Creative Director, Design & Motion for Brand Storytelling

This role leads creative direction for visual and motion design across Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, building brand design, animation, and multi‑format visual storytelling that support marketing objectives. It spans concepting, art direction, motion, visual systems, and execution across e‑commerce, media, brand, and retention channels. The role partners closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to translate strategy into design and animation that holds a distinct visual identity for each brand, engages audiences, and elevates the creative standard.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor the design and animation teams to develop high‑quality visual and motion work that meets brand and marketing goals across Mint Mobile and Ultra MobileProvide actionable feedback through quarterly reviews and ongoing coaching to strengthen craft, career growth, and creative range for designers and animatorsManage team dynamics and performance to keep a productive, collaborative, innovative environment for the team to do its best workMaintain a consistently high standard of design, animation, and visual storytelling across both brands while evolving aesthetics as business needs changePartner with the Creative Director and Copy to deliver breakthrough integrated creative across promotional campaigns, social, experiential/brand activations, and customer communicationsCollaborate with marketing partners, Creative Account Management, and external partners to plan and execute creative projects against shared deadlinesTranslate briefs (and more often, conversations) into ideas and visual concepts that drive actionPresent creative concepts, rationale, and a persuasive creative vision to senior leadership and stakeholders to secure alignment and buy‑inTake on other duties or projects as assigned by business management as neededQualificationsBachelor’s Degree and 7 years of related work experience OR a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)Acceptable areas of study include Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Creative, Advertising, Film or related field (Preferred)8+ years directing design and animation for national or global brands as a creative director or similar creative leader (Preferred)Experience leading design/animation teams to produce award‑winning work (Preferred)D2C brand experience a strong plus (Preferred)Mastery of design and animation software including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion tools (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesLeadership: A track record of leading design and animation teams and partnering with marketing and production to produce high‑quality motion graphics, video, animation, and graphic design across channels (Required)Creative Direction: Vision for how every customer touchpoint is evolving visually and the ability to steer work in that direction (Required)Presentations: Confidently and persuasively presenting creative concepts to secure buy‑in (Required)Independent and proactive: Turning brief or conversation into a visual idea and knowing when to involve others (Required)Problem Solving: Identifying problems and providing solutions, or resolving with a sense of urgency, in a high‑volume, fast‑turnaround environment (Required)Storytelling: Designing, art‑directing, and steering work to support the mission of Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile (Required)Minimum age 18 yearsLegally authorized to work in the United StatesTravelTravel required: Yes.DOT Regulated PositionNo.Safety Sensitive PositionNo.PayBase Pay Range: $114,600 – $206,700. Corporate Bonus Target: 20%.The pay range is the general base pay range for a successful candidate. Actual starting pay will vary within this range based on location, qualifications, and experience.BenefitsFull- and part‑time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending account; 401(k); employee stock grants; employee stock purchase plan; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental and family leave; family building benefits; backup care; enhanced family support; childcare subsidy; tuition assistance; college coaching; short- and long‑term disability; voluntary AD&D coverage; voluntary accident coverage; voluntary life insurance; voluntary disability insurance; voluntary long‑term care insurance; mobile service & home internet discounts; pet insurance; commuter and transit programs. For more details, visit www.t-mobilebenefits.com.Equal Opportunity EmployerT‑Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.Individuals with a disability who need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process should email [email protected] or call 1‑844‑873‑9500. This contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non‑accommodation related requests.#J-18808-Ljbffr