Creative Lead – Animation (On-site)

We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies producing uplifting content in 17 languages for audiences of all ages. Known for the award-winning digital publisher and the Crafty Panda DIY channel we fight the worlds boredom at scale - reaching 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team consists of around 350 creative professionals from 36 countries with 2 offices in Vilnius Lithuania.

Were looking for a Creative Lead to own the creative direction of an animation project - a hands-on role where you will shape storytelling direct creative execution and ensure strong visual and narrative consistency across episodes guiding the team to deliver engaging production-ready content for young audiences.

What You Will Do:

• Be responsible for maintaining the overall visual style storytelling quality and creative consistency of the kids animation series;

• Guide supervise and review the work of the creative team to ensure strong artistic execution and alignment with the project vision;

• Act as the key bridge between the Product Owner Project Manager and the creative team translating ideas and requirements into clear creative direction;

• Work closely with the Producer Project Manager Product Owner and all divisions to ensure all technical requirements of the animation project are delivered with outstanding quality;

• Stay up to date with relevant animation tools workflows and technology trends (hardware and software) that best support the production;

• Collaborate with the Producer Project Manager and HR to expand the team and adapt the working scope according to each stage of production.

What We Expect:

• Experience as a Creative Director or Creative Supervisor;

• Demonstrated expertise in animation directing and scriptwriting;

• Outstanding understanding of shape composition physical motion weight and balance;

• Strong knowledge of traditional animation principles and the ability to capture and transmit acting personality to characters;

• Solid understanding of 2D computer graphics theory and practice; 3D animation skills will be considered an advantage;

• Experience in kids animation production will be considered an advantage;

• Advanced English proficiency;

• Excellent creative technical and cross-functional communication skills;

• Strong listening problem-solving and leadership skills.

What We Offer:

• Well foster your growth: get encouraged to train your extra skills talents or passion and apply them at work;

• Well cover your health: private health and accident insurance will be at your service after the first 3 months with us;

• Well celebrate your success: bonuses for weddings childbirths referred friends and more;

• Well give you memories: immerse yourself in themed parties team buildings and other events.

Compensation: The position offers a fixed gross monthly salary ranging from 3500 to 5000 depending on qualifications and experience.

*Selected candidates will be required to go through several recruitment stages: a test task a virtual interview (pre-recorded) and an interview with the hiring manager.