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About 4ZNgaYfUH

4ZNgaYfUH is a global innovation and technology agency delivering advanced graphics solutions and real-time visual experiences for some of the world's biggest sporting events, broadcasts and entertainment properties. Founded in Sydney, our teams are based across Australia, the USA and LATAM, the UK and New Zealand, with project delivery extending across the globe. We combine technical expertise, innovation and creative thinking to develop and deliver solutions across the broadcast and live production industries.

With specialist expertise across Vizrt and Unreal Engine technologies, we have over 30 years of industry experience in the conception, design, development, integration and delivery of full turnkey and bespoke graphics solutions across broadcast, sport and entertainment.

Combining creative capability with specialist hardware, software and technical infrastructure, we take ideas beyond concept and turn them into innovative solutions that perform in complex, live production environments.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Art Director - Motion Design to lead the creative direction and execution of projects across our US team.

This is a hands-on creative leadership position, combining strong design and animation skills with the ability to lead a team, develop creative concepts and deliver high-quality work across broadcast, live sport, augmented reality and real-time graphics.

You'll take creative ownership of projects from initial concept through to final delivery, setting the visual direction, developing motion systems and ensuring the quality and consistency of everything we produce. You'll also work closely with clients, designers, project managers, developers and technical specialists to bring creative ideas to life in live production environments.

We're looking for someone who thinks in motion, has a strong understanding of visual storytelling and is equally comfortable developing the creative themselves as they are guiding a team or presenting ideas to a client.

This role will work closely with QYujmmjTj'a global creative, production, development and technology teams, reporting to the CEO, Americas / Creative Director.

What you will do

Creative Direction & Motion Design

• Lead the creative direction of broadcast graphics, motion design, augmented reality and real-time graphics projects

• Develop creative concepts, visual treatments, style frames, storyboards and presentations

• Design and animate high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics, including broadcast packages, transitions, opens, inserts and animation systems

• Establish the visual language and motion principles for projects, ensuring consistency across all creative deliverables

• Remain hands-on throughout the creative process, contributing directly to design and animation, particularly during concept development, pitches and key project milestones

• Review and guide creative output to ensure it meets QYujmmjTj'a standards for quality, innovation and execution

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide creative leadership and direction to the Denver-based creative team, including Graphic Designers, Motion Designers and real-time graphics specialists

• Mentor and develop designers across different experience levels through regular creative reviews, feedback and professional development

• Establish clear creative expectations and encourage a collaborative environment where people are comfortable sharing ideas, experimenting and challenging existing approaches

• Support recruitment, team development and resource planning in collaboration with management and operations

• Identify opportunities to improve the team's creative capabilities, workflows and overall output

Technical & Production Collaboration

• Work closely with developers, producers, project managers and technical specialists to ensure creative concepts translate successfully into live production environments

• Understand how motion design and creative assets are developed and implemented across Vizrt, Unreal Engine, augmented reality and virtual production workflows

• Balance creative ambition with the practical requirements of broadcast and real-time graphics system

• Help establish and maintain consistent creative workflows, file organisation, animation systems and delivery standards

• Collaborate with technical teams to improve creative pipelines, efficiency and scalability

• Stay across emerging technologies and new approaches to motion design, 3D, AR, XR and virtual production

Client & Project Engagement

• Represent QYujmmjTj'a creative capabilities in conversations with US clients

• Lead creative presentations, pitches, concept reviews and project discussions

• Clearly communicate creative ideas and present concepts, animation tests and finished work to clients and internal stakeholders

• Translate client feedback into clear creative direction for the team while maintaining the integrity and quality of the work

• Take creative ownership of projects from concept through to delivery, working alongside Project Managers to manage milestones, reviews and deadlines

• Identify potential creative or delivery challenges early and work collaboratively to resolve them

• Provide creative support on-site when required for productions, client meetings and key project milestones

Who you are

• You have 7+ years of professional experience in motion design, broadcast graphics, live production or a related creative field

• You've previously worked as an Art Director, Senior Motion Designer, Lead Motion Designer or in a similar creative leadership position

• You have an exceptional portfolio or demo reel demonstrating high-quality motion design, animation and visual storytelling

• You have experience creating graphics for live sport, broadcast, television, entertainment, esports or other fast-paced production environments

• You're highly proficient in Adobe After Effects and have strong experience with Cinema 4D or comparable 3D software

• You have a strong understanding of animation principles, typography, composition, timing, transitions and visual hierarchy

• You understand how creative design and motion translate into real-time broadcast environments

• You have experience developing complete graphics packages and motion systems, not just individual animations

• You're comfortable taking a project from initial concept and visual development through to animation and final delivery

• You're confident presenting creative ideas, communicating with clients and collaborating with different teams

• You have experience providing creative direction, feedback and mentorship to other designers

• You're organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• You take pride in the quality of your work and have a strong eye for detail.

• You communicate professionally in English and work well within a collaborative, global team

Extra Credit

Experience with any of the following would be highly regarded:

• Vizrt, Ross XPression, Chyron

• Unreal Engine, Unity

• Brainstorm, Ventuz

• Autodesk Maya, Substance

• HTML5

• AR / XR / VR and virtual production workflows

You don't need experience across every platform listed. We're primarily interested in an exceptional motion designer and creative leader who can work effectively with specialised real-time artists and technical teams.

Experience working on major sporting events, international broadcasts or large-scale live productions is also a bonus.

How to apply

If you're interested in joining 4ZNgaYfUH, please submit your CV along with a portfolio or demo reel showcasing your motion design and creative work.

Applications submitted without a motion design portfolio or demo reel will not be considered.

This position is based full time in our Denver office and may involve domestic and international travel for productions, client meetings, pitches and industry events. Candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally and hold, or be eligible to obtain, the required travel documentation.