Your name here @motivecreative.com.
We’re always looking for new blood (nothing evil, we assure you). If you’re a talented and experienced editor, producer, writer, or designer—or somehow a solid combination of those—please send us your reel and resume. Also, it helps if you’re a good team player with serious storytelling chops and a strong voice. And if you’re a cool human being. We like those.
Current Job Openings:
Creative Director, Social/Digital
Los Angeles, CA
We’re looking for an exceptional Creative Director, Social / Digital with a strong leadership skill set, ready to bring their talent and heart to the team at Motive. As a Creative Director, you’ll work alongside company leadership in running some of the most striking and memorable social campaigns in the industry. The ideal candidate is highly skilled at managing and growing relationships with both clients and internal team members; has intimate experience with the creative process and a proven ability to shape outstanding social campaign work.
+ WHAT YOU’ll BRING
- An absolute passion for storytelling and the creative process; you have an ear for music, an eye for strong editorial and a drive to create something special. A background in editorial or art direction is a must.
- An experienced creative perspective and ability to concept and execute Theatrical / TV / Streaming Campaigns for Digital. You have knowledge and interest in multiple genres, are comfortable taking creative risks and stay consistently curious and open to new ideas.
- High level client relationship skills, including an ability to attune to different people and easily anticipate project needs. You communicate client feedback effectively to creative teams and exhibit exceptional problem-solving skills and grace under pressure. An ability to generate new business is a plus.
- Strong leadership skills; including the ability to listen, empathize, mentor, give feedback, set a common goal or vision and keep teams energized and inspired. You are looking to grow great people as well as make great work.
- Strong emotional intelligence; including self-awareness, resiliency and an ability to manage time, energy and stress (your own and that of your creative teams).
- Extensive creative production experience (studio, agency, freelance, or in-house) across various disciplines, including motion graphics, audio, and editorial.
+ RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE
- Leading all creative aspects of digital campaigns running concurrently, from concept origination through post production, across Social, Digital, Brand and more. Custom shoot production experience a plus.
- Guiding and shaping creative work to the highest standards while collaborating effectively across multiple departments; including editorial, copy, motion graphics, music and finishing teams.
- Ensuring workflows are both thoughtful and efficient.
- Building strong relationships with clients across studios and streaming services.
- Leading client calls, pitches and presentations, anticipating project needs with ease and experienced at navigating creative or relationship challenges when they arise.
- Bridging the space between clients and creatives, translating creative briefs and feedback to internal teams and guiding the creative process with a high attention to both detail and people.
- Leading healthy and collaborative teams; including taking opportunities to mentor junior staff, delegating effectively and motivating others to maintain team morale.
- Clearly setting expectations at every level, overseeing multiple project timelines, while strategizing internal needs and workflows to ensure delivery of the best work possible.
- Managing the financial health of campaigns, including client bids, budgets and project profitability.
- Liaising and onboarding of freelancers, vendors and other third parties when necessary.
- Comfortably keeping up to date with the zeitgeist in entertainment, music and culture.
ACD, Copy + Creative Strategy, Social/Digital
Los Angeles, CA
+ RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops original, breakthrough creative concepts for multiple social + digital campaigns running concurrently.
- Guides and shapes creative work to the highest standards; working closely with editors, motion designers and producers on the execution of social + digital pitches and campaigns.
- Develops written concepts and copy across multiple projects, primarily digital but not exclusively.
- Responsible for the execution of pitch decks, including; setting of project tone and/or vision, reference titles, mood boards, written concepts, mock ups, experiential concepts, special shoot concepts and any other executions requested by the client and/or agreed upon by the internal creative team.
- Participates in client calls, client pitches and presentations.
- Works with Social Coordinator in staying on deadline for projects and in assessing project needs and how to allocate available resources.
- Consults with Producers and Creative Directors regularly on project status and resource allocation.
- Promotes healthy and collaborative teams; including proactively taking opportunities to mentor junior staff and provide constructive feedback for their growth and development.
- Participates in determining company awards submissions, including the first round of curation.
- Comfortably keeps up to date with the zeitgeist in entertainment, music and culture.
- Creates and sustains a culture of radical candor, collaboration, team building, etc.
+ WHAT YOU’VE GOT
- An experienced creative perspective and ability to concept and execute Social + Digital creative across Theatrical / TV / Streaming AV campaigns. You have a knowledge and interest in multiple genres, are comfortable taking creative risks and collaborating with designers and editors towards a common vision.
- Expertise in conceptual thinking, copywriting, film/trailer narrative and editorial technique.
- Strong interpersonal skills; including the ability to listen, empathize, give feedback, establish a common goal or vision and keep creatives energized and inspired.
- Strong emotional intelligence; including self-awareness, resiliency and an ability to manage time, energy and stress.
- Growth mindset, a desire to continually learn and evolve as a creative and as a senior member of staff.
Freelance Editor, Social/Digital
Los Angeles, CA
Motive is seeking social-savvy freelance editors to partner with our team in the execution of various campaign creative materials. The ideal candidate brings a strong creative perspective and passion for Social/Digital creative. This is a freelance position with the ability to transition to full time.
+ WHAT YOU’VE GOT
- Proficiency in various aspects of creative editorial including: analyzing film/series narrative and style, project breakdown, shot and music selection, diverse editorial techniques & the ability to work with music stems, conceptual approaches and editorial techniques, editorial pacing for a variety of short form formats.
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere; After Effects and Photoshop knowledge. Motion graphics experience is a plus but not required.
- A flexible, collaborative mindset to receive feedback and try alternate approaches.
- An ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Understanding of trends and creative formats within the Digital and Social Media landscape.
- 2-3 years of experience in editing for film and television campaigns on Social.
All candidates must submit a reel or portfolio of work to jobs@motivecreative.com.
Please provide your name, resume, link to portfolio or reel, and which role you are submitting for.
Freelance Motion Designer, Social/Digital
Los Angeles, CA
Motive is seeking social-savvy motion graphics and production design freelancers to partner with our team in the execution of varying and specialized campaign creative materials. The ideal candidate brings a strong creative perspective and passion for Social/Digital, with a flair for standout visuals and design.
+ WHAT YOU’VE GOT
- Proficiency in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe and Google Creative Suite is a must. Premiere, 3D, and Illustration abilities a plus.
- Skill-sets in motion design and animation, production and graphic design, typography and logo design with the ability to ideate and think conceptually in the social/digital space.
- A flexible, collaborative mindset to receive feedback and try alternate approaches.
- An ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Comfort with trends and creative formats within the Digital and Social Media landscape.
All candidates must submit a reel or portfolio of work to jobs@motivecreative.com.
Please provide your name, resume, link to portfolio or reel, and which role you are submitting for.
Creative Director, Social/Digital
Creative Director, Social/Digital
ACD, Copy + Creative Strategy, Social/Digital
ACD, Copy + Creative Strategy, Social/Digital
Freelance Editor, Social/Digital
Freelance Editor, Social/Digital
Freelance Motion Designer, Social/Digital
Freelance Motion Designer, Social/Digital