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Project Manager – Artwork

Location: Remote working with occasional travel to the North West office

Salary: £29,000 + excellent benefits

Hours: 8-5.00pm

Our client is a retail packaging and artwork agency working with a large retailer based in the North West. They are looking for a project manager to join their team to manage the artwork projects from initial brief from the client through to being sent to print.

The role will involve managing a critical path, ensuring deadlines are met, liaising with key stakeholders both internally and externally, using multiple systems and having excellent attention to detail. You will manage multiple projects and need to be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Communication and administration skills are key for this role.

We are looking for a strong project manager with some previous experience in the artwork/ print/ packaging/ POS/ Retail sector, with excellent communication and organisation skills. The role offers excellent training and long-term progression in dynamic and fun environment.

The role involves:

• Overseeing artwork projects from beginning to end
• Creating and managing critical paths according to the clients’ schedules
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date with project risks and challenges through daily reporting.
• Updating and maintaining multiple systems,
• Attending project related meetings,
• Handling queries and problem solving.

Requirements for the role:

• 2 years + in a project management role
• Experience within an artwork, print, packaging or retail environment is essential
• Stakeholder management experience
• Excellent organisational & time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise your own workload against critical path deadlines.
• Creation and management of both client relationships and internal team relationships.
• Able to use Microsoft applications, in particular Excel.

*Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.

Lucy Walker Recruitment

Note: Please include a link to your portfolio in your resume.

Art Director + Copywriter Team needed for conceptual development of unignorable and unorthodox ideas and the flawless execution of creative deliverables. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this team will demonstrate an ability to justify concepts to both the client and the project team. They ensure their projects are smart, kickass and beautifully crafted.

What you will do…

• Regularly attend and participate fully in briefs, product group meetings and client presentations; attend client briefs and research as needed
• Present creative work and creative rationales to product group and then to client for discussion and approval; compellingly and with an authoritative manner, building a positive working relationship with client contacts
• Create persuasive art and copy that engages the target audience and follows the brand’s tone of voice.
• Execute creative using new and modern perspectives along with reliable production methods while keeping the client’s existing graphic look, brand image, and goals in mind.
• Partner with Production to ensure the development of formats that achieve the strategic objectives outlined in the brief and maximize the use of the production budget
• Manage multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain quality and budget control throughout all aspects of the art, file prep and/or broadcast production process in conjunction with Production and Studio
• Championing the client’s cause while balancing it with McCann’s objectives
• Contribute to building a positive agency culture, building positive working relationships with other departments and clients

Who you will be…

• Must be a team player.
• 3+ years of experience as Art Director or Copywriter
• Knowledge and experience in performing on a variety of consumer, industrial, corporate and institutional communication assignments, across multiple mediums.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive self-starter
• Proven experience developing progressive digital, direct and social projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop concepts relevant to the client’s objectives, and distinct in their presentation.

The Company

McCann Worldgroup Canada is committed to a diverse workforce as an Employment Equity employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples, and Visible Minorities) and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation, we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

McCann Canada

Star Entertainment is looking for an experienced Live Entertainment Director/ Producer (m/w/d) to join our dynamic, growing team in the development and production of our film music concerts.

About Star Entertainment:

Star Entertainment is an international production company, operating since 1999 in the fields of film, live entertainment, culture and philanthropy. In the area of film, Star started with minor investments in “Shaft” and “Mission Impossible II” and has produced films with the likes of Richard Curtis and Oscar-wining talent. Václav Havel honored “Letter to Anna” about the murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaja.

Among the most reknown cultural projects were contributions to Bob Geldof’s “Live 8”, the creation of “The Wall Museum” in Berlin and installations with Ai Weiwei. Concerts range from operas and musicals to film orchestra perfromances on themes such as Harry Potter, The Lord of The Rings and Hans Zimmer. Star has hosted the likes of Sting, Liza Minelli, Bryan Adams, Anna Netrebko, Lang Lang, Bono, Roger Waters and Arcade Fire. In the field of philanthropy Star Entertainment has produced the annual Cinema for Peace Gala since 2002, created “Sports for Peace” with Muhammad Ali and Nelson Mandela as well as “Help Haiti Home” for Sean Penn, enabling charitable organizations to raise in total more than 50 Mio USD.

Your tasks:

– Creative development

– Supervision/ Management on tour

– Development and production of concerts from directories to artist acquisition.

Your requirements:

– Highly functioning in a fast paced environment

– Talent for communication

– Willing to go on tour/ work evenings and weekends

– Excellent English language skills, good German skills are a plus

– Solution-oriented mentality: your world of thought is not shaped by problems, but by the desire for solutions and improvements

– Good knowledge of the works by Eisenstein, Verdi, Hans Zimmer and JK Rowling. Familiar with the films and music behind our concerts including Star Trek and The Wall

Star Entertainment GmbH

About Vanquish Fitness

Vanquish Fitness is one of the fastest growing Fitness clothing communities in the world. At Vanquish we strive for continuous progression in the quality and style of garments and actively encourage the Vanquish community to strive for the same continuous progression in what they are passionate about.

About the Role

We are looking for a Creative Producer to join the team to take responsibility for managing the production processes and take full control of the annual shoot budget. We are looking for someone with previous experience as a Producer and ideally an existing range of contacts within the creative freelance world as well as a black book of agents, models, locations and media agencies. We need someone with slick time management and communication skills, that isn’t afraid to think outside the box and contribute creatively to the Vanquish brand identity.

You will need to have excellent organisation, communication and time management skills. The ideal candidate will bring ideas to the table for shoot concepts and campaigns that align with and elevate the Vanquish brand. You will have a thorough understanding of the full production process, including pre and post production, and the confidence to manage shoots on set. You will have experience negotiating rates and managing department budgets. You will need to be willing to hit the ground running, being present at our North London office approx. 3 times per week alongside the wider team. You should be confident enough to get involved with the team, push back where needed and always be in control of finances and deadlines, as well as meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

● Concept ideas for all Vanquish shoots including campaign, video, location, studio, ecommerce and content days

● Present ideas to Founders & Head of Brand for sign off and make amendments as required

● Pre-production management for all shoots including booking models, locations, equipment, photo/videographers, freelancers and sourcing relevant permits/ insurance documents required

● Booking travel/ accommodation as required ahead of shoots

● Preparing and transporting all samples, props and equipment required for shoots

● Carry out location visits and risk assessments prior to shoots

● Negotiate rates with agents, freelancers and agencies to ensure shoot remains within budget and take full responsibility for annual shoot budget

● Put together creative decks, call sheets, outfit lists and any additional creative input required

● Work with Influencer Marketing department where athletes & Influencers are required for a shoot such as content days

● Liaise with on set team prior to shoot to ensure everyone is briefed and understands what is expected of them

● Planning of alternatives as a backup to plan A

● Management of shoot process on set, ensuring timings are met, all deliverable requirements are met and have meticulous attention to detail

● Post-production management, ensuring all assets are selected, retouched and uploaded in a timely manner ahead of product launches

Essential Skills

● Comfortable managing multiple production projects at once from concept creation through to delivery

● Financial management is a crucial part of this role. You must have experience in providing and executing comprehensive budget management systems

● Proven track record of producing national and/or global productions across a range of budgets and timelines with an understanding of production values

● Experience working with a high-impact team, bringing the positive confidence to contribute to concepts and productions with your knowledge of the brand and industry

● Ability to develop ideas across a variety of formats backed up with an understanding of what works on different digital platforms

● Strong understanding of restrictions and limitations that can occur throughout the production process and proactivity seeking solutions

● Proven project management/ production experience in video and photo shoots

● Previous experience working within a creative environment, preferably for a fashion or sportswear brand

Desired Skills

● Quick thinker

● Problem solver

● Pre- existing contacts with freelance creatives, talent managers and modeling agencies

● Experience using Asana, Slack, Google Drive, MS Office

● Adobe Suite experience would be a bonus

Vanquish Fitness

Summary

The Maria Tash brand is based in New York with worldwide headquarters and its flagship store that opened in 2004. It wasn’t until 2016 that the Tash expanded internationally with the opening of a shop at Liberty of London. Following this, the brand has continued to open piercing and jewelry destinations in Dublin (Brown Thomas), Harrods of London and most recently the world’s very first piercing destination in the Middle East at the Dubai Mall. With a cult following of celebrities including Rihanna, Zoe Kravitz, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Lawrence, and Charlize Theron to name just a few, the brand is the leading destination for influencers, industry insiders and tastemakers around the world.

Reports to: SVP, Creative

Location: NYC Corporate Office

How You’ll Impact

This role will lead all projects across the Creative department and guide team members through day-to-day creative tasks:

• Content Creation Design (Design, Execute, and Edit digital content in interactive formats such as gifs, graphic posts, short videos, etc)
• Photoshoots (Pre- and Post-Production, On Set Direction)
• Photo Assets (Mockups, Retouching, QC, Product Photography, VOMs, Still Life, Campaign, Asset Management)
• Digital (Email Marketing, Website, Social, Digitals Ads, Banners, Interface)
• Graphic Design (Layout, Guidelines, Templates, In-Store, Outdoor, Presentation, Packaging)
• Administrative (Team Priorities, Organization, Workflow, Calendars, Deadlines)

What You’ll Do

• Creative preparation, art direction and management of photo shoots. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure images meet commercial needs while reinforcing brand DNA. Must be able to lead a crew, which includes photographer, photo tech, stylists, hair/make-up, and model, to produce images that convey brand’s overall creative vision.
• Ensure that all work is consistent, cohesive, meets brand strategy, and is delivered within timeframe. This includes concept, design, photographic art direction, supervision of retouching, and supervision of production.
• A commitment to innovation, excellence and the highest standards of quality in art direction and design
• Communicate design goals to creative team and production artists to drive integration and consistent creative execution across all phases of production
• Maintain positive, productive work environment with high creative standards
• Supervision of all pre/post-production work for assigned projects
• Manage and edit final retouching for all projects

Who You Are

• Must have a BFA in Art or Design from an accredited University or comparable personal experience in Art or Design and able to demonstrate that ability
• Must have jewelry experience and knowledge/interest in luxury and fashion industry
• 8+ years of experience with an in-house creative team or at an agency
• Strong portfolio of work that demonstrates knowledge of design best practices and sensitivities to layout, typography, and color.
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• High taste level and able to form a point of view
• Flexible and comfortable with fast paced deadlines and prioritizing between multiple, concurrent projects
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or comparable
• Must be reliable, punctual and take pride in their work as an individual and as part of the team
• Must have great time management skills and ability to communicate when additional resources are needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k match
• FSA, Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability
• A generous employee discount on all jewelry
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Model

MARIA TASH

Your Joyful Kitchen

Develop and execute concept and layout for print, broadcast, video, and interactive media with minimal supervision 

Job Responsibilities:

• Work together with copywriters, art directors and account team to provide creative, strategically sound solutions for client, in-house and new business needs 
• Own jobs, beginning to end
• Write and reference promotional material without supervision
• Constantly look for new, compelling presentation 
• Supervise and direct art directors and junior art directors 
• Clearly communicate information and direction to other art directors as well as suppliers, freelancers, and editorial staff. 
• Participate in client meetings and presentations 
• Attend market research 
• Work closely with the copy, editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects are completed according to deadlines 

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of agency experience 
• Interactive/digital experience 
• BA or BS degree  
• Proven creative ability 
• Proficiency in Macintosh hardware, Microsoft software, Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $153,000 – $257,500.This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off

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

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness

Develop and execute concept and layout for print, broadcast, video, and interactive media with minimal supervision 

Job Responsibilities:

• Work together with copywriters, art directors and account team to provide creative, strategically sound solutions for client, in-house and new business needs 
• Own jobs, beginning to end
• Write and reference promotional material without supervision
• Constantly look for new, compelling presentation 
• Supervise and direct art directors and junior art directors 
• Clearly communicate information and direction to other art directors as well as suppliers, freelancers, and editorial staff. 
• Participate in client meetings and presentations 
• Attend market research 
• Work closely with the copy, editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects are completed according to deadlines 

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of agency experience 
• Interactive/digital experience 
• BA or BS degree  
• Proven creative ability 
• Proficiency in Macintosh hardware, Microsoft software, Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop

Additional Information

Compensation Range:$153,000 – $257,500.This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off

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

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

      Covalent Logic is looking for an experienced, full-time Creative Director. This position will be responsible for the management and development of the Covalent Logic creative team, their talents and their individual deliverables. The leadership position will oversee both in-house and virtually-based designers, whose projects span across design, copywriting and video elements with an emphasis on B2B. The ideal candidate will collaborate with all departments to ensure cohesive and timely production, as well as brand consistency.

Covalent Logic’s mission is to empower good people with creative capital. We are a team that prides itself on being solution-oriented, socially responsible and creative. Our history as a team is a testament to this and we employ people with the same drive and ideals.

Covalent Logic was forged as a Baton Rouge-based agency in the throes of crisis communications management, following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Now, over 18 years later, Covalent Logic offices have expanded to include locations in Austin, New Orleans and Houston — leaning into the future of the virtual workplace, with about 25% of Covalent employees providing their services across the U.S.

We envision our new Creative Director to be an integral part of our company, a person who considers storytelling to be essential, collaboration a necessity and that meticulous attention to detail is the key to award-winning projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Creative Director oversees the creative team, ensuring the highest level of design and production appropriate to each project, for Covalent Logic clients. Additionally, the Creative Director leads by example, maintaining a robust schedule of hands-on design projects. Graphic design duties include creative project collaboration — concept, strategy, copy — as well as internal, promotional projects. They will work with the Interactive Director, Account Managers, and Project Managers to make sure the client’s needs are understood, clearly defined and being met by the creative team. Responsibilities include providing clear feedback and guidance to designers in a timely manner and giving technical direction as needed.

As part of their daily tasks, the Creative Director will research creative and production trends and communicate this information, as appropriate, to the creative team, management group or company––wide.  As creative lead, the Creative Director will participate in planned and spontaneous brainstorming /creative problem– solving sessions, research and concept generation. 

Duties

The Creative Director reports directly to the Vice President. Other duties include:

●     Inspiring creativity throughout all design work

●     Working with the Interactive Director to identify opportunities for creative excellence/exploration for Covalent Logic and its clients

●     Supervising and working with other team members to ensure all design work is completed to the highest standard

●     Working with Account Managers and/or the Interactive Director to assign members of the design team to projects

●     Working with the Account Managers and Project Managers to ensure project parameters are clearly defined and positioned for successful execution

●     Communicating consistently and effectively with Interactive Director, and Creative and Production staff on best practices

●     Communicating clearly with Account Managers and Project Managers when milestones are in jeopardy and what is needed to amend, correct or otherwise complete the task

●     Collaborating with agency owner to develop and maintain reputation in the market through award entries, promotion of the agency and “creative experiments” designed to gain exposure

●     Continuing education and growth — with company support — in design skills and understanding/use of software tools

●     Averaging at least 25% of the time designing and producing projects

●     Mentoring and training creative team as needed

●     Responding to client needs in a friendly and helpful way, always representing Covalent Logic with the highest possible level of professionalism

Supervisory duties include:

●     Vacation time/off approvals

●     Employee performance/evaluations/development

●     Setting team and individual goals

●     Supervising, directing and motivating team members

●     Planning, assigning and directing work

●     Keep team/direct reports on task/deadline

●     Identify hiring needs, work with Human Resources Manager

●     Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations

●     Work with other managers on interdepartmental projects

●     Implement and enforce company policies and procedures on your team.

Covalent Logic

hi5.agency is a full service creative agency that takes a social-first approach to owning the moment. An ego-free and inclusive environment that offers award winning services across Strategy, Social, Creative, Inclusion and Production. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.

The Integrated Art Director has a killer design ability, an unmatched sense of originality and an eye for detail powered by conceptual thinking. This role acts as a creative lead but also spearheads integrated initiatives seamlessly with our Strategy, Social, AV and Production teams to manage and creatively drive integrated brand and entertainment campaigns.

The AD shares our passion for innovation and upholds our high standard of quality towards a creative approach to edify our internal culture. This leadership role is held to the highest standard and should act as an example of integrated collaboration and excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Self motivated to keep up with new creative technologies and analyze new trends and data
• Present and effectively communicate how a creative vision helps achieve client goals
• Manage graphic designers, illustrators, editors and motion designers within project timelines
• Execute against various creative briefs within brand and entertainment guidelines
• Effectively manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and exceed internal and client expectations
• Work with internal writers, editors, strategists and social team members and GCD to develop creative for various projects
• Presenting concepts and creative to various teams/clients and potential new business opportunities
• Design your ass off
• Lead integrated creative initiatives across Digital, Social, Original Content and A/V
• Promote a culture of innovation and inclusiveness while adhering to agency process
• Always be punctual and effectively manage your time while communicating proactively
• Honor our commitment to maintain a diverse and inclusive environment embracing different voices, experiences and perspectives
• Participate in efforts to further diversify agency staff and create opportunities for underrepresented groups
• Be kind and respectful endlessly
• Turn up responsibly
• Continuously participate and be a leading contributor in brainstorms
• Identify/suggest new ways to improve processes to help meet overall team, project and client goals
• Promote and further hi5.agency’s integrated process while further developing personal skills
• Accurately estimate the level of effort and timeline expectations for creative deliverables
• Monitor and drive the team to utilize the best and latest methods and tools to stay competitive

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working as Associate AD or AD
• A track record of developing creative content for with proven results
• A master of Photoshop
• Experience presenting to clients
• Professional level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Google Drive Suite
• Experience working within brand guidelines to execute original content
• The ability to work efficiently within short and longer deadlines
• Strong level of independence and efficiency
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced and deadline-focused environment that is driven to produce world-class creative
• Posses an ego-free personality that can work with a highly motivated team to get shit done
• A current social media user
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Work from home position.

Salary Range: $120k-145k

hi5.agency