NinjaTrader

Creative Lead, Motion & Video

Chicago or Remote · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago

PhotoshopAdobe Creative SuiteAfter EffectsMotion DesignProject ManagementPremiere ProVideo ProductionCommunication

About the role

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We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey.
Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.

Responsibilities

Own the visual direction for NinjaTrader Live and all NT Live-adjacent creative - establishing a cohesive look and feel across broadcast, social, email, and experiential touchpoints
Define and develop video and motion graphics systems (intros, outros, stingers, lower-thirds, sizzle reels, social clips) that elevate and unify the brand's dynamic identity
Provide clear, actionable feedback that supports the growth and output of your direct report while maintaining quality and consistency across all work
Collaborate cross-functionally with producers, media, and social teams to translate business goals into compelling visual storytelling
Own the creative process from concept through execution - balancing hands-on design work with strategic oversight
Stay ahead on motion design, video, live streaming assets, and AI creative advancements
Build the systems that make scale possible: own templates, style guides, and asset organization workflows that enable the team to produce more, faster, without losing consistency
Own and delegate the creative schedule - managing multiple live and in-progress projects with competing deadlines and same-day turnarounds
Bring high-impact broadcast storytelling to life through video and design.
NinjaTrader Live is looking for an Creative Lead, Motion & Video with a specialty in video and motion graphics to shape and set the tone for the visual identity of NinjaTrader Live and all experiences across the livestream, every social clip, every lower-third, and every visual component we put in front of our audience.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in motion graphics, video editing, or art direction roles
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop
Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience engagement in both long-form and short-form video and how delivery varies across channels
Proven ability to produce high-quality video, static, and motion creative across multiple formats, markets, and languages at speed
Experience managing or directly overseeing at least one designer or creative contributor
Familiarity with working in fast-paced environments with tight turnaround times, ideally in live or near-live production settings
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in content-driven environments

Skills

https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader.
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Compensation

Disclaimer: Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open roles—including job descriptions, compensation, and benefits—can only be guaranteed on our official job board.

Benefits

If you thrive in fast-moving, live production environments, bring forward a strong vision, and understand how to build intentionally for different channels and scenarios, this role is for you.

Company info

Leverage AI creative tools as a core part of your workflow, not a novelty

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