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Xboxgaming

Associate Art Director

Santa Monica, CA

Associate Art Director Requisition ID:R028122 Job Title : Associate Art Director Reporting To ... Provide creative oversight and feedback across character, enemy, environment, animation, VFX, UI, ...

Ncontracts, LLC

THE ROLE Ncontracts is hiring a full-time Associate Director, Creative Marketing to lead and ... Proven experience mentoring designers, animators, and video producers, and building a collaborative ...

Tubi

Associate Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

Tubi's Creative Studio is looking for an Associate Creative Director to lead creative across a ... Shapes motion graphics and animation deliverables by providing clear creative direction and notes ...

Tubi Tv

Associate Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$135K - $192K/yr

Tubi's Creative Studio is looking for an Associate Creative Director to lead creative across a ... Shape motion graphics and animation deliverables by providing clear creative direction and notes on ...

The Walt Disney Company

Supervising Director

Bristol, CT · Remote

$168K - $225K/yr

The Supervising Director will assist in the development of Directors, Associate Directors and Stage ... Proficient with all aspects of set design, animation packages, show budgets and remote planning.

Tubi

Associate Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$135K - $192K/yr

Tubi's Creative Studio is looking for an Associate Creative Director to lead creative across a ... Shapes motion graphics and animation deliverables by providing clear creative direction and notes ...

Childhood Cancer Society

$14 - $18.75/hr

Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership * Ownership of real-world creative ... Top-performing interns may be invited to continue beyond the initial term as Associates within the ...

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How much do associate animation director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate animation director in the United States is $102,728.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Associate Animation Director do?

An Associate Animation Director assists the Animation Director in overseeing the animation team and ensuring the quality and consistency of animated sequences in a project. They help manage schedules, provide creative direction, and review animation to make sure it meets project standards. The role often involves collaborating with other departments, mentoring animators, and troubleshooting technical or artistic challenges. This position is essential in maintaining the project's vision and ensuring that deadlines are met without compromising artistic integrity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Animation Director?

To thrive as an Associate Animation Director, you need strong expertise in animation principles, storytelling, and visual design, often backed by a degree in animation or a related field and significant industry experience. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management tools is essential, along with knowledge of production pipelines. Leadership, creative vision, and clear communication are vital soft skills for guiding teams and collaborating with other departments. These abilities ensure the delivery of high-quality animated content on time and align the creative vision with project goals.

What are some common challenges faced by an Associate Animation Director when leading a team of animators?

As an Associate Animation Director, one of the primary challenges is balancing creative vision with project deadlines and resource limitations. You’ll often need to mediate between the artistic goals of the animation team and the practical requirements set by producers or clients. Ensuring clear communication, maintaining team morale, and providing constructive feedback are essential for keeping the team aligned and motivated. Additionally, you may need to quickly troubleshoot technical or creative issues that arise during production, all while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

What is the difference between Associate Animation Director vs Animation Director?

AspectAssociate Animation DirectorAnimation Director
ResponsibilitiesSupports the Animation Director, oversees specific sequences, and manages junior animatorsLeads the entire animation team, sets creative vision, and approves all animation work
Experience & SkillsTypically mid-level, strong animation skills, leadership experienceExtensive animation background, leadership, and project management skills
Work EnvironmentCollaborates closely with Animation Directors and teamsHeads the animation department, responsible for overall quality

The Associate Animation Director assists the Animation Director by managing specific tasks and sequences, while the Animation Director holds the primary creative and leadership role for all animation aspects. The Associate role is more supportive, whereas the Animation Director is the key decision-maker in animation projects.

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Infographic showing various Associate Animation Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,728 per year, or $49.4 per hour.

Associate Director of Design

Boston, MA • On-site

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Newspaper Publishers • 201 - 500 employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee and drive the creative vision, strategy, and execution of multimedia content across EDGE.

  • Manage a team of video producers, multimedia specialists, and content creators to deliver high-quality multimedia products.

  • Provide creative leadership and operational oversight for multimedia production, product storytelling, and emerging media innovation.

Job description

Associate Director of Design & Creative Strategy

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Design & Creative Strategy will oversee and drive the creative vision, strategy, and execution of multimedia content across EDGE, managing a team of video producers, multimedia specialists, and content creators. This role combines high-level creative direction with team leadership, strategic planning, and collaborative innovation to deliver outstanding educational and marketing media content that aligns with EDGE's mission and goals.

The Associate Director will serve as the media design lead, responsible for shaping EDGE's digital media strategy, contributing to discovery and ideation processes, prototyping new approaches to media and learner messaging, and ensuring creative outputs align with institutional priorities and partner expectations. Working in close collaboration with the Senior Director of Learning and Digital Strategy, Enrollment Management, and our marketing vendor partners, this position provides creative leadership and operational oversight for multimedia production, product storytelling, and emerging media innovation.

The Associate Director will champion innovation in multimedia design, guide the implementation of emerging technologies (e.g., AR/VR, motion graphics, interactive video), and contribute to a culture of experimentation and excellence in content creation. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong expertise in video production and developing educational media content, exceptional cross-functional leadership skills, and the ability to balance multimedia and design team management with big-picture strategic planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong knowledge of video production theory, techniques, andequipment, especially educational and marketing media.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing skills in digital contentdevelopment, including graphics, video, animations, and interactivemedia.
  • Advanced level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with anemphasis on Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, andAudition.
  • Proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator or other designapplications is a plus.
  • Experience writing, editing, and optimizing content for diverseaudiences and platforms (web, email, social media, print).
  • Ability to translate complex educational topics intoaccessible, engaging visuals and narratives.
  • Skilled in creative direction, storytelling, and multimediaproduction across a variety of formats.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, project management, andclient relationship skills.
  • Experience mentoring and leading creative teams; ability tocoach and develop staff and on-camera talent. Strong managementskills.
  • Confident presenting ideas and creative work to seniorleadership and stakeholders.
  • Ability to take initiative, manage multiple projectsindependently, and maintain high standards of quality andefficiency.
  • Experienced in scriptwriting, storyboarding, visualstorytelling, and supporting inclusive, brand-aligned contentdevelopment.
  • Expertise in color correction, audio mixing, and advancedediting techniques.
  • Strong understanding of studio setup, lighting design, camerawork, and on-location production.
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design,multimedia, or a related field (Master's preferred).
  • 6 to 8 years of experience of professional experience incontent creation, digital marketing, or creativedirection-preferably in higher education or online learningenvironments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES 1) Team Management

Manage Video Production team, graphic designers, and Production Specialists in delivering the highest quality, innovative multimedia products and supporting their individual growth.

  • Works closely with learning design, business intelligence, andprogram management teams to ensure seamless integration of creativeproduction with strategic objectives.
  • Manages and works closely with the Senior Multimedia Specialistto ensure consistent policy and design procedures are followed bythe graphic design and animation team.
  • Contributes to positive team culture. Acts as effective liaisonwith other teams within EDGE to produce exemplary results.
  • Takes feedback from team members and clients and finds the bestways to address concerns and provide new solutions.
  • Acts as a team player and pitches in wherever help is neededacross learning products, including supporting management of mediaproduction, studio set up and break down, coaching faculty, staff,and students, and communication across teams.
  • Leads and mentors a diverse design team with specializedcapabilities in video production, digital media, visual design,animation, and emerging technologies to deliver exceptionalmultimedia content.
  • Leads professional development for team.
2) Multimedia Design Management
  • Leads the Video Production, Virtual Production, and CreativeDigital Media team to deliver best-in-class video and digital mediaproduction experiences.
  • Leads media discovery, ideation, and prototyping processes fornew programs, partnership opportunities, and digital learninginnovations.
  • Establishes product vision, design standards, and qualitybenchmarks across all EDGE media design outputs, ensuringconsistency and excellence in learner-facing materials
  • Provides leadership, inspiration, and innovative creativethinking to all productions to deliver exceptional work throughoutthe entire multimedia production process.
  • Coordinates all elements of production.
  • Manages multiple, concurrent projects and workflows, ensuringefficiency and clear communication across EDGE teams and with ourexternal vendors.
  • Provides creative content expertise and operational support forB2B partnerships, program development, and innovationinitiatives.
Product Design, Media Strategy, and Relationship Management
  • Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Video Production toensure the Studio is maintained as a showcase space and meetsshort- and long-term objectives.
  • Presents creative concepts, product vision, and strategicrecommendations to senior leadership, academic partners, andexternal stakeholders. Leads the production of compellingeducational media assets for high impact projects and marketingassets. Builds digital media assets and components to be reused,scaled, and optimized across different learning management systemsand distribution channels.
  • Collaborate with Senior team members, including the SeniorDirector, Sr. Learning Designer, and Sr Graphic Designer/Animatoron prototype ideation and strategy for video production.
  • Leads digital media development vision and strategy, scopewithin timeline, and expectations of quality after identifying themedia scope of products.
  • Collaborates with our marketing partners to analyze marketingperformance metrics and audience engagement data to inform contentstrategy refinement and optimization.
  • Collaborate with the design teams and faculty to brainstorm,identify, and create digital media asset types, features, anddevelopment strategies that achieve product quality, time, andbudget expectations.
  • Lead the development of Virtual Production and VideoExemplars.
  • Establish best practices for media content development andlearner messaging, ensuring consistency in quality, voice, andbrand alignment across all digital touchpoints. Supports media andthe design team to scope out projects at the suite and individualproduct level and make recommendations on assignments
  • Develops and executes comprehensive product storytelling andlearner engagement strategies for EDGE programs, B2B partnerships,and institutional initiative
Position Type

Marketing and Communications

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 111S

Expected Hiring Range:

$87,785.00 - $123,998.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a paycomparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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