Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Position Summary

Are you interested in being part of an incredible, category-leading brand in the toy industry? MAGNA-TILES® is seeking a People & Culture Coordinator to join our growing team! As the People and Culture Coordinator at MAGNA-TILES, you will play a vital role in supporting our management team, shaping our company culture, employee engagement, and human resources initiatives.

We’ve maintained an entrepreneurial, pioneering spirit throughout the brand’s rich 25-year history. Our company culture today is fun and fast-paced, collaborative and casual, creative and can-do. Our purpose is simple: to promote Meaningful Play. This position reports to our People & Culture Manager, though you’ll work with teammates across the organization to help create an incredible brand experience for millions of kids and families across the world.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting new job listings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Assist in facilitating a seamless on-boarding process for new employees.
• Assist in organizing Company-wide events, activities, and initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture, such as team-building exercises, diversity programs, and employee recognition events.
• Assist in identifying training needs, organizing workshops, and ensuring employees have access to resources for professional development.
• Manage recognition platform, Bonusly.
• Maintain and update employee records, including personnel files and HR databases.
• Provide all other tasks as needed which may include ordering snacks, assisting in scheduling meetings, booking travel, etc.

Desired Experience + Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is often preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A passion for promoting a positive workplace culture and diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter, capable of sound decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and adaptable with a positive “can-do” attitude

MAGNA-TILES Offers

• Opportunity to learn and grow.
• Benefits package including health/dental, vacation, 401K matching, and product discounts.
• A fun, caring, flexible, and overall amazing place to work!

About MAGNA-TILES

Designed for little kids and adults with big imaginations, MAGNA-TILES are magnetic blocks designed to encourage free play, provide hands-on learning and promote interest in STEAM development. Our magnetic shapes make it easy to design creative activities for a wide range of subjects and skills, from fine motor skills development and color identification to game design, architecture and coding. Hands-on learning is essential when it comes to math and science, and it can be enjoyed by the entire family. Please refer to our website for additional details (www.magnatiles.com).

MAGNA-TILES®

We’re a mid-size, independent agency in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. Our clients are change-agent marketers in B2B and high consideration categories. They rely on us for fresh perspective, strategic guidance, powerful creative and results-focused activation. We pride ourselves on great work delivered with passion and accountability. We value work/life balance and a team-focused culture.

We’re looking for a dynamic creative leader with a track record for highly effective, award-worthy work. Someone who is excited about inspiring and guiding a team—and jumping into the trenches as an active and involved leader.  A leader eager to help shape the vision and success of our agency today and into the future.

What we’re looking for in a new Creative Director:

A champion of the creative idea: A leader with an eye for identifying, nurturing and developing powerful, on-strategy creative ideas. They know how a strong idea can energize execution across a wide spectrum of touchpoints—resonating with the target and driving business outcomes.

A strategy-first thinker: A natural collaborator with a proven ability to work closely across departments to identify strategic opportunities, collaborate on inspirational briefs, and empower the team to bring it all to life with a little creative magic. A leader who is adept at working across teams and with clients to ensure the strategy is effectively infused into execution across the customer journey.

An inspiring leader: Someone with a passion for inspiring and bringing out the very best in others.  A solution-focused leader, eager to help find the opportunity in every challenge. They foster a positive environment of candid, constructive feedback, informed by a desire for great work. A clear and effective communicator that instills confidence and excitement through their words and actions. 

A seasoned marketer with B2B and global brand experience: A creative leader who understands global and local needs and how to serve a complex buyers journey. From the importance of inspirational branding to the power of great content delivered at the right moment—they know what it takes to connect, resonate, and move prospects from awareness to action.  

A team builder: Someone with a vision and desire to build and shape a team of exceptional creative professionals. They are excited about the opportunity to make an impact on staffing, team structure and department trajectory. 

Growth Minded: Someone who understands that the constant evolution of modern marketing requires ongoing evolution, and is excited about finding opportunities to leverage new channels, tactics and technologies to deliver effective, resonant work.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of creative experience—copy or design—majority agency side
• 3+ years of experience in creative leadership/management role(s)
• Background in B2B branding, direct marketing, advertising and digital media
• Life-long student and passionate fan of great advertising and marketing–B2B and B2C
• Experience in strategic planning and activation
• Deep experience with B2B content strategy and execution
• Understanding of digital media strategy and processes
• Deep knowledge of advertising/integrated marketing principles and processes
• Strong ability to effectively communicate and interact with the C-suite clients 
• Strong experience presenting and pitching
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and some travel

LoSasso Integrated Marketing

Casting Call: Licensed Childcare Providers, Early Intervention/Home Visit Providers, Daycare Workers

Job Description: We are seeking licensed childcare providers, early intervention/home visit providers, and daycare workers for an upcoming non-union commercial project. No prior acting experience is required, but a genuine passion for childcare and working with children is a must.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a dedicated childcare provider, early intervention specialist, or daycare worker in various scenes for the commercial.
• Interact naturally with children on set, creating a warm and inviting environment.
• Follow direction from the director and production team to bring the script to life while maintaining a natural and authentic demeanor.

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid license as a family childcare home provider, early intervention specialist, or daycare worker.
• Passion for working with children and providing a safe, nurturing environment.
• No prior acting experience necessary, but the ability to convey genuine emotion and connection with children is essential.
• Non-SAG-AFTRA actors are encouraged to apply.

Compensation:

• $600/day (for the entire day)
• Usage fee based on the extent of commercial usage

Are you an experienced Multicultural Creative Director who developed a career in design?  Are you passionate about ideation and powerful visuals that bring ideas to life?  Do you have experience in the LatinX Market?  If you’re ready to take on a leadership role and have a go-getter attitude, we want you on our team!

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative direction and execution of powerful ideas, including Multicultural initiatives, online such as social media campaigns, paid media assets, as well as offline.
• Responsible for consumer insight development and campaign concepts.
• Engage in ideation and strategic discussions alongside the creative team to contribute to the formulation of creative direction, emphasizing visual aesthetics.
• Develop visually stunning and impactful designs that engage and resonate with target audiences, driving brand awareness and maximizing conversions.
• Build, lead, and review the work of the creative team in the production of all web, print, and digital marketing collateral.
• Help mentor, guide and educate Creatives in the development of strong, creative work.
• Present creative concepts and campaigns to clients and prospects, articulating the rationale behind each idea and being able to defend these creative ideas.
• Committed to finding creative solutions to marketing challenges.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO.
• This is a full-time hybrid position.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience as a Multicultural Creative Director in the US Market, with a strong focus on digital and expertise in social media and paid media assets, 10+ years of experience.
• Impressive portfolio demonstrating your exceptional creativity in creating key visuals that communicate ideas.
• ENGLISH must be the *dominant language* and must be able to communicate in SPANISH.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and clients. 
• PALM ERA is a fast-paced agency; you must be willing and able to adapt to changes
• Flexibility to work varied hours to meet deadlines
• Must be high energy, proactive, and a team player
• GROWTH:  The best fit is a person who desires to grow professionally as this is a high-growth opportunity.  We value people with entrepreneurial skills and spirit.

Does it sound appealing?  I want to hear from you at  [email protected].  

PALM ERA

Marks is hiring an Associate Creative Director, Packaging Design for our Marks Chicago studio!

Who are we?

Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum – from brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. Rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior, we are uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change.

A super-charged experience powerhouse – 700 people strong, with subject matter experts working collaboratively across 12 studios and 8 countries – we have helped some of the world’s biggest brands connect to their audiences and tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities of today’s consumer landscape.

About the team

This Marks Packaging Design team is a talented agency-within-an-agency. Constructed to service an exclusive retail client engagement – this group lives and breathes packaging craft across a versatile collection of brands and categories – from food & beverages to household essentials. A multidisciplinary group of problem-solvers, you’ll work alongside creatives, project managers, copywriters, CGI artists, photographers, and production artists alike, to bring new packaging designs, extensions, adaptations, and updates to life.

This role is designated hybrid – working 3 days a week from our Chicago studio (located in the bustling Fulton Market neighborhood), as well as from home.

Location: Fulton Market Studio

Model: Hybrid

Salary: $115K-$125K

About the Role

This position calls for a highly collaborative team member with a creative spark, sophisticated design abilities, strong communication skills, passion, and self-motivation. You will be tasked with thoughtful problem-solving, that leads to high-caliber packaging executions – pushing and elevating our creative product.

As an Associate Creative Director, you will foster creative excellence within the team across the full spectrum of Packaging design. You’ll manage projects and client relationships, ensuring that the creative vision solves a business problem successfully, on budget, and on time. You will uphold the agency’s position as a collaborative subject matter expert for our clients. Associate Creative Directors are responsible for leading, presenting and defending designs and strategic solutions to clients.

On any given day you might

• Liaise with client stakeholders to intake project briefs and set the approach on new creative asks
• Lead the development overarching creative ideas and concepts on projects ranging from packaging design refreshes, new sub-brands, and category extensions
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and internal reviews
• Lead and mentor your team of Creative Packaging Design experts
• Work with your Design Director and their team of Adaptive Designers to ensure integrity in execution through packaging rollouts and adaptations
• Work with Project Managers and Schedulers to resource and maintain timelines across multiple projects
• Shape and craft compelling presentation narratives to support and sell through creative concepts
• Consult and provide Packaging Design subject matter expertise with clients and internal stakeholders alike
• Uphold creative integrity and ingenuity by keeping up to date with the latest Packaging trends and innovations

The ideal person

• Has experience in building and/or leading creative teams
• Can actively manage and monitor the health and blend of the creative group – proactively supporting with training and mentorship as needed
• Is a strategic problem solver with experience in Consumer Packaged Goods
• Is a strong communicator and can confidently convey the rationale behind design solutions
• Loves digging into problems and seeing beyond the “ask”
• Can guide the extended team through complex packaging executions and approaches
• Understands consumer purchase behavior and can think in design systems
• Has an excitement for their discipline that is contagious
• Has an understanding of packaging print processes and their technical limitations
• Brings a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-it-done attitude

You Bring

• Diploma/Degree in Communication, Graphic, or Packaging Design (or related field)
• 8+ years (minimum) working in a Packaging Design role, with Director level management experience
• Well-rounded portfolio showcasing excellent understanding of brand building and packaging solutions
• A deep understanding of Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Keynote

Marks, part of SGS & Co

Overview:

Baringa Partners is a fast growing, award-winning consultancy with over 1,300 consultants, and offices within six of the world’s leading markets. We are a different type of consultancy – from what we do to how we do it; we put our people first and are passionate about creating lasting impact and results. We achieve this impact through teams of highly experienced industry and consulting professionals working collaboratively with and as part of our client’s teams. We work in teams rich with experienced leaders, affording our junior team members the opportunity to learn and develop deep industry and technical skills. We are proudly independent, and thus bring our own point of view, and challenge to help clients create outcomes that are right for them – we often are the critical friend.

Following market leading growth, we have ambitious expansion plans in 2022 and beyond, and are currently looking for industry leaders and consultants with a range of experience levels to join our growing Consumer Products & Retail practice.

Baringa believes that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people, by creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture. We’ve achieved B Corp™ status, meaning we’ve been independently verified as using business as a force for good. Being a B Corp is proof Baringa meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We view this as the beginning, not the end, of a journey: B Corp status is now written into our articles of association, ensuring we continue making life better for our clients, people, the communities in which we work, and the planet.

We are looking for talented people who can combine strong Consumer Products & Retail industry consulting experience with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion to help build and grow this target sector in the US.

Consumer Products & Retail Business Unit Overview:

• The Consumer Products & Retail Business Unit provides consulting and strategy services to many of the world’s leading Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers and retailers
• We work with our clients to shape and execute solutions for their most pressing challenges and opportunities:
• Understanding, shaping and responding to climate-driven business transformation imperatives
• Transforming operating models, workforce, culture and technology to be truly digital businesses
• Optimizing channel partner and consumer engagement models within the context of the consumer of today and tomorrow
• Re-imaging and transforming supply chains that are responsible, resilient, agile and insight powered
• The US Consumer Products & Retail business unit is part of a global Consumer Products & Retail BU and growing Baringa US business

At Baringa, our aim is to recruit the best client advisors and deep content experts who thrive in our people-first culture. We want people who are highly motivated and well-rounded. People who have an entrepreneurial spirit and who want to help to make a difference to the business. People who are committed and passionate about providing first-class client service.

Baringa believes that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, or social background.

What will you be doing?

We’re building a strong team of Consumer Products and Retail Industry Supply Chain consultants in the US.

Our team will be focused on helping our clients shape, design, implement and deploy their next generation supply chain operating models and capabilities. Specifically, our team members can expect to be working with clients in dynamic teams of experts focused on area such as:

• Intelligent/automated supply chains
• Supply Chain resiliency and sustainability
• Supply Chain planning and operations
• Integrated business planning
• Autonomous Fulfillment and logistics strategies
• Network optimization
• Global sourcing strategies and execution
• Circular supply chains
• Change management, coaching and support
• Continuous Improvement

More broadly, you will be expected to:

• Undertake professional services roles helping clients address multi-layer, complex supply chain issues in support of their strategic objectives
• Lead or work as part of a combined team of client and Baringa personnel.
• Build strong relationships with clients and to generate consulting opportunities and establish lasting partnerships.
• Have the desire to develop our dynamic company, grow our business and contribute to our culture.
• ​Help build the capability of the current team in your specialist areas.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for leading and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, including the timely synthesis of complex data into meaningful and actionable insights.

Specific roles will vary depending on requirements, but typically require application of a combination of business analysis, process design, utilization of advanced analytics/intelligent automation and organizational change management skills.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Supply Chain consulting experience in the Consumer Products and/or Retail sectors
• Deep expertise across Procure to Pay with particular focus in Procurement Operations and Strategy, Supplier Management and Collaboration and Spend Analysis
• Demonstrated project management of teams in delivering engagements around procurement operations, sourcing and buying strategies, supplier collaboration or spend analytics.
• Demonstrated capability to be successful as a business consultant, namely the ability to deliver and help realize benefits in challenging, client-facing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, technical and data proficiency preferred
• Deep understanding of procurement related applications and experience in building process and organizational design around them
• Active network of relationships with procurement executives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Degree at graduate or undergraduate level
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the US

​What else is in it for you?

Well it’s up to you, Baringa is what you make it…

• We give you every opportunity to progress by having four promotional reviews a year.
• You decide on the training you need. We invest in you, to ensure you remain the best in the business.
• There are no barriers and everyone is accessible, from our Analysts to our Partners.
• We actively promote a healthy work-life balance through several policies and programs, especially in these exceptional times. Our HR team would love to talk you through the details.
• We believe we are a great place to work – but it’s not just us that say that. We have been ranked first as the Best Workplace in many of the geographies where we operate by the ‘Great Place to Work’ awards and had a top six spot for nine consecutive years.
• We are proudly geeky, winning industry awards in UK, Germany, Singapore and so on.

Baringa

Laughlin Constable is looking for candidates who want to create meaningful change in their work by leading with heart.

We follow a set of beliefs in our daily approach. Ideas can come from anywhere, at any time. Life is too short to work somewhere that doesn’t satisfy your soul. And the best work feels PERSONAL. If you agree, then you might have the makeup of a Griffin (the moniker given to all who work at LC based off the mythical guardian of treasures).

The Project Manager role is to partner on assigned accounts with the account management team and various cross-discipline team members in order to provide best-in-class service to LC’s clients. Multi-channel integrated experience in an agency setting is necessary in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – what do the BEST Griffins do in this role?

• Primary process facilitator on assigned account portfolio across traditional and digital media channels
• Experienced project manager who is able to lead the internal team and provide solutions as needed
• Owner of the internal workflow process from inception to completion
• Maintains a global and detailed view of workflow/resources on account portfolio
• Acts as the hub of communication between agency teams as the first point of contact for initiating new requests
• Thorough understanding of project scope, and ability to flag not only risk but opportunities for efficiencies and improvements
• Establishment and management of budgets/timelines
• Client facing communications as needed through the project life cycle
• Proficiency in multi-tasking the management of individual projects and internal teams simultaneously
• Impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills
• Passion for bringing great work to life and keeping teams motivated, focused and inspired

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 3-5 years managing projects of varying size and complexity within an integrated agency environment
• Experience managing large interdisciplinary teams
• Understanding of project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed timelines and specifications, perform resource allocations and run team meetings
• Knowledge of development life cycles for web and mobile technologies
• Monitor ongoing scope, track and analyze budgets, adjust task-level schedules, communicate status, solve problems, and provide positive team leadership in a collaborative work environment
• As required, help define, document and maintain functional requirements; correlate requirements with technical solutions
• Manage execution of complex custom software or application development efforts, many of which involve interfacing with our client’s IT teams and their technical leads
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of multiple large-scale projects, including custom software, websites, email & marketing automation campaigns, social content, applications and more, from conception to completion
• Manage the financial operations of running a project
• Develop creative solutions to problems in relation to tactical and strategic project issues
• Demonstrate superior prioritization skills and ability to change focus on a dime for a given day
• Demonstrate an agile mindset to embrace, and successfully handle fluid landscapes
• Proficiency in project management tools, MS Project and MS Office 365
• Process-driven and always looking for innovative ways to streamline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or related field

TRAVEL:

• Willingness to travel on occasion

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls and talk or hear. The employee is required to occasionally stand, walk, reach above shoulders, lift and carry up to 25 pounds and kneel, crouch or stoop. There are no specific vision abilities required by this job.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position but is rather the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will”.

Laughlin Constable

WHO WE ARE

The Desire Company has built the world’s only community of experts who tell the truth about the products they actually use and trust in the form of video product reviews. Having just closed a Series A round of funding, we’re at an exciting stage in our evolution which will see us grow our team by over 200% by the end of 2023. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to work in a start-up during the exciting growth phase, imagine there’s an awesome team of passionate, smart, talented, and nice people, all working together to achieve ambitious goals and make a real difference in the world. Working remotely across 6 different states, we’re innovating every day, moving quickly and with purpose, to bring truth and integrity back to product reviews in a pretty innovative way. (If we do say so ourselves.)

At the heart of our company is our incredible community of experts – from Lady Gaga’s Dance Captain to Pink’s make-up artist, to Rihanna’s back-up dancer, to Jennifer Anniston’s Pilates teacher to Charlize Theron’s stylist to NFL Players, top chefs, artists, and more – who share their wisdom, experience and knowledge through honest product reviews, how-tos and classes. Beyond getting to work with some very cool people, what we’re doing matters. Working with professionals – not influencers – helping people get informed – not influenced and working with some of the world’s top brands and retailers to change the way people get the information they need to make good decisions about the products they’re buying. If that wasn’t enough, we’re committed to making The Desire Company a great place to work. A place where we value our employees and the important contributions each and every person makes to our success.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Brand Partnerships Sales Executive is responsible for curating outside relationships with enterprise level brands through cold outreach, existing relationships, and brand connections. The vertical focus will be on health, wellness and fitness (along with other categories) so interest in those areas is a plus. Our ideal candidate is quota motivated, passionate, and excels as an individual contributor.

Responsibilities

• Build enterprise level partnerships with SMB brands
• Build and leverage key brand, shopper and digital relationships within our customers’ organizations to drive required results and exceed goals
• Utilize existing relationships with brands or retailers to expand The Desire Co book of business
• Assist in the development of the sales plan. Prepare forecasts and KPI reporting for team leaders for use in organizational planning, financial forecasting, budget setting and strategic planning.
• Land and expand: continue to build on the existing process and funnel for manual top-down outreach, onboarding, activation, and expansion
• Establish the inbound lead requirements needed to meet sales objectives and identify requirements that other teams will need in order to successfully create proper deliverables for strategic partners

Requirements

• 8-10 years experience in sales/business development, ideally for a media agency, content platform, or ad agency with experience in media relationships and selling into retailers or brands
• Ability to transition your own book of business and/or contacts and bring existing brand executive connections
• Proven industry track record of winning new business and building strategic partnerships with large, national customers
• Ability to articulate client strategies, using industry knowledge to expand business opportunities
• Previous success of prospecting, building a solid pipeline of opportunities, moving opportunities through the sales cycle, and presenting and discussing solutions with C-level and other decisions-makers

The Desire Company

Quill.com makes the job of ordering supplies easier and more rewarding. While delivering everything from paper, ink, and toner to cleaning supplies and technology. Quill showcases exceptional customer service. Quill had proven to be a trusted partner of Staples since being acquired in 1998.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop media plans for brand marketing and marketing partnership efforts that meet marketing objectives, target audience, and budget.
• Negotiate media rates and contracts with vendors and media outlets, while ensuring that they follow the budget and goals.
• Analyze media data and provide recommendations for media optimization and future campaigns.
• Work with creative team to develop engaging and effective advertising content.
• Monitor campaign performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure campaign success.
• Provide regular updates on campaign performance, including media spend, impressions, and other relevant metrics.
• Manage relationships with media vendors and outlets, staying up to date on the latest media trends and technologies.
• Maintain accurate records of media placements, contracts, and performance metrics.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and apply best practices to our media buying strategies.
• Collaborate with strategic partners to realized shared strategic marketing plans that contribute to mutual growth in alignment with Quill’s business initiatives.
• Drive cross functional teams to execute based on partnership plans and go-to-market strategies.

What you bring to the table:

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills who can work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong problem solver who knows how to ask the right questions, build hypotheses and prove or disprove with data insights.
• Very strong analytical and quantitative skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret and leverage data to drive decision making.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adjust easily to the constantly evolving needs of a company in growth mode.
• Ability to thrive on giving and receiving constructive feedback in service of doing great work.
• Genuine passion for media buying and innovation in your area of expertise.

Qualifications :

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of programmatic media experience, preferably in CTV/Display/Video and some exposure to Linar/Native/Audio/OOH.
• Strong experience in Amazon DSP plus a variety of additional DSPs (TTD & DV360 preferred), and Ad Servers.
• B2B partner marketing experience required.
• Deep experience in marketing and ad technology.
• Experience with ad platforms like Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization (Data Studio, Tableau, etc.).
• Ability to use Adobe Analytics and Google Analytics to track success of campaigns and efforts and make recommendations based on quantitative analysis.
• Proficient with critical metrics (CPC, CPL, CPA, LT, etc.) and attribution.
• Ability to review and analyze contracts and familiarity with standard marketing partnership deal structures.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in marketing, advertising, communications.
• Salesforce experience.
• Experience with Jira.

We Offer:

• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days onsite and 2 days per week remote
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Group.
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits

Quill

Floral Department Director and Lead Designer

At Urban Allure Events, we are dedicated to transforming our clients’ dreams into reality. We’ve been featured in places like The New York Times, Forbes, and Good Housekeeping, and we’ve created over 500+ amazing events. Our main goal? Making sure our clients celebrate like no other.

We believe in being different. Instead of following the crowd, we set new trends. And guess what? We don’t just plan events; we design unforgettable experiences. Luxury is about standing out, not blending in.

Our full-scale design and floral production ensure that every detail is meticulously covered, guaranteeing that each celebration looks and feels perfect. We prioritize making what’s important to our clients important to us. 

As industry leaders, we continuously raise the bar, setting trends and standards while standing firmly against hidden commissions. We believe in authenticity and deeply understanding our clients’ identities, which are the foundation of exceptional events.

We envision events where flowers become storytellers as an art form. Whether maximalist or minimalist, we believe no detail is too minor or elusive. Every detail counts.

As a full-time team, we’re committed to devoting our energy, expertise, and creativity exclusively to a select number of events. We believe in constant growth and we are committed to staying on the forefront of industry standards. 

Our commitment is to ensure that each celebration is as unique as our clients. We are LGBTQIA+ allies and advocate loudly for things that matter to us.

We are looking to grow our team and are searching for a full time Floral Department Director and Lead Designer to join our team! 

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in floral design in large scale weddings and events
• Full time availability with flexible work schedule and hours
• Minimum 3 days a week in studio
• Weekend availability
• Ability to manage projects and time in a remote and independent work environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting the overall success of Urban Allure Events
• Visionary – Passionate about setting trends
• Good Listener – Ability to communicate and listen effectively with clients on their design wants and needs
• Budget – Ability to discuss and maintain budgets for clients and company

Responsibilities includes: 

Sales:

• Manage and communicate with all prospective clients – create design decks and proposals within a timely manner
• Document creation and upkeep related to all floral and design clients
• Create and Manage relationships with wholesalers, vendors, planners, venues, etc.

Lead Design/Creative:

• Lead Designer for all clients or company sponsored events as assigned
• Floral sourcing, recipes, ordering, sample meetings, venue walkthroughs for all booked and/or potential clients
• Designing, ordering, receiving and merchandising department products
• Meetings with Urban Allure Events planning clients to discuss vision board and design process
• Styled Shoots – Create new content for marketing and build new vendor relationships. Styled shoots should be seasonal and inline with current trends.

Operations and on-site management:

• Responsible for sourcing and scheduling contracted event staff as needed including:
• Design Staff
• Production Staff
• Set up & Strike Staff
• Manage inventory – including purchasing and sourcing 
• Assist in yearly goal setting and budget discussions with Leadership
• Studio Management
• New vendor partnerships 
• Attend networking events to grow our business reputation & relationships
• Community Involvement
• Website Content suggestions to maintain industry and company standards and showcase work
• Serve as main point of contact for all Design related questions, comments, or concerns for booked clients
• Mentor and guide Design team, ensuring timelines and important milestones are met along the design and development process as needed
• Create & Manage P&L for each event as required by Operations Manager and Accounting Team.

Programs:

• Learn and understand the use of:
• Curate
• Canva
• Allseated (floorplans)
• Trello (task manager)
• Aisle Planner
• Zoom 
• Google Drive 

Compensation: This is a full time role with competitive compensation based on experience.

Bonuses: This role is eligible for bonuses based on Company performance. 

Benefits: 

• PTO
• Phone reimbursement 
• Health, Vision, Dental offered after 90 days of employment with employer contributions
• 401k with generous match after 90 days of employment
• Annual stipend for continued education

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