Looking for a Creative Director for Animation Channel

About the Role: Do you have a sharp sense of humor, a love for satire and history, and a passion for turning complex ideas into highly watchable, thought-provoking content? At MrSpherical, you’ll lead a channel with almost 2 million YouTube followers and growing, where geopolitics, culture, and storytelling collide to help millions think more critically about the world. As our Creative Director, you are: A strategic leader who thinks and acts like a business partner. You don’t wait to be told what to do—you understand the stakes, take ownership, and captain the team toward tangible, measurable growth in viewership, revenue, and educational impact. Grounded in the YouTube and creator economy space, with a strong eye for what works and what converts on this platform—especially for animation. An exceptional manager who can guide 5–10 creatives, animators, writers, and editors with clarity, kindness, and high standards. You anchor the team through changes, deadlines, and creative challenges. Passionate about turning feedback into fire. You listen to the voice of the audience, mine feedback rigorously, and iterate rapidly to improve storytelling, pacing, and resonance. Obsessed with excellence. You sweat the small stuff, chase down better ways to tell a story, and never settle for just “good enough.” You want to be a business partner, who can earn equity in the brand they lead. Working together to rocket the brand, and even create a geopolitics board game with us, and so much more.

Budget range:
Up to $3500

Examples:
https://www.youtube.com/@MrSpherical

In what capacity are you hiring?
For my company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

What type of work is this?
Full-time position (Contract)

What experience level is needed?:
Junior