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Floss Creatives Limited

3D Creative Art Director

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$128K - $134K/yr

Salary Full Time The 3D Creative Art Director role at Floss Creatives is one of creative leadership, an unwavering eye for detail, and using the design process to solve creative challenges. As an AD ...

Spinplay Games

Art Director

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$115K - $121K/yr

As the Art Director, you will be responsible for being the primary decision maker and creative ... Knowledge in any 3D software and Spine strongly preferred. * Demonstrated knowledge of the game ...

Jetfuel

Art Director

Austin, TX

$119K - $125K/yr

The Art Director will work closely with copywriters, strategists, and production teams to ensure ... and familiarity with 3D rendering and motion design tools is a plus.Strong understanding of ...

Jetfuel

Art Director

Austin, TX · On-site

$119K - $125K/yr

The Art Director will work closely with copywriters, strategists, and production teams to ensure ... with 3D rendering and motion design tools is a plus. • Strong understanding of typography ...

Jetfuel

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$132K - $138K/yr

The Art Director will work closely with copywriters, strategists, and production teams to ensure ... and familiarity with 3D rendering and motion design tools is a plus.Strong understanding of ...

Signify Technology

Art Director

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Senior Experiential Art Director - Hybrid in Mountain View, CA 6 months initial contract ... 3D * Working knowledge of how lighting, materiality, and spatial flow shape the way people ...

loyalkaspar

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$132K - $138K/yr

The Art Director will lead projects and teams to develop and build concepts, presentations ... 3D package) a plus. • Knowledge of Mac OS X, including Pages & Keynote • Knowledge of Gmail ...

loyalkaspar

Art Director

New York, NY

$132K - $138K/yr

The Art Director will lead projects and teams to develop and build concepts, presentations ... 3D package) a plus. Knowledge of Mac OS X, including Pages & Keynote Knowledge of Gmail, Google ...

Creative Cove Inc.

Art Director

Whitinsville, MA · Hybrid

$124K - $130K/yr

Our Greater Boston area client is looking for an Art Director for an immediate full time hire; this ... Excellent knowledge of 2D and 3D design technique * Working UX/UI knowledge and experience

Creative Cove Inc.

Art Director

Boston, MA

$131K - $138K/yr

Our experiential agency is looking for an Art Director with 7+ years experience for an immediate ... After Effects & 3D skills a bonus * Experience design, live event / experiential marketing ...

Not Your Mother's Haircare

Art Director

Tampa, FL · On-site

$114K - $120K/yr

Making Our Mark * Shaking Things Up ART DIRECTOR Classification: Exempt (Salaried) Department ... Bring 2D and 3D rendering expertise to help visualize packaging, merchandising, and creative ...

Not Your Mother's

Art Director

Tampa, FL · On-site

$114K - $120K/yr

We are searching for an Art Director who blends a love of beauty with sharp design instincts, clear ... 3D rendering expertise to help visualize packaging, merchandising, and creative concepts in a ...

Not Your Mother's

Art Director

Tampa, FL · On-site

$114K - $120K/yr

We are searching for an Art Director who blends a love of beauty with sharp design instincts, clear ... 3D rendering expertise to help visualize packaging, merchandising, and creative concepts in a ...

Apple

Art Director, Games Content

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$149K - $156K/yr

The Art Director will collaborate closely with the App Store Editorial team, as well as cross ... Working knowledge and experience in 3D and Animation. Working knowledge of UI/UX Design Tools such ...

teamLFG

3D Character Art Lead

OR · On-site +1

... to the art director visual goals and directions Required Skills: Deep understanding of the ... limited to 3D character art, character customization, NPC Demonstrated skills and deep ...

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A typical day for a 3D Art Director involves overseeing a team of 3D artists, guiding creative direction, reviewing asset quality, and coordinating with project managers, game designers, or marketing teams. You’ll participate in creative reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure visual assets align with project goals and deadlines. Collaboration is essential, as you’ll often work with other departments to solve technical or creative challenges and ensure cohesive storytelling. Staying organized and clear in communication helps maintain production efficiency and high creative standards.

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A 3D Art Director is responsible for overseeing the artistic vision and execution of 3D projects in industries like gaming, animation, and VFX. They lead teams of 3D artists, ensuring consistency in style, quality, and technical execution. Their role includes collaborating with creative directors, producers, and designers to align visuals with project goals. They also provide feedback, manage workflows, and stay updated on industry trends and tools. Strong leadership, artistic, and technical skills are essential for success in this role.

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3D Creative Art Director

Floss Creatives Limited

Portland, OR • On-site, Remote

$128K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Floss Creatives (RECH) is a global creative partner for agencies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are a specialised team of engineers, machine learning programmers, designers, art directors and creative directors, connected by experienced production executives to provide seamless access to some of the best innovative talents.

We craft projects that people love, and we have won Clios, Cannes Lions, D&AD, and One Show.

Clients Apple, Audi, Amazon Studios, Boston Dynamics, Google, Coinbase, Mclaren, F1, Toyota to Digitas.

Salary Full Time

Job Description

The 3D Creative Art Director role at Floss Creatives is one of creative leadership, an unwavering eye for detail, and using the design process to solve creative challenges.

As an AD, your primary responsibility will be to develop concepts for the project or pitch using a combination of 3D Softwares + photoshop. The concept deck will include clear design concepts, style frames and potentially 5 seconds 3D animation to express the vision to brands and agencies.

You will lead external teams of designers, animators, artists, and technologists to deliver world-class content that exceeds the expectations of the initial client brief.

You are hands-on. Your experience was moulded by broadcast, print and digital works. You are comfortable with the process from the initial call through the final grade and delivery. You are organised, an excellent communicator, and unafraid to ask challenging questions at any point in the process.

MUST BE ABLE TO DO:

  • Highend Creative Treatment Deck
  • Style frames
  • Concept Art

Responsibilities:

Project leadership includes conceptualising design briefs, planning the approach, and leading teams through project delivery. Calm and respectful under pressure. Working closely with our business team and clients in North America and Europe.

  • Comfortable writing your own treatments and adapting to solve the client's creative brief
  • Experience bidding on various projects, from motion graphics to high-end CGI and interactive projects.
  • Organising, identifying strengths within our team and our external partners, briefing other creative team members and leading successful client sessions for project kick-offs.
  • Supervise and Inspire the team to produce outstanding work.
  • Create, design and animate when necessary; you should be comfortable working with 3D Software.
  • Be involved throughout the project, ensuring reliable contact with clients and the team to deliver results within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of Art Direction experience
  • Solid presentation skills and comfortable with being the client-facing representative of Floss Creatives
  • Strong 3D and Art direction skills.
  • Animation experience
  • Ability to translate concepts into creative design and mentor junior staff members.
  • Strong knowledge of 3D Max, Maya, Houdini and C4D
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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