Squint/Opera is a creative agency working on films and animations, interactive exhibition materials, branding, websites, books, brochures and more. And to ensure the highest quality of all our work, we undertake all production in house.
We are searching for an inspiring individual to join our team as a hands on creative director.
You will exhibit imagination and leadership. Someone who can transform the day to day environment into unique visual worlds. This person will have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and direct a creative team.
About the role:
You will have creative overview and quality management of all projects, attends creative internal reviews and to ensure that creativity is at the heart of every project.
to review projects at key milestones = films – storyboards + animatics, stills = cameras + lighting + finishes
implements, review and oversee projects + assigning teams to them + working with the HOP to action them
storyboarding and creating unique and exciting concepts based on client briefs
aid in quoting for 3D work
working alongside the producer to ensure concepts are achievable and compelling
is in charge of editing the project or collating assets into the final composition
working with the 3D lead, producer, to assign tasks and delegate work flow to team members for the project
confident in instructing a team with clear and concise direction, overseeing output with a high level of attention to detail
ensures internal and external deadlines and reviews are met
responsible for art directing film and still shoots
attending client meetings and ability to communicate ideas clearly
creatively directs projects – including attending client meetings, storyboarding, directing team internally, directing shoots
is in charge of outputting the animatics where applicable
Technical skill set:
3D Max/Photoshop/VRay/Nuke/After Effects (expert knowledge and experience within an architectural and creative agency essential)
expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with a focus on moving image, including editing
experience with film and photography shoots essential
Communication skills:
strong verbal and written communication skills
is passionate about the built environment, art and architecture
sets standards of behaviour and acts as a leader and role model
approachable, flexible attitude, adapts well to changing priorities
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How to apply
If this sounds like you, we really want to get to know you and what inspires you. Please be sure to include a show reel of not only your professional work, but also personal projects, things that inspire you – anything that gives us a true sense of what you will bring to the team.
We want to be inspired by your application!
Please send all applications to Leanne Sinclaire at people@squintopera.com