HEAT WAVE VISUAL is looking for JR and SR creative director people that either works solo, or with a team to create scroll stopping content that people are compelled to engage with. If you have produced, created and delivered engaging content for other DTC style brands that has performed well both organically and paid - APPLY!

First and foremost: Provide portfolio or link of examples of recent work.

And with that:

• Your favorite content you have made, passion wise or something you just really enjoyed creating.
• You most successful content made to date - Views, or comments.

As far as working for Heat Wave - Do you want grow with a lifestyle brand on an upward trajectory? Are you a creator at heart, whether it be physical or digital? If so we are looking for an individual to adopt the our current aesthetic and run with it, and if you have the eye maybe you can take the torch and lead the way.

Our DNA is a mashup of all things fast and action. Retro race graphics that are drawn from golden era heritage, clean, crisp and bold - meshed with surf, skate and moto culture from the 80s and 90s. Classic treatments with an original, modern spin. If you find yourself living and breathing nostalgia from the yesteryear and have a NEED to do marketing, in the form of creative video, skits, rider profiles, product spots, ads, photo projects and want to do it for a rad company then we may just have the ticket for you.

Salary is flexible bases on prior experience and successful examples - Also if you work with a team and it's a package deal that's fine too.

We need help developing the following content:

What you would get to work on:

• Post creation for Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube shorts and HWV website
• Maintaining production / release calendars
• Direction to HWV contractors
• Video editing
• Video graphics (after effects)
• Ads + Organic content
• Rider profiles
• Product pieces
• Hype videos for product
• Creative ways to cover events
• Direction to 3D animators

And if you have the skill set, even more.

Requirements:

In depth knowledge of the following software and work environment

• Adobe Premiere or Davinci Resolve
• Adobe After Effects
• Instagram, TikTok, Youtube
• A deep understanding for trends, and how and why content works
• An understanding of how to stoke the algorithms organically
• How to tell team members what and why they need to be doing something, or the ability to pull contractors in for projects based on project priority

Other needs:

• Must be able to read/write have proper grammar and use spell check
• Deliver projects on-time without the need to be pushed or prodded
• Have a sense of urgency to respond to partners / co-workers in a timely matter.
• Have a good attitude - Leave ego at the door.

Job Type: Full-time:

Pay: $80,000 for junior, $120,000 + for senior with a path for increase providing delivered content is meeting goals + Quarterly bonuses based on success of content & HWV growth.

If you have the experience and can show you can come in and clean house at HWV and can show proof in examples, we can pay. Salary is negotiable based on talent and experience. We just want the best.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Get your work done and communicate and you're free to do whatever.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gilroy, CA 95020: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) We also understand that in this day in age finding the best people means Hybrid or 100% remote may be best for the employee and their creativity - We are flexible.

Work Location: Gilroy, CA 95020