Art Director

We are seeking an experienced Art Director to shape and lead video creative from concept through final delivery. In this role, you will develop original live action, short-form, documentary-influenced, and social-native content while collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external production partners to create emotionally resonant storytelling.

This position requires a highly collaborative self-starter who can independently manage multiple workstreams, lead conceptual development, and execute against a wide range of creative and strategic briefs. You'll partner closely with producers and cross-functional teams to concept, develop, and deliver editorial video that captures authentic stories, human behavior, and emotion.

A key aspect of this role is translating creative vision into production reality - communicating clearly with vendors, directors, and partners while maintaining creative integrity throughout production and post.

• 10+ years of creative experience, ideally within top design, advertising, or production companies
  
• Strong portfolio demonstrating range across live action formats, including documentary-influenced storytelling, social-native content, and brand campaigns
  
• Experience collaborating on animation and mixed-media projects
  
• Ability to translate business objectives into scalable creative frameworks across multiple lines of business
  
• Proven ability to develop original concepts end-to-end - from strategic brief through treatment, scripting, on-set direction, and final cut
  
• Strong writing skills across formats, including shot scripts and conversational frameworks for documentary and interview-driven work
  
• Exceptional visual judgment with the ability to art direct shoots, including casting, location selection, cinematography, lighting, and visual treatment
  
• Strong communication skills with experience serving as the creative lead across vendors, directors, and production companies
  
• Comfortable operating between creative strategy, conceptual thinking, format development, and execution
  

• Thrives in ambiguous environments and proactively seeks clarity, stakeholder alignment, and manages upward effectively
  
• Strong awareness of visual and cultural trends across entertainment, gaming, and digital culture
  
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects across time zones
  
• Refined visual taste and a strong creative point of view that informs every stage of the creative process
  

• 3-month hybrid contract
  
• Location: Cupertino, CA
  
• Pay Rate: $147.45/hour
  

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.