Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

For over 40 years, National Business Furniture (NBF) has built beautiful, comfortable, and functional spaces for businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. We’ve helped our customers bring their visions to life by providing service that exceeds expectations at every juncture. These achievements are driven by strengths in leadership, sales, customer service, and beyond; truly, our people are the drivers of our success. Together, we help people create an environment where great work happens. By building a company culture where colleagues can trust and depend on one another, NBF has become more innovative and imaginative while remaining a tenured leader in the furniture industry.

We’re presenting an exciting opportunity for a Creative Director based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. S/he is a practiced people leader, an experienced and strategic creative leader, and a master of developing brand-building, audience-centric creative that engages audiences to achieve a desired result. This candidate should love being in the work and be as comfortable putting pen to paper as they are providing creative counsel. The Creative Director will report to the VP – Marketing.

What Makes This a Great Opportunity?

The Creative Director is the humble genius behind the development, look and feel, and visual representation of the National Business Furniture (NBF) brand. This leader will guide a team, through personal involvement, to rebrand National Business Furniture and, over time, will curate, cultivate and expand that brand presence to help drive significant business growth.

Here’s a General Overview of What You’ll be Doing:

Leadership & management

• Lead a team to develop an effective creative strategy, creative platform and all associated assets for NBF
• Be an inspirational leader who guides toward great and digs in to show how it’s done
• Be a connector, building relationships with team members in Strategy, Creative, Audience Engagement, Merchandising, Sales, E-commerce, and Supply Chain to tie brand creative to audience understanding, internal and external needs, the differentiated business offering, available product, and the NBF brand
• Build a culture on the team that is vibrant, curious, effusive about great creative, and oriented to performance
• Love creative, and be a champion of what good looks like

Rebranding & Brand Development

• Lead development of NBF’s refreshed brand identity: logo, visual identity, brand standards/style guide; over time, ensure brand consistency and standards of usage
• With agency support, develop a creative platform for NBF that brings the refreshed brand identity to life and establishes a differentiated position for NBF in market: creative platform with campaign and asset development direction/framework; overtime, guide the expansion and curation of the creative platform to bring new campaigns to life
• Develop internal and external rebrand launch materials, as well as creative direction for the launch itself

Creative strategy & development

• Determine the creative vision of the NBF brand, the associated creative strategy, and the manifestation of that vision and strategy through digital, print and other campaigns and assets
• Ensure that all creative produced meets the brand standards of excellence, effectively aligns with strategy, is optimized for specified channel(s), and is audience-ready
• Create and/or oversee the production of all forms of creative assets for internal (sales enablement) and external (customer/prospect audiences): a refreshed catalog as well as creative direction and assets for multi-touch and multi-channel campaigns
• Inspire the team live and breathe good creative — not developing creative for the sake of winning creative awards, but rather developing creative that brings the brand to life and engages and audience for mutual brand-business benefit and, as result, wins awards because of the outcomes
• Managing everything from ideation to execution: recognizing and championing great ideas, creative concept development, campaign and asset development, develop schedules, budget tracking, brand engagement and measurement of success
• Brainstorm and collaborate with Marketing and leaders of other functions to develop creative concepts, campaigns and assets; present concepts and options, with a willingness to learn, iterate and optimize with feedback

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, design, marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years combined experience across creative team leadership, creative asset development, and brand identity design, including at least five years of people management experience, preferably in an agency setting
• Minimum 5 years experience leading a creative team of direct reports with proven experience developing team culture and achieving business-critical outcomes
• Proven experience developing creative to grow B2B audience-centric brands
• Demonstrated experience of transforming the strategic opportunity into best-in-class, on-brand creative solutions
• Full understanding of the production process for initiatives of various size, across multiple media platforms: web, mobile, experiential, social, video
• Excels at crafting and presenting smart and sometimes complex creative solutions in a straightforward and lucid manner, no matter the audience
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of art directors, copywriters, and designers while also effectively collaborating with other internal and external teams to drive results
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• In-depth understanding of brand management and the broader overall marketing mix
• Passion for leading a team and working within a team, but also self-motivated to proactively attack the challenge-at-hand
• A can-do attitude and constant habit of going above and beyond what is required, as well as a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on NBF’s success
• Minimum in-office time per week: 2 days

It Would Also be Nice to Have:

• Proven experience personally developing brand identity packages for multiple B2B brands
• Furniture and/or retail product experience and industry acumen
• Experience as a creative director, art director, designer &/or copywriter in an agency setting
• Expertise working within Adobe Creative Cloud, Monday, Salesforce
• Ability to travel (<5%) and willingness to work flexible hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at National Business Furniture, OfficeFurniture.com, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (800) 558-1010 or contact us at [email protected].

National Business Furniture

Position: Art Director

Location: Hybrid

Starts: Within a Couple Weeks

Duration: Possible Full-Time

Status: Freelance/ possible Full-Time

Rate: $55 an hour

Our Fortune 100 client has an immediate need for a Hands On Art Director to work closely with the GM on implementing creative direction for all aspects of their internal employee communications.

The Art Director will help concept and execute assets primarily for print and digital targeted towards internal union staff. This role is a high profile, cross-functional, and the Hands on Art Director will need to create strong internal and external partnerships.

REQUIRED for the ART DIRECTOR:

• Bachelors degree, preferred.
• Strong portfolio with at least 4-6 years of creative experience showcased (including concept/campaign work).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint etc.
• Entrepreneurial Sprit
• Solid understanding of print, web/mobile standards, email, digital ad campaigns and social platforms.
• Deep understanding of brand narrative and storytelling.
• Writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task across different projects.
• Strong project management, time management and attention to detail.
• Individual must be able to work autonomously as well as be part of a team.
• Team player who is good at juggling priorities and managing time to achieve a balance of creativity and quality, while respecting timings and budgets.
• Excellent eye for typography, layout, color, editorial sensibility, innovative design and latest trends.
• Maintains positive attitude under pressure, quick deadlines and multi-round revisions.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro a plus

This a 40 hour a week, freelance to possible opportunity that requires vaccination to go full-time and will be onsite every Thursday near the ATL Airport.

#IND123

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle

The Creative Director at EF World Journeys is responsible for leading the creative process and design for EF Go Ahead Tours, EF Ultimate Break, and future business lines, as well as that of the group umbrella brand EF World Journeys.

Based out of our Boston headquarters, it serves as the senior-most creative leader of EF World Journeys’ global portfolio. This role has massive potential to impact the business, our customers and the US and Canadian markets. And most of all, to positively impact the world.

NOTE: Applications without a portfolio included will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the creative strategy for EF World Journeys, creating cohesion while allowing for unique personalities across brands.
• Ensure that the creative output for all dedicated creative teams in each business unit is world-class.
• Work with the EF World Journeys leadership team to establish creative marketing and branding goals for each of the three businesses as needed.
• Advise on strategic creative solutions that consider business goals and corporate reputation impact.
• Ensure all work aligns with EF’s global guidelines and goals, working with input from the EF Worldwide Creative Officer to define and refine the branding and voice of each of the three business units.
• Manage/hire creative staff/creative leaders in each of the three business units.
• Sets a tone of collaboration within the creative team, leads with passion and demonstrates a can-do attitude to motivate teams.
• Ensure creative excellence within UX, Dev, Production Management and Marketing, while helping support the function of those disciplines.
• Partner with the Vice President of Marketing in each respective business to optimize process, and drive results.
• Work closely with each of the three dedicated creative teams to establish and execute solutions on deadline.
• Be a part of the executive leadership team responsible for setting and achieving business strategy and goals for all three businesses
• Help make EF World Journeys’ products the best-known names in group guided tours in the US and Canadian markets.
• Be a leading voice within the company fostering creative excellence and company mission, spread the word through various internal platforms and speak in public

The ideal candidate will have:

• 15+ years of experience working in a creative field, with a focus on marketing, advertising, branding, or communications
• 6+ years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary creative department in an agency or client-side environment
• 5+ years of experience managing creatives teams
• A stunning portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to develop and execute multi-channel creative ideas that drive sales
• Expertise in managing, mentoring, developing, and recruiting top creative talent
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and story-telling skills, a charismatic presence, and an ability to sell concepts and ideas at an executive level
• A positive energy and a communication style that inspires others
• A strong business sense, with an understanding of how to leverage creative to drive business
• An entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to implement new and better ways of thinking and working
• And your work is stuff that people point to when they are talking about the best work out there.

And of course, you should also be:

• Up-to-date on emerging communication, media consumption, and marketing trends
• Highly adaptable, energized by rapid change and ambiguity
• An enthusiastic champion of making great work and of motivating others to do the same
• Bold, innovative, and energized by concepting and driving new ideas forward
• Able to balance the practical with the magical—and know when to lead with each

In addition, you can expect:

Our teams come to work in the best-looking office building in Boston (if we do say so ourselves). It’s a modern, inspiring environment where we get to work with incredibly talented, energetic coworkers who are dedicated to making our creative vision come to life.

• Three weeks paid vacation your first year (four weeks starting in year two), in addition to 9 paid holidays
• 25% company match on your 401(k)
• Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
• Paid International Business Travel opportunities
• Our Workplace Flexibility Program: with up to two days working from home per week, after your initial onboarding
• Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings, workshops and TED Talk style sessions
• Wellness benefits including onsite and virtual classes run by EF instructors and a yearly fitness reimbursement
• EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, childcare with our Au Pair product and more)
• Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Discounts at local venues and businesses

About EF World Journeys

EF World Journeys is an international travel division of EF Education First, including EF Go Ahead Tours and EF Ultimate Break.

For over 30 years, EF Go Ahead Tours has guided adult travelers across the globe via carefully crafted group travel itineraries. Our travelers range from young professionals to retirees, solo travelers to entire families, travel enthusiasts to those stepping off their first flight. We believe the best way to learn about the world is to experience it and every day we come to work hoping to help as many people as possible do just that.

EF Ultimate Break inspires young adults to participate in life-changing travel experiences across the globe. EF Ultimate Break is a division of EF Education First and is the easiest way to travel abroad for anyone 18-35 years old. Every trip gives travelers the chance to make friends, explore new places, and immerse themselves in different cultures – on fun, affordable, life-changing adventures.

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education.

Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://ef.com

EF Education First

Personality Profile        

Margle Media is searching for independent, assertive problem solver who is not afraid to take responsibility for decisions. Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment and be adaptive to changing needs.  

Job Summary                                                                                               

Looking for an exciting creative leadership position for a wide range of brands and businesses? At Margle Media, we believe in the art of creativity and the science of results. This position will be responsible for co-directing our Creative Department while maintaining a very hands-on approach to content creation.

Job Responsibilities                                                                                         

• Ideation, development and direction for video, static and animated content on behalf of assigned clients.

• Development and management of creative production plans.

• Authoritative presentation of creative strategy and tactics to existing and potential clients.

• Working with Operations, Creative Department and Account / Traffic Management to ensure all deadlines are met.

• Developing and maintaining positive client relationships and positioning Margle as the creative thought leaders in the industry.

• Incorporating client look, tone, feel into content while ensuring that content is platform-specific. 

• Ensuring creative quality control for all aspects of Creative Department work product.

• Management of assigned team members.

• Understanding and incorporating the client style guide into various platforms to ensure that the client is represented in accordance with their guidelines while developing creative that is platform specific.

• Continuously improving by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information on our client’s behalf.

• Managing multiple clients in various markets.

• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education                                                                                   

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

• 5-7 years’ progressive experience in either agency or client-side creative setting

• Experience working with and managing Creative staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities                                                                              

• Advertising and marketing principles knowledge

• Adobe Suite mastery

• Competency in all aspects of videography, photography, digital animation and graphic design

• Creative and critical thinking skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Margle Media

Summary: Meet is proudly teaming up with one of our clients who are a global networked agency that operates as a highly specialized digital healthcare marketing group. They are a well-respected partner to many top pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies, worldwide. This exciting agency is looking for a Senior Art Director, Figma UI/UX Designer who can participate and advise technical and design matters for the UX/UI team. If you’d be interested in joining this highly collaborative and growing environment of professionals, reach out today!

Job Description:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of technical and design requirements for each assigned project.
• Act as a more senior member of the UX/UI team and provide guidance and support for junior staff.
• Be able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with marketing and strategy for the most successful output on all projects
• Maintain an understanding of the best and most relevant industry practices and trends.
• Deliver quality designs that will exceed client expectations and meet original objectives.

Skills required:

• 4+ years of UI/UX experience within a healthcare/pharma communications agency
• Direct experience working with Figma is required
• Background with CSS, and HTML is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Contact:

Please contact Amanda Bianco on +1 (646) 517-0327 or email [email protected] if you would like to learn more about this opportunity.

Meet

Summary: Meet is proudly teaming up with one of our clients who are a global networked agency that operates as a highly specialized digital healthcare marketing group. They are a well-respected partner to many top pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies, worldwide. This exciting agency is looking for a Senior Art Director, Figma UI/UX Designer who can participate and advise technical and design matters for the UX/UI team. If you’d be interested in joining this highly collaborative and growing environment of professionals, reach out today!

Job Description:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of technical and design requirements for each assigned project.
• Act as a more senior member of the UX/UI team and provide guidance and support for junior staff.
• Be able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with marketing and strategy for the most successful output on all projects
• Maintain an understanding of the best and most relevant industry practices and trends.
• Deliver quality designs that will exceed client expectations and meet original objectives.

Skills required:

• 4+ years of UI/UX experience within a healthcare/pharma communications agency
• Direct experience working with Figma is required
• Background with CSS, and HTML is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Contact:

Please contact Amanda Bianco on +1 (646) 517-0327 or email [email protected] if you would like to learn more about this opportunity.

Meet

Express your creativity on our Emmy Award-winning video production team! KOBI-TV/NBC5 has an immediate opening for a full-time Creative Services Producer. Enjoy creative freedom to write, shoot, and edit commercials for station clients, on-air promotional spots, and long-form videos.

To qualify for this position:

·        You must have at least one year of video production experience (May include college projects)

·        You must have operating knowledge of 4K DSLR cameras, and Adobe Creative Suite editing software (Premiere Pro and After Effects)

·        A college or trade school degree is preferred

·        Proficiency in writing, directing, lighting, and motion graphics production is preferred

This is a full-time position. Hours are primarily Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Some evening shoots and overnight road trips for out-of-town shoots are required.)

Our full-time benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plan, 401K retirement plan, flex spending account, life insurance, short-term disability, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The FCC licenses KOBI-TV NBC5; therefore, we must follow federal guidelines. Since marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, if offered a position, a candidate must pass a 10-panel drug screen, including marijuana. A 3-year driving record check and a 7-year criminal background check are also pre-employment requirements. We require all new hires to be COVID-19 vaccinated and up-to-date, which does include booster(s). A valid driver’s license is also required.

If you meet the qualifications above, send your Cover Letter and Resume via ONE of the options below. You will be sent an application to complete. You are not considered an “applicant” until an application is returned to us. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Option 1. Email to: [email protected]. Please include the following in your email message:

• The Job Title in the Subject Line
• Resume and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format only

Option 2. Mail to the physical address below:

KOBI-TV NBC5

Kris Clarke

Director of HR

125 South Fir Street

Medford, OR 97501

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

KOBI-TV/NBC5

Position: Executive Producer

Status: Full-Time / Salary + Commission

Location: Preferred within the Austin Metropolitan Area – Remote

Who we are,

Speed Collective is a full-service post-production company located near Austin, Texas. We create award-winning content for agencies large and small, production companies, television networks, and independent filmmakers. We provide a creative, integrated approach to the post-production process from concept to final delivery.

What we need,

The Executive Producer will be the liaison between new and existing clients and the company’s internal resources, including in-house and contract editors, motion graphics artists, colorists, vfx artists, and sound designers. They will cultivate and curate relationships with new and existing clients in order to further grow the company. They will oversee post-production schedules, timelines, and the request and delivery of timely creative feedback from both clients and internal team members. They will be responsible for quality control and the successful execution of deliverables as they serve as a representative for the team in working with clients to manage feedback and deliver revisions on a project.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain new and existing client relationships.
• Generate net-new business through industry connections and previous client networking.
• Create and oversee post-production schedules, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of all content.
• Develop estimates and monitor budgets based on campaign deliverables/change orders.
• Oversee and track spending, ensuring projects stay on budget.
• Draft, execute and adhere to various contracts or agreements.
• Determine resource requirements and engage third-party vendors as necessary.
• Evaluate, solicit bids from, and negotiate with vendors.
• Review, give notes, and distribute internal and external edits to all necessary parties.
• QA all final deliverables to ensure the project’s success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Post Producer, Supervisor, or Post leadership role.
• Experience in business development ops and generating new client pipelines.
• Agency-producing experience and understanding of agency operations and functions.
• Experience drafting, executing, and adhering to various contracts or agreements.
• Experience bidding, managing, and reconciling budgets.
• Understanding of the workflow between edit, color, audio, graphics, finishing, and distribution.
• Understanding of deliverable specifications including video codecs, framerates, bitrates, etc.

Speed Collective

Who We Are

MAKE LIFE EPIC

Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with an unwavering mission to “build games that stand the test of time”. The name Firaxis, a fusion of “fiery” and “axis,” communicates the company’s dynamic development process that results in the creation of ground breaking titles with unparalleled gameplay delivered to gamers around the world. Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.

Core Values

GAMEPLAY FIRST

Let gameplay drive decision making

BE ACCOUNTABLE

Deliver great work for the studio, the team & yourself

PEOPLE FOCUSED

Maintain an environment where people are happy

EMBRACE ENTHUSIASM

Find opportunities to contribute and collaborate

WORK SMART

Put effort where it pays off the most

What You Will Do

Firaxis is looking for an experienced, passionate, and empathetic Executive Producer (EP) to partner and collaborate closely with the Creative Director, overseeing the development of our highly valuable IP. In this role, you will lead and empower a large development team while supporting a healthy and collaborative team culture from the earliest stages of the project through launch and post launch.

The EP will have outstanding communication and teamwork skills and will oversee the roadmap, successful planning and execution for the IP and projects, translating the development needs into efficient pipelines and production strategies. Working with FXS leadership the EP will evaluate and provide input on new franchise opportunities, SKU and platform development, entry into new markets, licensing, and marketing opportunities that help drive franchise performance.

Pairing with the Creative Director the EP will be responsible for communicating the franchise and product vision to key stakeholders and team members as well as be a direct line of communication to our publisher. The EP will articulate and champion the vision to 3 rd parties, the media and other external parties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for product quality. Ensures that game features and functionality support creative pillars and strategic goals.
• Build and preserve a healthy and creative environment. Motivate and empower the team and help ensure they are reaching their goals collectively as a team and as individuals.
• Work with Firaxis leadership team to formulate strategies and operating plans for the development team and executes or adjusts the operating plans based on performance or changes in market plans
• Oversees and directs the work of the production team consisting of managing and review of direct reports/senior leads. Manages and mentors members of the production team.
• Assist in creating and sustaining related budgets and cost forecasts for each project.
• Partner with supporting functional teams, including marketing, publishing, licensing, finance, customer service and quality assurance
• Recognize and contribute to company goals and core values while bringing a collaborative and positive approach to all project related activities
• Create schedules with internal and external teams/team leads and with executive management
• Work with Development Director to manage projects to schedule, highlighting task priorities, departmental interdependencies, and resource issues/risks.
• Comprehend and strategize for all project deliverables, including internally and externally required build and marketing/PR needs.
• Detects production issues and conflicts between schedule, cost, and project scope targets and offering solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Typically has 10 or more years of experience with 5 or more years of management experience.
• Proven experience leading and shipping AAA PC and console games.
• Has managed production staff directly
• Has been a key contributor to multiple game projects
• A passion for games and game development
• Strong understanding of video game development and the video game market as a whole
• Ability to identify and recommend improvements to the development process
• Ability to negotiate and form consensus, define and drive action items.
• Demonstrable ability to develop complex project roadmaps and staffing plans
• Experience defining and implementing development processes
• Skilled at clearly and concisely communicating information across large, distributed teams as well as keeping external groups notified of change
• Skilled in JIRA, MS and Google Office Suites; Excel and Google Sheets in particular.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor others
• Ability to handle high pressure situations and have strong prioritization skills
• Must be punctual, proactive, and have a strong work ethic
• Able to work in a team environment

Studio Legacy

Named World’s #1 Developer of the Year by Game Informer Magazine in 2012, Firaxis is very proud of its legacy of developing award-winning titles. We have won multiple BAFTAs, D.I.C.E Awards, Game of the Year titles, and category awards (from “Best Strategy Game” to “Best PC Game”) across our products.

Additionally, our company was also featured in SmartCEO’s “Best-Run Book” for company culture and praised for a focus on “family, fun and flexibility.” Firaxis was also named a finalist in SmartCEO’s Healthiest Company Awards for 2016.

Firaxis Games prides itself on maintaining a quality of life inside and outside the studio – when our team members are happy and healthy, creativity can thrive. We offer boot camp fitness and yoga classes at the office, a free gym with shower, regularly catered lunches and breakfasts, biweekly Friday Happy Hours, company events and parties, and a “FunZone” complete with billiards, foosball, video games, and tabletop gaming space. We are also a philanthropic studio and offer employees the chance to volunteer with local charities and nonprofits throughout the year.

Full time employees can also take advantage of Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401K retirement savings, a wellbeing initiative with the opportunity to earn cash rewards, an Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off and paid holidays.

SECURITY NOTICE – We have recently been made aware of increasing occurrences of bad actors posing as company HR personnel to gain information from “potential candidates”, in the form of job interviews and offers. These scams can be quite sophisticated and appear legitimate.

Please know that 2K never uses instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews.

If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, you may fill out a complaint form at https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ detailing as much as possible. We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience.
Firaxis Games

Our client, an in-house agency at a major cable provider, is seeking a talented, hands-on Creative Director to lead a growing in-house design and art direction team focused on crafting campaigns that drive retail goals across all touch-points. In this role, you will lead the creative direction process from conception through design and production to delivery of content, digital product, brand initiatives and creative assets. You will provide direction for a number of projects simultaneously, in collaboration with the Creative team. You are a supportive creative leader for the creative team under your direction while making sure they know and understand the expectations of the work. You will help shape and optimize the creative output based on changes in the industry, the changing needs of the business, and the larger objectives of the company. This is an ongoing freelance position that operates on a hybrid schedule out of their New York City or Philadelphia offices. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and commuter benefits.

• Hourly Rate: $85-$100 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Lead the quality of creative work by inspiring excellence, innovation and brand relevance, providing direction and constructive feedback
• Determine and communicate your creative vision to the executing team that’s bringing the vision to life
• Work closely with the Marketing, Retail, Digital team to develop and interpret briefs to create a clear creative vision
• Build powerful presentations to get alignment on creative concepts, execution choices, from design to styling
• Balance innovative creative vision with business objectives and priorities
• Attend briefings / status meetings, handle cross-team interaction, pitch concepts in a compelling manner, communicate and monitor project progress
• Lead with passion, guide and coach the team on career direction, development, growth and performance
• Lead brainstorms as needed
• Lead the creation, execution, and continual evolution of the brand guidelines
• Inspire creative excellence by pushing the boundaries of brand guidelines
• Assess creative work to ensure ideas are as powerful in reality as they are in concept
• Provide creative quality control over concepts and execution
• Oversee in-house execution and production of creative work
• Contribute to organizational learnings and process improvement
• Help develop strong and positive relationships with the creative community to help recruit top talent
• Stay up to date with new innovations and industry trends
• Set the tone for forward-thinking, positive, and an industry-leading creative organization infused with the brand vision, also contributes to thought leadership

Qualifications:

• 6+ years relevant experience in an agency or in-house agency environment on the brand side
• A recognized industry leader with a strong portfolio that demonstrates originality, innovation and multi-disciplinary thinking
• Solid business sense and experience in balancing creative vision with business priorities / objectives
• You are someone with an impressive portfolio that demonstrates a high standard and quality of work, delivering on consistency in brand look, feel, and experience
• Strong understanding and experience with the creative process and how to evaluate creative output in design, art direction, and copy
• Abstract, highly strategic, creative thinker
• Must be able to work in an entrepreneurial environment and be a self-starter
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting under tight deadlines with strong project and time management skills
• Eager to take on new challenges, introduce and implement new approaches and ideas, grow, test and learn
• Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively with a team
• Impeccable attention to detail, building clean, well-prepared design files
• Resourceful & strategic creative thinker – explores solutions independently first before raising issues
• Manages and challenges team execution with coaching and through process refinement

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