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Be ready to walk through how you develop design solutions with a creative director, coordinate multi-discipline teams, set style and media specs, stay inside budget and schedule, and present layouts to clients. Bring portfolio examples that show concept-to-approval process.
Strong fit if you direct visual work end-to-end—from client objectives through coordinated creative execution—and can operate on-site in New Zealand with clear ownership of projects and presentations.
As Art Director at Weta Workshop in New Zealand, your day centers on turning creative briefs into clear visual plans. You align with creative directors on design solutions, confer with art, copy, and production leads on client goals and concepts, and set layout approach—type, photography, graphics, animation, video, and sound. You manage projects within budget and schedule, then present final layouts for client approval.
Build strength in brief interpretation, cross-department coordination, layout systems, material specification, client presentation, and project budgeting/scheduling. No certification resources were supplied for this listing.
No. The listing is on-site in New Zealand (remote flag is off).
Design direction, team coordination, layout specs, budget/schedule control, and client presentation of final work.
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Art Director - 6 months fixed term About the Role We’re looking for an Art Director to join Weta Workshop in New Zealand on a full-time, six-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping compelling environments, interactive narratives, and multisensory experiences that blend physical and digital storytelling. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Deliver high-quality solutions to varying conceptual, illustrative, render, graphical, and design-related challenges Create visually stunning and innovative designs that align with the project’s overall vision Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including designers, developers, and production staff Maintain a high standard of creativity while adhering to tight deadlines and budget constraints Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members What We're Looking For A proven track record in art direction, with experience in both physical and digital media Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment Demonstrated proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling tools, etc. A passion for storytelling through visual mediums About the Company Weta Workshop is renowned worldwide for its groundbreaking work in film and television production design. Based in New Zealand, Weta has earned a reputation for creating immersive environments and innovative designs that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Ready to Apply? To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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