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JOB TITLE: Creative Director, Experiential

POSITION: Full-Time

Applicants for this role must have live event production experience in an agency setting, and be willing/able to work from our office in Santa Monica, CA.

Summary of Position:

The Mirrored Media creative department operates as the agency’s lead for creative ideation, conceptual development, experience architecture, brand storytelling and design.

We are currently seeking a Creative Director to join our team to support creative development and management of new and existing clients and campaigns.  The Creative Director will be responsible for spearheading the creative concepting and executional design of campaigns from start to finish.  Candidates should have experience working hand-in-hand with producers and external vendors to ensure all ideas and campaign elements are feasible given client goals, timelines and budgets.  The ideal candidate for this position will have experience crafting strategic campaigns, developing innovative and first to market ideas and overseeing all multi-platform design elements and teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as head of agency’s Creative Services department
• Own full creative campaign cycles from RFP to execution to post-mortem
• Develop creative strategies and ideas across all client projects, campaigns, and initiatives
• Accountable for render to reality design execution; working closely with the internal and external teams to ensure all concepts are feasible and executional within budget and timelines
• Generate and communicate ideas, updates, and deliverables across internal teams and clients
• Design and oversee client pitch and project decks; including maintaining agency deck templates
• Visualize brand experiences and guide creative execution across varied mediums
• Oversee creative workflows and drive forward all design deliverables across projects
• Manage and mentor creative department full time employees
• Oversee Creative Services resource planning, including cultivating and managing roster of freelance talent
• Develop and execute agency marketing materials across platforms (website, social, etc)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6-10 years of creative and multi-platform design leadership experience 
• Minimum of 4 years in an agency setting, managing junior designers and freelance creative roles
• Specified experience developing experiential and event marketing creative
• Strong technical experience with Adobe Creative Suite, 3D and CAD (or similar modeling) software 
• Deep knowledge and experience working with lighting designers, fabricators, set designers, and staging vendors
• Strong attention to detail and an obsession with brand and cultural trends
• Ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects and tasks, completing work within tight timelines
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners, colleagues, senior management and executives
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft, Apple and Google applications 
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 
• Hybrid in-office (3 days) and remote work schedule, based out of our Santa Monica office; candidate must be based in Los Angeles Metro Area 

About the Company:

Mirrored Media is an award winning experiential & digital marketing firm with a focus on music and entertainment. We create high impact, enduring lifestyle campaigns that help brands connect to their target market through buzz worthy experiences.

Our board includes Steve McBeth, founding President of Disney Interactive; Steve Kofsky, of RCI Global LLC; Hans Zimmer, world renowned film composer. As an award-winning agency, Mirrored Media is consistently recognized as one of the most creative companies that caters to brands, media, influencers, and artists, creating custom tailored marketing solutions. By bridging the gap between music, technology, influencers, art, automotive, and fashion, Mirrored Media has curated some of the most successful and influential experiential activations and campaigns. Ultimately, every client experiences transformational results.

The company culture is light hearted but passionate. As a millennial founded company in a high stress industry, we pride ourselves on our team. You will benefit from a close working relationship and exposure to multiple areas of the business. We are always looking for growth within the company, and we invest in the personal and professional growth of our family.

Mirrored Media

Role/Title: Associate Art Director

Location: Coopersburg, PA or Philadelphia, PA

Salary Range: 100-130k

Onsite – will pay for relocation

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps 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.

Clutch is looking for an Associate Art Director with product delivery to market experience for a client of ours.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various teams, including designers, developers, product managers, and business leaders.
• Evolve design themes to enhance user experience and support the client’s goals.
• Manage the creation of a flexible design system with component libraries.
• Lead UI design development for mobile apps, software, and web tools.
• Conduct research to gather design inspiration and benchmarking data.
• Ensure clear communication and user satisfaction in the design work.
• Inspire and motivate other designers to excel.
• Develop a team of skilled UI design experts.

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree Graphic Design or related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Able to collaborate with team members.
• Solid knowledge of data visualization for impactful UI designs.
• Strong work ethic, organizational, and time management.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, with experience in motion design, animations, rendering, photography, or video.
• 5+ years of experience in UI Design including team leadership and product delivery to market.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines such as design, engineering, product management, and business.
• Comprehensive portfolio showcasing digital design work in diverse styles and current market designs.
• Strong attention to detail and adaptable design skills.

Clutch

We are seeking a talented and experienced Creative Director to lead our in-house creative team and help us develop and execute innovative creative marketing campaigns and related assets to support brand storytelling across video, digital and print. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of branding and marketing in the insurance industry, as well as a track record of success in leading creative teams and developing high-performing creative strategies.

Look, we get it, remote work is the new thing, and many people are loving the WFH option. Spot is not your ordinary company though. We have built an amazing work culture that encourages everyone to voice their ideas and everyone’s voice matters. In our offices you’ll find a fully stocked fridge along with healthy and not-so-healthy snacks stationed throughout. We do quarterly company outings, fully catered breakfast, lunch, and dinner and we fully reimburse you for your pet’s Spot Insurance coverage. Your dog is also expected in the office as we all understand that nothing can get done without our furry friends.

Salary: $100-120k

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative design, development, and execution of our brand campaigns across all marketing channels for both D2C and B2B segments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop creative concepts and strategies that align with our brand guidelines and messaging.
• Manage and mentor a team of visual graphic designers, content specialists, and other creative professionals to produce high-quality deliverables tied to marketing and business objectives.
• Oversee the design and production of all marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, digital ads, video ads, email templates, and other promotional materials.
• Ensure all marketing materials meet brand and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Deep understanding of modern marketing channels and creative requirements including social media, connected TV and native advertising.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, printers, and other vendors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective production of marketing materials.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and innovations in marketing, advertising, social media and branding.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in visual design, advertising, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a creative director role or similar position, with a track record of success in leading creative teams and developing effective marketing strategies in the insurance or related industries.
• Strong understanding of branding and marketing in the insurance or related industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and explain creative concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing relationships with external agencies, printers, and other vendors.
• A portfolio of work that showcases your expertise in branding and marketing (desired but not mandatory).
• If you are a highly motivated and creative individual with a passion for branding and marketing in the insurance industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Spot Pet Insurance

About RSR:

We’re Ready Set Rocket, a fully integrated agency driving business transformation.

Forget what you’ve heard about agency culture—we do things a little differently. When life comes first, stellar work follows. We’re a “people-first” culture. Working here, you’re not just joining a crew of people passionate about creating incredible work; you’re also joining a team that understands prioritizing flexibility, and holistic health goes way beyond just words.

We’re huge on collaboratively overcoming challenges by supporting each other every step. We’re all about pushing boundaries, learning from mistakes, and using every project as a chance to evolve and find fulfillment in the work.

At Ready Set Rocket, we take our numerous “Best Places to Work” awards super seriously. Big ideas, big talent, big impact.

If after reading these 145 words (with no AI involved) you’re down to join Ready Set Rocket, here are some things we look for:

An RSR Employee:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, highly-iterative, and collaborative workplace where you own your work and create an impact.
• Is well-versed at absorbing a brief, asking thoughtful questions, and initiating and executing an effective plan to achieve success in your work.
• Is comfortable with not only executing the functions of your role, but also helping out colleagues and the wider team.
• Values feedback as a key component of your growth.
• Uses effective methods to develop work against tight timelines while acting thoughtfully towards both the team and clients.
• Always seeks out ways to optimize processes and work smarter.
• Is full of initiative and ambition.

What RSR Offers:

Everyone deserves an environment where they can thrive. Ready Set Rocket offers a competitive package of benefits & perks including:

• Hybrid workplace and fully remote option if living outside of NYC
• Dog-friendly office
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• 20 Days PTO
• Generous paid family leave
• Holiday break PTO
• Volunteer PTO
• Wellness reimbursement
• Remote work reimbursement
• 401k matching
• Medical travel subsidies
• Mental health support resources
• Professional development subsidy and growth opportunities

At Ready Set Rocket, we don’t really like to brag, but we’ve earned a bunch of company culture awards including…

• Built In NYC, NYC Best Small Companies “Best Places to Work” 2022
• Ad Age Small Agency Awards, “Best Agency Culture” 2018
• Crain’s “Best Places to Work” in NYC 2016 & 2017
• Ad Age, “Best Places to Work” 2016

Your Impact:

As a full-service agency that blends data, design, and media with conceptual and emotional storytelling, Ready Set Rocket is looking for an Art Director who can bring strategic vision and forward-thinking creative excellence to every project they tackle. The Art Director will be responsible for driving the creative work and will have a hands-on role in every phase of a project, from defining a creative vision, to executing and presenting work, to consulting with clients, and working with designers and other team members to see a vision through to launch.

This position offers a ton of growth opportunities and high-level work for a variety of notable clients across finance, sports, media, cultural institutions, and more while working with a brilliant, cross-functional team in a highly-collaborative environment.

As an Art Director at Ready Set Rocket, you’ll be working on:

• Content art direction, web & product design, branding, 360 campaigns, social, and motion art direction.
• Leveraging AI to enhance creative work and ensure it is impactful and data-driven.
• Overseeing designers to guide projects from vision to launch, executing graphic concepts & design comps, storyboards, and final deliverables.
• Contributing to pitch opportunities with big ideas, progressive creative, and a storytelling approach to presentations.
• Leading creative-focused client meetings as needed by the Creative Directors, and collaborating with copywriters, strategists, and other creatives to contribute to brainstorming sessions, providing big ideas for campaigns and creative insights as part of brand strategy.

What Success Looks Like:

To succeed in this role, the Art Director will

• Be a curious, flexible, and hybrid creative who can translate strategy into compelling big ideas and award-worthy executions.
• Have a strong body of work in both interactive and conceptual design, with an emphasis on building and working within design systems.
• Be able to inspire themselves and other team members to constantly create exceptional work and stay on top of creative and industry trends, always bringing fresh, disruptive ideas to the table that are tuned into culture and on the frontier of what’s next.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI trends and technologies and bring smart and innovative ideas to the table that push the boundaries of what is possible in creative marketing & design.

Your success will be measured by your ability to start from a strategic brief and create stunning conceptual designs that define a creative vision for the project.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years industry experience (2+ years at an agency), overseeing junior designers and creatives, with a strong portfolio in interactive and conceptual design, and a breadth of experience demonstrated in digital (social, campaign, video, UI/UX, brand systems).
• Driven to create award-worthy design work, with insatiable curiosity, open-mindedness, and a sense of humor.
• Impeccable taste, eye for typography, and detail-oriented design approach.
• Knowledge and interest in AI-powered tools to generate mockups, prototypes, and designs.
• Positive attitude, love of collaboration, and ability to articulate concepts effectively with teammates and clients.
• Desire to mentor younger designers, with mastery of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and general awareness of internet technologies.
• Experience in planning and directing photo or video shoots is a plus.

At the discretion of RSR leadership, this job description is subject to change based on the evolving needs expected of the role and the changing demands of the business over time.

Compensation

Compensation is determined by years of experience and proven previous success in this role, level of expertise in the skills needed to perform this role at the highest level and cost of living in your area of residency.

EEO Statement

At RSR we are conspiring to design a better world and we believe this goal can only be advanced by a team that is committed to diversity, represents different cultures, perspectives and backgrounds and prioritizes inclusivity as a pilar of our company culture. RSR is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

Ready Set Rocket

Job Details:

Title: Art Director III

Location: California (Remote)

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Range: $75-$88/Hour on W2

Job Description:

As an Art Director, you will work with leadership to provide artistic direction across numerous workstreams. You will collaborate with product designers, technical artists, artists, and engineers to understand what capabilities are on the technological horizon and demonstrate what is possible through well-crafted visuals and functional demos to shippable experiences.

Problem-solving, prototyping, and creative exploration come second nature to you and are evident in your skills, past projects, and the breadth of successes that have marked your career. You are curious about and engage with emerging technologies and have your hand on the pulse of all things AR, VR, MR, and XR. You are interested in how new technologies enable new means of self-expression to a Meta-scale audience through a highly polished aesthetic lens.

Job Responsibilities:

• Guide the understanding of technical capabilities and constraints and the creativity to imagine new uses for them.
• Drive projects from start to finish that are both highly creative and technical in nature, including proposals, pitches, creative concepts, prototyping, and implementation, individually or as part of a team.
• Communicate project direction and strategy to internal partners.
• Coach internal partners on technical constraints and creative concepts.
• Anticipating problems that may put a project at risk and implementing solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience creating AR/VR, mobile apps, and interactive installations
• Strong artistic skills and design aesthetic.
• Ability to design and build systems using 3D tools (e.g. Blender, Maya, Houdini, Unity, Unreal, Spark AR)
• Has experience in designing, prototyping, and constructing visual/motion systems, both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build compelling prototypes.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience under pressure and tight deadlines
• Familiarity with Spark AR and Unity
• May have experience with procedural artwork generation.

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

US Tech Solutions

Creative Director

E-Commerce

$180,000 – $200,000 + Bonus + LTI

Greater Chicago (hybrid – 3 days in office)

An organization that is a mainstay in the E-Commerce space is looking to add an executive leader to its robust Creative division. If you have ample experience implementing best-of-breed initiatives from a creative strategy perspective, can effectively preside over a multi-faceted team of 8+ direct reports, and have a successful track record driving an ever-evolving brand, this can be the opportunity for you!

THE ROLE- Creative Director

In this capacity, you will be tasked with the following:

• Effectively preside over all aspects of creative strategy from ideation to execution.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, E-Commerce, and Merchandising to align on website site design.
• Direct the creation of brand, photography, design, and voice standards for both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support organizational product launches and company-wide initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership within Marketing to understand organizational needs and how they can be supplemented by the creative team.
• Manage a versatile creative team that includes various business units such as Project Management, Graphic/Web Design, Video, Photography, and Copywriting.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline is required. Masters preferred.
• Ample hands-on experience in a Creative capacity is needed.
• The ability to navigate a lean, agile environment is required.
• Proven experience with building, leading, and presiding over multi-faceted Creative teams.
• Proven expertise in the overall execution of complex marketing content across a website is required.
• A sterling track record of having deep ownership of projects that have a profound effect on a business in its entirety.
• Impeccable communication skills with experience working cross-functionally throughout an organization.
• Previous experience spearheading Photography/Video content for a multitude of outputs.

BENEFITS – Creative Director

As a Creative Director, you can expect to earn up to $200,000 (depending on experience), both long and short-term bonuses, and highly competitive benefits.

HOW TO APPLY?:

Please register your interest by sending your Resume to Greffen George via the Apply link on this page

KEYWORDS:

Thought Leadership, E-Commerce, Creative, Photo, Video, Content, Web, Website, Site, Analytics, Excel, Management, Personalization, CRM, Customer Experience, Customer Relationship Management, Strategy, Roadmap, Merchandise, Brand, Digital

Harnham

Art Director

Chicago, IL – Onsite

$75,000 – $90,000

We are partnering with a leading brand in the city to bring onboard a new Art Director. They are looking for someone with the right combination of self-motivation, conceptual approach, and the artistic skills necessary to create, sell and execute impactful ideas for their clients.

Art Director Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling marketing creative that level up our brand, help us grow customers — and keep them engaged.
• Lead brainstorms and prototype visual concepts in the form of mood boards, mockups, and storyboards.
• Work closely with the Creative Director to develop and enhance the aesthetic of the brand and ensure all materials are designed and produced accordingly.
• Ensure all visual design adheres to existing brand guidelines.
• Lead the creation of creative templates and guidelines to use across our team on different projects.
• Produce compelling content to be used across various digital and traditional marketing channels.
• Work with project management and stakeholders to gather feedback, and incorporate it quickly while meeting deadlines.
• Partner with a copywriter to develop creative that’s not only well executed but strategically tells a story, too.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, incorporate new techniques, and inform others.

Art Director Requirements:

• 3-5 years of art direction experience working within a creative team
• Excellent skills with design software, primarily the Adobe Creative Suite.
• A link to your current portfolio is required.
• Strong decision-making skills
• Aptitude for being well organized
• Strong presentation skills, poise and professionalism
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Distinct North America

The Geek Squad Home Theater Agent, travels via a company owned vehicle (Geekmobile) from the precinct to our client’s home and assist with the delivery, installation, repair, and haul away of home theater technology products and equipment. They provide our clients service that exceeds expectations by handling appointments with care, asking the right questions to enhance the client experience, and providing prompt follow up of recommendations as well as solutions. Geek Squad Home Theater experts, are responsible for completing fulfillment of intermediately complete work, while managing inventory and vehicle maintenance for our Geekmobiles in partnership with other Agents.

At Best Buy, we are obsessed with building long term relationships with our customers. Every team member should feel empowered to deliver a world-class and unique experience based on what each customer needs.

Key Responsibilities
Helps drive a positive customer experience by building relationships, exhibiting empathy, and providing solutions for their needs.

Performs a variety of fulfillment duties for clients in their homes including delivery, installation and networking with a primary focus on Home Theater technology.

Phone and in-person contacts with clients to reveal diagnostic discoveries and make recommendations for protecting and defending client devices.

Provides timely updates to the client and store precincts.

Manages inventory and Geekmobile maintenance.

Provides feedback and training to store teams and assists in store stock repairs.

Supports Geek Squad efforts to protect the world, one device at a time.

Basic Qualifications
1 year of customer service experience

6 months experience in one or more of the following: sales, delivery, installation, repair OR military equivalent

Current, valid driver’s license

Have and maintain a driving record which meets Best Buy safety standards (e.g. minimal number of violations/accidents, etc.)

Ability to consistently lift/carry/maneuver products weighing 75lbs+ individually, or 150lbs+ as a team (support tools such as a harness, dolly, and/or lift may be provided as applicable for the type of work being performed)

Must be at least 21 years of age

Acquire and maintain any state or local licensing, as required, within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualification
Previous experince in an in-home experience environment

Previous experience actively using and learning about technology products
Best Buy

Summary:

Quigley-Simpson is seeking a conceptual and design-driven Senior Art Director who will be responsible for the creation and execution of 360 campaigns for a portfolio of travel-related credit cards. Experience with both brand and response-driven communications is ideal as the Senior Art Director is responsible for delivering big ideas as well as more tactical, performance-driven executions. The Senior Art Director collaborates to create content across a variety of media, including online video, digital banners, out-of-home, print, and email as well as brand integration and concepts for branded content. A passion for travel is a plus and an appreciation for travel rewards is ideal.

Core Accountabilities:

· Possesses strong design skills across a variety of media

· Ability to create a big idea and turn it into a 360 campaign, plus have the capability to create tactical executions

· Ability to design to established specs, templates and brand guidelines

· Highly detail-oriented and organized

· Comfortable managing a heavy volume of deliverables

· Delivers high-quality work with an emphasis on quality control

· Knowledge of best practices across digital and social channels

· Able to digest client feedback and effectively revise work

· Can multitask and manage changing priorities

· Able to collaborate with team members across all departments and respect/follow processes

· Able to communicate and present work with confidence and clarity

· Team player

Academic/Educational Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Required Skills/Experience:

· 4-6 years of experience in an art direction role

· Knowledge of digital standards and best practices

· Strong design skills to inform your work from layout to production

· Software skills: Adobe Creative Suite

· Expertise with InDesign and Photoshop

• · All applicants must provide samples via a Link to an online portfolio of recent work

Quigley-Simpson

Role/Title: Art Director

Location: Maryland

Onsite/remote/hybrid: Hybrid

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps 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.

Clutch is looking for an Art Director with agency experience for a client of ours.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the team to bring ideas to life
• Take ownership of projects
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the team
• Understand and apply information found in the creative or studio briefs
• Monitor deadlines and communicate any deadline issues with the team
• Study tools from experts and learn new marketing techniques
• Ensure project parameters are clear
• Recommend optimizations based on performance results
• Collaborate with category experts to ensure work is optimized
• Ensure high quality of work
• Revise work as needed with accuracy

Required skills:

• Receptive to feedback from internal team and customers
• Agency experience or a client service facing role is preferred
• Food, beverage or hospitality industry experience is preferred
• Basic understanding of both traditional and digital marketing channels and tactics
• Be responsive to communications
• Willing to develop cross-functional skills
• Attention to detail: typography, color, design excellence
• Bachelor’s degree

Must be able to work in the Maryland area and have the required skills to be considered for this role.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.

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