PPK

Award winning, full service Marketing and Advertising company located in Downtown Tampa is seeking an Interactive Art Director with experience in Social Media content development, animation and video editing. We are a group of kick ass entrepreneurial marketers who collectively gather to develop strategies that drive action. Our unique team is currently composed of over 100 individuals and growing. PPK is a creative force that pushes the limits and takes risks, encouraging out of the box thinking and doing the unexpected. We’re not only creative but we are doer’s who continuously motivate and inspire each other to accomplish a vision from start to finish. It’s our drive and ability to inspire and execute that has brought us the success and growth we are experiencing. 

The Interactive Art Director will be responsible for producing quality graphics, layouts and executing the animation and editing of video content for social media. This role will work in tandem with the broader creative team to help bring the overall brand vision and execution to life on social media. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working mostly independently, as well as with other Art Directors and Creative Directors. This person should have strong After Effects and Video editing experience to bring their graphic designs to life in mobile first creative resolutions. The role will report into a Creative Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• You’re a storyteller who can concept, build, animate and edit a wide range of video content, long and short form narrative, etc.
• Collaborate with various creative and digital teams to ensure all brand initiatives are in sync.
• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize ideas for social media specific formats. Take work from concept with Creative Director to final execution within deadlines.
• Tight timelines don’t stress you out, in fact you thrive on them.
• You take initiative, are a proactive thinker, and provide creative solutions.
• Edit footage according to final scripts, storyboards or guidance from supervising editors or the creative director, for social media platforms.
• You are organized and have excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize, troubleshoot and solve technical problems independently.
• Maintain proactive communication with the Creative team and Project Manager to assure client needs are being met in a timely manner while maintaining expected quality.
• Address all agency and/or client changes throughout the approval process.
• Help maintain a shared media storage and asset management environment.
• Own any other duties/responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
• You will be able to concept, build and execute ideas based on optimized monthly strategy to exceed client’s business objectives and initiatives for their social media account as needed.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all brand initiatives, product launches, monthly campaigns and paid initiatives.
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience.
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines.
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Proficient with Mac computers and media management.
• Agency or Studio experience 3+ years, with social media content being priority within your portfolio.
• An on-trend aesthetic, technical skill and knowledge of current content trends.
• Team player with a small ego who’s always ready to get their hands dirty.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in their work.
• Developed creative senses and strong knowledge of typography, image manipulation, video editing and layout.
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well.
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and background.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Relaxed work environment 
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

*PPK does not discriminate based on race, sex, color of hair, skin art, cats or dogs, toilet paper over or under, pineapple on pizza, or whether you believe that Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not. We welcome all ideas, individuals, characters and backgrounds. That’s what makes us a successful functioning team of creators, making a difference in our community.

PPK

Award winning, full service Marketing and Advertising company located in Downtown Tampa is seeking a Jr. Art Director to join our innovative team.  We are a group of kick ass entrepreneurial marketers who collectively gather to develop strategies that drive action.  Our unique team is currently composed of over 100 individuals and growing.  PPK is a creative force that pushes the limits and takes risks, encouraging out of the box thinking and doing the unexpected. We’re not only creative, but we are doer’s who continuously motivate and inspire each other to accomplish a vision from start to finish.  It’s our drive and ability to inspire and execute that has brought us the success and growth we are experiencing.  

The Jr. Art Director is responsible for producing quality graphics, layouts and mechanicals supporting the development of the visual aspects of advertisements across a campaign, whether it is outdoor, digital display, direct mail, point of sale, display banners or TV/online video ads. A Jr. Art Director at PPK must be far more than a pixel pusher. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working mostly independently, as well as collaborating with Art Directors and Writers. This person should display a desire to create original work that is relevant, resonating, and remembered, regardless of assignment. The role reports to an Associate Creative Director, Creative Director, or Senior Art Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have a wide variety of computer, technical and creative skills.
• Strong design background required.
• Must be able to understand the production possibilities and limitations, both technical and monetary, of various print and collateral production methods.
•  Needs to understand how graphics translate to digital and social.
• Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriter.
• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize ideas.
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media.
• Under the guidance of Senior staffers take work from concept to final execution within deadlines.
• Present completed ideas to Art Directors and Creative Directors.
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be proficient in: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. 
• Working knowledge in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro a plus. 
• Relevant education and ideally 1-3 years of experience in an advertising agency environment.
• Hands on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, image selection and package design.
• Digital display (static & animated) experience preferred; HTML experience a plus. 
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and background.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Relaxed work environment 
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

*PPK does not discriminate based on race, sex, color of hair, skin art, cats or dogs, toilet paper over or under, pineapple on pizza, or whether you believe that Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not. We welcome all ideas, individuals, characters and backgrounds. That’s what makes us a successful functioning team of creators, making a difference in our community.

PPK

Award winning, full service Marketing and Advertising company located in Downtown Tampa is seeking an Interactive Art Director to join our innovative team.  We are a group of kick ass entrepreneurial marketers who collectively gather to develop strategies that drive action.  Our unique team is currently composed of 100+ individuals and growing.  PPK is a creative force that pushes the limits and takes risks, encouraging out of the box thinking and doing the unexpected. We’re not only creative, but we are doers who continuously motivate and inspire each other to accomplish a vision from start to finish.  It’s our drive and ability to inspire and execute that has brought us the success and growth we are experiencing.  

The Interactive Art Director is responsible for the visual aspects of advertisements across a campaign, focused on digital and social media initiatives. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, as well as collaborating with team members from junior level to executive level. This person should display a desire to create breakthrough original work that is relevant, resonating, and remembered, regardless of assignment. The role reports to our Interactive Creative Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate clear ideas and concepts based on brand briefs that align with digital and social goals.
• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize ideas.
• Work collaboratively with Interactive Designers to help guide social media content.
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience.
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media.
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines.
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions.
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members.
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant education and ideally 3-5 years of experience in an advertising agency environment.
• Proven conceptual experience as Art Director.
• Hands-on experience with digital, social media, animation and production.
• Proficient use of Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere and other visual design tools.
• Digital display (static & animated) experience required; HTML experience a plus. 
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio. Social Media specific a plus.
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well.
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and background.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Relaxed work environment 
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

*PPK does not discriminate based on race, sex, color of hair, skin art, cats or dogs, toilet paper over or under, pineapple on pizza, or whether you believe that Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not. We welcome all ideas, individuals, characters and backgrounds.  That’s what makes us a successful functioning team of creators, making a difference in our community.

PPK