Associate Director, Motion & Interactivity

Position Overview

The Associate Director Motion & Interactivity is responsible for leading the motion design team and creative technology freelancers/vendors while executing and overseeing their own projects from concept through final delivery. This role is a hands-on contributor ensuring creative quality timely quality execution resource allocation and budget adherence for all deliverables produced under this function.

The AD also supports the advancement of new creative capabilities through the application of AI-assisted tools interactive platforms and emerging technologies. This position serves as a bridge between creative vision and content execution helping the Creative Content Studio deliver innovative scalable and production-ready solutions for live hybrid and immersive experiences. This role reports to the Group Creative Director.

Key Job Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Motion Designers freelance talent setting clear expectations on project and creative direction assigning and overseeing work and supporting professional growth.

Quote and align scope to project requirements manage scope delivery project intake and scheduling for all team members reporting into post-production ensuring appropriate talent-to-task alignment.

Provide regular formal and informal review coaching and support escalating any challenges (delivery or personnel) to Leadership as needed that risk product delivery.

Support onboarding/training of new hires ensuring alignment with established standards and workflows.

Foster a collaborative team-oriented environment and model professional solutions-focused behavior.

Perform effectively under pressure while maintaining quality professionalism and team morale.

Creative Production and Execution

Identify evaluate and develop creative solutions to critical media production challenges.

Work collaboratively and independently as required to produce high-complexity editorial and motion graphics output from concept to final deliverables.

Act as an interpreter for client needs strategizing appropriate delivery methods that convey the clients message.

Develop and lead creative presentations to internal and external stakeholders effectively presenting concepts and solutions.

Oversee post-production deliverables to ensure work is completed on time on budget and within approved resource allocation.

Ensure quality and technical accuracy across deliverables including resolution formatting color codecs and platform specifications for LED walls projection scenic elements and digital channels.

Establish and maintain templates style frameworks and reference materials that support consistent execution and efficient scaling of content.

Review work-in-progress and final deliverables providing clear creative direction and actionable feedback.

Innovation and Creative Technology

Create identify and recommend new creative and AI capabilities that enhance post-production motion design real-time rendering and immersive content delivery.

Develop and support the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes for new creative solutions including immersive and technology-forward experiences.

Lead the application of AI-assisted tools emerging creative technologies and interactive platforms to support audience engagement innovative storytelling & delivery and efficient production.

Partner with Creative Leadership and cross-divisionally with Producers Technical Directors and other stakeholders to ensure innovation initiatives translate into practical production-ready outputs and measurable efficiency gains.

Guide team members in training and adopting new AI tools and technologies ensuring quality scalability and consistency.

Operational Support and Delivery Accountability

Track project progress and proactively identify risks proposing solutions before issues impact delivery.

Ensure accurate project data and time tracking are maintained in the project management system.

Manage freelance talent effort and output. Identify negotiate and oversee specialty tech vendor relationships. Support project estimating and cost management related to post-production services.

Take ownership of delivery outcomes for the post-production function ensuring accountability for quality timing and budget adherence.

Training Skills Development and Standards

Ensure the team maintains skills and training aligned with AI evolving technologies & industry standards.

Identify skill gaps and collaborate with Creative Leadership to define development priorities and training opportunities.

Lead internal knowledge sharing and best-practice sessions to support continuous improvement and AI adoption across the team and the organization.

Uphold creative and technical standards across all editorial motion and technology-driven deliverables.

Organizational Leadership

Act as an interpreter of client and stakeholder needs translating creative direction into effective visual solutions.

Lead and/or participate in creative reviews and presentations for clients internal and external stakeholders as needed. Work directly with on-site teams as needed to ensure project success.

Build strong partnerships with content and show Producers Project Managers and technical teams from concept through execution.

Demonstrate integrity accountability and strong communication in all interactions.

Job Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional experience preferably in Media Production Communications Motion/Interactive Design Animation or related creative or technical discipline.

8 years of experience in post-production motion design or creative technology roles within an agency production or events environment.

3 years of people leadership or team management experience.

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including After Effects and Premiere Pro with strong working knowledge of Cinema 4D and real-time or interactive platforms such as Unreal Engine or similar tools.

Experience developing and working with AI-assisted creative workflows and emerging technologies.

Strong written verbal and presentation communication skills. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects priorities and deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and perform under pressure.

A reel and creative portfolio that demonstrates range quality and relevance of work.

Competency Group

Deliver World Class Service

Hospitality

Do The Right Thing

Courage

Drive Results

Optimizes & Aligns Work

See The Big Picture

Strategic Mindset

Value People

Organizational Savvy

Values Diversity

Develops Talent

Work Environment

Office

Work is performed primarily in an office -person at Coppell TX office 3 days-a-week required. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days evenings weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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