An opportunity to join an exciting, well-funded and fast-growing creator economy business.

Electrify Video Partners is a dynamic new digital media company that invests in and scales creators with an established YouTube presence. We have invested in various leading channels, and fern and Simplicissimus are two of the leading channels in our portfolio.

Fern and Simplicissimus are world-leading digital outlets for political and social topics with nearly 4 and 2.5 million subscribers each. We have received national and international recognition, including the DAfFNE award, the NYT TV & Film award, and nominations for the prestigious Rudolf Diesel medal and the Environmental Media Award. We focus on investigative research, video essays, and documentaries for a curious, engaged audience that always seeks deeper answers.

Come and build the future of media with us!

About the role

We are looking for an Art Director (m/f/d) to support our YouTube channels fern and Simplicissimus. As Art Director, you will play a key role in shaping the visual concept and successful execution of our productions and will contribute significantly to the ongoing visual development of our channels.

Most of our team is based in Germany and the Netherlands. Therefore, we prefer German-speaking applicants with a good level of English residing in the DACH or Benelux region to ensure smooth collaboration.

Tasks

• Develop the visual concept for our documentaries and video essays.
• Present and pitch concepts and ideas convincingly to all stakeholders in project-based meetings
• Ensure that the visual design supports and enhances the editorial impact of the documentaries
• Provide clear direction for editing, 2D motion design, 3D animation, and sound.
• Oversee the entire post-production process from the first rough cut to the final audio mix
• Give constructive, actionable feedback at every stage of post-production
• Ensure that your concepts are implemented and our quality standards are met
• Communicate realistic deadlines and take shared responsibility for timely project delivery
• Work closely with the editorial team to guarantee content accuracy in visuals
• Monitor current media and design trends, test new visual approaches, and introduce innovative ideas into projects
• Solve creative, scheduling, or technical challenges while keeping the bigger picture and timeline in mind
• Improve post-production processes and workflows to sustainably increase efficiency and quality

Requirements

• Several years of professional experience in at least two of the following areas: editing, cinematography, directing, 2D animation, 3D animation
• A passion for creative work and journalistic content, with a strong eye for detail and a drive for continuous development
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to keep deadlines in check
• Clear and professional communicator – both with your team and with external partners
• Fluency in German and business-level English.

Desirable

• Prior experience in Art Direction, ideally in documentary or digital video production
• Familiarity with 2D and 3D animation workflows, as these are an essential part of our productions
• Solid knowledge of project management tools such as Monday.com

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Work from anywhere with an allowance for tech
• Flexible hours
• Employee referral program
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment
• A supportive and collaborative team
• Regular team events in Amsterdam and across Europe
• The opportunity to shape meaningful journalistic content and documentaries.

Electrify Culture

• Dynamic environment - We are dedicated to providing a world-class creative culture where our employees can thrive. We’re looking for self-starters with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to be part of our success story. You’ll discover new opportunities, take ownership of important initiatives and learn at a fast pace.
• Work anywhere - We are a remote team with employees around the world. This means you are free to work from anywhere with a good internet connection.
• Our Values – We are committed to fostering a culture that values innovative thinking and the ability to drive positive change.Force for good - We believe in leveraging the power of Electrify to change lives and have set up our Creator Foundation. For each established creator that we invest in, we will provide both the cash and production support for an emerging creator to produce and distribute a video that tells an important story linked to one of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We actively encourage your involvement in these projects.

Electrify is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.