Job Description

LA (Lindeman & Associates) launched in 2015 and quickly established itself as a leader in the entertainment advertising space, winning Clio’s Agency of the Year in 2017. LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper-collaborative team specializing in crafting iconic 360º campaigns. Our work grows audiences, sparks conversations, builds brands, and shapes culture. Though we hail from around the country—and the world—Los Angeles is our creative home and our muse.  LA is honored to collaborate with the industry’s leading theatrical and streaming partners, including Disney, FX, HBOMAX, Amazon Studios, Hulu, Paramount, Lionsgate, Netflix, STARZ, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros.

LA is seeking an innovative Art Director who is experienced in building world-class Key Art within the theatrical, broadcast, and/or streaming industries. This role is part of our Print team, working on projects with a variety of high-profile clients, with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of genres and IPs.

We pride ourselves on giving all of our artists a high degree of creative freedom. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and is able to take ownership. You will report directly to the Creative Director and will be working with amazing artists cross-departmentally. 

You should apply if you are a conceptual designer, love to take on projects from point A to Z, and thrive in a highly creative and collaborative environment. 

What You’ll Do:

• Develop strong visual concepts that capture the essence of a film through a single, impactful image
• Execute high-end photo manipulation and compositing with an understanding of lighting, depth, and storytelling
• Work with cinematic photography, commercial aesthetics, and expressive portraiture to create polished, professional key art
• Maintain a keen eye for detail, value range, and image selection, ensuring expressions, lighting, and composition align with the narrative
• Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, iterating on ideas while maintaining strong creative intent.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in an agency-environment 
• A designer with a deep understanding of world-building through image-making
• Strong Photoshop skills for compositing, retouching, and color grading at a professional level
• A keen eye for cinematic lighting, storytelling, and expressive details in photography
• Ability to craft clever, conceptual storytelling elements within a single frame
• Must be based in the Pacific Time Zone or willing to work Pacific Time Zone Hours

The Perks:
We want to make sure you’re taken care of while we build the future of entertainment together. LA is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our team alongside competitive compensation.

• The starting base compensation range for this position in the selected city is $81,000-$90,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, location, prior experience, and education.
• Work is remote, with the option to work onsite in our DTLA office
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA’s
• Short and long-term disability, accident, critical-care coverage
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401K plan
• Certain roles may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Employee wellness benefits and mental health support
• Employee engagement gatherings
• Work with world-class talent in an environment that promotes creative freedom on projects you’ll be proud to tell your family and friends about

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extended periods of desk work:
• The role necessitates prolonged periods of sitting, engaging in tasks such as conceptualization, design development, and project oversight.
• Communication:
• Effective communication is pivotal in this position, requiring regular verbal exchanges during team meetings, client interactions, and while providing guidance to creative teams.
• Presentation activities:
• Capable of crafting and refining presentations, as well as confidently delivering them. This may involve standing for short durations and engaging in public speaking.
• Visual acuity:
• Sharp visual acuity is essential for scrutinizing creative assets, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a keen eye for detail in design work. Ability to accurately discern and differentiate between a wide range of colors. A keen eye for detail and the capability to interpret color variations correctly are essential.
• Utilization of technology:
• Proficiency with various computer software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and project management platforms (e.g., Wrike), is indispensable. This entails precise manual dexterity and adept eye-hand coordination.
• Multi-tasking:
• The role demands adept management of multiple projects concurrently, necessitating the ability to prioritize effectively and seamlessly transition between tasks while upholding meticulous attention to detail.

LA is an equal opportunity employer . We're committed to making LA as inclusive and diverse as the audience we engage with every day. LA is dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact careers@lassociates.co m.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work,

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