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Print Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Manage all print production operators and activities to ensure the manufacture of high quality product in the most cost effective manner with the highest regard for safety
• Monitors all aspects of production to include maintenance issues, equipment status, raw material availability, waste and personnel availability
• Act as a liaison with other groups to include Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Product Development and Sales to improve the efficiency of operations.
• Identify and implement productivity improvement programs using Demand Flow Technology (DFT), Kaizen, Six Sigma, SMED, Cycle Time Reduction, and other Lean Manufacturing techniques
• As a senior member of the management team, establish production and quality standards, assist in developing site budget, write SOPs, and promote positive company image.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-7 years experience in plant operations combined with a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience, most of which should be in Printing
• Must have experience with a combination of the following printing technologies: flexographic, rotogravure, lithographic, offset
• Superior leadership skills with a history of mentoring, training, motivating, and developing teams is essential

Resumes forwarded as a Microsoft WORD document are preferred. Please reference job code 20469 with your response.

The Colonial Group

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Gameday Couture is a well-established manufacturer of officially licensed college and professional sports apparel for women. With a strong presence in the market with over 400 college and pro licenses, and as a proud Mark Cuban Company, we take pride in delivering products that resonate with our audience and uphold the integrity of the licensed brands we work with. 

We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and most importantly, hands on Senior Art Director to join our team and lead the GRAPHIC ART production workflow for our licensed apparel collections as well as efficiently manage the workflow calendar for our creative/graphics department. As the Senior Art Director, with your expert knowledge of graphic design principles, you will lead and execute our creative initiatives while driving expert-level efficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and leveraging scripts, automations, and Ai technology to enhance our graphics production.  

The successful candidate for this role must be adept at working in a fast-paced environment, especially as we are entering an exciting new phase of growth. The Senior Art Director should thrive under pressure, be comfortable with rapid changes and tight deadlines, and possess the ability to adapt swiftly to emerging opportunities and challenges. As we are experiencing a surge in business and venturing into new horizons, the Senior Art Director will play a pivotal role in driving the creative/graphics team to deliver high-quality results at an accelerated pace. The ideal candidate will exhibit a strong sense of urgency, resourcefulness, and resilience, ensuring that the creative process remains efficient and effective even during periods of rapid expansion. This individual should possess a passion for embracing innovation, staying ahead of industry trends, and inspiring the team to achieve excellence while preserving the creative standards that define our brand. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the Senior Art Director will lead with enthusiasm and a growth-oriented mindset, energizing the team to seize the opportunities that arise during this thrilling phase of the company’s growth trajectory.

***An interest in and/or knowledge of team sports, particularly NCAA, NFL, and MLS, is required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fast-Paced Leadership: Thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, leading both internal and external graphic artists with agility, adaptability, and a focus on high-volume output.
• Artwork Design Expertise: Exhibit an expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, guiding the team in creating outstanding apparel graphic artwork designs that align with our vision and resonate with sports fans.
• Scripting and Automation: Utilize your experience with scripts, automations, and explore/adopt the latest Ai technology to streamline and optimize graphics production processes, enhancing productivity and quality. 
• End-to-End Collection Management: Oversee the entire creative process for all graphics on our licensed products, from concept development to final product release, ensuring efficient execution and adherence to strict deadlines.
• Hands-On Execution: Lead by example and actively participate in the creative process and execution of graphics, contributing your skills to the development of artwork designs and product concepts. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams, including marketing, product development, and licensing, to understand project requirements, establish timelines, and deliver exceptional results by ensuring there is a strong, aligned, 360 design approach.
• Team Empowerment: The team is small but mighty. We are looking for the Senior Art Director to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, empowering the creative/graphics team to achieve their full potential while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Talent Sourcing: Actively source and acquire top creative talent to join our fast-paced startup-like environment, building a diverse and skilled team capable of delivering outstanding officially licensed apparel.
• Organization & Process Cleanup: With growth, things can get messy, we need the Senior Art Director to take charge and produce, maintain and update creative files, specifications, documentation, presentations, etc. to ensure files and SOP’s stay up to date and easy to find.
• Drive a close cooperation with designers from other product area (Footwear & Accessories) to ensure strong, aligned, 360 design concepts
• Audience-Centric Approach: Drive the team to produce artwork designs that deeply connect with our target audience and the diverse fan culture associated with each sports team.
• Licensing Compliance: Collaborate closely with the licensing division to ensure all designs meet brand guidelines and licensing requirements for licensed apparel.
• Factory Communication: Efficiently communicate with manufacturing partners to ensure proper embellishment of garments, maintaining high quality standards, expert-level efficiency and meeting market demands. Ensure communications stay on track to confirm all deadlines are met.
• Workflow Improvements: Develop and optimize workflows and processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and collaboration within the creative team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, fine arts, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience (5 years) in a leadership role within a creative/graphics design department for an apparel or licensed product company, with a strong focus on licensed artwork, project management, and team management.
• Proven Experience/Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading and managing a creative team in a fast-paced and high-growth environment, driving excellence and efficiency.
• Hands-On Approach: A willingness to be hands-on in the creative process and execution, providing guidance and working collaboratively with the team to achieve outstanding results.
• Adobe Creative Suite Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, with the ability to showcase mastery in producing top-quality artwork designs.
• Scripting and Automation Experience: Experience in leveraging scripts, automations, and Ai technology to optimize graphics production and streamline workflows.
• Apparel Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the apparel manufacturing processes, execution of production art for apparel, trends relevant to Pro and College League apparel, with either a significant knowledge of sports team logos (specifically NCAA, NFL, MLS) or specific knowledge/experience directly with the sports licensing industry.
• Time/Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects and people, meet strict deadlines, and handle competing priorities in a high-volume environment.

***Passion for Sports: A genuine passion for NCAA, NFL, and MLS sports, and a dedication to producing apparel that captures the spirit of these teams.

GC + SOHO BRANDS LLC

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

Gameday Couture + Social House (GC + SOHO Brands, LLC) are two brands under one House playing a game-changing role in the online women’s apparel shopping and social experience. 

GAMEDAY COUTURE – THE BRAND

Gameday Couture is an independent brand steeped in the independent traditions of sports and its fans. We make premium, officially licensed apparel that defies seasons and represent some of the most iconic sports powerhouses. Proudly one of the first Female-owned and Female-Led companies to produce thoughtfully designed and ethically sourced female-focused fan apparel. Our highly curated collections celebrate and exemplify the culture, style, and authenticity of every campus, sport, or team we represent. Premium fabrics, expert styling, and thoughtful design. Gameday Couture – Modern Sports Fashion.

SHOP THE SOHO – THE BRAND:

WELCOME TO SHOP THE SOHO – The Social House of modern curated fashion from premium, independent brands.

Style strategy is the cornerstone of a curated closet. But we believe a curated style should be inspiring, not overwhelming. We design for authenticity and for style that’s effortless with collections that help people make more reflected decisions with confidence. We are committed to offering thoughtful choices, thoughtful design, responsible sourcing, and fostering the connection of both our online and offline communities. It’s our never ending pursuit to provide access to a community driven, social marketplace of curated style that reflects your personal experiences, your passions, your taste, and personality.

OUR HISTORY:

Gameday Couture was established in 2010, as a manufacturer of officially licensed women’s college apparel. In 2014 the brand had the privilege of striking a deal with Billionaire Mark Cuban on ABC’s Shark Tank. Today, the brand continues to create fashion-forward women’s licensed and private label apparel, holds over 400 NCAA, MLS, & NFL pro league licenses and is distributed through both B2B and D2C channels in over 2500 stores nationwide.

Remote Position Info:

With employees across the country, we operate generally under CST time zones for regular business communication hours. We are a highly collaborative team environment in particular as we are experiencing significant growth at this time. Daily/Standard use of communication and organization tools such as Slack + GSuite or Google Calendars are required by all team members.  

Gameday Couture, LLC

ART DIRECTOR

Spendthrift Farm – Lexington, KY

How would you like to put your touch on one of the hottest brands in one of Kentucky’s most-recognized signature industries? Would you enjoy creating art for subject matter that includes some of the most majestic and elite horses in the world, including a Kentucky Derby winner? This is a unique opportunity to influence one of the most historic and iconic brands in the international Thoroughbred horse racing & horse breeding industry, while working in a gorgeous farm setting with an energetic and award-winning marketing team. We are excited to be seeking an ART DIRECTOR with strong visual concept skills to be responsible for design, photography and cinematography.

This role will work with the Marketing Director & team to produce a creative strategy across a variety of mediums, and include day-to-day creative processes that will be primarily focused on the operation’s stallion marketing, advertising and other stallion promotions. The Art Director will primarily use InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects to develop advanced design and creative executions, and will collaborate with the Marketing Director & team on planning and building ideas & brand concepts. This position will provide creative solutions for Spendthrift’s growing tourism within its brand-new, 7,000 square-foot Visitors Center and office space, which will include designing trendy merch & apparel for its store, etc. The department also puts on a 1,500-attendee annual party for clients that requires strong collaboration from the Art Director, along with many other fun projects throughout the year.

Experience, Skills, Preferences:

·        Possess the ability to multi-task and maintain an efficient pace

·        Strong organizational skills

·        Ability to manage a number of concurrent tasks and projects

·        Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

·        Willing to take an ownership spirit of the art department and company brands

·        Self-starter

·        Possess a strong work ethic and dedication to team

·        Strong project collaboration skills 

·        Flexible schedule during peak times of year

·        Ability to plan resources for projects

·        Have excellent communication skills and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment

·        Positive attitude to inspire

·        Understanding of strategy and how creative work can impact goals

·        Experience with software, such as In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects; Other experience of the Adobe Creative Cloud is an added benefit

·        Have working knowledge of computer design software and hardware, and strive to stay current in level of knowledge and abilities

·        Experienced creative with at least 2 years of experience in high-end design

·        Horse industry experience NOT required

What do we offer?

·        Competitive salary based on experience

·        Discretionary bonuses

·        Health & Dental insurance

·        401k matching

·        A truly exciting opportunity to be a key member and influencer of an emerging, award-winning marketing team that has been an annual Addy Award recipient since the department moved in house in 2018, including being recognized as ‘Best of Show’ in 2019 by Ad Club Lexington. The Spendthrift marketing team is also proud to be a two-time EMMY Nominee since 2019 including being recognized at the 2020 Ohio Valley Regional EMMY Awards, winning in the category of Commercial

·        The chance to play a vital role in influencing and fostering one of the most historic and iconic brands in one of Kentucky’s signature industries: Spendthrift is a long-standing, international leader in the Thoroughbred industry featuring one of the largest Thoroughbred breeding operations in both North America and the world

·        Work with arguably the best collection of Thoroughbred stallions and athletes in the world, including several champions such as 2020 Kentucky Derby winner & Horse of the Year, Authentic

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 2 – 6 years

Spendthrift Farm

We are looking for a passionate and creative full-time associate producer to join our Option A Group team. We are looking for an eager, ready for experience, aspiring video producer. The associate producer will work on a variety of different projects included commercials, branded social media content, editorial PR news videos and tutorials. Must be local to the CT shoreline and willing to work in studio/travel when necessary. Day-to-day this individual will work with several team members including Executive Producers, Producers, Editors, Art Directors, Creative Director, Camera Crews and Sound Engineers.

Candidates must also be able to manage several projects simultaneously and be able to operate under pressure, with quick turnarounds, and strict timelines. We like creative thinkers who can work independently and know how to tell a story.

Option A Group

Looking for an awesome Gaming Brand Manager (game industry experience required) to help on a 3+ month contract full time in Los Angeles that will set the long-term strategic marketing plan for key releases, identifying consumer and retailer trends and translate those insights into new product concepts, multi-channel marketing plans and strong packaging. This role is on the marketing team and will work directly to the Brand Marketing Director.

• Lead new product launches across from conception through execution
• Evolve a brand’s position, target audience, values, brand pillars
• Secure key brand/promotional partnerships
• Partner with sales and marketing analytics to monitor category performance across ecommerce
• Expertise of game-specific marketing tactics
• Experience managing creative, media, and research agencies
• Own campaign goals and performance metrics; monitor regularly to optimize and understand effectiveness of strategy and creative

Required:

• Social media including Instagram, TikTok, and other app-based platforms, including community gaming platforms.
• Brand marketing
• Digital marketing strategies
• 7+ years experience in brand strategy, brand building, campaign management
• Must have GAMING EXPERIENCE, DO NOT APPLY to this ad without this required qualification

We look forward to talking more about this position with you!

Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

Onward Play

WZTV, Nashville, has an immediate opening for Executive Producer to oversee morning news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will produce daily newscasts and oversee production of newscasts and special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include:

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
• Supervise producers and reporters, as well as review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling
• Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences
• Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
• Minimum of three years producing in a television news environment or equivalent
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Sinclair Inc.

Our gourmet food industry client based in New York City is seeking a Creative Director to join their team. This Creative Director will play a key leadership role in evolving and driving the creative vision of the brand across all guest touchpoints, collaborating with business stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will have an elevated aesthetic and a keen eye for design that will invigorate the brand for our next chapter. This position is hybrid and located in New York.

• Salary range of $175-225k

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative process from concept to execution
• Develop and execute best-in-class creative concepts to elevate the brand and attract new guests as well as inspire existing guests to dine more frequently
• Drive creative across all channels (email, social, paid media, video, direct mail, etc.)
• Develop exceptional and well-crafted copy that is on brand, tone and voice
• Ensure creative team members work together like a well-oiled machine, consistently executing original and inspiring work – monitoring deadlines and budgets
• Strong resource management – ensuring all projects are staffed appropriately to meet timelines deliver with excellence within budgetary constrains

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of creative experience across digital, print, video, and physical user experiences
• 5+ years managing and growing creative teams
• A solid understanding of design, copy and web design practices
• Experience performing or managing a range of creative positions, such as graphic designer, art director, copywriter
• Ability to think holistically about the guest experience across the entire journey and be able to put yourself in the shoes of our guest
• Stellar communication, presentation, problem-solving and project-management skill

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers – which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.

Solomon Page

Situation champions the power of shared experiences. With 20+ years of award-winning work, the agency is designed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing the live events industry today, offering a wide range of marketing and creative services for the world’s leading experience-based brands like WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Little Island, and more.

Situation seeks a Creative Director to lead the creative strategy and campaign development for select clients across the arts, entertainment, and live event space. This role will report to the VP, Creative and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues across marketing, creative, and social teams to deliver innovative work. The selected candidate will have a history of idea-driven, results-oriented, and innovative multimedia campaign work.

What You’ll Do

The Creative Director serves as the creative lead for their set of clients, brainstorming and concepting idea-driven campaign executions that ensure we’re bringing our clients’ stories to life across a multi-media landscape. The right candidate is a seasoned creative leader with unmatched creative curiosity who knows how to take an insight, turn it into an idea, and map out executions that meet our clients’ business goals. The right candidate is a passionate storyteller, natural collaborator, and knows creating great ideas in a team sport.

As a leader at the agency, this role is eligible for the following: managing direct reports as the team continues to grow, participating in the new business process, and contributing to process improvement and development to strengthen team workflow.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Drive the creative strategy for macro and micro planning deliverables–advertising messaging, content, virtual events, brand activations and promotions, influencer, etc.–that meet client objectives
• Develop high-level concepts for creative projects on a recurring and ad-hoc basis, balancing responsible ideation, proven effectiveness, and innovative thinking
• Develop a strong, authentic, and effective brand tone and voice for your clients; maintain that voice across all platforms and canvases
• Brief fellow creative and social media team members with the “who, when, and why” to arrive at the best “what”
• Quality control and review creative output once a project has moved from pitch to production
• Provide on-set creative leadership and support for your client’s projects
• Collaborate with Account and Project Management team to ensure pacing and growth of production work
• Identify instincts-driven and insights-backed opportunities to improve creative impact and shift creative strategies
• Uphold creative standards through a working knowledge of strong copywriting and editing skills, design principles, etc.
• Pitch and present with passion and purpose; clearly and confidently communicate recommendations internally and externally

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience at creative agency, studio, or in-house marketing team in a creative role
• Excellent ability in a creative field (content, copy, design, video, social, etc.), advanced skills using the tools of that trade, and a passion for storytelling in multiple formats, mediums, etc.
• A working knowledge of the other creative disciplines outside of your primary craft in order to be a strong collaborator and effective creative leader
• Strong perspective for what makes creative marketing efforts stand out and perform in a crowded marketplace
• Dynamic and confident presentation skills to pitch ideas clearly and effectively
• Troubleshoot and problem solve efficiently, intelligently and with positivity
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment with a keen eye for detail and calmness under pressure
• A passion for live events, entertainment, and/or the arts; working experience in these industries, agency or client-side, is a plus but not required
• A portfolio of your work in lead and hands-on roles (please include when applying)

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $115,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

Situation champions the power of shared experiences. With 20+ years of award-winning work, the agency is designed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing the live events industry today, offering a wide range of marketing and creative services for the world’s leading experience-based brands like WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Little Island, and more.

Situation is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.

Situation

TMZ is seeking a Digital Video Associate Producer to join a growing team in the production of short-form video content for its various distribution channels. This includes producing content aligned with breaking news stories, developing new and innovative video ideas aligned with the TMZ brand, and contributing to the creative content role across TMZ’s social platforms. This position is based in Playa Vista, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and edit daily shows for TMZ’s social platforms
• Assist with production of breaking news videos that accompany editorial
• Work with key departments to plan and execute production of daily video needs
• Confidently pitch and present ideas to the team

Requirements:

• Experience creating original video content
• Solid knowledge of celebrity and pop culture
• Knowledgeable with Adobe Creative Suite and proficient with After Effects
• Self-starter, team oriented and eager to grow in a fast paced newsroom
• Boundless energy and a great attitude

“Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $54,000 – $58,500 annually”.

TMZ is a workplace that requires the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Requested accommodations/exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with law.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TMZ

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