Art Director, Video Job at NinjaTrader in Chicago

Art Director, Video

Chicago or Remote
JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? 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.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. Through those efforts, our user base has grown to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders.
So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world.
What you'll do: Bring high-impact broadcast storytelling to life through video and design. NinjaTrader Live is looking for an Art Director 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. One day you're cutting a sizzle reel for the livestream. The next you're building out an impactful intro for a new segment launch. The day after, you're turning around a same-day social clip from a community meetup. This is a hands-on art direction role — you elevate the visual standard, direct a Senior Graphic Designer, and own the output end to end. 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.
In this role you will:
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
Leverage AI creative tools as a core part of your workflow, not a novelty
Direct and contribute to video editing across formats — livestream recaps, social cutdowns, ads, highlight reels, and promotional content
Define creative standards for short-form video, ensuring strong hooks, pacing, and visual treatments optimized for engagement and retention
Direct the Senior Graphic Designer, ensuring static and motion systems evolve cohesively and the creative bar stays high across every deliverable
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
What you'll need:
5+ years of experience in motion graphics, video editing, or art direction roles
Strong portfolio demonstrating motion design, video editing, and brand storytelling across multiple platforms
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop
Experience developing and maintaining visual systems across multiple content channels
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
Ability to shape creative vision while remaining hands-on in execution
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
Strong communication skills and ownership with the ability to align stakeholders around a shared creative vision
Strong design fundamentals: typography, composition, hierarchy, color
High attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Bonus points for:
Experience working with fast-paced live broadcast or streaming content
Familiarity with trading, financial markets, or fintech products
Experience partnering closely with designers across disciplines (static and motion)
Knowledge of social media performance and content optimization strategies
Deep hands-on experience with AI creative tools like Veo 3, Runway, Pika, Midjourney, Sora, ElevenLabs, Synthesia
Compensation: The salary range for this role will be $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 10%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%). Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 23 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
Our Core Benefits Include:
Generous PTO
7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
1 Service Day Annually
401k with 3.5% Company Match
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.