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Position: Creative Director

Location: Louisiana (must reside in LA or be open to relocating)

Status: Freelance to Full-Time

Estimated Duration: Possible Full-Time

Starts: June 2023

Hourly Rate: $45 – $50 /Hr

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000

Job Description:

Our client, an agency in Louisiana, is looking for a hybrid Creative Director. To be considered for this role, you must reside in the state of Louisiana or be willing to relocate to Louisiana.

This is a Freelance to Full-time opportunity, 40 hours a week, with the priority to be direct hire.

The Creative Director will be responsible for leading the overall quality of work produced by the creative department. The Creative Director will be expected to help generate the BIG ideas, mentor and coach the creative team, and create concepts.

The ideal Creative Director is a passionate, fearless leader with a clear creative vision.

REQUIREMENTS:

+ Minimum five years of agency experience

+ Leadership experience, mentoring and coaching senior creatives and design teams

+ Experience leading creative teams through a creative concept phase for advertising campaigns

+ Portfolio of dynamic, high presence of multi-channel campaigns and brand development (including print and digital)

+ Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)

+ Ability to work at a fast pace and manage multiple projects

+ Ability to lead a team on tight deadlines

+ Keen attention to detail

+ Quick problem-solving skills

Creative Circle’s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

Creative Circle

The Hinkley Marketing team is a game changer. To say we are passionate about this company is an understatement. We love creating beauty and inspiration and making it synonymous with the Hinkley brand. Our team has a love and respect for the printed word as well as being digital dynamos so that we can create dynamic content across multiple media platforms. Being a member of this crowd means you are an enthusiastic Hinkley brand ambassador with a great design aesthetic and style. Oh, and excellent time management skills and the ability to turn around high volumes of work in a flash (with a smile) is essential while collaborating with this energetic, highly creative group.

At Hinkley, our mission is to create chic, innovative lighting that illuminates the special moments of life, from the hustle of day-to-day moments to the joyful glow of memorable occasions. We’ve been around a long time and learned a few things along the way… and one of the most important is that meaningful experiences with our products and our people are more important than business transactions. It’s the relationships that matter: with our customers, colleagues and partners. We call it ‘Life Aglow.’

This full-time role is based at Hinkley company headquarters in Avon Lake, OH. This position is NOT A FULLY REMOTE ROLE, it will require several days working ON-SITE but it does have the flexibility for up to 2 days per week remote.

Summary: The Creative Director will collaborate with leadership to develop marketing collateral that inspires Hinkley’s consumer/customers, maintains brand integrity and aligns with strategic business goals and objectives . By giving clear direction and feedback, the Creative Director will lead, support and inspire the multi-functional design team with the goal of concepting and delivering great work that is on strategy, on time and within budget. This position manages the systems, processes and tools that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the design services team, including recommending and implementing new systems and processes when needed. Reports to the Director of Marketing.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversees the creation of all collateral for Hinkley, Fredrick Ramond, Lark, Hinkley Hospitality and Hinkley Landscape Lighting to ensure the visual integrity of the brand is met in every internal and external print, digital, social and experiential avenue.
• Lead brand strategy and architecture, branding guidelines and editorial identity efforts to delineate Hinkley brands and collections.
• Direct the brand voice and story to ensure consistency and execution through written and visual content, video and social marketing across all channels, web, catalog, retail and trade.
• Maintain accountability for quality of creative work and Hinkley brand standard.
• Drive innovation with editorial storytelling that elevates customer engagement with creative and well-executed content across Hinkley.com, Hinkley Ink, ShopHinkley.com, B2B sales collateral, email, IG, YouTube, Pinterest and new channels like TikTok.
• Drive the Creative Asset Planning process to ensure on time delivery and quality product.
• Inspire and cultivate a best-in-class Design team while decisively guiding the Hinkley aesthetic in all deliverables.
• Contributes to the development of key creative B2B and B2C strategies to maximize engagement and growth.
• Manages the planning and creation of assets such as (but not limited to): product catalogs, print and digital advertising, social media strategies and visuals, email marketing, website presence, sales support, inner-office communication, product packaging and identification and trade show preparation.
• Works with external vendors including printers, photographers, videographers, designers and developers
• Manages all related budgets such as print buying, photography and more.
• Collaborates with Product Development, Sales, Visual Merchandising Manager and other key stakeholders to provide marketing collateral that meets various team needs.
• Drives the spirit and growth of the design team through onboarding, mentoring, goal setting, project and ongoing feedback.
• Develops project timelines and production schedules to meet goals and deadlines and manages the workflow of the design team to ensure deadlines and key project milestones are met.

Level and Type of Education Required

• BA or BFA required. Degree in Graphic Design or related area strongly preferred.

Related Work Experience Required

• 10+ years of experience in a strategic creative role, including 7 or more years leading a team of designers.

Necessary Specialized Training, Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Ability to lead, direct and mentor team of graphic design professionals.
• Deep attention to detail with process-centric focus.
• Well organized and able to thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and rapidly changing.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple project priorities in high volume work environment.
• Well versed in the design process and all forms of design development (including but not limited to branding, advertising, digital, experience design and print production) as well as how each may affect the others.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Photoshop) on a Mac platform.
• Exceptional design skills relating to graphic design, typography, color theory and photography.
• Solid knowledge of media outlets, marketing trends and avenues of consumer engagement.
• Expert understanding of CMYK process printing.
• Experience successfully managing outside vendors and agencies and developing RFQs.
• Strong passion for the arts, interior design/home décor, fashion and/or design trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, able to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Excellent visual and verbal presentation skills.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills.
• Responds effectively and appropriately to feedback.
• Maintains a positive, open and objective attitude.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The following descriptions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in an office and perform in a corporate environment
• Occasionally asked to assist in tasks outside of office environment (i.e.: distribution center)
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to view computer screen and type on a keyboard
• Ability to see color, differences between colors, shades and brightness.
• Ability to converse over a telephone (hear, speak)

We are committed to providing a total reward package including a market-competitive salary, an annual performance bonus for every position in the company, a comprehensive benefits program, community service volunteer program and much more! Our benefits package includes: 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive health insurance coverage, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, life insurance, short-term disability, wellness programs, voluntary benefits including dental, vision & more, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care and generous employee product purchase discounts.

WHAT IS AT OUR CORE:

➢ Working as a professional family which cares about people

➢ Passion for growth and doing whatever it takes

➢ Empowering people to take action and try new things

➢ Common vision and goals

➢ Focus on the customer & end user

➢ Hinkley quality & brand really meaning something

➢ Honesty and integrity

➢ Enjoyment, fun, friendliness, life-work balance

Hinkley is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas.

Hinkley

About Us:

Lug is a popular lifestyle brand specializing in fashionable and well-appointed bags and accessories featuring unique silhouettes and thoughtful designs.

Known for its organization, style, brilliant colors, and prints, Lug is proud to have been featured multiple times on Oprah’s O-List and named Official Bag of the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards from 2017-2020. In 2015, Lug launched with great success on QVC and is now an established and growing brand in the fashion accessory category.

The Role:

Do you enjoy being part of a team that collaborates to produce incredible results? Do you like the idea of working from home for a top Handbag and Accessory Brand that is well-established and still offers incredible growth potential? If this sounds like you, then Lug may be your perfect fit. We are looking for a Senior Art Director to contribute to the Lug brand. The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their passion for concept development, visual direction, collaboration with team members and stakeholders, and creative opinion & leadership. They will also have experience in working with numerous different communications mediums, across social & digital as well as print forms. Event activation-related creative experience a bonus.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be taking on the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Art Director which will include, but is not limited to, the following:

Campaign Brand Development:

• Creating and defining the visual identity of campaigns in line with brand standards and market trends, with a focus on story driving Lug’s unique product aspects for new and existing audiences..
• Leading the design and conceptual development of product comms, from creative planning in studio session to release.
• Ensuring brand consistency of Lug’s joyful voice, throughout all campaign materials.
• Working with the marketing and sales teams to understand the target audiences and their nuances and adjusting the visual approach accordingly.
• Storytelling in decks, storyboards and moodboards for various collaborations across internal teams, as well as presenting creative work to exec stakeholders for approval or modification.

Studio and Shoot Direction:

• Directing and overseeing the process of photo or video shoots with our Studio partner, ensuring the visual output matches the campaign’s creative vision (remotely and locally in Orlando, IRL, as needed).
• Collaborating with Studio team’s photographers, stylists, set designers, and other creative professionals to execute the vision.
• Guiding Studio in partnership for creative decisions regarding lighting, angles, props, and models to capture the intended mood of the campaign.

Visual Storytelling

• Translating campaign messages, concepts, and strategies into visual narratives.
• Overseeing the storyboarding process and ensuring the visual flow tells a cohesive and compelling story.
• Adjusting the visual narrative based on feedback from stakeholders or test audiences.

Design Team Leadership:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of graphic designers and other creative professionals.
• Overseeing the creative process and giving guidance to the team, alongside Senior Designer..
• Providing constructive feedback on team members’ design work.
• Managing workflow and assigning tasks to team members based on their strengths and capacities.
• Encouraging a creative, collaborative, and inclusive environment within the team

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as an Art Director
• 3+ years in a similar role
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote and other visual tools
• Team player with excellent communication, conceptual thinking, typography skills, and design or writing skills
• Strong portfolio of work, primarily in the fashion and retail industry

Must-have Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the US

Company Benefits and Perks:

• Access to a comprehensive benefits package with a focus on your total wellbeing
• Access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for you and your immediate family
• Paid time off and additional holidays “Lug Days”
• Free Fit Bit or $250 toward an Apple Watch and Monthly Health Challenge
• Generous Discount on company products and Annual Lug Bucks to spend on Lug products
• Remote position to work in the comfort of your own home, occasional travel may be required
• Fun and collaborative culture
• We are committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities and invite you to contact us if you have questions regarding accessibility or accommodation.

Lug strives to be an equitable and inclusive service to our community. As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please let us know!

Lug

InnoVision Marketing Group, voted one of the San Diego Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” in 2022, is seeking a full-time, in house, Art Director. If you’re organized, have an eye for detail and have the ability to consistently hit fast-paced deadlines, then we want you!

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in graphic design
• Proficiency in Apple OSX, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office products
• Excellent InDesign skills
• Excellent typography skills
• Strong experience in print media
• Strong Experience in Social media and digital design
• Leadership experience a plus
• The ability to easily adopt to constant change a must
• Ability to manage design project from beginning to end with little to no supervision
• Ability to manage heavy work load including different projects for several brands at the same time
• Ability to follow brand standards
• Ability to take direction and design feedback

Job Requirements:

• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team
• An outstanding “just say yes” attitude
• An amazing sense of design
• Excellent organizational skills
• A desire to grow with the company
• An eye for detail
• The ability to take constructive criticism from clients in a professional manner

Required Experience

• 3+ Years Graphic Design Experience preferred

APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENTIAL CONSIDERATION:

• Agency experience
• Experience in casino, retail and entertainment marketing
• Experience in digital and social media design
• Experience in advertising layout, print and/or outdoor signage
• Experience in video editing
• Experience designing for web/wordpress

PLEASE NOTE: InnoVision is a firm believer of promoting from within, which provides tremendous opportunity for your career advancement. We demonstrate this with the statement that every team member of InnoVision’s management team has advanced to their current positions of Directors and Vice Presidents through promotions.



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

InnoVision Marketing Group

Job Title: Lead Art Director

Schedule: Hybrid

Locations: Richmond, VA | McLean, VA

Role Type: W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Contract Length: 6 months (Looking for extension)

Responsibilities:

• No surprise there, right? – Design creative for a range of print and digital channels, including email, web, direct mail, display, and social media.
• Brainstorm big concepts one day and tackle detail-oriented projects the next. Collaborate with a lot of smart people.
• Work with team copywriters, creative directors, brand and marketing strategists. – Work with partners internal marketing and line-of-business.
• Create marketing that cuts through the noise. – Use strategy to inform creative decisions.- Understand the importance of integrated thinking across channels, products and audiences, while staying true to the brand.- Learn from consumer insights and let them influence work.-
• Be willing to push the process and mindsets of others to create great customer experiences and strengthen our brand. Get stuff done.
• On time. Every time.- Manage multiple deadlines on numerous projects happening at the same time. – Deliver error-free work, using best practices with keen attention to detail.-
• Listen to and incorporate feedback.-
• Determine when to use existing solutions or start from scratch, so that time can be invested where it matters.-
• Understand the goals of a project, take direction well, and ask questions when clarity is needed. – Present work in a compelling way to create support across different audiences.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 2+ years of design experience in a professional setting- Social media design experience (Meta, TikTok, Snapchat)-
• 3+ years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)-
• 1+ year of experience working with a prototyping software, such as: Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD- Portfolio of your creative work
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in UX/UI or wireframing-
• Experience in one or more of the following marketing areas: B2B, Experiential, Performance, or Direct Response- Experience in the financial services industry

Education:

Bachelor s degree or military experience

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Synopsis: Betrayal lurks around every corner as family members scheme for power and control. Sibling rivalries and power struggles threaten to tear the family apart from the inside out. Love and lust complicate matters even further as forbidden relationships and secret affairs are revealed. Envy is a driving force behind the family’s actions, as they strive to maintain their status and wealth while keeping their enemies at bay. But when a new rival gang threatens to take over their territory, the Harpers must band together and put their differences aside in order to protect their empire and preserve their legacy.

Filming starts April 2024.  Please send headshots and resumes to : [email protected]

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