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Job Description

nWay is looking for a Creative Director to shepherd the creative vision and help create an amazing and balanced user experience for a new and exciting web3 project. As Creative Director, you will work with product managers, designers, artists, engineers, and the production team to foster an environment of collective creativity that inspires teams to come up with the best ideas that they can to support it. The ideal candidate must be an expert on what makes a game highly accessible but compelling enough to keep the competition element challenging yet fair and a deep understanding of free to play game economies and the openness to implement innovative web3 compliments into this exciting new space.

Responsibilities

• Define a clear, cohesive creative vision for the game by turning high-level ideas into detailed and well-thought out concepts.
• Works to make high level direction from the VP of Creative a reality and works with the other project leads to meet these goals.
• Work closely with the Lead designers to create engaging and gameplay systems with fun features that will improve user experience, engagement, and monetization.
• Work closely with other core team members to develop their specific parts of the vision + unify your concepts to tie together all design, graphic, narrative, and technical elements.
• Work closely with the Production team to review and discuss production priorities, timelines, and scope.
• Communicate (and emphasize) the creative direction across all channels to guide teams.
• Establish design processes to ensures all design and implementation deliverables are up to studio’s high standards of quality.
• Validate the consistency and quality of the game + ensure creative alignment between branding, experience, and strategy.
• Maintain and track ongoing relationships with current partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience as a designer, producer or artist with at least 3+ years on a live free-to-play mobile game.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Effective cross-departmental communication: you have the know-how to comfortably communicate with all disciplines (programming, art, design, marketing, and so on)
• A highly collaborative and innovative spirit
• The ability to take technical and production feasibility into account when coming up with concepts
• Mentorship: you’re motivated to share your expertise to guide the next generation of creatives
• Autonomy in using presentation and design tools (e.g. Google Suite, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Knowledge of game engines (e.g. Unity or Unreal) and their limitations
• Working knowledge of modern fighting and real time strategy games
• Desire to work with an established IP in Web3
• Deep familiarity with competitive multiplayer genres on mobile, PC, console, and tabletop
• Expert knowledge of gameplay and mechanics for competitive games

Pluses

• Proficiency with Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Experience with competitive game design
• Running live ops for at least 1 year in the free to play space
• Working knowledge of blockchain and NFT technology
• Expert in fighting games and community
• Passion for the collectibles market

Why you want to work here

At nWay, we’re passionate about creating meaningful entertainment through real games with digital ownership and we’re always looking for talented individuals who share that same drive. We’re a small startup defined by a very collaborative, lean and laid back culture where everyone just wants to get things done. Our office is located in the heart of San Francisco and we’re conveniently located near BART, Muni, SF Ferry and Caltrain. We also offer medical, dental, vision insurances, FSA and commuter options. Most importantly, we do our best to keep everyone’s belly full with a fully stocked snack room plus office lunches!

nWay Inc.

Our metrowest nonprofit client is looking for an Art Director to work on everything from direct mail campaigns and annual reports to infographics social media design. A working knowledge of HTML/CSS required for this role as you will be working on email campaigns. Previous experience working with nonprofits required for this role and a portfolio showcasing both digital and print projects.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

· Create strong, innovative visual concepts for print projects including direct mail, newsletters, print ads, email and social campaigns and digital collateral.

· Develop visual design for online projects including email, banner ads, landing pages, as well as additional projects.

· Collaborate with creative colleagues and account team members to deliver quality creative on time and on budget.

Required Experience & Skills:

· 5+ years’ experience in creative design.

· Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

· Highly organized, attention to detail, ability to prioritize timelines, and deadline driven.

· Knowledge of HTML and CSS for email design

Creative Cove Inc.

NXZSOUND is FinTech Music Software startup company. We are currently reviewing recording artists all over the globe to make Original Music and Videos for our streaming library.

NXZSOUND is a “For Creatives By Creatives” company, so we are not looking for numbers, we are looking for “RAW TALENT”. We are looking for producers that can produce the following genres: Trap, Rap, R&B, Traditional R&B, Soul, Gospel, & Neo Soul. Producers will collaborate directly with NXZSOUND Digital A&Rs, Producers, and Project Managers to create original music for our pre-selected in-house Original Artists.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must use Pro Tools, Logic, or similar DAW
• Must collab with NXZSOUND producers
• Must follow directions
• Must be efficient meeting deadlines

SUBMISSION INSTRUTCTIONS:

1. Submit your Application on LinkedIn.
2. Text “111” to “310-742-0663” to submit music.

NXZSOUND

We are looking to add to our creative department and are in need of an Art Director.

Art Director

Hiring for an Art Director with 5+ years of agency experience. We are looking for a well-rounded creative with an advanced skill set who will play an active role in concepting, hands-on design, and video/photo production. You love to collaborate with a team but can also tackle and self-manage projects on your own, and have excellent presentation skills. Looking for experience with developing campaign concepts, versus just a graphic designer.

Required Skills

· Strong verbal and visual communication

Experience with developing campaign concepts, versus just a graphic designer.

· Deep understanding of retail marketing and consumer experiences

· Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

· Understanding of the social platforms and their advertising capabilities

· Experience campaign development

· Social/digital executions

· Basic understanding of front-end web and interactive

· Video production & storyboarding, and photo styling/overseeing shoots

· Excellent client-facing presentation skills a must

Resumes to [email protected]

Engage Partners Inc.

Planet Technology is in search of a Sr. Art Director to join our client, a Global Beauty Retailer located in San Francisco.

Location: San Francisco or Remote PST

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Senior Art Director, you will be responsible for migrating client’s digital styleguide to a new platform. You’ll define the framework and build the site that will function as one of the main creative hubs housing guidelines, design templates and documents.

In addition, you will:

• Create a central hub for designers and migrate existing guidelines and assets to the new digital platform
• Systematize and categorize all files and folders
• Partner closely with UI, Program Managers, and Designers
• Demonstrate our values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative.

We’re excited about you if you have:

• 10+ years of design practice and design direction experience
• BA or BFA preferred in Graphic Design, Digital Design or another related field
• Strong understanding of brand guidelines, digital templates and design systems
• Exceptional systems thinking and meticulous attention to detail
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Outstanding organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate, and work with a variety of people in various disciplines
• Ability to juggle between tasks and prioritize efficiently in a faced-paced environment
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Planet Technology

Position: Associate Producer

Company: DeSales Media Group (News Content Group)

Reports to: Executive Producer

Overview:

Currents News is looking for an experienced, ambitious, and creative journalist who can jump into a fast-paced newsroom environment to assist in the production of a Catholic–based TV news program. If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity where you will be able to contribute your experience and grow into a producer role, this is it. The associate producer wears multiple hats and plays a vital role in the day-to-day production of the newscast. You will work closely with the EP, reporters, and production staff. You will contribute by pitching stories, writing scripts, editing video, help with breaking news, learn how to line produce, write in-house packages, assist with the running of the assignment desk, and contribute to other brands within the news department.

Responsibilities:

• Write vos and in-house packages
• Pitch and develop stories
• Produce interview segments with supportive material such as video, sound bites, and ordering graphics
• Edit short vides for vos, vo/sots, and interview segments
• Learn how to line produce under the direction of the EP, and then fill-in for them when they are absent
• Work closely with the assignment desk to communicate story and information needs
• Fill in and assist on the assignment desk, as required
• Train new writers and interns
• Assist with field requests from reporters on obtaining file video and/or creating graphics
• Print scripts and distribute rundown before the program is recorded.

Background, Skills, Requirements:

• Degree in journalism, broadcast news, or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in a newsroom
• Exceptional news judgment and knowledge of how to avoid copyright infringement
• Ability to edit on Adobe Premiere or equivalent
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Experience working on digital platforms with ability share content on social media
• Strong and proven ability to multi-task and to work under deadlines
• Willing to work late hours and weekends, as needed
• Basic knowledge of Catholic Church, teachings, and traditions is a plus

About DeSales Media Group:

DeSales Media Group is the non-profit communications and technology arm of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Services include media relations and strategy, marketing and social media, ad sales, educational support, video production, large events, and news content. DeSales Media Group operates NET-TV, a cable television channel that reaches more than two million people in the New York area. Its news group produces a nightly television program, two award-winning newspapers (The Tablet and Nuestra Voz), and is growing its digital department, which produces original news and informational content. We don’t just cover our own backyard. We go where the news is happening. Recently, our reporters traveled to Puerto Rico, Texas, Colombia, Rome, and Hong Kong, Panama, and Ireland. The news department is the only outlet in the country to offer extensive live coverage of papal trips and recently completed live coverage of World Youth Day in Panama, and more than 40 hours of live in-depth reporting World Meeting of Families. DeSales Media is growing. We will soon be moving into a new building, which includes a state-of-the-art newsroom and studio. DeSales is looking for creative and experienced professionals who are motivated to make a difference. The company offers competitive salaries, and many benefits including comprehensive medical and dental benefits, paid time off, 403b with a company contribution.

DeSales Media Group

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, CREATIVE SERVICES

Hello! Destination Management is a destination management company serving meeting planners in many of the country’s most popular destinations. We are here to serve our clients and their guests in every way that we can. We are the collaborators, event planners, logistics coordinators, innovators, creators, and dreamers who do what we love with a passion to please.

OPTIMAL CANDIDATE:

As an Associate Producer, you will play a strategic role on a strong team as it continually strives to over-deliver on client expectations. Hello! Destination Management specializes in Destination Management Services as well as the design and production of special events. We are looking for a career-minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment where excellence is the norm. The successful, team player will be innovative and able to apply creative solutions to client proposal requests. They will possess 1 year hospitality experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Associate Producer is a deadline driven position that requires critical thinking and basic knowledge of event planning, food and beverage logistics, and entertainment and design. This position requires attention to detail, organization, precise oral and written communication, multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, cooperation, teamwork, creativity, ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with co-workers, a polished demeanor and resourcefulness. Position requires the ability to design and create DMC experiences and proposal writing.

WORK HOURS:

This is an hourly position, Monday through Friday, with a minimum requirement of 40 hours a week. Based on client requests and projects some nights and weekends may be required.

EXPERIENCE: 1 year minimum

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• DMC knowledge
• Creative writing skills
• Intermediate to advance experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong organization and time management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Receive all RFP’s- review, distribute, or return to Sales Teams with direction.
• Assist with internal sales development, AE improvement, “Creative Selling” of other products (ex. off property “up sale”)
• Follow up on pending proposals
• Attend weekly sales meeting
• Vendor relations
• Sets and ensures vendor standards/procedures
• Periodic buying review, set buying strategy with Vice President
• Resolves all conflicts
• Facilitates all negotiations – non- program related
• Maintain resort specific guidelines
• Approve all new product development (everyone participates but submits to Director)
• Direct routine sales tools, new product and/or training for teams via sales meetings with the assistance of VP
• Create proposals, self-assigned as Director
• Once “proposed”, maintain contact with Sales team until contracted
• Produce/Operate events (including draft of production schedules), as often as possible produce those she proposes
• Reconcile P&L’s (BILLING REVIEW)
• Maintain Calendar of Events
• Review and set training standards for training of new coordinators, account and ops managers Continuous education: Certification program
• Assist with internal sales development, AE improvement, “Creative Selling” of other products (ex. off property “up sale”)

COMPENSATION:

• This position offers an hourly salary with overtime possibilities
• Company provides laptop, mileage reimbursement
• Benefits include Health and 401K program.
• Remote working capabilities

Hello! Destination Management

Client Overview: Our client is a bright, up and coming agency, with a client list of household names.

Art Director Overview: As the Art Director, you’ve got an eye for design and a passion for helping brands stand out in the best, most creative way possible. In this role, you will establish a clear design direction that communicates the brand voice and vision across digital, print and experiential, while overseeing a team of designers.

Art Director Responsibilities:

• Communicate advanced topics in the digital space in a clear and visually engaging way to drive brand awareness and connect with target consumers
• Create, design, and direct campaigns across mobile, product, interactive, OOH, print, and digital
• Develop original and eye-catching work to help set the brand apart in a competitive and rapidly evolving industry
• Guide and oversee Junior Designers, providing constructive feedback while ensuring timelines are met
• Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams on design needs

Art Director Qualifications:

• 7+ years of agency or in-house design experience
• Experience designing, art directing, concepting
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, and more.
• BIG IDEAS person!
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

24 Seven Talent

OK COOL is a (very) creative studio for social media.

We humanize brands. We connect them to culture. We help them think, act and behave like the people they need to connect with. Our clients are cultural powerhouses like Nike, Disney, Spotify, Converse, Mr Porter, Bumble, Tag Heuer, Gucci and COS to name a few.

If, like us, you’re obsessed with digital culture and you spend a massive portion of your day online, here is your chance to get paid for it.

OK COOL’s headquarters are in London but we are rapidly expanding in the US. We need a social creative lead to join our team and build our creative department and roadmap to help continue driving agency growth. We’re looking for a social first ideas person who can lead all creative work and conceptualize clever, innovative concepts across all social media channels. Our dream person is someone who can come up with ideas for TikTok, Reels, Feed and all other social media platforms and formats.

You live and breathe social creativity, presenting work to clients, have acute attention to detail, and are passionate about innovation in communication. This is a fast-paced work environment, so attentiveness and the ability to handle multiple projects with ease are a must. You’re able to stay humble while showing off your creative thinking, and will help us maintain an environment that encourages expression, inclusivity and collaboration.

You’d be in charge of:

● Lead the overall social creative vision and development process on major client accounts.

● Conceptualise short-form video content and come up with clever ideas for social media posts, mainly for TikTok, Reels, Instagram feed and YouTube

● Partner with account and production leaders to identify creative objectives and strategies; provide input into creative briefs.

● Push the creative envelope, continually raising the bar on the quality of the client’s creative while delivering successful business solutions for our clients.

● Hiring and managing a team of designers, copywriters, social mavens, content creators and more. Ultimate accountability for the quality, strategy and integrity of all creative deliverables.

● Monitor trends in the social, digital, marketing, design and advertising industries in order to position the brands as the leaders in their industry.

● Improve accountability across creative teams through management and process improvement.

● Organize a creative team with appropriate structure, experience levels, diversity of skills, etc. Plan, assign, schedule and direct work.

We’d love for you to live in NYC, LA or Miami so you can join us IRL on occasion – but we all work from home full time. 



Send your portfolio / website / IG handle and available start date to [email protected]

OK COOL

Art Director (THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO WORK IN OUR OFFICES LOCATED IN JACKSONVILLE, FL)

Format Agency is searching for an enthusiastic Art Director to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida. Comprised of designers, photographers, videographers, and digital marketers, our team works with a wide range of clientele from recognizable local brands to nationwide Fortune 500 companies.

Who You Are:

Are you a passionate and organized creative with an eye for all things design and web? Our ideal candidate is versed in both the digital and print spaces. You’re confident, collaborative, and comfortable working with a team in a fast-moving environment. As an expressive and strategic designer, you’re driven to craft varied and unique brand materials that satisfy the client’s needs without sacrificing artistic integrity.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead website design and visual UX
• Create web comps and update current sites
• Works on concepts throughout development, refinement of direction, and final adjustments
• Has a strong creative vision for multimedia and the ability to develop integrated campaigns
• Ability to apply/style brand guides in the execution of existing concepts
• Possesses a multi-disciplinary mentality towards design to be executed in traditional as well as digital
• Ensures quality and preparation of deliverables for handoff to interactive developers, printers, clients, etc.
• Develops creative ideas (in collaboration with team members and copywriters) based on criteria in creative briefs and/or direction from senior leadership
• Conceptualization, content, and design of all graphic content, including, but not limited to: Social media content, print communication, promotional content, web and multimedia graphics, email campaigns
• Work closely with other creative team members to deliver modern and relevant designs that will appeal to the target demographic and maintain and advance the client’s branding

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; design 
• 3 + years of experience in an agency setting
• 3 + years of previous experience in graphic design
• MUST have a current portfolio to be considered for this position
• Strong eye for visual composition in typography, layout, color theory, and info design
• Experience creating unique identities for a wide range of brands and industries
• Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS and web development
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs while under pressure on strict time deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver and execute high quality and consistent work

Perks: 

• Casual and collaborative work environment
• 3 weeks PTO + holidays off
• Healthcare and dental plans
• Opportunity for continued education via conferences and other learning resources

Format Agency