Creative Director – Kids YouTube Channel
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly creative and organized Creative Director to lead the production of engaging content for a children's YouTube channel.
Responsibilities:
- Develop creative concepts, storylines, and visual direction for videos.
- Design, oversee, and coordinate the construction of props and sets.
- Recruit, audition, and manage child and adult actors in compliance with applicable labor laws and safety requirements.
- Plan, source, organize, and supervise costumes, wardrobe, and styling.
- Collaborate with writers, videographers, editors, and production staff.
- Manage production schedules, budgets, and creative assets.
- Ensure content is age-appropriate, entertaining, educational and aligned with the channel's brand.
- Supervise on-set operations and maintain a positive, safe environment for performers.
Requirements:
- Experience in creative direction, film/video production, theater production, or children's entertainment.
- Strong skills in set design, prop creation, costume coordination, and talent management.
- Excellent project management and leadership abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously.
- Experience working with child performers is preferred.
- Knowledge of child safety and entertainment industry regulations is an asset.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience.
- Background in art direction, theater, television, digital media, or children's content.
- Portfolio demonstrating creative projects, set builds, costumes, or video productions.
Employment Type: Full-time / Weekdays/Weekends/Evenings / Contract (adjust as needed)
Location: Calgary, AB
Pay: $60,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person