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Associate Creative Director
4 years ago
THE AGENCY
Damage: The Esports Agency is a full-service gaming & esports marketing & creative agency that assists brands with navigating our space. Based in Los Angeles, we are a group of gamers and agency leaders that are redefining brand marketing in gaming and esports. Companies hire us to help them build their brand within the ever-growing community of gamers and esports enthusiasts.
THE ROLE
The Associate Creative Director will be responsible for ideating compelling digital content. Work will focus on partnering directly with the Head of Content to create and communicate video concepts, treatments, scripts, storyboards, etc.
- Present concepts and underlying rationale both internally and to clients
- Work closely with Esports subject matter experts to develop video concepts
- Develop and grow the skill sets of the creative team and hire new talent as required
- Create initial sketches to treatments, to story boards, to scripts
- Act as creative producer on long form and short form videos
- Collaborate with the Director of Client Services to develop relationships and ensure creative alignment
- Participate in short and long term big picture planning with regards to the overall direction of Damage
THE REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience ideating and bringing to life video content
- 3+ years running creative teams in fast-paced environments
- Experience leading, managing and mentoring junior creatives
- Outstanding presentation and storytelling abilities
- Experience being on set for photo and video shoots
- Gaming, entertainment, media, sports, lifestyle marketing experience (one or more)
- Experience working at a creative agency or production company equivalent is a must
- Understanding 2D and 3D animated creative pipelines
THE PLUSES
- Live streaming experience is a big plus
- Direct experience working in esports for organizations, publishers, tournament producers and leagues
- Demonstrated passion and active participation in competitive gaming
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