Director, Creative Services at Bardel Entertainment

Irving, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in creative leadership, with proven success developing and executing brand-level creative strategy
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in video production, brand identity, and integrated campaigns across traditional and digital platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow high-performing creative teams, including both full-time staff and freelance/contract talent
  • Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, entertainment, construction, and senior leadership

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the overarching creative strategy and brand identity for Chuck E. Cheese, ensuring all work reflects the brand’s values and business goals. Stay ahead of cultural, media, and design trends to keep the brand fresh and relevant
  • Partner with Brand Marketing, PR, International, Operations, Entertainment, Construction, and other departments to deliver creative solutions that meet business objectives. Lead special projects for HR and the CEO as assigned
  • Lead the concepting, storyboarding, casting, and production of advertising campaigns across TV, streaming, and digital platforms. Oversee editing, versioning, and delivery of final assets
  • Lead the creative services team, including internal designers, videographers, support staff, and a network of freelancers – responsible for producing advertising, social content, in-store materials, and promotional collateral. Provide mentorship, guidance, and career development to full-time team members while ensuring freelancers are effectively integrated, managed, and aligned with brand standards
  • Collaborate with Construction and Operations to concept and design interior theming and experiential elements in Chuck E. Cheese locations, ensuring environments are on-brand, immersive, and engaging for families
  • Champion new creative approaches, including emerging platforms and AI-driven tools, to enhance creative strategy and production efficiency
  • Establish, document, and refine creative processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets. Oversee asset management systems, compliance with licenses and talent agreements, and proper archiving of all creative work
  • Serve as the final gatekeeper for creative excellence, reviewing and approving all creative assets before release to ensure consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment
  • Manage relationships with external partners including production companies, printers, and other creative vendors. Scope, negotiate, and supervise all third-party projects
  • Develop and manage the creative services budget, optimizing spend across in-house and external resources while delivering on business needs
  • Partner with marketing leadership to track the effectiveness of creative campaigns and content, using insights to continually improve quality and ROI

Skills

Creative Strategy
Brand Identity
Storyboarding
Casting
Video Production
Editing
Social Content
Campaign Development
Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Bardel Entertainment

Produces 2D, 3D, hybrid animation for VOD/SVOD

About Bardel Entertainment

Bardel Entertainment specializes in 2D, 3D, and hybrid animation, creating content for VOD/SVOD platforms and collaborating with industry giants like Netflix, Disney, and Warner Brothers. Their renowned expertise lies in producing popular series such as The Dragon Prince and Rick and Morty, utilizing advanced animation technologies.

None, CanadaHeadquarters
1987Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
EntertainmentIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from international studios, especially in Asia, is increasing.
AI-driven tools may reduce demand for traditional animation services.
Streaming platforms producing in-house content may decrease external service demand.

Differentiation

Bardel is North America's leading animation services provider.
Bardel excels in real-time animation using Unreal Engine technology.
Bardel is adopting eco-friendly practices in animation production.

Upsides

Demand for animated content on streaming platforms is increasing.
Adult animation is gaining popularity, opening new market segments.
AI integration enhances creative processes and reduces animation costs.

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