JOB DETAILS

Associate Creative Director

CompanyMOCEAN
LocationLos Angeles
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 2, 2026
About The Company
Three-time Entertainment Agency of the Year MOCEAN is a unique collaboration of creative, production and strategy experts working together under one roof. Our teams of strategists, copywriters, designers, film directors, editors, animators, social teams, and more have re-defined the modern agency experience from start to finish. Partnering directly with media giants and brands such as Disney, Netflix, Lucid Motors, The Cheesecake Factory, Amazon, Apple, and Warner Bros. Discovery -- MOCEAN is recognized for creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike. Our staff of over 160 editors, producers, writers, animators, designers, directors and strategists has earned more than 150 major industry awards, including a PromaxBDA Award for Agency of the Year and multiple Grand CLIO’s. No matter the scope of your vision or the size of your brand, we have the resources to keep your message moving.
About the Role

Description

Mocean is looking for an Associate Creative Director to join the Theatrical AV Graphics and Brand & Entertainment Social teams. This position will work across a variety of disciplines to ideate, develop, and create content across a variety of platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of theatrical graphics and the social space as well as emerging technology. Working closely with our Group Creative Director, you will oversee a broad range of creative from theatrical graphics to cross-platform social engagements while working closely with our postproduction teams to ensure the client’s vision comes to life.? 

The perfect candidate must be proficient at crafting cross-disciplinary concepts while inspiring art directors, mentoring designers, and collaborating with our motion artists to execute exemplary campaigns. This role is for someone ready to lead and help shape a growing department. 

Requirements

  • Present to clients and shareholders 
  • Ability to articulate creative ideas 
  • Self-motivated, team player 
  • Problem-solving skills with the desire to inspire your team 
  • Maintain high creative standards 
  • Strong sense of typography, design, and layout 
  • Ensure projects are completed at the high standard of excellence expected 
  • Mentor, encourage and guide Art Directors, Designers and Jr. Designers 
  • Work with the Theatrical and Social teams to develop and refine ideas 
  • Collaborate efficiently and effectively with a variety of roles including producers, social managers, strategists, copywriters, account managers and creative directors 
  • Share knowledge amongst the team about technique and process 

Requirements / Preferences  

  • 2-4 years of experience at a Sr. Art Director/ACD level with experience launching campaigns at a theatrical agency 
  • Must be hands-on as a strong Designer and Animator, both 2D and 3D 
  • Should be able to execute a full 3D title working primarily in Cinema 4D and Redshift 
  • Experienced with both Theatrical Graphics and the motion graphics aspect of Social 
  • Strong presentation skills 
  • Has passion for developing world class work across all platforms 
  • Expertise in Adobe CS: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc. 
  • Strong organizational and teamwork skills, be self-motivated, confident, creative 
  • Examples of work that demonstrates a wide range of design experience 
  • Knowledge of all main social media platforms and best practices 
  • Desire to learn, grow, and contribute in a creative, collaborative environment 
  • Ability to concept multiple ideas in a collaborative environment 
  • Strong communication skills 

Compensation  

  • For this full-time, temp to perm role the compensation is $53 to $65 per hour 
  • The final compensation offered will be dependent on factors such as experience, budget, and location. 
  • Hybrid schedule; minimum of one to two days in office (CA residents) 

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS FROM THIRD PARTIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  

Please apply directly to this post and upload resume to be considered.  


Equal Opportunity Employer 

Company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

Key Skills
Art DirectionMotion Graphics2D Animation3D AnimationCinema 4DRedshiftAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe After EffectsTypographyLayout DesignClient PresentationMentorshipTheatrical GraphicsSocial Media StrategyCross-platform Content Creation
Categories
Creative & MediaArt & DesignMarketingManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead the ideation and development of theatrical AV graphics and social media content across various platforms. Oversee creative execution by mentoring designers and collaborating with post-production teams to realize the client's vision.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$53 - $65
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
357
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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