house designers and motion artists to ensure a cohesive final product. Serve as the creative authority when working with external production houses, reviewing director treatments and providing high‑level direction during shoots (often via remote directing tools like Evercast). Manage 2–3 long‑term projects simultaneously (typically 4‑month cycles), maintaining the vision through post‑production, color correction, and final delivery. Key Qualifications 10+ years of experience at top-tier design, advertising, or production agencies; functioning at a Creative Director level with a heavy emphasis on live‑action. Exceptional writing skills; able to write precisely, structure documentary‑style scripts, and articulate complex strategies in decks. Live‑action expertise; portfolio demonstrating mastery of human‑centric storytelling, social‑native formats, and cinematography. Strategic thinking; ability to elevate a brief beyond aesthetics to business impact.Strong presentation and communication skills; comfortable defending creative decisions and pivoting on high‑level feedback. Refined taste in typography, graphic design, and motion rhythm to guide execution. Benefits Eligible talent receive subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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