Associate Creative Director

About the Role

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 seeking an awesome 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 trailers and coming attractions work.

Our Associate Creative Director works directly with the client to steer the creative direction of an asset in conjunction with the Creative Director or Sr. Creative Director, combining the client's notes, management’s notes, and their 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 technical, creative, and franchise knowledge.
• Oversee the creative direction and strategy for the assets to which they are assigned.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and creative approaches for obtaining results.
• Ability to autonomously 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 leaders and 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 in working with writers, motion graphics artists, editors, capture teams, sound, and finishing.

ABOUT YOU:

• 3+ years with Art Direction, with a minimum of 3 years experience at a Post-Production House, ad agency, or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge/background in sports. Particularly NFL, College Football, and English Premier League.
• Creative vendor or studio experience preferred.
• Knowledge of video games and a genuine passion for playing them.
• Hand-on experience in crafting creative content, including scripting, editorial, and capture.
• Knowledge of Premiere is a plus. 
• 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 AT TRAILER PARK GROUP

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.  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 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

Our team enjoys a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, generous flexible time off, a 401(k) with employer match, and various additional perks designed for your well-being.

We also offer 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 various opportunities to grow throughout their career.

At Trailer Park Group, we want to improve the state of our world. We are responsible for driving equality and inclusion in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We view everyone as an individual and understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate that everyone is unique, which makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces differences and represents our global clients and teams.

We can't wait to learn more about you.  Apply today!

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!