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Taylored Search

August 21, 2023

$$$

Art Director/Sr. Art Director [DTC Pharma Advertising]

New York NY

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Job Title: Art Director or Sr. Art Director (There is also a Copywriter/Sr. Copywriter opening for this team)

Client: Consumer agency with a healthy DTC pharma portfolio

NOTE: If your portfolio is not linked to your resume, please send it directly to [email protected]

Overview:

An established network consumer agency with a health portfolio of pharma business is seeking an Art Director or Sr. Art Director to bring their curiosity and creativity to benefit the company’s portfolio of exciting DTC pharma accounts.

This role would be part of an Art/Copy duo – so there are two openings for both art (AD/SAD) and copy (CW/SCW).

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with other account and strategy teams to design creative solutions appropriate to client objectives
Design/write projects from concept through completion
Ensure tactics are executed in an accurate, imaginative, and timely manner
Create educational and motivational tools for the sales force
Acquire additional background and current development information through research (Internet, medical publications, etc.)
Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of specific and related goods and services in order to formulate a presentation approach
Contribute to the development and refinement of brand strategy on assigned account
Develop expertise in industry practices/procedures, especially FDA regulations

Desired Skills and Experience:

3+ years of experience at an advertising agency (pharma or healthcare experience a plus!)
Bachelor’s degree preferred, in a related field – advertising, design, public health, medicine/science, writing
Portfolio of work demonstrating conceptual capabilities in both digital and print mediums
Proficiency in Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
An inquisitive mind that asks relevant questions in the search for insights
A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
Learns quickly and demonstrates a growth mindset
Ability to work in a team environment

Taylored Search

American Meadows, Inc

August 20, 2023

$$$

Director of People and Culture

Shelburne United States

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Skills:

WHO WE ARE

At American Meadows, our Purpose is Doing Good Through Gardening. Our brands (American Meadows and High Country Gardens) are leaders in meadowscaping and sustainable gardening for the West, respectively. Our company has experienced double-digit annual growth for over a decade, and we are excited about what’s next. We know what our future could look like and are excited to make it a reality. The last person to lead these efforts answered to the title Chief Happiness Jedi. If that sounds intriguing, read on…

WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU’D DO

The Director of People & Culture is ultimately responsible for ensuring American Meadows achieves its company and individual growth goals by retaining and attracting talented teammates. There are the usual HR-like tasks, such as onboarding, payroll and benefit administration, but most importantly, you’d be expected to be the driving force behind our team and culture at American Meadows. That means helping this growing company:

1. Help coach and guide our existing team of 50+ FTE’s,

2. Find new people with the values and skills we need to continue to grow, and

3. Be a champion and key steward of our fun, unique and evolving culture.

To be a fit, you’re someone who’s done this before at the kind of company that people rave about working for. You know how to balance the procedure and nuance of HR administration with the kind of empathy that’s required to help marshal a modern workforce. You don’t need to be a Master Gardener, but our Purpose must resonate as it’s key to rooting our culture. As someone who’ll be tasked with leveraging our Fundamental Behaviors, you’ll need to relate to those Fundamentals. You’ll work closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You’re a self-starter, detail-minded and of unquestionable integrity.

The following chart reflects how you would spend your time and the measures of success. As a leadership role, this reflects your specific duties as well as the deliverables of the department:

Accountability Matrix

Accountability: Leadership & Management

Priority: 1

Time: 35%

Strata: III

Serve on Senior Leadership Team (SLT) tasked with creating the intersection of strategy and tactical execution.
Manage a team (currently 1 FTE + 1 PTE) tasked with HR administration and recruiting, respectively.
Create and manage annual and trimester Objectives & Key Results (OKR) related to people & culture.
Support SLT to translate company values, purpose and fundamentals into initiatives to connect staff to business goals.
Support SLT meetings with record-keeping, planning & outside facilitators as necessary.
Lead company Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts as we work to be better world citizens.
Partner with CEO to refine our hybrid work model, including the execution of Build Weeks.
Align the company’s strategy with an evolving organizational structure designed to support growth.
Help build Project Management skills / capacity across the organization.
Be a key facilitator of company’s planning process.

Success Factors:

Completed company and departmental OKRs.
Complete AMC-mandated management tasks, such as weekly check-ins, seasonal reviews, etc.
Maintain current and proposed organizational structure that allows for flexibility & clarity in roles.
Actively participate in SLT meetings and activities.
All planning dates and gates met.
Build Weeks are viewed by participants as critical for growth and alignment and attended by all required employees.
The creation of a formal DEI process for both new and existing employees.
Managers are fully trained and operating to DEI, Fundamentals, and leadership development goals.

Accountability: Culture

Priority: 2

Time: 45%

Strata: III

Work directly with CEO to establish and maintain the rituals, routines and expectations that form our culture.
Work both organization-wide and individually to ensure that all employees are identifying and executing professional and personal growth opportunities.
Be a confidential ear to employees and provide access to applicable resources when needed.
Oversee and participate with Fun Team to organize company events.
Work with SLT and Fun Team to maintain a pulse on the organization and suggest and facilitate improvements.
Become a key advocate for Lean-based process training and improvement.
Conduct passive recruiting to promote AMC and attract top talent.
Regular eNPS surveys.
Help make AMC an enviable place to build one’s career!

Success Factors:

Conduct regular hybrid events designed to entertain and build upon our values.
A culture where employees are empowered to be a part of creating solutions and course corrections are made in real-time before issues fester.
A team that is constantly seeking personal growth.
A unified team that is aligned around our values and goals and a workplace where all employees feel challenged and appreciated.
Champion the use of tools such as Lean to create a team that is constantly working to gain efficiency.
Cost-savings and/or on-budget improvements to benefits.
eNPS surveys completed & published.
Annual growth reviews completed with each FTE resulting in personalized learning & development plans.
All employees are aware of company resources for mental health, financial assistance, personal growth & more.
ENPS score of 90%+ (FTE’s) and 95%+ (Seasonal)
Cross dept collaboration fueled by Lean projects, Front of House Support, shadowing & mentoring.

Accountability: HR Administration

Priority: 3

Time: 20%

Strata: II

Work with CEO & SLT to envision, implement and maintain world-class employment and efficiency technology.
Oversee seasonal review & alignment process.
Formalize compensation plans and annual adjustments.
Work with hiring managers to oversee job approvals, posting, candidate management & onboarding.
Become certified in the Predictive Index (PI) and administer for both candidates and internal roles.
Work with managers to create and maintain performance improvement plans when necessary.
Benefits oversight and partner management.
Oversee our evolving handbook and policies.
Maintain employee records.
Process payroll.
Oversee & educate employees on incentive plans.

Success Factors:

Hiring and onboarding efficiently completed & we routinely get to choose from multiple qualified candidates.
Measurable contributions to the company’s employee productivity objectives.
Adherence to all required laws and policies around employment.
The creation and oversight of set HR procedures.
Outstanding employee retention.
Total compensation processes including salary benchmarking, pay adjustments, promotions, job evaluation, salary structure design (pay bands and levels), and job analysis are defined and undertaken annually.
Skills gap analysis for teams to discover opportunities, gaps and hiring needs
Payroll is 100% accurate & on time.
All employees are aware of and leverage our benefits.

If you or someone you know is interested, Step 1 is easy:

Write a quick summary of your philosophy of the modern post-pandemic workplace. How should companies view the challenges and opportunities that hybrid work provides?

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

You need to have done similar work at a dynamic organization. That’s a must.
To be a fit for our culture and the needs of this role, you need to be both outgoing with a high sense of empathy.
Integrity is a must, and you’ll need to have spotless references to vouch for you in this area.
A minimum of 8 years in the HR arena or directly related experience is preferred.
4-Year undergraduate degree and ongoing professional training & certification required.
Experience with PI, DISC, Myers-Briggs or similar type survey tools is a plus.
A high level of proficiency with Excel as well as overall comfort with technology tools is necessary.
Knowledge of benefits administration.
Active history with relevant peer and industry groups.
Demonstrated knowledge of the intricacies of HR policy.
Experience with an accounting or back-office management system is a plus.
Detail oriented with exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask under time constraints in a changing environment.
A love for gardening is always great – it’s what we do and we’ve found that sense of purpose is critical.

OUR CULTURE:

We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. We are introverts, extroverts, and everything in between.
We have (at least) one week dedicated each year to dressing up in costumes.
Meetings are banned until after lunch each day.
You’ll keep a pair gardening shoes and slippers in your office locker (when working in-office).
Dogs, yoga, bagpipe parades and taco trucks all make appearances during our Build Weeks.
We embrace memes.
Don’t Stop Believin’ is our national anthem.

THE PERKS:

The usual, but very important, things like health, vision, dental and pet insurance (which the company contributes to), as well as a matching retirement plan and company paid Life Insurance and Disability.
Time to rejuvenate your mind and spend time with friends and family is very important. We’re life-long learners and want you to be inspired to grow, whether it’s through Master Gardener, an Excel class, or want to be more informed in ways to support our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.
We share in our financial success, and you’ll receive an incentive payout when we achieve our financial and project goals.
The best way for you to connect with our products is by digging in the dirt and gardening with our products. We offer at-cost product discounts and at the end of each season, with any remaining unsold products, we give them out to our employees and the community to fuel more gardening passion!

American Meadows is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

American Meadows, Inc

OverDrive

August 20, 2023

$$$

Film Metadata Specialist (Kanopy)

OH United States

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*** This is a hybrid opportunity located in Cleveland, Ohio. ***

DESCRIPTION

The Specialist’s (Metadata) responsibilities include engaging with digital media suppliers and coordinating the delivery and upload of supplier assets (Audio, Video, Caption, Subtitles, Artwork, Metadata and supplementary materials) utilizing data transfer software to load the assets to an OverDrive database. The main day-to-day responsibility of the Specialist is to vet and prepare assets received from suppliers for import into OverDrive systems. The Specialist also addresses publisher questions, creates and maintains publisher documentation and coordinates the timely and recurring upload of content to the OverDrive system.

Responsibilities:

Aggregate, normalize, and assure quality of supplier assets to comply with OverDrive cataloging standards.
Understanding of file-to-file encoding and transcoding formats.
Understanding of video and caption standards of conversion, frame rate conversion, aspect ratio conversion, adjust caption files timing to sync with the corresponding video file.
Video, caption, and Artwork QC experience. Proficiency in image manipulation and resizing.
Understanding of formats for television and theatrical content (ability to recognize Commercial Blacks, Logos, Bars/Tones, Slates, etc.) PC experience including PC-based captioning software.
Basic knowledge of video editing, video standards and codec.
Use existing systems to import supplier content into the distribution center, ensuring that deadlines are met.
Work with suppliers addressing questions and / or issues with ingestion, assets utilizing a support ticket management system to track asset deliveries and projects.
Communicate supplier concerns and requests to technical staff.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
0 – 3 years’ of related experience.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, proofreading and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
Understanding of web-browsing and Internet use.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; emphasis on Excel skills.
Editing layered art files to optimize horizontal and vertical key art presentation.
Digital Asset management experience.

What’s Next:

As you’ve probably guessed, OverDrive is a place that values individuality and variety. We don’t want you to be like everyone else, we don’t even want you to be like us—we want you to be like you! So, if you’re interested in joining the OverDrive team, apply below and tell us what inspires you about OverDrive and why you think you are perfect for our team.

OverDrive values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

#LI-DNI

OverDrive

CREO Industrial Arts

August 20, 2023

$$$

Exhibits – Project Manager

United States WA

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Skills:

Company Overview:

CREO Industrial Arts is a custom fabricator that has been producing high-end architectural products for over 30 years. We execute the vision of the world’s finest architects, experiential graphics designers, landscape architects, and exhibit designers, producing extremely high fit and finish custom products for a wide variety of venues.

From the smallest, most detailed piece to large, multi-story structures, CREO does it all. Every project is different, but what they all have in common is the sophistication of the design and the industry’s highest standard of quality.

Job Summary:

The primary role of the Exhibits Project Manager is to oversee the development and installation of interpretive and museum projects. The EX PM identifies and coordinate subcontracts, facilitates pre-planning documentation, oversees production and installation, and manages the costs to the budget. The EX PM ensures that the project is executed on time, on budget, and at the appropriate margins. The EX PM is the liaison between the client and CREO, and must remain constantly engaged with both parties to ensure alignment. The position monitors all phases of the project to ensure the accurate execution of the specifications, details and obligations of the contract are met. The position must also track and prioritize tasks to keep multiple projects moving through the documentation, production and installation process on schedule. Projects range from a few thousand to 3+ million.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Use project kick off documents to develop project schedule with critical path.

· Manage and maintain budget for the project, including the preparation of a schedule of values, estimate at completion, and monthly billing projections.

· Manage and maintain project schedule, communicating with client as needed.

· Meet with Documentation to review scope and schedule for design and document development.

· Research fabrication options, subcontractors, creation of submittal samples, mock-ups and prototypes.

· Perform site surveys and obtain field verification data.

· Prepare RFIs and report the responses to be incorporated into the final shop drawings.

· Prepare transmittals for submittal samples, patterns and drawings.

· Contract and coordinate subcontractor services.

· Manage change order process.

· Schedule kick off with Production team to review project scope and schedule.

· Monitor production progress.

· Perform QA/QC inspection of production work at regular intervals.

· Coordinate shipping of final product.

· Coordinate and execute onsite-installation with Field Supervisors or Lead Carpenters.

· Manage installations when a Field Supervisor is not assigned or required.

· Manage punch list to completion, including field verification if needed.

· Generate and maintain detailed records of all drawings (done by others,) client communication, contract documents, permits, and all other project documentation.

· Prepare project summary at conclusion of project.

· Coach and mentor less experienced Project Engineers.

· Monitor warranty items.

Requirements:

· Minimum 3 to 5 years of project management experience in the museum exhibit industry.

· Detail oriented individual with strong organizational skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficient with productivity software (MS Word, Excel, Smartsheet) and familiarity with internet tools for searches etc.

· Ability to conduct thorough research to identify optimal materials, subcontractor services, processes, etc.

· Ability to read construction drawings.

· Willingness to travel for meetings and installations necessary.

Preferred Experience:

· BA degree.

· Familiarity with National Park Service Design and Fabrication Standards a plus.

· Familiarity with the exhibit design process a plus.

· Working knowledge of:

o Architectural drawings and site plans

o Construction materials & processes

o Audio-visual hardware systems

o Lighting hardware systems

o Graphics output types

o Conservation standards

WORKING HOURS:

Day Shift

Hybrid Schedule Available

COMPANY SALARY:

$65,000-$75,000

COMPANY BENEFITS:

CREO offers a great career growth culture, holidays, vacation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

If this position sounds like a perfect fit for you Apply Today!

CREO provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

CREO Industrial Arts

ASK Consulting

August 20, 2023

$$$

Experiential Creative Producer

NY United States

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Job Title: Experiential Creative Producer

Location: New York, NY 10010/ LA, CA

Duration: 6 months

PR Range: $50/hr. – $60/hr.

Job Description:

Below is the summary of the position:

Job Description:

We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
We are looking for an interim Creative Producer. The team oversees the creative direction and execution of physical presence in the world, through experiential activations, events, client/partner/showroom spaces, the AR Studio, as well as continuing to innovate on virtual and hybrid experiences. The team collaborates with all teams at to provide a consistent brand point of view and standard, as well as support the development and scaling of the internal culture globally by creating inclusive experiences for our team. This leader and their team will oversee tentpole event production and execution for team within a multi-functional environment and influence shared goals across partner teams. Additionally, the ideal candidate is able to think creatively with a strong background in event production and build collaborative relationships with our partners on various projects.

What you’ll do:

Work cross functionally to plan and execute logistics for signature brand experiences
Develop comprehensive project timelines and create new visual branding elements
Work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, driving projects across teams and time zones, and managing vendors
Facilitate ongoing, timely, and proactive executive communications regarding key projects
Discover interesting trends & think outside of the box to bring to life, spark interest, and champion creativity
Have strong relationships and experience working with executives, agency partners and fabrication shops
Bring first-to-market experiential ideas to the table and lead research on best-in-class industry events and design
Make sure that events are planned and executed in a timely manner and within budget
Manage relationships with new and existing venues & vendors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong communication skills with ability to demonstrate expertise with executive stakeholders
Excellent negotiation skills and an understanding of contractual agreements with vendors and venues
Experience working with Google applications, Apple applications, and Microsoft Office Suite
Detail-oriented
Passion for creativity, innovation and thinking creatively
Ability to influence and motivate people at all levels across a variety of responsibilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in experiential & brand strategy
Refined aesthetic that aligns with brand

Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience
6+ years of proven experience successfully managing and producing global events
Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent negotiation skills and an understanding of contractual agreements with vendors and venues
Proven track record of producing unique event activations
Experience supporting sales and advertising initiatives at a Tech/Media company, or Production Agency
Can-do attitude; no task is too big or too small
Meticulous attention to detail on creative and design elements
Fluency in industry trends
Strong work ethic and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
A passion for the brand!

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

ASK Consulting

NLB Services

August 20, 2023

$$$

Experiential Creative Producer

NY United States

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Please find JD for the new open requisition with Our client

Title: Experiential Creative Producer

Pay Rate: Best in the industry

Duration: 12 months

Location: NY 10036/Santa Monica, CA 90405.

***. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

We are looking for an interim Creative Producer, Global Brand Experience (GBX) to join ***. The GBX team oversees the creative direction and execution of Client’s physical presence in the world, through experiential activations, events, client/partner/showroom spaces, the AR Studio, as well as continuing to innovate on virtual and hybrid experiences. GBX collaborates with all teams at Client to provide a consistent brand point of view and standard, as well as support the development and scaling of the Client internal culture globally by creating inclusive experiences for our team. This leader and their team will oversee tentpole event production and execution for GBX within a multi-functional environment and influence shared goals across partner teams. Additionally, the ideal candidate is able to think creatively with a strong background in event production and build collaborative relationships with our partners on various projects.

What you’ll do:

Work cross functionally to plan and execute logistics for Client’s signature brand experiences

Develop comprehensive project timelines and create new visual branding elements

Work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, driving projects across teams and time zones, and managing vendors

Facilitate ongoing, timely, and proactive executive communications regarding key projects

Client interesting trends & think outside of the box to bring Clientchat to life, spark interest, and champion creativity

Have strong relationships and experience working with executives, agency partners and fabrication shops

Bring first-to-market experiential ideas to the table and lead research on best in class industry events and design

Make sure that events are planned and executed in a timely manner and within budget

Manage relationships with new and existing venues & vendors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong communication skills with ability to demonstrate expertise with executive stakeholders

Excellent negotiation skills and an understanding of contractual agreements with vendors and venues

Experience working with Google applications, Apple applications, and Microsoft Office Suite

Detail-oriented

Passion for creativity, innovation and thinking creatively

Ability to influence and motivate people at all levels across a variety of responsibilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience in experiential & brand strategy

Refined aesthetic that aligns with Client’s brand

Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience

6+ years of proven experience successfully managing and producing global events

Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent negotiation skills and an understanding of contractual agreements with vendors and venues

Proven track record of producing unique event activations

Experience supporting sales and advertising initiatives at a Tech/Media company, or Production Agency

Can-do attitude; no task is too big or too small

Meticulous attention to detail on creative and design elements

Fluency in industry trends

Strong work ethic and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

A passion for the Clientchat brand!

NLB Services

NLB Services

August 20, 2023

$$$

Creative Producer

CA Santa Monica

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