LA - Lindeman & Associates
Creative Director of Finishing
LA - Lindeman & Associates, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
LA (Lindeman & Associates) launched in 2015 and quickly established itself as a leader in the entertainment advertising space, winning Clio’s Agency of the Year in 2017. LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper-collaborative team specializing in crafting iconic 360º campaigns. Our work grows audiences, sparks conversations, builds brands, and shapes culture. Though we hail from around the country—and the world—Los Angeles is our creative home and our muse. LA collaborates with leading theatrical and streaming partners, including Disney, FX, HBOMAX, Amazon Studios, Hulu, Paramount, Lionsgate, Netflix, STARZ, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros.
What You’ll Do We are seeking a Creative Director of Finishing to lead our newly formed Art Department within the Print division. This individual will guide the finishing process for all creative originating from the Print team, ensuring seamless execution from concept comps to final high-resolution deliverables. The role requires exceptional technical expertise in Photoshop and finishing, combined with creative vision and leadership.
The Creative Director will also develop team skills in digital painting and high-end illustration, and mentor junior designers and illustrators to finishing-level capability.
Lead the finishing process for all Print-sourced creative, ensuring accuracy, polish, and production-readiness.
Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Finishers to maintain creative integrity from concept through final output.
Provide high-end finishing expertise, including photo-real retouching, compositing, perspective correction, and large-scale rebuilds.
Manage and mentor the Sketch Illustration Team, upskilling them toward advanced digital painting and finishing.
Ensure consistency, quality, and brand alignment under the vision of the Executive Creative Director.
Partner with department leadership to streamline workflow efficiencies and resource allocation.
Contribute to the overall creative strategy, balancing artistry with technical excellence.
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of experience in entertainment advertising, finishing, or high-end digital imaging
Proven expertise in Photoshop and other relevant finishing tools
Strong background in photo-real retouching, compositing, and large-format rebuilds
Experience directing or mentoring junior artists
Familiarity with AI creative tools (e.g., MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, Adobe Firefly) and enthusiasm for evolving workflows
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
Portfolio that demonstrates finishing expertise and creative leadership
The Perks We want to make sure you’re taken care of while we build the future of entertainment together. LA is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our team alongside competitive compensation.
The starting base compensation range for this position is $175,000-$185,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, location, prior experience, and education
Work is remote, with the option to work onsite in our DTLA office
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA’s
Short and long-term disability, accident, critical-care coverage
PTO and paid holidays
401K plan
Employee wellness benefits and mental health support
Opportunity to lead and shape a new department within a top-tier creative agency
Direct influence on the creative and technical quality of high-profile entertainment campaigns
Mentorship and team-building opportunities with junior designers and illustrators
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a person to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Extended periods of desk work, including prolonged sitting while performing finishing tasks such as detailed retouching, compositing, digital painting, and reviewing large files and proofs for print readiness.
Communication: Regular verbal and written exchanges during team meetings, creative reviews, and check-ins. The role includes giving clear direction and coaching to team members and aligning with creative and production leads.
Visual acuity: Sharp visual focus for quality control and a high level of detail, with color accuracy and depth perception for realistic composites.
Utilization of technology: Daily use of Adobe Creative Cloud tools, pen tablet or stylus, calibrated monitors, and project management platforms (e.g., Wrike).
Multi-tasking and manual dexterity: Manage multiple projects and deadlines with precise hand-eye coordination.
Movement: Occasional standing and walking during team sessions or reviews.
Material handling: Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds, such as printed proofs or presentation boards.
Work environment and schedule: Primary remote work with potential extended hours during print deadlines, including evenings and some weekends. Occasional travel for in-person reviews may be required with notice.
LA is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to making LA inclusive and diverse. We provide access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact careers@lassociates.com.
LA is proud to collaborate with the industry’s leading theatrical and streaming partners and is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive team.
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What You’ll Do We are seeking a Creative Director of Finishing to lead our newly formed Art Department within the Print division. This individual will guide the finishing process for all creative originating from the Print team, ensuring seamless execution from concept comps to final high-resolution deliverables. The role requires exceptional technical expertise in Photoshop and finishing, combined with creative vision and leadership.
The Creative Director will also develop team skills in digital painting and high-end illustration, and mentor junior designers and illustrators to finishing-level capability.
Lead the finishing process for all Print-sourced creative, ensuring accuracy, polish, and production-readiness.
Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Finishers to maintain creative integrity from concept through final output.
Provide high-end finishing expertise, including photo-real retouching, compositing, perspective correction, and large-scale rebuilds.
Manage and mentor the Sketch Illustration Team, upskilling them toward advanced digital painting and finishing.
Ensure consistency, quality, and brand alignment under the vision of the Executive Creative Director.
Partner with department leadership to streamline workflow efficiencies and resource allocation.
Contribute to the overall creative strategy, balancing artistry with technical excellence.
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of experience in entertainment advertising, finishing, or high-end digital imaging
Proven expertise in Photoshop and other relevant finishing tools
Strong background in photo-real retouching, compositing, and large-format rebuilds
Experience directing or mentoring junior artists
Familiarity with AI creative tools (e.g., MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, Adobe Firefly) and enthusiasm for evolving workflows
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
Portfolio that demonstrates finishing expertise and creative leadership
The Perks We want to make sure you’re taken care of while we build the future of entertainment together. LA is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our team alongside competitive compensation.
The starting base compensation range for this position is $175,000-$185,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, location, prior experience, and education
Work is remote, with the option to work onsite in our DTLA office
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA’s
Short and long-term disability, accident, critical-care coverage
PTO and paid holidays
401K plan
Employee wellness benefits and mental health support
Opportunity to lead and shape a new department within a top-tier creative agency
Direct influence on the creative and technical quality of high-profile entertainment campaigns
Mentorship and team-building opportunities with junior designers and illustrators
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a person to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Extended periods of desk work, including prolonged sitting while performing finishing tasks such as detailed retouching, compositing, digital painting, and reviewing large files and proofs for print readiness.
Communication: Regular verbal and written exchanges during team meetings, creative reviews, and check-ins. The role includes giving clear direction and coaching to team members and aligning with creative and production leads.
Visual acuity: Sharp visual focus for quality control and a high level of detail, with color accuracy and depth perception for realistic composites.
Utilization of technology: Daily use of Adobe Creative Cloud tools, pen tablet or stylus, calibrated monitors, and project management platforms (e.g., Wrike).
Multi-tasking and manual dexterity: Manage multiple projects and deadlines with precise hand-eye coordination.
Movement: Occasional standing and walking during team sessions or reviews.
Material handling: Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds, such as printed proofs or presentation boards.
Work environment and schedule: Primary remote work with potential extended hours during print deadlines, including evenings and some weekends. Occasional travel for in-person reviews may be required with notice.
LA is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to making LA inclusive and diverse. We provide access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact careers@lassociates.com.
LA is proud to collaborate with the industry’s leading theatrical and streaming partners and is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive team.
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