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Product Photography Intern – First Brands Group Catalog Team

This role is based in our Albion, IL office

General Purpose

To be responsible for working within a Catalog and Product data environment to support product photography and other media standards. Candidate must understand and excel in the area of digital media, digital imagery, photography, video and internet communication.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

· lead the planning and photography of digital product images

· facilitate and liaison with product management team demands

· support brand teams in the area of internet media needs

· ensure customer demands are met for B2C digital assets

· plan and schedule media project timelines

· track project deliverables using appropriate tools

· work with multiple digital asset management platforms and systems

Education and Experience

· formal education in digital media and/or digital arts is essential

· portfolio of prior projects (can be from education or commercial)

· competent with digital imaging and video hardware and software

· team player with strong communication skills

Key competencies

firm grasp digital media and internet

planning and organizing

decision-making

communication skills

teamwork

adaptability

Requirements/Skills

Team player

Education – Graduated or currently enrolled in Digital Media or Graphic Design Certificate, Associates or Bachelors degree

Minimum 2 years of experience in business (full or part time)

Proficient in multiple media software platforms; Adobe CS5, Flash and Acrobat X

Proficient in Excel, Word and Access

This Job description is not all inclusive. Position will require other duties and requirements as assigned by supervisor.

First Brands Group, LLC

At Manifest, we champion curiosity and innovation to create rich content experiences that drive brand transformation. We are a proudly independent, full-service agency with a history of pioneering the content discipline over the last 40 years. Our incredible team is humbled to have earned accolades that include continued recognition since 2019 as the Content Agency of the Year, an Effie for Sustained Success, and Digiday’s Content Agency Partner of the Year (to name a few). We are relentless storytellers who collaborate without restraint. We don’t hire people who fit, we hire disruptors who add to our culture. We embrace different backgrounds and experiences, differing opinions, discussion, productive debate and earned trust. And our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, identity, disability status, sexual orientation, national origin, and experience is what has powered us thus far and is what will ensure we stay restless with the status quo. Today’s brands are built on content — and our team is built on emotional intelligence, distinct creative, courageous innovation, and audience obsession. Let’s chat.

We are hiring a Social Media Manager who will partner with primarily B2B clients, including one of our largest and fastest growing accounts. This role is for you if you are passionate about social media and innovating within platform, primarily Twitter and LinkedIn, to grow and engage key B2B audiences. You’ll cultivate quality audience engagements and use metrics and insights to inform future social-first campaign strategies. This role is hybrid and candidates need to be local to one or our four offices: Chicago, D.C., NYC, or Phoenix. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team and will report directly to the Group Director of Social Media.

Responsibilities

● Develop, execute, and manage organic social media and primarily B2B audience engagement strategies, including social copywriting, posting/publishing, and optimization of social strategies.

● Act as a community manager, moderating social handles, specifically Twitter and LinkedIn, of assigned accounts and grow relationships with social audiences through post engagement.

● Build social listening dashboards through Khoros and Meltwater to monitor and identify opportunities to tap into relevant trending conversations.

● Collaborate with other disciplines, including creative and editorial, performance marketing, strategy, and analytics to service clients as part of integrated programs.

● Partner with our analytics team to produce client performance reports (weekly, monthly quarterly and annually), articulating key wins, learnings, and opportunities to optimize content and improve social campaign performance.

● Pitch and present ideas to prospective and current clients.

Requirements

● Approximately 3-5 years of social media management; 3-5 years of agency experience required.

● Demonstrated mastery of social media platforms; Twitter and LinkedIn experience required.

● Experience working with B2B clients strongly preferred.

● Ability to clearly and concisely articulate social media strategy and concepts and to collaborate cross functionally and with clients.

● Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to work autonomously.

● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Hybrid – candidates need to be local to one of our four offices: Chicago, D.C., NYC, or Phoenix.

Manifest

The Leaf Home Solutions Events team administers brand recognition and product demonstration at local events to generate leads and connect with the community. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, are hard-working, and can wear many hats we’re looking for you! We have ambition and drive and we’re in constant development. For us, we strive to be better than the best and we want you to join in our success! We consistently promote Senior Management from within the organization and will give you the training and expertise to take the next step in your career!

What’s in it for me?

• Weekly Pay – Industry leading compensation package and weekly direct deposit
• Compensation – Earn a base salary of $80,000 + Bonus – industry best!
• Free Benefits – Heath, Dental, and Vision are FREE for employees! Our company paid plans also offer low co-pays and low deductible too! Gym reimbursement is also included!
• Training – Be set up for success from day one with industry leading training and support at levels
• Advancement – Growth equals more opportunity for all employees – our leadership team is developed from within!

At Leaf Home Solutions we’ve crafted a team of the very best to ensure we make a difference… both to the homeowners we support and the staff that’s at the heart of it all. We are driven by the hard-working and creative individuals that are passionate about their careers and what they do. LeafFilter Gutter Protection seeks to provide the best gutter cover solution paired with an outstanding customer service experience from beginning to end. Leaf Home Safety Solutions installs accessibility solutions like stair lifts, walk-in tubs, and walk-in showers to enhance the safety of our customers in the homes they love. Leaf Home Water Solutions offers home water purification and water softener systems to protect and preserve the longevity of the home and the people living in it. Leaf Home Enhancements provides home upgrades including custom cabinet restyling, one day bathroom renovations, and high-quality windows and doors. Bath Planet of Illinois and Iowa operating under Leaf Home Enhancements is the premier bathroom remodeling company offering a wide range of bathtubs and showers made with high quality acrylic materials.

Position Summary:

The Regional Event Marketing Manager is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and managing a team of Event Marketing Managers and Event Marketers to build brand awareness and generate sales leads throughout their designated district (Chicago, IL Area) resource planning, staff schedules and successful event execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive event-based marketing initiatives to generate sales leads for sales representative follow up
• Identify, schedule, and plan event calendar for team of Event Marketers in assigned district
• Responsibility for budgeting and staffing for identified local events
• Attend trade shows, home shows, fairs, festivals, and community events and manage event marketing team in generating new sales leads
• Manage event marketing material and equipment set up and tear down
• Collaborate with the local Operation and Installation Mangers to grow brand presence within the local market
• Recruit, hire, train and develop Event Marketers and create accountability through established Event Marketer goals and KPIs
• Develop timelines, organizational plans, and internal communications for cohesiveness and transparency across the organization
• Track and report event metrics to evaluate performance and ROI of events
• Responsible for exceeding sales lead quotas based upon established KPIs
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Two+ years in a managerial position
• Strong recruiting and training skills
• Experience with large scale budgeting and planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to manage and develop others
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Knowledge of current best practices and new strategies for event marketing
• Travel within the assigned territory as needed
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and pre-scheduled events
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to/from assigned events
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and/or Access).
• Ability to juggle various work activities and shift their attention from one task to another to meet the demands of different stakeholders without “dropping the ball”.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment and have a “roll up your sleeves” and “today not tomorrow” mentality.
• Apply active listening skills through the ability to comprehend information presented and respond thoughtfully.
• Detail-oriented and can focus on the task at hand, no matter how minute, by finding the most efficient and effective pathway to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required for communicating with internal and external parties in a manner that is both articulate and professional.
• Ability to logically connect ideas, scrutinize and evaluate arguments, find inconsistencies and errors in work, solve complex problems, and engage in reflection.
• Ability to provide timely and empathetic help through in-person, phone, email, and social media avenues that keeps the co-worker or customer’s needs at the forefront of every interaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively, to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions as well as others, and foster positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Holding oneself responsible and being self-driven in accomplishing business goals, adhering to policies and being responsible for one’s own actions, performance, and decisions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• Experience in lead generation and/or experiential marketing
• Previous management position(s) in Direct-to-Consumer marketing
• Experience in multi-unit management
• Previous experience in home improvement event marketing

Travel Requirements:

• 25%-50% domestic travel required. (Chicago, IL Area)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, national origin, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

Leaf Home Enhancements

As a hybrid Senior Art Director/Designer for our B2B food brand (famous for their french fries, sold to the top fast-food chain), you’ll join a great team of art directors and copywriters dreaming up integrated 360° campaigns – from digital and social to trade show graphics and OOH. We take pride in craftsmanship and thoughtfulness – and we partner directly with our clients to build from scratch, and design for reality. One day you might work on a video, photo shoot, or a branding project – the next day you might lead a multimedia campaign, printed tactics, out-of-home, and more. Whatever the ask is, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to have your creative voice be heard – all while collaborating with a team of creative and production experts who love the brand and make great work together. You will report to one of two Creative Directors. We need someone who could begin on concepting for new projects, art directing a photo shoot or video, create InDesign layouts for print but also be digitally experienced, design trade show booths and more.

Qualifications

· BA in Design or Advertising or related field

· 5+ years’ experience in an agency/studio setting

· An online portfolio that shows off the very best of your thinking

· Traditional advertising experience for both print and digital/web

· Experience working for brands that have established visual branding guidelines

· B2B experience

· Have a balance of branding, layout, typography, and illustration design skills

· Enthusiasm to collaborate with production and account teams, in addition to creative

· Well-versed and comfortable in multiple presentation settings

· Af ull understanding of responsive digital development constraints and possibilities

· Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

· Ability to package up digital assets for delivery and oversee creative through production

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $58,000-$80,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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.

About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape societywww.dentsu.com.

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.

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 your recruiter 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

Looking for a:

• Body language expert who can interpret signs of stress, for a 2 day shoot. 

$600/per day 

Shoot is July 19th & 20th.  

Time TBD.

Title: Freelance Photo Producer

Type: 6+ month contract

Location: Bolingbrook Il

Core Job Responsibilities

Field all incoming product photography projects and ensure photography teams have information needed to deliver assets across all channels of brand communication.

Work with Sr. Producer to manage photography production budgets related to projects in our Bolingbrook Studio including freelance invoices

Source and direct a diverse group of freelance talent needed to deliver photography projects both in our studio

Lead studio scheduling and project management utilizing tools to assign shots/projects to team members and to maintain a balanced workload including our Monday.com studio board

Manage communications, timelines, and deliverables for all studio product photography

Negotiate and execute contracts with freelance talent, vendors, and agencies, as needed.

Assist Merch Coordinator as needed for all in studio projects including but not limited to checking in and organizing samples, reaching out on missing samples and returning samples to merchants

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a Producer for brand campaigns, product photography for both talent and product shoots.

Proficient in all software and tools related to the production of photography, management of budgets, and project management including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Monday.com, Adobe Creative Suite and SharePoint.

Excellent communication and organization skills and very detail oriented.

Must be able to work in our Corporate Office in Bolingbrook, IL (Remote days may be possible at times but the majority of work will be done in studio)
Strivernet RPO Services

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and experienced E-commerce manager to lead this brand. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and implementing merchandising strategy and overseeing marketing, fulfillment, and website operations of https://www.llgemusa.com/

Responsibilities:

– Develop and execute the jewelry merchandising strategy for, determining what products we sell and at what prices, which marketplaces.

– Collaborate with the Jewelry Marketing and Design teams to develop and execute marketing campaigns that drive sales and engagement.

– Conduct market research and competitive analysis as needed.

– Manage the fulfillment operations of https://www.llgemusa.com/, including vendor relations, customer service, inventory, and fulfillment.

– Develop and manage the budget, revenue, and profitability goals for https://www.llgemusa.com/

– Work closely with the E-commerce team to ensure that the website is effectively and efficiently managed.

– Identify and implement opportunities for growth and improvement in all areas of the business.

Requirements:

– Experience working in Jewelry E-commerce.

– Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field.

– 3+ years of related experience in E-commerce or data/analytical field required.

– Passion for creating and executing successful brand and business strategies.

– Must be able to think strategically and see the big picture while knowing how to execute it tactically.

Liliang Diamond USA

Here is another good one for non-union/non-speaking talent for lifestyle shots for smiling, happy people! 

The posting for this week is for a local Car dealership in Illinois. 

Filming will occur in Chicago on July 31, August 1 OR August 2.

Casting ALL Ethnicities / Male & Female

• CHILDREN 5–12 years old 
• ADULTS 28–42 years of age (only a few)

Rate of Pay: $500 to $700 for the day (depending on how ‘featured’ you are)

Usage: 2 years*will have more details later

At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, “Save Money. Live Better,” we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, high-visibility team within the largest company in the world. We believe all digital advertising can be targeted and accountable – and we have Walmart’s sales data to prove it. Walmart Connect wins when suppliers invest in digital media to drive growth; Walmart and our supplier partners win when your digital expertise helps sell more goods online and offline. Growth in our digital advertising business is key to Walmart’s overall growth strategy.

Walmart Connect is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for our suppliers, sellers, merchants, stores, GMs, brand advertisers, and agencies. Our full funnel ad solutions leverage Walmart’s in-store and online data, extensive reach, and to provide measurable results for our clientele. With a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service; these solutions help businesses build brand awareness, engage with Walmart consumers, and convert Walmart consumers to shoppers.

As the Senior Manager, Paid Search, you are an expert in all things paid search and can bring innovative performance solutions to our 3p suppliers. Your responsibilities include building and growing strong senior-level client relationships, providing strategic direction to the team, maintaining the financial health of all performance accounts, scoping projects, and developing staff. You will set goals for the Search Performance Managers, remove roadblocks and track progress towards achievement of targets. You will effectively navigate the relationships between Walmart, our Suppliers, and our Platform Partners to drive optimal advertising performance and client success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Establish team goals and KPIs and motivate the team to execute, measure progress, and share results
• Monitor performance of Sponsored Products and drive activities to improve performance for optimal ROI and client satisfaction (bid adjustments, targeting changes, keyword harvesting, etc.)
• Analyze search campaign performance against client KPIs and report on trends and insights to key stakeholders
• Define metrics relevant to measure the performance of the team and evangelize with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Continuously foster skill development of Search Performance Managers and stakeholders by helping to drive participation in ongoing training, workshops, lunch-and-learns, etc.
• Participate in establishing business plan objectives with Account Managers and Campaign Managers
• Explore automation solutions to minimize turnaround time for optimization tactics to be implemented by suppliers
• Define performance and optimization processes, SLAs & best practices
• Build and maintain knowledge base of workflows, SOPs, case studies, FAQs
• Own the relationship with our senior client stakeholders, aiming for high client satisfaction and retention
• Develop a collaborative working relationship with other agencies and platform partners
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify new growth opportunities
• Accountable for thought leadership activity both with the client and internally, putting forward new topics of interest and championing creative strategic thinking
• Ensure effective communication across internal teams as well as client & platform partners

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience managing performance campaigns across multiple paid search platforms
• Retail/eComm within 3p marketplace and/or small & medium size businesses
• Strong knowledge of keyword bidding strategies, budget cap management and optimization tactics
• Experience with API and Self-Serve platforms is a plus
• Ability to think strategically and identify and resolve problems proactively in a client-centric environment
• Strong business communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to communicate / present to Sales teams and leadership
• Ability to nurture and retain client relationships & understand how performance can feed into wider business goals
• Strong managerial experience, including experience hiring, developing, and mentoring a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and navigating ambiguity
• Experience working with financial data and budgets
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet common goals
• Experience of working with senior-level stakeholders both internally and externally
• Results-driven with a desire to affect change, drive revenue and gain visibility with leadership
• B2B experience is a plus

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Walmart Connect

Job Title: Market Manager, West Coast – Remote, USA

Job Location: USA 

Job Type: Contract

Pay: 15$ to $30/Hr

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB ? THIS MAY BE THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU.

100% REMOTE – 100% FLEXIBLE 

Work 20-25 hours per week, when it fits into your life

STARTING PAY is $15 per hour, with production bonuses

Ideal for stay-at-home parents, caregivers, homeschool parents, etc.

[N.B: If you want to take up the opportunity, apply for the job, providing your name, email and CV. And check your mailbox, if you are suitable for the job then we will inform you of the next step by mail immediately.]

Job Description:

We’re looking for someone who wants to earn some passive money online. You have the opportunity to earn money in your free time by working with us. You will be able to earn money from us for some of your simple tasks. We need a lot of people. If you have free time and are interested in making some income with us then you can work with us. We have been paying our clients on time for many years. You have a good way to earn from home with us. So if you do not miss this opportunity, Please contact us.

Responsibilities:

Accurately input data into various computer systems and databases

Must perform assigned worked responsibly

Work with patience

Must act in good faith and do not do any trickery

Review and verify data entered for accuracy and completeness

Requirements:

Must be above 18 years 

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work remotely and independently

Your Skills and Experience :

NONE

We don’t require any experience but you must have a mindset to work remotely and experience using the internet (computer/mobile)

This is a remote position and requires a dependable internet connection and computer. We offer a flexible schedule and a competitive salary .However, we encourage you to apply!

If you’re a tone- starter with a passion for furnishing top- notch executive support.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

[N.B: If you want to take up the opportunity, apply for the job, providing your name, email and CV. And check your mailbox, if you are suitable for the job then we will inform you of the next step by mail immediately.]

G-TECH Motorisation