Creative Lead, Creative Studio

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

The Creative Studio is responsible for defining and delivering the visual and narrative identity of the brand. We are looking for an exceptional Creative Lead to drive the conceptualization, production, and execution of high‑impact creative content across all channels. The ideal candidate for this role is a do‑er in addition to a conceptual thinker who can lead creative from start to finish, driving the conceptualization, production, and execution of high‑impact video and motion across all channels.

This role will be hybrid, convenient to our Southern California offices.

• Strategy & Concepting: Lead the conceptualization and development of narrative, social, campaign, and product‑focused content, ensuring a cohesive story across all touchpoints.
• Production Leadership: In collaboration with our Production Team, oversee the end‑to‑end creative process, including concept development, storyboarding, script development, selecting/managing external production partners, and directing on‑set/shoot logistics.
• Post‑Production Oversight: In collaboration with our post‑production house, direct the editing, motion graphics, sound design, and color grading processes, providing clear and decisive feedback to editors and internal teams.
• Brand Stewardship: Serve as a key guardian of the Rivian brand, specifically ensuring the cinematic quality and narrative style of content is consistent and tonally Rivian.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with Marketing, Product, and Engineering to translate complex features and brand goals into engaging, easy‑to‑digest visual stories.
• Presentation: Confidently present creative concepts, production plans, and finished work to senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Experience: Minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in a creative role with a heavy focus on video, film, or motion production.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of storytelling principles, camera equipment, lighting, and post‑production software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve).
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead production teams and manage large‑scale shoots.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and visual communication skills with the ability to articulate creative concepts and production rationale clearly.
• Mindset: Passionate about sustainability, electric vehicles, technology, and the outdoors. Must thrive in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment, while being flexible, collaborative, and reliable.
• Excellent organization and adherence to deadlines.

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $112,100 to $140,100 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part‑Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic…