Creative Lead - Animation (On-site)

We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for audiences of all ages. Known for the award-winning digital publisher boredpanda.com and the Crafty Panda DIY channel, we fight the world’s boredom at scale - reaching 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team consists of around 350 creative professionals from 36 countries, with 2 offices in Vilnius, Lithuania.

We’re looking for a Creative Lead to own the creative direction of an animation project - a hands-on role where you will shape storytelling, direct creative execution, and ensure strong visual and narrative consistency across episodes, guiding the team to deliver engaging, production-ready content for young audiences.

What You Will Do:

• Be responsible for maintaining the overall visual style, storytelling quality, and creative consistency of the kids’ animation series;
• Guide, supervise, and review the work of the creative team to ensure strong artistic execution and alignment with the project vision;
• Act as the key bridge between the Product Owner, Project Manager, and the creative team, translating ideas and requirements into clear creative direction;
• Work closely with the Producer, Project Manager, Product Owner, and all divisions to ensure all technical requirements of the animation project are delivered with outstanding quality;
• Stay up to date with relevant animation tools, workflows, and technology trends (hardware and software) that best support the production;
• Collaborate with the Producer, Project Manager, and HR to expand the team and adapt the working scope according to each stage of production.

What We Expect:

• Experience as a Creative Director or Creative Supervisor;
• Demonstrated expertise in animation, directing, and scriptwriting;
• Outstanding understanding of shape, composition, physical motion, weight, and balance;
• Strong knowledge of traditional animation principles and the ability to capture and transmit acting personality to characters;
• Solid understanding of 2D computer graphics theory and practice; 3D animation skills will be considered an advantage;
• Experience in kids’ animation production will be considered an advantage;
• Advanced English proficiency;
• Excellent creative, technical, and cross-functional communication skills;
• Strong listening, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

What We Offer:

• We'll foster your growth: get encouraged to train your extra skills, talents or passion and apply them at work;
• We'll cover your health: private health and accident insurance will be at your service after the first 3 months with us;
• We'll celebrate your success: bonuses for weddings, childbirths, referred friends, and more;
• We'll give you memories: immerse yourself in themed parties, team buildings, and other events.

Compensation: The position offers a fixed gross monthly salary ranging from 3,500€ to 5,000€, depending on qualifications and experience.

Selected candidates will be required to go through several recruitment stages: a test task, a virtual interview (pre-recorded), and an interview with the hiring manager.