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Position: Creative Director – Branding

Location: Hybrid

Starts: Ready to interview

Duration: Full-Time

Status: Full-Time

Rate: Up to $150k depending on experience

Our interior design client located in downtown Chicago is looking for a Creative Director to join their in-house studio team in a Full Time capacity.

This role is hybrid – onsite Tues-Thurs.

This role is exciting for a Creative Director who is willing to step into a well established company/team and continue to elevate the work.

To be considered for this role, the Creative Director must have:

• Ideally hospitality branding(restaurant or hotel ok too)
• Identity/branding experience and work in their portfolio
• Experience creating a concept and taking it through to delivery – concept, identity, print and digital collateral, etc.
• Possess a deep understanding of storytelling, branding, typography, and both print and digital design
• Strong communication/presentation skills to show work to executives

Creative Director Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing branding for boutique hotels, restaurants and other properties from design intent to print production.
• Guiding the internal team(4 designers) and overseeing projects ensuring the quality of work.
• Manage and contribute to the work product, leading brainstorms, generating big ideas, and executing creative work

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle

Children’s Theatre of Winnetka (CTW) is looking to hire a non-union freelance Stage manager for our Fall Show “Spongebob Musical” at the Winnetka Community House directed by Aaron Umsted. There are 6 shows; dates are Thursday Nov 17th-Sunday Nov 20th.

Other hours include:

4 hours of rehearsal attendance week of Nov 1st.

16 hours rehearsals Nov 8th-11th.

Tech Nov 12th/13th daytime

Dress rehearsals Nov 15h/16th evenings

Will consider theatre students.

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Children’s Theatre Winnetka

Company Description

dentsu creative is a collective of agencies at the forefront of culture and innovation. Formed in January of 2021, we are one of the most globally awarded teams across the Dentsu network. Composed of dentsuMB, 360i, and Isobar, amongst other notable agencies, we work with clients to provide solutions that meet people at every single point of their brand journey and are committed to upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Job Description

Associate Event Producers support the internal workings such as planning, staffing, tracking and overall behind the scenes of activating Diageo brand events. They are responsible for assisting the Regional Director in an administrative support role to execute the overall quality and execution of consumer experiences. Specific responsibilities include (but not limited to): staffing, managing payroll, Event report forms, event sourcing, budget creation / management, vendor communications, timeline management, asset logistics, on-site execution, administrative and operational tasks. Events range in size, scale, and timing, and Associate Event Producers must be able to organize and coordinate multiple sized events simultaneously. This role requires strong cultural, community, and local awareness, with the ability to connect brands with the right events while maximizing consumer satisfaction and brand relevance.

Perks

• Great compensation package
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible time-off
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Play a support role to Event Regional Directors and assist in all aspects of administrative needs, event planning and activation within designated markets as assigned, ensuring all deliverables are met for both regional and localized assignments and any assigned task as assigned.
• Help source event opportunities that align with brand objectives to assigned regions and markets as needed.
• Activate assigned events according to brand guidelines and ensure execution is consistent with brand standards
• Coordinate staffing and logistics for all non-premise brand experiences (event staffing, asset transportation, product delivery, etc.)
• Lead on-site production and or provide experienced on-site PM to lead (asset facilitation, consumer sampling, hospitality, content capture) ibn select markets
• Point-of-contact for clarification, trouble shooting, and issue escalation
• Work with national and local vendors, including insurance carriers
• Procure permits, civic documents, and all other permits / paperwork required for events
• Administrative tasks; invoice requests, staff payroll, expenses, etc.
• When requested:Travel within assigned market area is expected and often required to perform managerial, activation, and execution responsibilities
• Assist in managing Regional Vehicle asset program.

Organizational Purpose

• Assist with the negotiation of event sponsorships that maximize brand impact and value for assigned locations
• Provide client and stakeholders with new ideas and activation opportunities
• Help manage pre / during / post event communications, ensuring any issues or changes that might impact events are escalated or approved through proper channels and documented

Financial Responsibility

• Support budget creation, implementation, expense tracking & management, and reporting as assigned by the Regional Director
• Provide continual budgetary input on event cost expenditures per event

Management Responsibility

• Reports directly to the MKTG Regional Director
• Ensure activation is planned for / and executed in compliance with state event regulations, local sampling laws, company policies, and client marketing codes

Outputs

• Continual evaluation of local market sponsorship opportunities and local event alignments against brand objectives
• Meet regularly with Regional Director to ensure and enforce activation scopes are achieved
• Ensure part-time event staff are understanding of activation goals and local compliance

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience producing experiential / event production projects within a marketing or communications environment
• Particularly interested in experience tying business strategy and sponsorship to experiential events.
• Experience in at least one additional specialized area such as: stage production, lighting technology and design, transportation, set fabrication, décor styling, etc.
• Strong organizational and coordinating abilities
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to support numerous projects simultaneously while managing priorities and timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills and easily approachable
• Ability to pro-actively anticipate obstacles and create solutions.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, (this is not a 9 to 5 job)
• College graduate (BA or BS) or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Daily Use/Knowledge of: Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Keynote. General understanding of Sketchup or ACAD is preferred.

Additional Information

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.
dentsu international

At LTD Commodities, (the fastest-growing division of Amerimark Interactive), we are committed to providing unique products at tremendous values to our customers. We are looking for difference makers, innovators and thought leaders to help expand our 85% web-penetrated business, build our digital presence, and reach new customers every day. LTD provides a collaborative and dynamic environment for you to do what you do best.

The Photo Art Director will work closely with creative and merchandising teams as well as our dedicated Quad team to develop and execute on-brand, creative photo solutions for a variety of channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong photo background and thrive in the collaborative process of delivering exceptional work that achieves client goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastically collaborate to align on creative vision
• Primarily focus on the art direction of catalog and e-commerce shoots according to brand standards, including concepting, layout and design, prop selection, virtual on-set direction and retouching notes post shoot.
• Support other creative efforts in-office and in-studio across Print and Digital channels as requested
• Actively participate in style out, pre-production, and post-mortem meetings, while objectively evaluating imagery
• Exude a sense of innovation among conversation and concepting efforts
• Strategize testing opportunities in partnership with the client
• Ensure deadlines are met with a solution-oriented, efficiency-focused mindset
• Flourish relationships with partners, leadership, and internal team members
• Study the client’s brand and customer, as well as the competitive landscape

Qualifications:

• Required to provide a portfolio
• At least 5 years of experience providing art direction within a corporate setting
• Degree in Photography, Design, Visual/Fine Arts, or related studies is preferred
• Proven expertise in a high-volume, high-paced environment
• Stellar communication, strong organizational, and time management skills
• Flexible in response to client feedback, shifting business priorities, and tight deadlines
• Holds high regard for personal performance and professional accountability
• Showcases an understanding of branding and marketing strategies
• Knowledge of channel requirements to ensure assets meet required specifications
• Proficient in all Mac-based, industry standard programs including, but not limited to InDesign, Photoshop as well as the Microsoft Office suite

What’s in it for you?

• Unlimited PTO for salaried employees
• Medical/Dental/Vision and a variety of supplemental policies available
• Company 401K match
• Company Health Spending Account (HSA) match
• Company provides group life insurance at no cost
• COBRA reimbursement for salaried employees until health insurance eligible
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday off with pay!
• Pet Insurance
• Generous employee discounts

Must be in the office 2-3 times a week

LTD Commodities

Company Description

dentsu creative is a collective of agencies at the forefront of culture and innovation. Formed in January of 2021, we are one of the most globally awarded teams across the Dentsu network. Composed of dentsuMB, 360i, and Isobar, amongst other notable agencies, we work with clients to provide solutions that meet people at every single point of their brand journey and are committed to upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Job Description

CREATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

Interns will be fully embedded and entrenched in the creative process from brief through production. They will work with multiple teams across brands that encompass some of the most iconic, household names on creative opportunities across all platforms: video (TV, online video, online video), print, radio, digital (websites, banners), and social.

This paid, full-time internship begins on Monday, June 6th and ends Friday, August 19th, 2022.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is excited and hungry. Someone who loves to create and tell stories. Interns can be rising seniors, recent graduates newly starting their career, career changers looking to enter a new industry, or anyone excited about growing their artistic and brand strategy skills alongside an innovative, outside-the-box creative team. We welcome and embrace candidates from non-traditional backgrounds – art school credentials and college degrees are not required! We invite people at all stages of their career to join our team and contribute their unique ideas and perspectives. All we ask is that you come with an exceptional eye for art and craft, a positive and ambitious attitude, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Program Highlights

• Work on real client briefs and deliverables
• Fully embedded into creative projects with creative teams
• Partner with a Mentor to set and achieve professional development goals
• Complete a summer-long project, presented to senior-level executives
• Learn from exceptional creative talent across the brands
• Network with industry leaders and fellow Interns across dentsu Creative – 360i, dentsuMB, and isobar
• Work across potential clients like: American Express, 7-Eleven, FTX, Oreo, Crayola, Audible, Subway, Famous Footwear, Clorox, Disney, Chapstick, Hidden Valley Ranch and more!

Art Director interns will be expected to

• Collaborate with creatives to develop conceptual ideas
• Present well thought out creative concepts/ideas to Creative leads
• Execute visual excellence in deliverables
• Work shoots with photographers and videographers (virtual)
• Contribute to campaign ideation
• You will concept and art direct against deliverables, developing campaigns, comps, story boards and mockups
• Partner well with a copywriter, intern counterpart
• Proficient at Photoshop and/or Illustrator
• Have a great design sense

Qualifications

• Rising seniors, recent graduate, career, career changers looking to enter a new industry, or anyone interested in gaining more experience in the creative field.
• Ability to work in a team-based, fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Resourceful, aptitude for learning new skills, and initiative to participate in advanced projects.
• Be self-motivated, hard-working, well organized, and resilient to ever-changing timelines, requests, and deliverables
• Receive and apply constructive feedback, push past your comfort zone, and keep work on schedule
• Someone who will strive for creative excellence

A portfolio of creative work/creative examples are required for any creative internship

To Apply

• Applications are open until April 30th 2022
• Fill out an application: https://forms.office.com/r/rwn4hP1PCP
• Talent Acquisition will follow up with applicants via email
• All interviews will take place virtually and on a rolling basis
• By May 13th, all interns will be selected.

Perks

Additional Information

• Great compensation package
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible time-off
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.
dentsu international

** HYBRID OPPORTUNITY | OPEN TO REMOTE APPLICANTS **

THE PITCH

Do you take a joyful and inclusive approach to creative ideas? Do you have a passion for a well told story? Do you enjoy curating experiences for audiences of all kinds? Are you digitally minded but value human connection? August Jackson’s Creative Directors drive our creative work across our live event, virtual event, and communications projects. We seek individuals with meaningful agency or creative experience who understand how to impact others through the power of story, and through custom-made experiences online and in person. We seek leaders who know how to connect content and experiences through themes and concepts, and how those concepts and ideas help shape hearts and minds.

THE ROLE

August Jackson looks to our Creative Directors to be the lead of all things creative. Transforming client objectives into creative themes and concepts is at the heart of this role. Therefore, the ability to build and nurture client relationships is key to success. Our Creative Directors are leaders and problem solvers, able to use creative thinking as a way to bring people together and move businesses toward their desired outcomes. They inspire others with their vision of what a communications campaign, in-person event, virtual event, or digital activation can achieve.

• Theme and Concept Development – Transform client business objectives into themes and concepts that drive the content and experiences through a variety of channels.
• Content Creative Direction – Identify and craft a wide variety of stories and communications that reflect our clients’ brands, deliver their key messages, and drive audiences and end users to key outcomes.
• Experiential Creative Direction – Design and develop ideas that help build experiences for our clients’ audiences and end users, through both events and campaigns.
• Mentorship and Guidance – We look to our Creative Directors to help mentor and guide Associate Creative Directors and Creative Associates through their professional development.
• Copywriting Guidance – Guide our Associate Creative Directors and Creative Associates in writing effective copy for video, websites, presentations, and other forms of communication.

THE REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for leadership-minded individuals with at least 4-7 years of experience at a creative agency or at an in-house creative department. Experience working in the digital and virtual spaces is a plus. Candidates must show a portfolio of winning ideas and demonstrate an understanding of how strategic thinking can help guide creative. Interpersonal and presentation skills are a must, as this is a heavily client-facing role. We are also seeking individuals who enjoy mentoring and guiding others who are earlier in their creative career paths. Finally, our Creative Directors must be highly collaborative both with internal colleagues across various disciplines and external clients and vendor partners.

August Jackson

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Suburbs ONLY!

Casting Alert!

Searching for MALES AND FEMALES HIPSTERS, all ethnicities,  Bicyclists with bikes, 20’s to 40’s, AND PEDESTRIANS, 20’S TO 40’S, who haven’t worked in the past three weeks to work on Thursday, Oct. 13th. You will need to Covid test this Tuesday, Oct. 11th.

Let us know the last time you worked on Chicago Fire.

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Joggers Extras Casting Call

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Call

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Suburbs ONLY!

Casting Alert! Searching for REAL MEDICS, MALE AND FEMALE, to work when we are about 30 miles north of Chicago, on Oct. 10th and Oct. 11th. With a Covid test on Friday, Oct. 7th. Or if you can work one of the filming date and not the other please let us know as we might be able to cast you.

Real medic rate is $190/8 hours and time and a half after 8 hours, with a special ability bump of $25. Checks are mailed out about two weeks later.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States ONLY!

Casting Alert! 

Searching for SKATEBOARDERS, male or female, who can skate on a ramp, ages16 to 40, all ethnicities to Covid test on Monday, Oct. 10th and film on Wed., Oct 12th, on Chicago Fire.

Also searching for EXTRAS who have a skateboard and helmet ages 16 to 30, who don’t need to skate.