Trailer Park Group
Associate Creative Director
Trailer Park Group, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Dark Burn Creative, a division of Trailer Park Group (TPG) is one of gaming's most prominent and growing entertainment marketing agencies, specializing in global content creation, trailers/promotions, and gameplay capture. We combine our creative storytelling expertise with large-scale production resources, uniquely positioning us to create, market, and distribute gaming content for our diverse client portfolio of top gaming development companies and major brands.
We are looking for a talented Associate Creative Director for our gaming marketing agency, Dark Burn Creative. This role will work within video games to help create compelling stories for our gameplay trailers and coming attractions work.
Our Associate Creative Director works directly with the client to steer the creative direction of an asset, combining the client's notes, management's notes, and their own notes when permitted.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE REQUIRES ON-SITE, FULL TIME WORK IN OUR WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA OFFICE.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Works on complex issues where creative challenges require knowledge on a technical, creative, and franchise level.Oversee the creative direction and strategy for all client projects.Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and creative approaches for obtaining results.Ability to lead a trailer/creative asset to a presentable state for creative director approval.Collaborate directly with capture teams to create and iterate on shots.Craft scenes and scripts to inform game capture and editorial process.Networks with internal and external leader's personnel in their field of expertise.Able to generate or help drive another CD's vision for an asset, leading it through all phases from scripting/concepting, preproduction, production, and post production to successful completion.Competent working with writers, motion graphics artists, editors, capture teams, sound, and finishing.ABOUT YOU:
3+ years in Production or Creative Directing, with a minimum of 3 years experience at Post-Production House, ad agency, or equivalent.Creative vendor or studio experience preferred.Gameplay experience is a plus.Hand-on experience in crafting the creative content, including scripting, editorial and capture.Familiarity with VR platforms and experiences is strongly preferred.Knowledge of Premiere preferred.History working in the videogame industry is ideal.Knowledge of video games and a genuine passion for playing them.Ability to work in a team environment.Comfortable in a constantly evolving industry.Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is a huge plus, but not required.Openness to constructive criticism and willingness to engage in several rounds of feedback.Working long hours, especially under tight deadlines.
WORKING AT DARK BURN CREATIVE & TRAILER PARK GROUP:
We believe that great work is only possible with great people. We want to find people who believe in our mission, vision and values and feel inspired to grow while they're here.
OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE:
We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and bring more creativity and innovation to everything we do. We want Trailer Park Group to be one of the most rewarding places you will ever work.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Robust benefits program, FTO, 401k with company match, and lots of other perks!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer a best-in-class editor training program and opportunities to build new skills, develop as managers and leaders and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our staff have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
At Trailer Park Group we want to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive equality and inclusion in our communities and workplace. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We view everyone as an individual, and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique, and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.
We can't wait to learn more about you. Apply today!
#LI - Onsite
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Please note that a job offer for this position will be determined based on many factors, including experience, unique skill set, other qualifications, location, job performance (current employees), and various business and budgetary considerations.
In addition to base salary, TPG also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the physical and emotional wellness of our employees. This includes unaccrued time off, sick time, paid company holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, maternity/paternity benefits, 401(k) for regular full-time employees, and other perks. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus compensation. TPG employees have access to TPG Academy, a unique industry offering that includes a full suite of learning experiences and development programs designed to support employee growth at every level across the organization. At TPG we are dedicated to supporting employees at every milestone to ensure they thrive in their careers at Trailer Park Group every step of the way
We can't wait to meet you!
Base salary pay range for this position is below.
$100,000-$125,000 USD
We are looking for a talented Associate Creative Director for our gaming marketing agency, Dark Burn Creative. This role will work within video games to help create compelling stories for our gameplay trailers and coming attractions work.
Our Associate Creative Director works directly with the client to steer the creative direction of an asset, combining the client's notes, management's notes, and their own notes when permitted.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE REQUIRES ON-SITE, FULL TIME WORK IN OUR WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA OFFICE.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Works on complex issues where creative challenges require knowledge on a technical, creative, and franchise level.Oversee the creative direction and strategy for all client projects.Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and creative approaches for obtaining results.Ability to lead a trailer/creative asset to a presentable state for creative director approval.Collaborate directly with capture teams to create and iterate on shots.Craft scenes and scripts to inform game capture and editorial process.Networks with internal and external leader's personnel in their field of expertise.Able to generate or help drive another CD's vision for an asset, leading it through all phases from scripting/concepting, preproduction, production, and post production to successful completion.Competent working with writers, motion graphics artists, editors, capture teams, sound, and finishing.ABOUT YOU:
3+ years in Production or Creative Directing, with a minimum of 3 years experience at Post-Production House, ad agency, or equivalent.Creative vendor or studio experience preferred.Gameplay experience is a plus.Hand-on experience in crafting the creative content, including scripting, editorial and capture.Familiarity with VR platforms and experiences is strongly preferred.Knowledge of Premiere preferred.History working in the videogame industry is ideal.Knowledge of video games and a genuine passion for playing them.Ability to work in a team environment.Comfortable in a constantly evolving industry.Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is a huge plus, but not required.Openness to constructive criticism and willingness to engage in several rounds of feedback.Working long hours, especially under tight deadlines.
WORKING AT DARK BURN CREATIVE & TRAILER PARK GROUP:
We believe that great work is only possible with great people. We want to find people who believe in our mission, vision and values and feel inspired to grow while they're here.
OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE:
We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and bring more creativity and innovation to everything we do. We want Trailer Park Group to be one of the most rewarding places you will ever work.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Robust benefits program, FTO, 401k with company match, and lots of other perks!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer a best-in-class editor training program and opportunities to build new skills, develop as managers and leaders and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our staff have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
At Trailer Park Group we want to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive equality and inclusion in our communities and workplace. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We view everyone as an individual, and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique, and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.
We can't wait to learn more about you. Apply today!
#LI - Onsite
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Please note that a job offer for this position will be determined based on many factors, including experience, unique skill set, other qualifications, location, job performance (current employees), and various business and budgetary considerations.
In addition to base salary, TPG also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the physical and emotional wellness of our employees. This includes unaccrued time off, sick time, paid company holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, maternity/paternity benefits, 401(k) for regular full-time employees, and other perks. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus compensation. TPG employees have access to TPG Academy, a unique industry offering that includes a full suite of learning experiences and development programs designed to support employee growth at every level across the organization. At TPG we are dedicated to supporting employees at every milestone to ensure they thrive in their careers at Trailer Park Group every step of the way
We can't wait to meet you!
Base salary pay range for this position is below.
$100,000-$125,000 USD