Senior Manager, Head of Creative, Global Visualization Studio

What You’ll Do

• Set and execute the creative vision for the Global Visualization Studio, establishing a clear point of view for how the work should look, feel
• land across GM brands and platforms. - Lead, inspire
• develop multidisciplinary creative teams across CGI, animation, photography, video, enhancement
• related visual content, fostering high standards, strong collaboration
• continuous growth. - Direct creative work from concept through final execution, providing art direction, critique
• decision-making that elevates craft, clarity, storytelling
• brand expression. - Own the studio’s creative quality bar, ensuring all output reflects strong design judgment, visual consistency
• premium execution across confidential and public-facing work. - Shape compelling visual narratives for product storytelling, launches, presentations, campaigns, executive communications
• other high-impact moments across the enterprise. - Build trusted relationships with Design, Marketing, Communications
• global cross-functional stakeholders to align briefs, priorities, feedback
• execution across regions and programs. - Coach and grow creative leaders and teams through clear expectations, thoughtful feedback, talent development
• a culture of accountability and creative excellence. - Partner closely with production, operations
• studio leadership on planning, resourcing, workflows
• maintaining clear ownership of creative direction and outcomes. - Guide external creative partners and vendors when needed, ensuring outside support meets the studio’s creative standards and strengthens overall output.
• Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) - Bachelor’s degree in design, visual communications, animation, film, fine arts
• a related creative discipline. - 10+ years of professional experience in creative direction, art direction, design visualization, brand content
• related visual storytelling roles. - 5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing multidisciplinary creative teams. - Demonstrated experience setting and executing creative vision across multiple mediums, including CGI, animation, photography, video
• post-production or enhancement. - Strong portfolio or body of work that reflects exceptional design taste, storytelling ability, visual judgment
• clear creative authorship. - Proven ability to lead critique, provide decisive creative feedback
• raise the quality of work through art direction, team development
• creative leadership. - Experience leading global or cross-regional teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships across functions, regions
• levels. - Proven ability to translate strategic goals into compelling creative output and guide work from concept through final delivery. - Strong communication, presentation
• leadership skills, with the ability to influence decisions, build trust
• drive alignment among senior leaders and creative partners. - Deep understanding of contemporary visual storytelling, brand expression, production workflows
• creative development pipelines.
• What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) - Experience leading high-end creative visualization, content
• brand storytelling teams within automotive, mobility, luxury, entertainment, fashion, consumer brand
• other design-led industries. - A strong point of view on premium visual storytelling, with the ability to elevate how products, brands
• ideas are expressed through imagery, motion, film
• crafted visual systems. - Experience leading teams across multiple disciplines such as CGI, animation, live-action, photography, enhancement, retouching
• post-production. - Background working with global teams and external creative partners across multiple regions and time zones. - Experience supporting product launches, reveals, campaigns, executive storytelling
• confidential innovation programs with premium visual content. - Familiarity with digital production workflows, visualization pipelines, real-time tools
• emerging technologies that support high-end creative development. - Strong instinct for translating complex design or product ideas into clear, emotionally engaging visual narratives. - Experience building creative culture, mentoring senior talent
• scaling creative standards across a growing organization. - Ability to work effectively in close partnership with production and operations leadership
• maintaining clear ownership of creative direction and quality.
• Relocation: Relocation support may be available for the right candidate.
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