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Creative Director

We Are Social is seeking a Creative Director to join our growing team! We create people-centric, brand experiences that drive results. We always think ‘bigger’. we aim for the buzz. We aim for the chatter. We filter every thought through a subculture lens. We make authentic connections. We spark real conversation. on, and offline. We do not create culture. people create culture. We just amplify it. We are designers, copywriters, PR practitioners, Influencers and so much more. Our campaigns are groundbreaking and culture shifting. We’re people focused and very passionate about the work we do. If this sounds interesting, we look forward to connecting soon.

Your Experience Looks Like:

● Proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content for entertainment brands (studios, streamers, exhibitors, franchises)

● Clear understanding of how to be “native” on social platforms via short form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.

● Excellent visual storyteller using conceptual ideas, innovations, and contemporary marketing trends while using all the tools & design programs of the trade

● Strong sense of how to sell work, from typography and layout, to concept write-ups; you’re a leader who can also roll up your sleeves to create effective decks and presentations

● Evaluate, refine, and approve creative briefs for teams

● Genuinely creative, overflowing with ideas for all types of media from digital to experiential

● Strong ability to receive and assess constructive feedback and adjust work appropriately

● Building a cohesive team via coaching, supervising, and proactive feedback

● Leading teams, managing creatives and work flows

● Deft communication with clients, and an ability to guide constructive meetings & reviews

● Calm under pressure, while maintaining a sense of humour & urgency in a fast-paced, reactive environment

● Reinforces a culture of constructive feedback, clear communication, and creative direction that yields consistent, conversation-starting work

● Ability to prioritize, delegate, and maintain timelines, budgets, and resourcing needs

● You speak culture. You know who, where, when, and why in film, music, design, streetwear, celebrity, trends. Your friends turn to you to explain what’s happening on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media.

Why work for us?

We Are Social is a global, award-winning creative agency with a network of 15 offices worldwide staffed by 1000+ social experts.

We think you’d like it here!

• Hybrid Work (combination in-office and remote)
• Flexible Vacation Days
• Health benefits
• 401(k)

We Are Social

You’re a gifted visual storyteller. From pixels to Bezier curves, photos to videos, and everything in between, you’re a wizard of the visual arts. You know how to captivate and engage audiences through impactful ideas executed with eye-popping visuals that drive action.

For nearly 40 years as a full-service advertising agency, Russell Herder is committed to creating Work That Matters for our clients and community-at-large. We’re seeking an experienced art director to work within our creative group, developing and executing smart, disruptive, and engaging visual concepts and solutions for our clients. You’re a quick learner and energized team player, capable of bringing abstract concepts to life in engaging, relevant, and visually impactful ways. As an organized person, you’re a self-starter and someone people can rely upon. Your previous agency experience reflects empathy, curiosity, speed, adaptability, and a devotion to pushing boundaries. You know how to listen, learn, and are always willing to grow.

Status: Reports to the Creative Director

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative conceptual ideas and visual stylistic directions across all media platforms for a wide variety of clients
• Create and adopt visual styles and tonal personalities that reflect the nuances of client’s brand and voice
• Work collaboratively with Account, Strategy, Digital, Social and Project Management teams to successfully produce creative within time constraints and on budget
• Actively analyze concepts against client requests to ensure they meet strategic goals, objectives, and timing
• Develop and execute ideas from strategic concept development to project completion
• Integrate current and contemporary visual trends and media into day-to-day assignments
• Present work internally to the agency and externally to clients in a confident and professional manner
• Produce work worthy of industry recognition and client praise
• Strictly adhere to timelines, schedules, and budgets

Performance Standards:

• Concepted materials meet agency and client strategic objectives
• Work continually enhances our firm’s reputation
• Projects are completed on time and within budget
• Client presentations are organized and effective

Location:

In-person work Monday-Thurs at our Minneapolis office, with a remote work option on Fridays.

Russell Herder

Miami Arts Charter School is seeking an assistant band director to join our instrumental music department and school team! Our school is working diligently toward opening once again for the 2023-2024 academic year. Currently, we have an open position for a talented and motivated educator wishing to share his/her knowledge instrumental music courses. Our school employs 9 music teachers ranging in both middle and high school in the following areas: Band HS and MS, Percussion Ensemble, Vocal and Choral Music, String Music, and Music production. This position is primarily a middle school band director position, even though we are a 6th through 12th grade school. The school’s founder and principal is part of the music staff.

As a performing and fine arts school, Miami Arts Charter School enrolls students through a selective audition and portfolio evaluation process. This is a great opportunity for a highly-qualified band teacher to secure a job in a highly desirable arts school.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and educate students in a classroom setting
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans
• Adhere to established teaching curriculum
• Maintain positive relationships with students and parents
• Document and share student grades and evaluations
• Maintain the health and safety of all students

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in teaching or other educational fields preferred but not absolutely required
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to build rapport with students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• State of Florida Teaching Certificate (Professional or Temporary) or Statement of Eligibility. Qualified candidates who have not yet applied for a Florida teaching certificate but are eligible to do so may be hired as a temporary substitute while certification process is under way

Miami Arts Charter School

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

DESCRIPTION

The Joffrey Ballet School is seeking an Artistic Director to lead it’s pre-professional Trainee Program in Plano, Texas. This highly motivated individual must have an extensive background in dance education and performance. This position directs both divisions of our Ballet & Jazz & Contemporary dancers so knowledge and enthusiasm for different genres of dance is required along with the ability to curate a program that allows dancers in each genre to excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Artistic Director shall develop and articulate a vision for the program that is complimentary to  the goals and mission of the Joffrey Ballet School. 
• Design and manage the curriculum of the program, including creating  the schedule of classes.. Artistic Director will ensure  that the curriculum meets all accreditation standards related to the National Association of  Schools of Dance (NASD) the U.S. Department of Education and any relevant State agencies as  required.  
• Play an important role in ensuring that Joffrey Ballet School achieves its primary goal of  preparing students for a professional career in dance. To that end Artistic Director shall:  
• Hold students accountable for adhering to School policies related to attending the  program and class. Artistic Director is responsible for ensuring that the attendance of all students meets the minimum requirements to pass the student’s classes
• Mentor students and meet with them individually on a scheduled basis, endeavoring to  motivate and communicate with a student based on their particularly personality; 
• Provide and / or endeavor to facilitate access to the support a student needs to  overcome difficulties that impacts a student’s health, ability to learn or attendance, whether that difficulty originates from the studio or outside of the studio; 
• Establish consistent scheduled office hours on-site or over ZOOM (or similar  technology) when Artistic Director will be available to students on a drop-in basis; 
• Network within the greater dance community to find qualified instructors for the program with professional connections that will benefit a student’s future career prospects; 
• Establish relationships with dance companies and other potential future employers; 
• Advise students on how to be and act as a professional dancer outside of their dance  technique and classes, including advising them on auditioning and preparing their resumes and related materials;
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and other important members of a student’s  personal support network to inform and enlist them as allies in the student’s success
• Shall hire and manage all faculty and choreographers for the program. 
• Shall lead the faculty and program staff, ensuring all faculty and program staff  adhere to school policies Additionally Artistic Director will : 
• train, evaluate and provide feedback to faculty each Term; 
• ensure all faculty are properly licensed and meet all regulatory requirements to teach  by the US Department of Education and any relevant State agencies; 
• schedule regular faculty meetings as well as meetings with program support staff,  including but not limited to the Health and Wellness Officer;
• endeavor to provide and / or facilitate access to the support a faculty member needs to  overcome any difficulties professional or otherwise impacting their role as an  instructor; 
• provide clear expectations to the faculty and hold them accountable to those  expectations and Joffrey Ballet School’s policies. 
• Shall organize and oversee all aspects of any performance of the program,  including directing all choreographers and crew. 
• Shall teach dance technique classes an average of twelve (12) hours per week, but  not less than seven and a half (7.5) hours and not more than fifteen (15) hours. 
• Shall choreograph or set choreography and rehearse such choreography for the program performances.  
• Shall actively participate in the recruitment and retention of students, including:  
• organizing, with relevant administrative staff, the recruitment of students for all the program;
• ensuring all instructors who audition prospective students are properly trained to do so; 
• auditioning students at auditions during the audition tour as required; 
• answering all prospective and enrolled student and parent questions and concerns in the  manner required prior to and during the program Term; 
• familiarizing themselves with all aspects of the program and related services  provided by Joffrey Ballet School to students to the point in which Artistic Director can discuss any of the program or related services’ information comfortably and confidently without the  need for notes or other aids; 
• meeting with students to discussing their continued participation in the program and  tracking that information to share with relevant administrative personel; 
• setting a weekly schedule to take Trainee recruitment phone calls within designated  hours and participating in all trainee recruitment open houses.  
• Artistic Director shall oversee all artistic administrative tasks and logistics of the program including, but not limited to:  
• ensuring that all program information, updates, and changes are communicated to registered students, customer service, IT staff and other relevant staff members of Joffrey Ballet School in a timely manner; 
• ensuring that all students are properly oriented to the program prior to and on arrival. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years teaching experience or comparable professional experience
• Professional Experience Recommended
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Professional demeanor
• Knowledge of Google Suite programs
• Ability to multi-task

Joffrey Ballet School

Job Details:

Job Title – Creative Producer

Location – San Francisco, CA – Onsite

Duration – 7 months contract

Pay Range – $100.00/hr. – $110.00/hr. on W2 without benefits

Job Description

The ideal individual for this role is a multi-faceted and innovative problem-solver/project manager who has the proven ability to deliver and launch initiatives on time, on budget, and on strategy.

Must be a clear communicator, and team player, and be able to inspire and motivate teams to deliver world-class creativity.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with creative teams to bid, award, and execute best-in-class work
• Work closely with program management and marketers to secure alignment and reach campaign goals
• Deliver mixed deliverable assets including on platform/social media formats including stills, animation, and live-action video
• Push on innovation within formats to create breakthrough and memorable creative work
• Set project schedules, and manage calendars for highly specialized creative workers, including both internal creative teams and/or external partners
• Negotiate and manage project statements of work, estimates, and related parameters (up to $3M)
• Manage external vendor relationships (illustrators, photographers, design firms, production companies, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with problem-solving around challenging schedules, comfort with agile/nimble production
• Resilience and a can-do attitude, and a positive personality to add to the existing team spirit.
• 8+ Years of experience producing complex film and video projects
• Experience bidding and shooting outside of the US
• Ability to help tell a well-crafted story in writing and/or video
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the US

“U.S. Tech Solutions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status”

US Tech Solutions

Schumacher NA, a subsidiary of F. Schumacher & Co., is America’s leading manufacturer of fabrics and wallcoverings.

Schumacher NA is excited to add a highly creative leader to its team. The Schumacher NA Sales Marketing Art Director position requires the ability to: think big picture while also being detail-oriented, bring creative ideas to the table, understand the brand voice and ensure that all touchpoints are brand-consistent and elevated, be an excellent leader, and manage many projects simultaneously.

The Schumacher NA Sales Marketing Art Director will oversee the Schumacher NA Sales Marketing art department and will report to the Creative Director. Consistently elevated brand identity and driving sales are key goals that will be achieved through breathtaking, engaging and intelligent visuals and content. Armed with a passion for design, and the ability to conceptualize content, the right candidate will thrive in our fun, and fast-paced environment.

YOU WILL:

· Oversee the design of all Schumacher NA Sales Marketing assets working across various departments including sales marketing, licensing, finished goods, sampling, visual merchandising, pr and events; ensuring that all visuals and content are consistent with brand voice.

· Work with the Creative Director and Schumacher NA Brand Marketing Art Director to continually finetune the visual language of Schumacher NA to keep up with the brand’s evolution

· Oversee the design of digital newsletters, product sourcebooks, invitations, catalogues, brochures, social media assets, etc., working with graphic design team to develop a production schedule. You will work closely with the Sales Marketing Director, as well as various department heads to understand and execute their needs

· Think critically about the goals and power of each project and how to get messages across visually

· Continually push the envelope with new content ideas and design concepts

· Lead the Schumacher NA Sales Marketing art department team: develop their talent and foster their growth

· Manage and communicate project timelines, deadlines and deliverables with stakeholders appropriately to ensure timely delivery of projects

· Support team and company goals as needed, excitedly taking on new and more projects as needed

· Work with Brand Marketing Art Director to make sure messaging and visuals are consistent in both marketing departments.

YOU HAVE/ARE:

· 5+years’ experience

· A degree in Graphic Design, BFA preferred

· Exceptional design and layout skills

· Strong Photoshop, conceptual, typographic, drawing, and layout skills

· Proficient in Adobe CC specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

· Knowledge of web motions graphics and video using After Effects is a plus

· Knowledge in Microsoft office

· Experience in project management and planning

· A team player

· A no-task-is-too-small attitude and willingness to pitch in as needed

· Ability to work efficiently under pressure, multi-task, stay organized.

· Exceptional attention to detail

ABOUT FSCO:

F. Schumacher & Co is a 130+year‐old interior design company that creates and distributes fabric, wallcovering and furniture to skilled businesses around the world. Our family‐owned company is synonymous with style, taste and innovation. Our collections are comprehensive, with an extraordinary range united by respect for classicism, an eye for the cutting edge, and an unparalleled level of quality.

But don’t be fooled! While we celebrate our storied heritage, we operate like a 131-year‐old startup. Our talented team is innovative and dynamic, and our culture is progressive and fun. In order continue our success; we are always looking for talented people that fit.

• Culture: In our company, you’re judged by your ideas and results, not by your experience or title. So, we encourage you to be thoughtful, casual, and to speak your mind.
• Development: We strive every day to develop you and your colleagues for what we believe is a challenging and supportive business environment.
• Teamwork: We believe that success and efficiency can only be a product of collaboration. At FSCO, working together is the rule, not the exception.
• Innovation: We have achieved success and longevity through innovation. And we encourage experimentation and rule breaking. Mistakes? Those are things we embrace, talk about and learn from.
• Life balance: Focused, productive time is more important than long hours. We believe in having enough time to be happy both in the office and out of it.

F. Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

F. Schumacher & Co.

Pace Gallery is a leading international art gallery representing some of the most influential contemporary artists and estates from the past century. Since its founding by Arne Glimcher in 1960, Pace has developed a distinguished legacy as an artist-first gallery that mounts seminal historical and contemporary exhibitions. Under the current leadership of President and CEO Marc Glimcher, Pace continues to support its artists and share their visionary work with audiences worldwide by remaining at the forefront of innovation. Today, Pace has ten locations worldwide including London, Geneva, a strong foothold in Palo Alto and two galleries in New York. Pace was one of the first international galleries to establish outposts in Asia where it operates permanent spaces in Hong Kong and Seoul.

Our Gallery Assistants are the face, voice and warmth of Pace Gallery. Our culture of deep artistic knowledge paired with acute interpersonal skills enables our GA team to provide memorable and inclusive first-class experiences for everyone who sets foot in the Gallery. We require our GAs to be experts on the art and artists that we exhibit and rely on their intuition and high EQ to seamlessly interact with guests, clients and friends of the gallery.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Promptly and warmly welcomes guests to the gallery
• Maintains thorough understanding of our current exhibitions in order to best articulate relevant artistic concepts to visitors
• Creates a welcoming and engaging experience that is inclusive to all visitors
• Identifies themselves as a resource for any questions about the gallery, exhibition, our artists, etc.
• Exhibits exceptional communication skills and is able to speak confidently and intelligently about Pace, and our artists.
• Maintains a high level of sensitivity regarding personal and confidential Gallery information and must treat sensitive information with discretion
• Self-starter who thinks quickly while demonstrating flexibility and patience
• Able to work effectively within a team and utilize resources to accomplish the goals of the gallery
• Possess a sincere interest in people and exercises high Emotional Intelligence (EQ) when interacting with guests, clients, etc.
• Demonstrates motivation and interest in other functions within the gallery, i.e. Sales, and builds strong relationships as needed to achieve such career goals
• Takes initiative to create a working knowledge of our internal Gallery functions and staff members to best fulfill the needs of the Gallery
• Builds familiarity with current exhibitions at Pace, and other galleries, in order to best assist our staff and inform visitors
• Creates and maintains exhibition and sales documents, as well as maintains sales-logs for our current exhibitions and private viewing areas
• Maintains the entry of CRM data under the supervision and guidance of the Marketing and Sales teams, and People Operations Manager.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years related work experience
• Strong administrative skills including but not limited to answering and directing phone calls, managing both internal and external email correspondence, responding to public inquiries, and working directly with staff and clients
• Maintains poise and professionalism and works well under pressure and is able to effectively communicate with people from all walks of life
• Possess a friendly and positive demeanor and genuinely enjoys interacting with the public and staff
• Have a thorough knowledge of Pace’s artists and holds a genuine passion for contemporary and modern art
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft/Outlook and database programs.

In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Pace Gallery offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans with a company match, flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer a generous vacation policy.

Pace Gallery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Pace Gallery

Global $10 Billion Sports Entertainment Firm Seeks an Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

*Reporting to the VP Financial Planning & Analysis

*Assist with building out finance operations, processes and best practices

*Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting

*Financial Analysis & Financial Modeling

*Budgeting & Forecasting

*Revenue & Expense Analysis

*Variance Analysis

*Special Projects

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, and expense planning
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Sports or Entertainment/Media Industry Experience at a Global Company a Plus
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Experience consolidating financial information across businesses
• Team Player
• Strong Management Skills

Base Salary 140k-150k plus Strong Bonus. Tremendous Opportunity at this Global Sports Entertainment Firm. Excellent Team & Culture & Benefits Including Eight Weeks Vacation. Hybrid Schedule.

Atlantic Group

A company is looking for a PreSonus Studio One Creative Director to be responsible for leading the strategic development of all consumer-facing brand creative, content, and design.
Key Responsibilities:

Guide the development and production of creative campaigns and assets across all brand channels to create demand for products and product launches
Develop and implement a unified brand identity across all touchpoints to drive awareness and build a passionate user-base
Manage external agencies, vendors, and freelancers

Required Qualifications:

7-10 years’ experience in creative planning, concept development, and execution
Passion and working knowledge of music productivity tools and products
Proven track record of producing original, branded content that drives measurable business results
Experience in developing long-term brand positioning and growth strategies
Fluency in graphic design, motion design, typography, photography, video production, and illustration
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation