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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Ford Pro is a new global business within Ford committed to commercial customer productivity.

Ford Pro delivers a work-ready suite of vehicles, software, charging, service, and financing solutions for virtually every vocation, backed by a strong foundation of customer loyalty. A true one-stop shop, offering a full portfolio of electrified and internal combustion vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with the Ford Pro ecosystem, helping customers’ businesses thrive today and into the new era of electrification.

Within the marketing function, you will report to the Head of Content and will be instrumental in helping to organize and manage a new creative/content team within the organization; as well as coordinate creative/content assignments across external agencies. In this role, you will act as a liaison to internal stakeholders and operations teams to ensure the creative/content team is resourced appropriately for upcoming projects and has been provided accurate details to complete those assignments. You must have a strong understanding of workflow management within a creative/content team, be solutions driven, and organized to assure that high quality work is delivered on time and within scope. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is a creative problem solver with the attitude that there is always a solution; constant communication and the ability to remain calm under pressure must be in your DNA.

If you are serious about stepping outside your comfort zone and helping to define and build the first in-house creative/content team within Ford Motor Company, then we would love to talk to you.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Manage and oversee all creative workflow within the Ford Pro team
• Partner with Creative Leadership and Marketing Operations to formalize and enhance the standard operating procedures for the Ford Pro creative/content team
• Define, implement, and optimize creative processes, resource and revenue tracking systems
• Educate and train internal stakeholders and partner teams on creative process and capabilities
• Establish relationships across internal and partner agency teams to define content production processes
• Partner with HR/Recruiting/Finance/Purchasing to define a process for freelance creative resources
• Partner with IT to ensure creative teams have the appropriate hardware and software to perform tasks effectively (i.e., dual monitors, Wacom tablets, Adobe Creative Suite, Macbooks, etc.)
• Ensure creative development schedules and quality standards are being met
• Attend project meetings to determine creative/content needs
• Partner with Creative Directors, Producers, and Marketing Operations to provide timing and estimates for creative deliverables
• Define and manage a routing process for in-house creative deliverables: legal, safety, product information, proofreading, etc.
• Proactively communicate direction from internal stakeholders and creative leadership to creative teams while motivating, challenging, and mentoring
• Look for creative solutions when dealing with strict project timelines and deliverables. “No” is not an option

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or professional equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role at a creative agency or in-house creative department: advertising, digital, social media, publishing/content, public relations, etc.
• Strong written and presentation skills; create detailed process documentation to convey your thoughts and ideas to various stakeholders
• Excellence in interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, smart-working, well-organized, and resilient to ever-changing timelines, requests, and deliverables
• Ongoing drive to understand emerging techniques, trends and philosophies in creative team building and process improvement
• Understanding of various workflow management tools and software to optimize creative workflow and tracking; tool examples include SharePoint, Slack, etc.
• Excellence in interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short and long-term needs

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

For information on Ford’s salary and benefits, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-cp-LL6-sal-plan-1.pdf

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.

Ford Motor Company

Company Description

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

Job Description

Our global Visual Effects team combines talent with technology, artistry with rigor, the familiar with the fantastic. Our work can be inspiring or invisible, but always unforgettable. From the language of colour to the hand drawn and photo-real, we bring ideas to life through the use of movement, storytelling and timing.

A Senior Lead Compositor / VFX Supervisor at The Mill will work on many high-profile projects for global advertising agencies. As a result, they will have an in-depth understanding of how to technically and creatively realize the unique look and feel of a Mill project. They will also have an invaluable understanding and knowledge of the technology, bespoke applications, workflow, methodologies and pipeline across six offices, strong relationships with their peers in those locations and a clear understanding of the high level of creative output required.

A Senior Lead Compositor / VFX Supervisor oversees a team of Compositors and Associate Compositors, and will assign and critique their team’s work, but above all provide mentorship to their junior artists. They are required to be highly visually creative with an excellent knowledge of visual effects techniques and the software and hardware they operate.

A Senior Lead Compositor / VFX Supervisor is expected to supervise VFX shoots and therefore must have an advanced understanding of onset VFX supervision protocol and best practices. They must also have an advanced knowledge of onset VFX supervision techniques, such as using tracking markers and shooting lens grids and HDRIs.

Although a Senior Lead Compositor / VFX Supervisor defaults to the Creative Director when working together, they must also have the confidence and ability to manage clients, coordinating and guiding them through a group creative process, often with a great deal of diplomacy to achieve a result which is satisfactory to all. A Senior Lead Compositor / VFX Supervisor is expected to have their own client base, and are expected to build upon that base by developing and working in tandem with creative talent.

Overtime, it is expected that they become invaluable as a source of work to the Mill through the relationships that they build with their clients, often to the point where a client will only want to work with that particular artist.

The Senior Lead Compositor / VFX Supervisor is an integral member of creative leadership and the 2D department. They manage a job from start to finish, often from initial bid, to shoot, to delivery. Therefore they must be highly creative, command advanced technical abilities and must have excellent organizational and leadership skills. They must have a complete understanding of the VFX pipeline and the communication skills to manage and lead projects with other artists, and the confidence and conviction to present their team’s work to directors and clients. They are expected to attend shoots and further develop strong relationships with directors and clients. They are expected to help mentor the junior members of the 2D team, and inspire them through their leadership and the quality of their own work.

Responsibilities

• Conforming and managing large and complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Bidding projects from scripts and storyboards.
• Engaging in calls and meetings with directors, advertising agencies and brands.
• Managing dailies with their team of artists.
• Managing external and inter office workshare.
• Building on their strong client base by sourcing and developing relationships with creative talent and clients.
• Working closely with the joint Heads of 2D to research, develop and implement new technology and creative ideas.
• Compositing Live action plates, CG renders and a combination of both.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the Compositing team and other VFX departments and locations.
• Extracting mattes from blue/green screen photography using Keylight, Primatte or IBK.
• Advanced 2D and 3D camera tracking.
• Advanced photoreal CG integration into live action plates.
• Advanced set extensions.
• Complex matte painting projections utilizing 3D cameras and geometry.
• Advanced beauty work.
• Advanced car augmentation.
• Advanced photoreal full CG compositing.
• Paint and rotoscoping.
• Mentoring junior artists.

Qualifications

Essentials

• Advanced Experience in Compositing with Nuke for complex VFX projects
• Advanced understanding of the VFX process, and ability to bid work accurately
• Highly innate understanding of client needs
• Advanced understanding of onset VFX supervision protocol and best practices
• Excellent Leadership and management skills
• Excellent people and communication skills
• A strong creative eye and artistic skills
• Sound aesthetic with good understanding of color, light and photography
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A team player with a great attitude
• Dependable and flexible
• Takes feedback and direction well
• Exercises close attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

Technical skills

• Advanced technical knowledge of Nuke
• Advanced technical knowledge of Flame or timeline based software
• Advanced knowledge of onset VFX supervision techniques
• Advanced knowledge of CG rendering and compositing multi-channel EXRs
• Advanced understanding of 2D and 3D tracking
• Highly proficient in using IBK, Primatte or Keylight
• Excellent knowledge of Nuke’s 3D system
• Advanced understanding of colorspace pipelines
• Advanced knowledge of cameras, film resolutions, aspect ratios and lenses

Experience

• Completed a degree in VFX or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 7+ years experience working in the VFX Industry
• Minimum 5+ years experience in leading client facing jobs
• Extensive experience in VFX Supervising complex shoots

Additional Information

The pay range for this full-time staff position is: $140,000 – $175,000 per year, which is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

Interested in working with our team at The Mill? We love connecting with passionate talent, so even if you feel you may not meet the given requirements or your salary expectation is outside the provided pay range, please apply as we may be able to find an opportunity on our team that aligns with your background and career goals.

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The Mill

Description

Wasserman is a global sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing agency with expertise in creating connections between brands, properties, talent, and consumers. Today, Wasserman offers global expertise in Athlete Management, Marketing, and Media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman also has offices in New York, Miami, Carlsbad, Raleigh, Portland, London, Toronto, Dubai, and Mexico City.

Wasserman Marketing is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Brands & Properties team. We are looking for an ambitious Business Operations Manager that would be responsible for supporting the operations, systems and commercial side of the projects team. This position will be involved in scoping, coordinating, and reporting on resourcing and client profitability. Understand how ‘the business operates’, the individual will be the glue between the Project Leads and team leadership.

In addition, we are company whose culture is of high priority. We work in a fast-paced environment, and the ideal candidate should not only be technically savvy but will have a high EQ to be people and team focused while being a self-starter. We’ll need them to hit the ground running, thrive in a demanding atmosphere and work collaboratively in a team environment.

This role can be based in Los Angeles, CA or Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful integration and reporting of large-scale projects across multiple systems, while finding the most efficient process for a global team.
• Develop an understanding of the Project’s teams core products and capabilities (both Brands and Properties) and be able to support POD Leads in resource allocation
• Meticulously track revenue and costs (people and systems) across multiple platforms (e.g. Salesforce, Work Day, etc.) including accurate time reporting, appropriate resource assignments, educated project projections and the ability to speak to all project variances.
• Provides weekly and monthly updates to leadership team with reporting on the previous period’s actuals and forward-looking projections to optimize utilization and profitability.
• Responsible for the accurate identification and reporting of potential risks or blockages in workflow within a system of work.
• Operate with transparency, always escalating the appropriate issues, while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo to find new opportunities to make the Projects team more effective and efficient.
• Experienced and finds joy in financial analysis, data management and related software (MS Excel, project leadership software, database applications, etc.)
• Looking for a self-starter who works well with others, is solution-oriented, and shows leadership and innovation working with data and reporting assignments.
• Expected to handle confidential information regarding leadership and financials with integrity.
• Enjoys working independently, while contributing to a larger team.
• Ensure that all work delivered meets the quality and standards of Wasserman.Fostering a positive, collaborative, teamwork environment aligned to Wasserman’s inclusive company culture and values.

Requirements

• 4 years of direct experience in business operations and project/process management (preferably in the sports or entertainment field).
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals who understands agency workflows and inter-office operations.
• Flexibility and knowledge to work with and understand objectives of clients across different areas of the sports and entertainment ecosystem including sports teams, leagues, rights holders, entertainment companies, and brands.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; however advanced skills in Excel is required. CRM experience highly preferred.
• Possess exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Superior interpersonal skills and be able to create a rapport with people of all demographics.
• High level of initiative and works well independently and in a team environment.
• Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Requires self-management, including the ability to ability to assess a situation and quickly implement solutions.
• Must be able to multi-task in fast-paced environment and be flexible enough to react under stressful circumstances.

Base salary range: $51,000-78,500, plus bonus potential.

Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each hire.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Unlimited PTO, Bonus Potential, 401(k) and more!
Wasserman

Position overview:

In the role of Director, Experience Strategy at Havas CX, you will have a unique opportunity to help our clients at various stages of digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be able to drive strategy of digital projects with a shared lens between customer centricity and business objectives. You will help our clients develop big picture vison for their business across all aspects of digital touchpoints. You will work in a fast paced, technology and innovation driven environment, on a mix of clients and verticals.

Responsibilities:

Discovery and research

• Understand our client’s business context, goals and incorporate client’s unique requirements into strategy deliverables
• Gather information on our client’s business context, process and competitive to identify whitespace opportunities
• Plan and facilitate qualitative research with end users and summarize research in user profiles, personas, or other relevant documentation
• Understand and develop customer journey maps and service workflows across all channels to uncover better ways to acquire, retain and service customers
• Drive client collaboration by leading workshops (in person or virtually)

Experience strategy

• Lead ideation and development of user-centric solutions, meeting client-identified business objectives
• Leverage data in solutioning process – consume and synthesize data to derive solution insights (from client data and research data)
• Create digital/experience transformation strategies across variety of clients and verticals (with focus on digital commerce, telco, financial services, and loyalty)
• Develop strategic roadmaps to help visualize execution plans for experience and technology rollouts
• Create sketches, storyboards, wireframes and/or high-level sitemaps to communicate an aspirational vision to the client

Leadership

• Lead client engagements (or as part of team) across variety of clients and industry verticals
• Communicate complex digital solution concepts to non-technical audiences
• Lead collaboration with client teams and help develop client capabilities
• Maintain stewardship of vision throughout project delivery
• Be a thought leader on technology trends on projects as well as throughout organization internally as a digital SME
• Contribute to estimating and proposal process
• Establish relationships with senior client stakeholders

About you

You have real interest in all aspects of digital, from transformation through customer experience lens to MarTech and technology. You like to dig into a problem, are undaunted by ambiguity, and have a passion for innovative solutions. This calls for a good balance of analytical skill, strategic thinking, and creativity.

You like to take ownership of a project and leadership in a group. You need empathy too: knowing how to listen and speak, to users, clients and to your team. Data sense and analytical skills are critical: qualitative and quantitative, it’s all about rationale-based thinking.

Moreover, you want to be a mentor to other team members and lead a team of various cross-functional contributors. Beyond project execution, you have experience managing a team, supporting their work and managing their performance in a formal role.

You have excellent organizational abilities, superior communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, strong problem-solving skills in a technical environment, attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.

For you creating a deck is not boring, but rather an opportunity to tell a compelling story – whether for the audience you are presenting to or someone who might be reading it months later.

Your background should include:

Agency or consulting experience:

• 7+ years of experience in a strategy role in consulting (digital focus) or digital agencies
• Direct experience working with a multi-disciplinary team (including mix of agency, client and 3rd party vendors)
• User experience design background preferred

Strategy projects in following areas:

• Customer Experience Strategy
• Product Strategy
• Digital Transformation
• eCommerce
• Complex, multi-touchpoint digital solutions

Familiarity and experience with following activities and deliverables:

• Workshop planning & facilitation
• Requirements gathering
• Strategic roadmaps
• Developing digital ecosystems
• Experience research and Customer Journey maps
• Segment research and persona development
• Content strategy
• Conversion optimization

Familiarity and comfort with client management and business development:

• Managing client relationships
• Identify opportunities for new engagements as part of project delivery
• Leading a project portfolio from perspective of strategy and client communication
• Experience leading teams and understanding of project management in an asset

The Havas Team

The Director, Experience Strategy will be part of a multidisciplinary team of experience strategists who like to collaborate and share ideas. Our Strategy and UX practices are very closely integrated and play a role from the business development phase and all the way through project delivery and post-launch program-level work. We are all about rallying to a common cause: shaping and making experiences that informs and moves people. We envision and design stuff, and make sure it can be built (too many strategy documents are dying a slow death somewhere in the cloud…), so frequently we build it ourselves. Located in the King and Bathurst neighbourhood (when not at home), we are focused on Canadian with a sprinkling of international clients. We are a part of Havas CX network, which in turn is a part of a global Havas family of companies. Our work environment is informal, fast-paced and friendly.

If you see yourself in this job description and you are interested in an opportunity to work and learning an entrepreneurial and agile environment, then please get in touch.

Our Perks:

At Havas Media our people come first which is why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Centralized Downtown Office
• Full flexibility around work from home or office
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Physical & Mental Health Benefits
• Dedicated Culture Committee & Diversity Team
• Growth Opportunities & Employer-Paid Professional Development
• Unlimited vacation, plus year-round bonus holiday office closures, Christmas closure
• Paid Parental Top-Up Policy
• Dog friendly office

No closed minds here – at Havas Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origins, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

Location: 473 Adelaide St West, Toronto ON

Havas CX Canada | Havas Media

Project Manager

The Role

The position lies within the Studio team of Fundamental Media, this is our design and production department providing a wide range of creative solutions. The Creative Producer will coordinate and support the creative production of assets for our Asset Management and Business Education clients.

Working closely with our in-house design team and in partnership with internal teams and clients, the Creative Producer will incorporate communication and soft management skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute the successful delivery of creative projects from start through to completion. The creative producer thrives on being involved at all levels of the project and aims at delivering them within the allocated budget and timeframe to meet customer expectations. Someone who is here to motivate and support all team members. We’re looking for an energetic problem solver, adaptive, organised and methodical with a genuine interest in the creative industry, and in coordinating and delivering a variety and scale of projects across a range of mediums. Someone who has an eye for detail and is eager to learn and gain more experience.

In mastering the process, you will support the designers and will be their go to for help to get them where they need to be for each review and milestone. You will be guiding the process, helping internal teams and clients to stay on track. You will remain calm and focused when things change with the ability to pivot the process when required. You will be solutions focused and will be ready to explore all the options, you know there is never just one way to do something and that there is always more to learn.

In this role you will not be dedicated to a single account but will work across our portfolio of clients. You will run some projects independently and some working with the Project manager. In this role we are looking for a producer with 1+ years’ experience who is competent at running creative development and has some experience delivering campaigns for digital display. You will ensure your projects have the correct creative and design resources and will own the timeline ensuring all meetings are scheduled with the correct internal stakeholders. You will be in constant conversations with your team to ensure everyone is clear and aligned. You may at times be client facing and will be confident talking clients through your timelines. You will be sensitive and understanding of client requirements and requests.

About Us

Fundamental Media are passionate front runners of media planning & buying and technology who live and breathe advertising. Established in 2003 in London, we have grown to over 100 people whilst retaining the important ethos that our staff are part of our family. Our vision was to become a leading specialist and we have achieved this through a combination of contemporary and innovative technologies. This includes our in-house proprietary performance marketing technologies and reporting platforms, in-house programmatic solutions, research team and most importantly our people, each with expert sector knowledge.

We have a global footprint with offices in Boston, London, Hong Kong and Sydney. We manage media planning and buying for our clients from Asset management to educational providers.

Your day to day:

• Work closely with the Creative Director and Project Manager to ensure deliverables across active projects stay on track.
• Clear understanding of deadlines within your allocated projects and become the go to person for the internal teams when needing to know exactly what is delivering when.
• Management of projects board (Monday.com), creative folders, documentation, ensuring it’s up to date, organized and easy to access.
• Financial tracking to ensure projects stay on budget.
• Continually monitor and report on project status to ensure the project strategy and goals are met
• Taking detailed meeting notes and translating them into actions and next steps for the internal teams and client where relevant.
• Preparing for daily team meetings to ensure the designers team is up to date on current tasks, deadlines and client feedback.
• Be proactive, anticipate and rectify issues before they become a problem. Identify, manage and mitigate against project risks
• Overseeing the output of the team; acting as the final checkpoint to ensure quality is kept high across all projects

Essential Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised and detail oriented, capable of managing small to large scale production timelines and budgets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects, contending priorities
• Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a team environment as well as individually, internally and with external stakeholders.
• Excellent documentation capability and office software skills like Excel, Outlook and Word. Knowledge with HTML, Google Studio and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Remaining positive, having a sense of humour and a can-do attitude no matter what the challenge ahead is.
• Ability to create project timelines, and project schedules to identify key project delivery dates and creative team deliverables.
• Has the ability to flex the process to fit the project needs
• Has a real interest in great work both in advertising and other creative outlets.
• A born collaborator
• Is confident in their approach and can voice their opinion in a clear and productive way
• Great work ethic and team player
• Experience as a Project Coordinator in a similar role in an integrated creative agency environment is preferable.

What we offer

• Positive, friendly and loyal colleagues
• A very competitive salary and bonus structure
• Flexible working
• Excellent benefits including pension contribution, private healthcare, life cover, cycle scheme, season ticket loans, 25 days’ annual leave, 2 days paid leave for charity work, study loans and free snacks in the office
• The opportunity to fast-track your career. We believe in recognition, reward and progression – partnered with the appropriate training and support
• International exposure and intra-company transfer opportunities
• 100% Club, an annual peer nominated award (past trips have included Dubai, skiing in France, diving in the Red Sea and a trip to Italy)
• A dynamic place to work in a contemporary, team focussed and forward-thinking company. We are a friendly but driven team – ‘Work hard, have fun, make money’!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Strictly no agencies.

Fundamental Media

The Project Coordinator is involved in the facilitation of the successful delivery of all aspects of high-end responsive websites and other digital products. As the Project Coordinator, you will handle day-to-day support work for the project management team including schedule management, asset tracking, internal and external communications, testing & QA.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare project documentation including project schedules, status reports, trackers
• Support Project Managers in monitoring status of large-scale projects, including but not limited to updating of daily status reporting on both internal and external aspects of project delivery
• Perform Quality Assurance and test website builds prior to deliverables
• Support project management in process improvement initiatives
• Maintain and update process documents including project checklists
• Attend and coordinate internal project meetings and meetings with external partners
• Attend client facing meetings and take meeting minutes
• Support the project management team in the scheduling of activities and resources

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in a project support role, preferably with a background in web-based solutions
• Experience working within multi-faceted projects, bringing together very different streams of activity in media and technical environment
• Team player with the ability to work within a Global environment
• Excellent client communication skills, servicing a range of different kind of companies
• Organized, hard-working, diplomatic, can-do attitude, detail oriented
• Self-starter, takes initiative, enjoys a challenge
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple aspects of several projects and comfortably prioritize tasks and efficiently manage workload
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Very proficient with common business software, especially MS Word and Excel
• Comfortable and capable learning new software
• Ability to use technology to communicate effectively with colleagues in offsite locations

Multimedia Solutions

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client operations team consisting of production managers and coordinators that support localization and media services for one or more client accounts
• Support Client Account Lead (Sr. Director or VP, Client Ops), managing parts of the account as needed
• Own the entire client experience, from professionalized onboarding to high performance day-to-day servicing (ultimately ensuring the company is delivering best-in-class quality, security, on-time delivery and overall customer satisfaction)
• Work with Account lead to establish and evolve strategic roadmap for your accounts while continuously measuring account performance, introducing improvement solutions, enhancing the customer experience, and leading account growth
• Think strategically while engaging, improving and developing accounts (actively participate in sales activities with executives and business development team, develop and communicate business intelligence related to accounts, conceptualize and introduce value-adding solutions tailored to customer needs, etc.)
• Own the financial data accuracy and billing process for your accounts, working with all relevant teams to ensure data accuracy and timely billing
• Ensure optimum engagement at all customer levels (production, management, executive) as well as across all service lines and related departments
• Support Pixelogic’s vision and represent the best interests of both the customer as well as the company
• Other duties as assigned

Leadership & Management:

• Lead, manage and mentor team members to become high performing production managers and coordinators (including building, recruiting and training the team)
• Work closely with all operational departments to ensure quality, security and on-time delivery
• Engage technology and admin groups as necessary to support account servicing and solutions
• Utilize dashboards, reports and metrics to monitor production milestones and status
• Successfully manage employees that work remotely from home (WFH) or other company locations
• Help build and evolve the company and team culture

Planning:

• Successfully plan and execute complex, high security and global production schedules for features, series and related promotional materials
• Work with management to proactively staff and manage resources based on forecasted revenue and company needs
• Establish and manage effective meeting schedules for clients and internal teams
• Lead capacity planning process for your customers, ensuring accuracy in rolling demand versus capacity forecasts

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead creation and/or management of documentation and training of client workflows, pricing, profiles, style guides and other requirements
• Lead and manage Corrective Action Report (CAR) process for client rejections and other issues to ensure proper processes/procedures are always in place to prevent issues from happening and especially recurring
• Create and assign Operational Initiatives (OI’s) in collaboration with technology, operational and admin teams to continuously improve workflows related to your accounts

Finance:

• Participate in annual budgeting process for your accounts
• Lead revenue forecasting process for your accounts, ensuring that all revenue data is accurate on a rolling basis
• Establish and/or maintain service rates (pricing) and contractual requirements for your accounts, working with management to regularly evaluate and adjust as needed
• Ensure all service quotes are professionally and accurately created, presented and negotiated with clients
• Ensure pricing and service rates, including re-work and change orders, are accurately applied to all services related to your accounts
• Actively participate in RFP responses and contract negotiation
• Ensure that all services are billed accurately and timely, working in collaboration with the accounting team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of experience in high performance leadership, management and client servicing roles
• Strong knowledge of localization and media services for features and series
• Commercial understanding of rate cards, pricing models, service quoting, etc.
• Significant skills and experience in building, managing and motivating teams
• Demonstrated excellence with highly detailed production planning and execution
• Managerial level skills with computers, Microsoft Office, and using different software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive mindset that is solutions and service oriented
• Ability to multi-task while also maintaining focus and attention to detail
• Professional and levelheaded demeanor under all circumstances
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines with changing and complex priorities
• Must be flexible with availability via phone, email and text (AM, PM, weekends)

Pixelogic Media

The March for Life Education and Defense Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that coordinates the world’s largest annual pro-life event and civil protest. Through the annual March in Washington, DC, marches in state capitals across the country, and through being the collective voice of Pro-Life marchers, on Capitol Hill, in the Media, and on social media every day of the year, the organization is uniquely positioned to build a culture of life.

The Executive Director will report to the President. As Executive Director, you will work closely alongside the President of the March for Life and your primary responsibility is the overall day-today direction of the organization, which includes overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of March for Life. As needed, this position will also include assisting the President with Development and Outreach activities.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:

• Can work on-site in office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays can work remotely!
• Will directly impact this mission with its growth plans to expand state by state within the next 5 to 10 years
• Will support a wonderful president who is looking for her right-hand person!
• Opportunity to participate in public speaking engagements, if interested!
• Excellent benefits including generous retirement plan!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Executive Director will:

• Maintain broad working knowledge of all March for Life activities.
• Plan, organize, and direct the organization’s overall operations and programs.
• Ensure that the March for Life mission is fulfilled through implementation of the strategic plan.
• Assist with and reports on the organization’s results for board of directors. Attend Board meetings and provides updates to Board
• Provide leadership to and supervises March for Life staff to ensure appropriate support of March for Life work across all departments.
• Recruit and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and volunteers by providing career coaching, growth opportunities, and personal development for workers. With help of Director of Operations, manages Human Resource needs.
• With consultation of President, identify candidates, conduct interviews and hiring – including the collection and filing of necessary documents, and management of staff
• Manage and oversee all payroll, healthcare insurance, retirement benefits, etc.
• Meet with Director of Development to update on organizational needs and assisting with development as necessary
• Oversight of all contracts by acting as the main point of legal contact with General Counsel and reviewing and approving all service contracts
• Provide general oversight and planning of components for the March for Life event in January and State March Programs to ensure cohesive execution of March for Life’s strategic plan.
• General Supervision of all aspects related to administration – legal, accounting, hiring. On the programmatic side, supervise (with the help of staff) livestream production, development campaigns, grassroots engagement, and operations to ensure unified messaging, identifying and assisting in the resolution of obstacles that affect the whole as they arise.
• Supervise financial operations of the organization. Develop, implement, and operate within the annual budget (in conjunction with Director of Operations). Plan, prepare for, and participate in annual audit in conjunction with Board Treasurer and Director of Operations

WHAT YOU HAVE (SKILLS / BACKGROUND / PASSION):

• 10+ years of experience in a leadership role for a nonprofit organization, with strong staff management experience
• Passion for building a culture of life / have participated in pro-life activities
• BS degreed required / MS degree is a plus
• Strong sense of initiative! A flexible attitude: willingness to “wear different hats” as needed to accomplish mission of the organization
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills including proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment with deadline driven timelines
• Comfortable with public speaking and Board presentations
• Comfortable with development activities
• Open to light travel, maybe once a month

American Philanthropic’s Talent Solutions’ Team is honored to provide talent searches for top client organizations such as March for Life Education and Defense Fund. We are entrusted to be the first step in their interviewing & hiring process.

If you’re a match for this exceptional opportunity, please apply to the opening OR email your resume directly to Carmen Sapara, Managing Consultant, Talent Solutions: [email protected]

March for Life Education and Defense Fund

E-Commerce Photo Operations Manager – Brilliant Earth

Brilliant Earth is one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, and a global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry. Founded in 2005, we have been featured in Time, The Knot, Forbes, and Refinery29, among many other media outlets. We are a group of dedicated team members with a common goal of creating a more sustainable, transparent, and compassionate jewelry industry.

We are searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. Brilliant Earth team members bring a top-notch attitude and a willingness to help each other grow. For more insight into our work environment and culture, and to hear from our employees, check out our profile on the Muse!

Everyone at Brilliant Earth has a voice – we want to hear yours! If you are interested in growing with Brilliant Earth, send us a resume and cover letter letting us know why you are interested in joining our mission and our team. Please include a sentence about your favorite shape of diamond.

Position Overview:

The E-Commerce Photo Operations Manager will lead the E-Commerce Production team’s product image strategy, including product photography, renderings, and videos. You will work cross-functionally and with our external partners to create industry leading product visualizations and ensure image consistency across our product line. In partnership with our engineering and product management teams, you will work to continuously improve the product visualization experience on our site.

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong eye for detail and the ability to set up efficient and scalable operational processes. This leader plays a pivotal role in our E-Commerce Production team to ensure our website is supported through all digital production assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for product page imagery
• Support the 3D rendering and photography team in ramping existing production and spearheading new projects
• Quality assure 3D renderings and provide timely feedback
• Work with the project manager to set and meet product retouch and rendering KPIs
• Develop productive relationships with external photo partners and onboard new partners as needed
• Partner with diamond operations team and our external photo teams to achieve consistency in diamond imagery and video assets
• Work with merchandising, inventory, and creative teams to schedule on-figure model photoshoots with our external photography partners
• Audit and update website with new product imagery and video content
• Proactively troubleshoot and offer resolution to issues related to imagery processes, including render farm monitoring and image asset uploads
• Support website development features related to product imagery in partnership with our product managers and engineering team
• Lead a team of direct reports and aid in growth and development of team through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and leading by example

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ relevant working experience, including team management experience
• Deep knowledge of e-commerce photo and retouch process
• Experience with or knowledge of 3D rendering process, preferred
• High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Bridge
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of CMS systems
• Creative thinker who excels at developing scalable operational processes
• Strong eye for detail and ability to uphold brand standards
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to understand technical creative processes such as 3D rendering and photo editing automation scripts
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels of the organization
• Ability to prioritize time effectively and project manage amidst shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products 
• Understanding and acceptance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace belonging concepts

What We Offer

At Brilliant Earth, we’re passionate about the employee experience. That’s why we offer an excellent training program and endless opportunities for career growth! In addition, we offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:

• Equity Compensation. You will play an important role in the growth and success of the company. RSU awards allow us all to share in these successes.
• Insurance. Medical, dental, and vision insurance kick in on the first day of your 2nd month!
• 401k match. We know that saving for the future is important. That’s why we offer a generous 401k match.
• Open PTO Policy. We know it’s important to recharge and relax.
• Disability and Life insurance. 100% employer-paid.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.
• Continued Education. Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings.
• Employee Discounts. As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry.
• Wellness Benefits. We offer access to exclusive discounts on gym memberships and more, as well as an Employee Assistance Program for 24/7 access to counseling.
• Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities. In addition to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteering.

The targeted budget for this position is $90k – $100k. This compensation budget range may be adjusted at any time at the discretion of the company.

Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation completing an application or at any stage of the interview process, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Brilliant Earth

E-Commerce Photo Operations Manager – Brilliant Earth

Brilliant Earth is one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, and a global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry. Founded in 2005, we have been featured in Time, The Knot, Forbes, and Refinery29, among many other media outlets. We are a group of dedicated team members with a common goal of creating a more sustainable, transparent, and compassionate jewelry industry.

We are searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. Brilliant Earth team members bring a top-notch attitude and a willingness to help each other grow. For more insight into our work environment and culture, and to hear from our employees, check out our profile on the Muse!

Everyone at Brilliant Earth has a voice – we want to hear yours! If you are interested in growing with Brilliant Earth, send us a resume and cover letter letting us know why you are interested in joining our mission and our team. Please include a sentence about your favorite shape of diamond.

Position Overview:

The E-Commerce Photo Operations Manager will lead the E-Commerce Production team’s product image strategy, including product photography, renderings, and videos. You will work cross-functionally and with our external partners to create industry leading product visualizations and ensure image consistency across our product line. In partnership with our engineering and product management teams, you will work to continuously improve the product visualization experience on our site.

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong eye for detail and the ability to set up efficient and scalable operational processes. This leader plays a pivotal role in our E-Commerce Production team to ensure our website is supported through all digital production assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for product page imagery
• Support the 3D rendering and photography team in ramping existing production and spearheading new projects
• Quality assure 3D renderings and provide timely feedback
• Work with the project manager to set and meet product retouch and rendering KPIs
• Develop productive relationships with external photo partners and onboard new partners as needed
• Partner with diamond operations team and our external photo teams to achieve consistency in diamond imagery and video assets
• Work with merchandising, inventory, and creative teams to schedule on-figure model photoshoots with our external photography partners
• Audit and update website with new product imagery and video content
• Proactively troubleshoot and offer resolution to issues related to imagery processes, including render farm monitoring and image asset uploads
• Support website development features related to product imagery in partnership with our product managers and engineering team
• Lead a team of direct reports and aid in growth and development of team through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and leading by example

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ relevant working experience, including team management experience
• Deep knowledge of e-commerce photo and retouch process
• Experience with or knowledge of 3D rendering process, preferred
• High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Bridge
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of CMS systems
• Creative thinker who excels at developing scalable operational processes
• Strong eye for detail and ability to uphold brand standards
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to understand technical creative processes such as 3D rendering and photo editing automation scripts
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels of the organization
• Ability to prioritize time effectively and project manage amidst shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products 
• Understanding and acceptance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace belonging concepts

What We Offer

At Brilliant Earth, we’re passionate about the employee experience. That’s why we offer an excellent training program and endless opportunities for career growth! In addition, we offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:

• Equity Compensation. You will play an important role in the growth and success of the company. RSU awards allow us all to share in these successes.
• Insurance. Medical, dental, and vision insurance kick in on the first day of your 2nd month!
• 401k match. We know that saving for the future is important. That’s why we offer a generous 401k match.
• Open PTO Policy. We know it’s important to recharge and relax.
• Disability and Life insurance. 100% employer-paid.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.
• Continued Education. Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings.
• Employee Discounts. As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry.
• Wellness Benefits. We offer access to exclusive discounts on gym memberships and more, as well as an Employee Assistance Program for 24/7 access to counseling.
• Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities. In addition to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteering.

The targeted budget for this position is $90k – $100k. This compensation budget range may be adjusted at any time at the discretion of the company.

Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation completing an application or at any stage of the interview process, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Brilliant Earth