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POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the development of retail design strategies, branding concepts, design initiatives, and account-based creative solutions. Responsible for creative operations on assigned accounts including associate supervision, work production, and project timelines. Manages the creative process and maximizes resources. Works with Design Directors, Designers, Strategy Directors, Design Engineers, and Account Managers to creatively guide the design creative process. Works closely with project team and clients to gather the scope of work, brainstorm ideas, and develop the project direction. Resolves functional conflicts through diplomatic consultation and mentors effectively in a positive, inspiring manner. An experienced presenter and senior-level client contact who is comfortable in a hands-on creative role. Manages, guides, and develops a team of creatives with a variety of skill sets. A key contributor to account growth and client relationship development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides leadership/motivation and directs the creative process to ensure the environment, culture, capabilities, tools, and processes, support the purpose and strategic goals of the company
• Co-leads [with project management] a unified creative/project management process to execute project initiatives effectively and on budget
• Ensures the timely development and execution of creative projects to assure profit goals (rev and margin) are achieved
• Oversees creative consultations with the account team to assure appropriate creative strategies, adequacy/accuracy of input, schedules, budgets, production support, necessary reviews, and client presentations
• Participates in gathering and interpreting research and trends as it applies to client initiatives and creative design
• Collaborates with other departments (engineering, procurement, project management, account management, business development & production) to maintain project standards and resolve conflicts
• Supports and supervises assigned creative associates; oversees their execution of all creative efforts to insure that assigned projects are on strategy, budget, and schedule
• Maintains outside professional relationships to assure the ongoing availability of specialized expertise, creative freelancers, and studios when required
• Keeps the account team leaders aware of the use of outside services and materials to assure timely billing and adherence to budgets
• Assures the staff adheres to established creative and company policies/procedures
• Key participant in new business efforts and RFP responses
• Executes duties and assignments as directed in compliance with corporate guidelines and objectives
• Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times and strives to proactively address concerns and needs
• Makes and implements decisions based on principles, values, and sound business arguments
• Effectively communicates by adjusting style, tone, and level of detail appropriate to the audience and occasion
• Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems and works to develop solutions
• Identifies and hires the best people available from inside or outside the organization
• Seeks out strong contributors while assembling teams with complimentary skills and strengths
• Carries out organizational strategy with a clear understanding of the industry trends, economic sectors, and market dynamics that drive the company’s initiatives
• Develops strategies for the company and coordinates the implementation
• Identifies processes and actions associated with complex initiatives
• Prioritizes effort for self and others to maximize results
• Consistently delivers required business results
• Sets and achieves achievable yet aggressive goals
• Steps up to assess, diffuse and solve client escalations
• Responsible for tangible growth of direct reports and wider team

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year College, University, or Art School in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Retail Interiors, Architecture, Communications, or a closely related field.

The candidate will have 15+ years of experience and demonstrate the following experience:

Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), SketchUp & Keynote. Experience working on large design projects in all areas of retail such as quick-serve restaurants and hospitality, and/or financial services.

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Conill is hiring a seasoned Senior Art Director who is no stranger to pushing the envelope with creative ideas and also has a passion for multicultural marketing. You will work closely with the Senior Copywriter todevelop ideas for all forms of communication; print, tv, digital, social, OOH, and experiential.Strong digital experience is a must. Creative excellence is essential. Conceptual strategy and creative implementation should be at an award-winning level. Must have a

dedication, persistence and passion for relevant, groundbreaking ideas, be organized and an excellent communicator. Previous experience with multicultural marketing in African American and/or Hispanic market is a plus. Spanish is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Contributes original ideas for ad campaigns
• Brainstorm copy ideas and possible angles for a client’s ad materials.
• Conceptualizes, brainstorms, imagines, and develops creative ideas and executions for television, print, digital, outdoor and any other applicable media opportunities
• Able todemonstrate how your ideas tie together both brand and media strategies
• Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met
• Proven experience with Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, specifically with mockups, design, and multimedia presentations
• Strong understanding and execution mastery of typography, layout and imagery
• Solid knowledge of composition, color theory, and careful attention to detail
• Attend shoots and editing sessions and supervise production team.
• Oversees and approves executions throughout production process.
• Works with designers and producers to carry out multiple projects and oversee the work of directors, photographers and illustrators on these projects.
• Responsible for creating the creative deck that will be presented to client (i.e. ideas, visual references, mock-ups,executions, etc …..)
• Presents concepts/solutions clearly and effectively within the agency as well as to client
• Delivers ideas and work that exceed creative expectations and client business goals.
• Displays curiosity about the latest marketing trends and digital tools and anything related to constantly-evolving forms of communication and storytelling
• Stays current with regard to the client’s business, the industry landscape, competitors, as well as product strategies and information
• Develops and advocates for unique, award-winning quality communications for the majority of assignments
• Contributes to new business pitches and client presentations

Qualifications

• 5+ year experience in advertising agencies
• Demonstrate experience in generating ideas at an award-winning level
• Portfolio or reel must display the ability to do work that appeals to diverse audiences with strong conceptual ideas in a wide variety of media
• Collection of work should include campaigns that target the African Americanand/or Hispanic audience
• Portfolio must show experience in 360 campaigns
• Strong digital/social experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Additional Information

And for all your hard work we offer:

• Unlimited Vacation time
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA and HSA
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Health and Wellness Programs/Benefits
• On-site Gym
• Education Reimbursement program
• Professional development opportunities
• Parental Leave
• Fun events throughout the month
• And so much more!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Conill Advertising

About the Company

Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately-owned, fast-paced, founder-led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell and distribute luxury home décor to interior designers as well as boutique/luxury retailers globally. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials); Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories); Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Thucassi (artisanal candles and fragrances).

Job Overview

The Ardmore Home Design in-house marketing team is focused on delivering creative excellence for internal and external creative solutions. The marketing team is responsible for all photoshoots, catalogs, including all print & digital assets. Additionally, the marketing department plays a pivotal role in solving challenges across all lines of business. In tandem with the VP or Brand and Director of Marketing, the Art Director will play a big role in providing creative solutions to meet business objectives.

We are seeking a full-time Art Director to focus on developing high-level original concepts and executing creative solutions for Made Goods and all of its other brands. The Art Director will provide direction on photographic styling for all photoshoots, manage the creative team and collaborate with the Director of Marketing on all projects. The Art Director will oversee multiple projects through the execution across multiple brands and media channels.

This leader reports to the Director of Marketing and works closely with other members of the Marketing team. This person will contribute to the development of marketing strategies, drive the creative, and inspire teammates on all levels to meet and exceed company expectations.

What you can offer us:

• Provide creative direction and styling for all photoshoots and launches
• Develop high-level concepts for all creative assets that include print, digital, and video
• Work with the marketing team to manage product launches for all brands
• Develop cohesive brand guidelines for all of the company’s brands
• Strive for creative excellence and consistently delivers a high level of standards
• Provide strong strategic thinking and generate innovative ideas
• Lead concepting, pitching and overseeing the development of all creative executions
• Oversee and manage the graphic designers, copywriter, and production artists to execute all creative production efficiently and effectively
• Articulate the creative vision for the team and present to stakeholders

What we can offer you:

• Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth
• Maintain work/life balance working for wholesale distribution business
• Align with a cash positive company that operates in the luxury market
• Training and career development opportunities
• 3 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays per year
• Relaxed and collaborative work environment
• Up to 6% 401k employer contributions
• Amazing benefits and wellness programs
• Team building company sponsored events

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Graphic Design or similar
• 8 to 10 years working in Graphic Design within an advertising agency or luxury industry
• This is a 100% on-site position 5 days a week, applicants will need to be able to commute on a daily-basis
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with photoshoots, launches, and catalog work
• Digital & print experience with expertise in advertising, email marketing, website assets, and social platforms
• Excellent communication skills both in conversation and in writing, with an emphasis on pitching and presentations, running work-sessions as well as articulating and defending creative decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Natural leadership abilities with excellent communication skills to lead the team
• Proven track record working on multiple disciplines and projects
• Strong time management skills with the motivation to collaborate as a team
• Be self-directed, organized and a master at managing multiple projects at once
• Take feedback constructively, defending ideas where appropriate and implementing solutions
• Meticulous and attention to detail
• Desire to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment
• Not overwhelmed by balancing multiple requests against inflexible deadlines
• Strong copywriting background

Starting base salary: $100,000 – $120,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Ardmore Home Design, Inc.

Job Details:

Title: Producer III

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Duration: 5 Months Contract

Pay Range: $70.00 – 75.00/hr. on W2 without benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Client is looking for a Producer to join the team focused on developing and shipping best-in-class creative systems and Avatar expressions for the app.
• The Producer will establish and maintain operational procedures and tools for the creative team, work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and consistent communication between all key stakeholders, as well as identify and source external creative teams to support product endeavors.
• The Producer role requires broad knowledge of design and development processes, excellent communication and project management skills, and a strong cross-functional and relationship-building capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain project production schedules to ensure a smooth end-to-end development plan that meets product goals and quality bar, and ensures that all art assets are delivered on time and implemented to spec.
• Establish and maintain an efficient and flexible project art process that facilitates the creation, review, feedback, revision, deployment cycle of art asset production.
• Identify and secure resources to keep project on-track.
• As point of contact for team communication, establish clear communication channels and process across creative and cross-functional teams, including PM, PMM, PD, Eng, QA, Legal and Policy
• Schedule, manage and address cross-functional feedback and stakeholder approvals.
• Predict and/or identify roadblocks and obstacles, and proactively establish meetings or integration points between teams to address and resolve them.
• Work closely with cross-functional product and engineering teams to unlock future possibilities that marry emerging technologies and creative expression.
• Facilitate, document and disseminate decisions to key stakeholders.
• Prioritize competing needs with good reasoning and creative solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of creative production experience including driving the production process and shipping large multi-medium projects with both 2D & 3D pipelines.
• Experience in project management and relationship building.
• Flexibility in operation, process, and interaction is a must – things move and change fast at company!
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires time management, task prioritization, and ability to identify problems and work towards solutions.
• Experience working with creatives, designers and engineers to design, build, and deliver assets and products.
• Experience working with external vendors (agencies, etc) including sourcing and contracting, advising on/defining schedules, assessing proposed production processes, budgets, managing assets as they are delivered, and being the daily point of contact for the internal team.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of creative & production toolsets – Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Asana, Figma, etc.

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US Tech Solutions

Morton Contemporary Gallery, one of Philadelphia’s most exciting contemporary art galleries, is looking for a skilled and experienced Gallery Director to help oversee showroom sales, client relations, commercial and private art consultancy business, strategic partnership and licensing of art products, print and digital marketing, gallery exhibitions, sponsorships, and business management. We sell fine art paintings, photography, and sculpture. The Director must have 5 years luxury sales experience minimally, prior art gallery experience, and ideally a degree in art history, arts management, design, and/or studio art, while also being very knowledgeable about the current global contemporary art market. Director will travel to art fairs with owner, help to curate exhibitions, design and implement all digital marketing and manage artistic collections. Position requires an extremely organized, driven, and sophisticated individual who is a team player, and looking to grow within a fast paced, exciting young company.

Nuts and Bolts of position: 

–SALES: Secure sales on the gallery floor, online, and through social media. 

-MARKETING: Manage all social media and website, including weekly blogs and newsletters.  The main strategy with our social media is to educate clients – not just about what the gallery sells, but on art buying, global contemporary art market trends, secondary art market advice, art fair news, hot trends in the artworld, and more.

-ART CONSULTANCY: The Director will recruit, liaison and work directly with large commercial residential firms, hotels, restaurants, designers, hospitals and other commercial business entities to secure large commercial contract deals for the gallery. 

-EXHIBITIONS AND ARTIST TALKS: coordinate monthly exhibitions and artist talks within our second location – THE LOFT @ MORTON CONTEMPORARY. Additionally, organize salon style evenings twice a month, in addition to assisting with the execution of solo and group shows. 

-BUSINESS OPERATIONS: Help to implement, update, and maintain business operations, including invoicing, monitoring expenses, and staff calendar. 

-CURATE: Curate new collections, discover new artists, and document trends in the artworld. Assist in identifying and securing artists whose work is priced between $30K-$100K, and work closely with high-send client to help curate their personal collections. 

-LOCAL BUSINESSES: Liaison with local Philadelphia businesses, local community organizations, and upscale residential properties to help build new relationships and strategic partnerships. 

The position is full-time, including weekends, Wednesday through Sunday. It is a salaried position plus sizable commission. Please only serious candidates who meet our benchmarks should apply. A RESUME REQUIRED. Thank you!

Morton Contemporary Art Gallery

Job Description:

For this assignment with Aquent’s client, we are seeking a full-time (40 hrs/week) Senior Art Director.

Our client has created the future of apartment living, merging historical knowledge of the apartment industry with best practices of the hospitality industry to create the first true International Apartment Hotel brand, a differentiated living experience.

PAY RANGE: $48-52HR

ON SITE: DETROIT – 5 Days a week

TEMP ROLE: ASAP- around 4/14/2023

FULL TIME

Responsibilities:

• Able to give direction
• Logo Development; collateral packages for all properties. signage, banners, digital/website, digital advertising, strategy for PPC/Pd Social
• Intro videos at the sites as well (talk thru visually what’s on screen, how it flows, etc.)
• Delivery for each property
• Tailoring each creative/collatoral need is being tailored to each city. There may be things coming from different teams building the different high-rises. Would likely be getting imagery from the city teams. Likely assets they already have but some unique depending on how it’ll go.
• Creative development, comps, layout, owner approval, making sure all deliverables cohesive for each property, once printer is sending proofs, will provide proof approval, then installers and cities put them up.
• Possibly jump in on one-off projects because they have 19 properties/projects.
• Most work will be conceptual but within brand guidelines. Each city’s property will have their own spin on those as well.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related Management field
• Minimum of three (3) years of previous experience in Hospitality Operations with multi-site responsibilities as a Regional
• Ability to demonstrate adaptable interpersonal skills and work with business partners, colleagues and associates from diverse cultures and nationalities
• Ability to partner with colleagues and property associates in a collaborative manner and has the entrepreneurial spirit that will be required to be part of a “start-up” environment.
• Ability to prioritize the work of others and understand their motivating factors to achieve key objectives.

Aquent

Job Description

The role of the Art Director is to concept and execute creative campaigns that blend storytelling and visual innovation. The art director will implement creative strategy, conceptualize, and execute brand assets, and help maintain a consistent visual brand statement across all aspects of the business, including D2C, wholesale and licensing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain overall brand image by keeping all design and photo output consistent over time and updating the brand book and style guide.

· Art direct and oversee all brand photography including production on editorial shoots, on-model and still life shoots, social content shoots, flat lays, and event photography. Concept photoshoots as well as produce all aspects of shoots including booking talent, casting models, creating shot plan & coordinating retouching.

· Create seasonal style guides to match back to current collection. Look & feel includes editorial photography campaign, social photoshoots, and design of emails, web banners & social content.

· Design all marketing materials including brand decks, presentations, look books, evites, invites, packaging, hangtags/labels and Instagram story templates. 

· Explore and utilize innovative ways of creating and applying graphics, imagery, and visual communication technologies within emerging industry trends to maintain brand relevancy.

· Collaborate and support ecommerce licensee by giving art direction for website and emails, providing them with photo content and design assets to ensure style imagery aligns with final production across all platforms.

· Collaborate with and support Director of Ecommerce and Marketing Team to ideate, design, and execute digital marketing materials including imagery for emails, ads, and social posts. 

· Manage and facilitate projects for in-house photographer. 

· Works closely with the Design Team to build out season direction both physically and digitally. 

· Creates consistency in art direction for all design led photoshoots 

QUALIFICATIONS

·       BA in Design, Graphics, Marketing, or equivalent

·       3-5 years of relevant industry experience at fashion/lifestyle brand or agency

·       Well-rounded creative design, digital, and branding portfolio

·       Proficiency in Adobe Suite/Creative Cloud, eCommerce Platforms (Shopify, JOOR, Klayvio) and Digital Marketing (Social Media content development / editing)

·       Strong typographic and digital design capabilities, and web design experience required

·       Knowledgeable about current events and cultural developments and current trends in fashion, music, entertainment, art + design, technology, and other relevant areas

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to successfully multitask and prioritize among running projects

·       Capacity to self-manage and work independently, as well as part of a team

·       Ability to cross-collaborate with multiple departments

·       Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

·       Highly organized and detail oriented

·       Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills 

·       Portfolio of work samples

·       Ability to work in person at our NYC office

Nicole Miller

Executive Producer, World Science Studios

About the Opportunity:

World Science Studios (WSS) is the centralized media production arm of the World Science Festival, creating innovative visual content including short-form videos and animations for World Science Festival live programs; original documentary and series programming for broadcast and digital distribution; visual content for onstage theatrical works; experiential AR and VR; short and long-form educational videos; marketing and social media content.

We are seeking an ambitious, energetic, innovative and experienced Media Executive to lead all aspects of media production and operations across the organization. The EP will manage the entire workflow of pre-production, production and post-production; oversee two studio facilities; define and operationalize a technical pipeline from development through delivery; build and lead an efficient, high-performing team of production and post-production professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage media production, post production and studio operations for all programming and media needs across the organization, including short and long form content; animation and graphics; field and studio shoots; multi-camera capture of live programs; promotional and marketing video; social/digital content.
• Drive all phases of media production — creative, editorial, production and post-production — from ideation to execution.
• Recruit, train and lead a team of internal and external producers, crews, editors, animators, as well as production and operations personnel.
• Work with internal and external producers and directors to meet all project deadlines, including delivery of pitches, scripts, rough cuts and final cuts on time, on budget, and at the highest editorial, creative and production quality.
• Build and manage budget, staffing, schedule and workflow for all media projects.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership on a strategic vision for growth, and with all departments including editorial, live events, digital, marketing, sponsorship and education to meet media needs.
• Stay current in production trends, new technology, and distribution platforms.
• Push the boundaries of visual storytelling with novel production techniques, formats and creative elements.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience working in broadcast, film and/or digital media production in an EP, EIC, Line Producer or Showrunner capacity.
• Record of projects that show high editorial standards, and creative visual storytelling skills.
• Experience in all aspects of media production including: pre-production research and reporting, script development, production, post-production and multi-format conversions.
• Track record of fulfilling large quantity of deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and work in a demanding, fast-paced, diverse and high-performance professional environment.
• Strong hiring, team-building, communication and management skills.
• Familiarity with major production software and applications for use in a dynamic media operation.
• Self-motivated, curious, addicted to excellence, fearless and fun.

Additional Information:

The hiring salary range for this position is $180,000 to $225,000 annually. World Science Festival offers a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Organization: World Science Festival (WSF):

Originally known for our groundbreaking week-long live festivals placing science at the cultural core of New York City, the World Science Festival (WSF) has grown into an innovative multi-media organization that produces original content straddling science, technology, the arts, media, performance, journalism and education, with formats ranging across vibrant discussions and debates, to inspired collaborative works of theatre, film and music. Featuring outstanding talent and novel production techniques, our programming brings the most far-reaching and transformative ideas, discoveries and perspectives to a broad general audience. WSFs live events in 13 countries have garnered an in-person audience of over three million and its digital, educational and broadcast programming has received over 200 million views.

The World Science Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, doing business as the World Science Festival and is headquartered in New York City.

How to Apply:

Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Executive Producer, World Science Studios” in the subject line.

No phone calls please.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation. The World Science Foundation is an equal employment opportunity employer.

World Science Festival

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas, our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we’re creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.

JOB SUMMARY: Based on the needs of assigned project, responsible for the creation and/or development and execution of creative content, direction, quality, and overall guest experience for assigned project(s). Responsibilities include; establishing the creative “story”, collaboration with the IP holder, and directing project deliverables, process and resources to establish and define the project’s creative intent. Collaborates with the Art Director, Show Producer and project team to develop and direct creative and design intent to meet project creative, business, technical, and operational objectives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and directs effort to conceive, develop and define all creative aspects of assigned project that affect guest experience. (Often includes leading and encouraging early efforts to creatively explore multiple options in order to arrive at best project direction.)
• Oversees and directs the execution of all applicable project elements to ensure guest experience intent and overall quality.
• Acts as “vision-keeper” for the project team. Communicates, inspires, and maintains project intent among all team-members. Drives the story for the project and evolves as necessary to maintain the creative intent and deliver the intended experience.
• Collaborates with Show Producer to maintain the desired creative intent. Responsible for driving the creative design through all phases of the project.
• Creates and presents project materials to internal and external audiences to advocate and communicate project concept, content and status.
• Works with the Show Producer to identify and procure talent and resources necessary to complete the project.
• Acts as project liaison as needed with internal and external partners, licensors, and intellectual property owners.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Responsible for directing teams of creative project personnel such as writers, artists, directors, scenic designers, media producers, programmers, graphic designers, etc. Also responsible for identifying and directing appropriate outside vendors and consultants. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

SCOPE: Responsibilities include; establishing the creative “story”, collaboration with the IP holder, and directing project deliverables. Responsible for overseeing and driving the full creative experience, responsible for presenting the overall vision, layout, and story.

EDUCATION: High school degree or GED is required. Technical school is preferred. Associate’s degree (AA) in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required. Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required. Master’s degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Designing experience based entertainment for world-class theme parks or related industries; must have 10-15 years art direction or production design and field experience based on Universal Creative standards or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Universal Creative

Clutch is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent for their open opportunities to help their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

Our client is looking for a Creative Lead to join their team. This candidate must have experience working as a director managing but also able to be a hands on creative.

Objectives of this role

• Lead and review the work of the creative teams for all web, print, and digital marketing collateral
• Spearhead and manage content strategy for both small and large projects, harnessing brand design, copy, art, and digital technology
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales departments in developing marketing plans, analyzing results, and identifying opportunities
• Develop internal marketing campaigns that translate objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies
• Analyze brand tracking, market trends, consumer needs, and the competitor landscape
• Meet budget requirements by forecasting and managing expenses

Responsibilities

• Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social-media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messaging and deliverables
• Prioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and develop schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production artists
• Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner
• Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively
• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiences
• Oversee the presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables

Required skills and qualifications

• Ten years of relevant experience in creative leadership within an agency setting
• Experience in creating marketing/advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production on time and within budget
• Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print
• Proven ability to develop successful concepts
• Proficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives
• Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives
• Hands-on involvement with key projects, while still being able to empower, challenge and champion your team

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