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WiredViews, a digital agency with a proud 20-year history, is seeking to hire an experienced and highly motivated Creative Director to join our growing team. As the leader of our creative services department, you can bring your innovative ideas to the table and take on new challenges. Reporting directly to the President and serving on the leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our agency. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative vision and strategy for the agency, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to develop impactful campaigns.
• Build and manage the creative services department, including supervising designers, writers, and other creative team members.
• Act as the creative lead on client presentations and sales presentations by communicating the creative vision to clients.
• Ensure that all creative output meets the highest standards of quality and is on-brand and on-strategy.
• Manage the creative budget, ensuring projects are completed within budget and on time.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as account management and production, to ensure the seamless execution of campaigns.
• Stay on top of industry trends and developments in digital advertising, and bring a passion for innovation and experimentation to the agency.
• Build and manage relationships with vendors, freelancers, printing and photography vendors, videography vendors, and other external partners.
• Develop and refine our creative processes, including the creative brief development process, creative ideation process, and creative approach to pitching new business.
• Suggest and implement creative collaboration platforms to improve our internal processes and output.
• Maintain a 75% billable rate.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in a creative director or art director role, with a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns.
• Expertise in various creative platforms, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, and InVision.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and mentor a team of creative professionals.
• Excellent project management and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
• A passion for innovation and experimentation, with a deep understanding of industry trends and developments in digital advertising.
• A current portfolio of work is to be submitted with your resume.

Software and Platforms:

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
• Video editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro)
• Social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
• Creative collaboration platforms (e.g., Asana, Trello, Slack, etc.)

The ideal candidate will be a creative visionary with a passion for campaign development, an eye for design, and a deep understanding of digital marketing. If you have a proven track record of leading successful campaigns, implementing design systems, refining creative processes, managing vendors and freelancers, and managing relationships with printing, photography, and videography vendors, and a desire to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

At WiredViews, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages and a supportive and dynamic work environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you are a creative and driven individual with a passion for advertising and a desire to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Note: This job description is not exhaustive; other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Why work at WiredViews?

• We are a small agency, but we punch above our weight with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from local startups all the way to multinational fortune 200 corporations. We work with great clients and are selective about the brands we serve.

• We have fully embraced the hybrid model. We have the tools to collaborate remotely and an office in the heart of a great area. We believe that if we hire the right people, they know how to balance remote vs. in-person and are free to choose that balance. We’re happy as long as we produce great work and our clients are happy.

• We believe in work-life balance. Top performers absolutely need balance in their life. We believe being tired, stressed, and burned out, is not a good way to serve our clients. We’re an agency, so of course, there are moments when we put in extra hours, but we believe that shouldn’t be the norm, and we work to ensure it doesn’t become one. With a generous PTO package, shared work-life values, and flexible hours we reclaim the balance that corporate America forgot.

• We’re inclusive. Ultimately, our clients pay us to come up with great ideas. Those ideas come from people empowered to speak up. We encourage that openness throughout our organization and have built it into our process.

• We have upward mobility through growth. We plan to expand our business and team over the next few years. That means there’s a ton of room for upward career mobility. If you want to move to the next level in your career, build it with us! We believe today’s talent is tomorrow’s leadership.

• We are not alone. WiredViews is a part of MAGNET, a worldwide community of independent agency CEOs and Principals. We share ideas, opportunities, clients, and even a few secrets to drive business and personal growth for one another and for our companies. When you work with WiredViews, you have the brainpower and resources of over 40 agencies across six continents and 22 countries at your disposal.

WiredViews

Creative Director

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with the brand team to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications
• Manage Creative Strategy and Creative Resources (internal and external)
• Develop exceptional and well-crafted copy
• Shape brand standards and create procedures to ensure all products and content are brand appropriate.
• Report progress of projects at major stages of their conception, creation, and execution
• Product Innovation Support: ideation, commercialization, positioning, and package design
• Assist with Public Relations & Communications Planning

Qualifications:

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Proficient with a variety of software programs, such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Flash

·       Knowledge of how to develop brand identities through multi-channel marketing

·       Evidence of participation in ongoing professional development opportunities in the areas of graphic design or social media

·       Recent hands-on experience with applying design, copy, or web best practices

·       Professional business skills, such as negotiation, project management, and leadership

·       Web design experience an advantage, especially using HTML5 and WordPress

·       Talent in presenting information concisely and accurately, with keen attention to detail

Elmhurst® 1925

An Entertainment Advertising Agency in Los Angeles is actively looking for an Art Director with key art experience to join their team. As the Art Director, you will be responsible for developing concepts, designing layouts, and creative retouching/ compositing. This may also involve directing photoshoots, so previous experience in photography is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have a strong creative eye, attention for detail, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and have excellent communication skills.

This is an onsite Temp-to-Hire role in Los Angeles.

Pay: $50-65/hr

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of Art Direction experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates a strong key art examples and composting skills.
• Previous Entertainment Agency experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and concepts to clients and team members.

If this is you, we encourage you to submit your resume and portfolio for consideration!

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Syndicatebleu

Strategy & Innovation

•Drive the strategic direction and assortment plans for each merchandise category and channel, by delivery, to achieve the right balance of key items/fashion/basics, value, price point, SKU count and volume.

•Leverage competitive market intelligence to gain and maintain marketplace advantages;

•Guide and review concept development with Sales and Design; ensure assortment(s) meet cost structure(s)

•Partner with Design and Sales to identify and generate new product opportunities for category;

•Shop for and source samples and inspiration; perform research to isolate key, relevant trends for category/brand, where appropriate

•Lead and track implementation of assortment plans across categories and channels; analyze product performance, market conditions and feedback from customers continuously; update assortment strategies and identify and execute opportunities based on analysis

Operations & Results

•Partner with Design, Production and Sales to ensure execution to time-and-action calendar and timely delivery of goods, sales growth, expense management and attainment of margin goals; collaboratively identify and resolve quality and technical issues; direct category forecasting and ensure progress toward established financial goals; motivate teams to achieve metrics

•Lead presentation of line to senior management and key accounts and buyers; direct review meetings, including edits, board review, pre-costing, line reviews, adoption and post-season reviews

Customers & Relationships

•Oversee communication and follow-up with all teams, including customers, suppliers, design team, sales team and where applicable; partner with Production to source new suppliers and vendors and maintain relationships with existing partners, direct problem solving and negotiations

•Collaborate with Sales to merchandise and style showroom; partner with Sales, where applicable, on collateral for in-store marketing needs

•Maintain relationships with collaborators and competitors; attend trade shows and industry events

Leadership & Teams

•Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

•Self-starter with the ability to drive results; to stay organized, to meet deadlines and to prioritize business needs

•Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals and team(s)

•Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have: Experience and understanding of wholesale jewelry merchandising, manufacturing, global supply chain operations, and mass market distribution

•Entrepreneurial drive tempered by judgment and strong leadership skills

•Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; experience managing and motivating teams; Strong ability at processing and implementing feedback from across channels without losing the creative integrity of the project.

•Ability to multi-task; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative

•Creativity, sensibility for merchandising and customer needs; Strong Storytelling skills, deep understanding of how to bring to life product and create stories that meet the needs of different channels and different formats

•Knowledge of jewelry construction

•8 – 10 years of experience in accessory or jewelry merchandising or buying; previous responsibility as Senior Merchandiser or as MM

•Highly proficient in Microsoft Office.

La Rocks

Senior Art Director

Salary: $90-100K

Hybrid: Onsite Tue-Thu

Location: Orlando

Relocation possible!

In-house ad agency

This is an opportunity to work with a beloved family-centered entertainment company based out of Orlando. This company makes memories for a lifetime!

This role is working within their internal agency. You will be concepting multi-channel campaigns and working with copywriters and designers to execute unique messaging. This is a conceptual job, but also entirely hands-on. Note: there are no direct-reports in this role.

• Working under the strategic direction of creative director, responsible for the design integrity of marketing communications, strategies, campaigns and programs.
• Provides art direction/graphic design, development of brand creative concepts and seamless execution.
• Works on the graphic development of key brand(s) campaigns and programs. Teams with copywriters and other creatives to develop creative concepts and more.
• Works with Project Managers to understand creative assignment, timeline and budgets.
• May serve as team leader/mentor for creative associates (artists, UI/UX designers, copywriters, photographers, etc.) on campaigns or projects.
• Ensures work is consistent with design quality and brand standards.
• Makes presentations to internal clients.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design or closely related), combined with outstanding creative portfolio.

EXPERIENCE: 7+ years of experience in large volume or in-house advertising agency or marketing environment. Portfolio of relevant creative work is required to be considered.

24 Seven Talent

We’re looking for aSeniorArt Director, Social for our healthy sandwich client. Bonus if you have a passionate knowledge of sports and a knack for comedy.

You will join our Social Creative Lab, and create boundary pushing social including evergreen social, reactive opportunities and larger campaigns that are social-first for this healthy sandwich client. This will be a mix of in-house productions and external productions. We’re seeking a social-first Senior Art Director, Social creative who understands that social first thinking doesn’t end in the channel.

If you love and have strong knowledge of college sports and sports in general, and have experience in making comedic work, you’ll thrive in this role. We’re looking for someone who is obsessed with pop culture, and has a personal interest in social networks, particularly TikTok, Twitter and Instagram. In your portfolio we want to see work that has tapped pop culture, both large and small budget. Must have an Interest in and ability to manage high volume of work while maintaining a high level of craft and creativity

Key Accountabilities

• Develops robust content planning and delivery processes
• Develops, manages and evolves a process for commissioning content from external and internal content providers
• Pioneers different techniques for delivering content proposals and recommendations
• Drives creative development of content
• Oversees implementations of campaigns from brief to final reporting phase including driving, defining and feedback on quality of briefs, regular reviews, feedback channels, content quality and collaboration
• Understands technology and creatively supports the effective use of technology to solve business problems
• Participates in new business activities from a content perspective
• Proactively identifies opportunities for content work to be performed for clients, with guidance from seniors and directors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a fastidious attention to detail.
• A natural instinct and unbridled love for design, and the ability to build powerful stories through visuals.
• Ability to manage others is a plus

Qualifications

• 4-7 Years Agency Experience
• Strong and thorough understanding of Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• Keen attention to detail
• Professional, outgoing, friendly, fearless, and resilient

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is$59,000-$100,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visitdentsubenefitsplus.com​

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

dentsu

We’re looking for anArt Director, Social for our healthy sandwich client. Bonus if you have a passionate knowledge of sports and a knack for comedy.

You will join our Social Creative Lab, and create boundary pushing social including evergreen social, reactive opportunities and larger campaigns that are social-first for this healthy sandwich client. This will be a mix of in-house productions and external productions. We’re seeking a social-first Art Director, Social creative who understands that social first thinking doesn’t end in the channel.

If you love and have strong knowledge of college sports and sports in general, and have experience in making comedic work, you’ll thrive in this role. We’re looking for someone who is obsessed with pop culture, and has a personal interest in social networks, particularly TikTok, Twitter and Instagram. In your portfolio we want to see work that has tapped pop culture, both large and small budget. Must have an Interest in and ability to manage high volume of work while maintaining a high level of craft and creativity

Key Accountabilities

• Executes creative concepts together with copy partner at the direction of the creative director
• Identifies creative thinking towards big ideas with social-first thinking
• Presents big ideas to clients using a variety of techniques

• Visualizes concepts and interprets them into design
• Takes ownership of creative work
• Ensures the brand tone and position is exemplified within the creative product
• Provides insightful, creative executions which positively impact a client’s business
• Works closely with strategy partners to ensure work is cultural, impactful, meets clients needs and delivers opportunities for earned media, awards and measurable impact on client metrics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a fastidious attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with secret, embargoed and confidential information and content and maintain confidentiality for client
• A natural instinct and unbridled love for design, and the ability to build powerful stories through visuals.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of agency experience
• Experience with sports and comedy
• Experience working with national/international brands
• Experience with projects across all media, print, interactive, web, etc., but with a specific expectation for experience in social.
• Strong social first experience
• A passion for culture

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is$59,000-$70,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visitdentsubenefitsplus.com​

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

dentsu

Help us take FINE to the next level!

FINE is looking for our next Group Creative Director to guide the creative direction of our most significant projects and the career paths of a multidisciplinary team of designers and copywriters, ensuring we produce the highest quality of work through the sharp application of talent. You will oversee creative from concept through execution on projects, including global websites, brand work, digital media, and marketing services. You also need to be a bonafide client-whisperer, skilled in winning trust and work, positioning us to tackle incredibly ambitious future projects.

Essential Functions

• Direct a team of creatives, fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment with clear creative direction and timely feedback to improve creative processes and guide individuals to achieve their best work.
• Provide career-path guidance, empowering individuals to reach their goals in alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with studio leaders to strategically grow and develop the creative team to match agency priorities and evolving client needs
• Promote the opportunities offered by digital and social platforms and media and translate these developments into winning strategies for the agency’s clients.
• Champion the crafts of design, copy, and strategy, and help to elevate their integration throughout the studio’s output.
• Optimize the creative culture within the company by celebrating the team’s work online, at industry events, and through thought leadership.
• Partner with leaders across the agency to ensure the studio’s creative vision is consistent with broader agency vision and initiatives

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience at a creative agency or leading brand, including 5+ years as a people manager
• An exceptional and diverse portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving, and innovative work across all media
• Extensive experience in a client-facing, creative leadership role in a digital environment
• Strong working knowledge of the fundamentals of interaction design, user experience, narrative storytelling, brand development, digital marketing, and creative processes
• Proven aptitude for and deep awareness of new platforms and technologies for the digital channel and related media
• Demonstrated ability to pitch, win, and support new business
• Ability to travel as needed
• Currently residing and authorized to work in the United States.

FINE Benefits

At FINE, we’re committed to the happiness and well-being of our employees and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Flexible work environment
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company contribution
• Professional development funds
• Paid Vacation, sick time, ten company-paid holidays, and our annual holiday close
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sabbatical after five years of service

FINE Details

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. We promote diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and everything we do. We will continue to ensure that our recruitment process is free of bias and that our workplaces are inclusive, supportive, free of discrimination, and respectful of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Candidates from recruiters are not accepted. Phone calls and emails are not accepted.

FINE

General purpose

• The general purpose of the Public Art Manager is to oversee the public art coordinators and interns to ensure timeline goals and communication run smoothly and efficiently.

Major Duties

• Act as the main point of communication for artists and clients
• Manage the timeline for projects and ensure necessary steps are taken in the proper order
• Working with the leadership team on contracting, invoicing, etc.
• Attend client meetings for small to medium-scale projects
• Complete SOW for projects; brief both clients and artists and troubleshoot specifics
• Complete permits and obtain AAC approval for projects
• Creating and posting RFPs and condensing artist RFPs for each client
• Onboard and train artists on LRCFA procedures for projects; Slack, Bill.com, etc.

Classify (exempt or non)

This is an hourly position and is non-exempt

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Public art – mural or installation
• Communication
• Time Management
• Patience

Working conditions

• 30 hours per week
• $20 per hour
• This role has the potential to turn into a full-time salary position.

Education and experience

• Public Art materials and supplies; scissor lift, scaffolding, paint, brushes, etc.
• Project and people management

Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts

Berggruen Gallery is currently seeking an experienced arts professional and full-time Gallery Director. Berggruen Gallery was established in 1970 and has been a member of the Ard Dealers Association of America since 1975 and is considered the West Coast’s foremost gallery dealing in Modern and Contemporary Art. Berggruen Gallery is kept vibrant by a closely woven team of co-workers. The spirited exchange among staff, with collectors and gallery visitors, is a hallmark of what we do.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of eight (8) years of gallery experience, including a proven track record in sales and artist liaison work. The candidate would develop client relationships and generate gallery sales through walk-in traffic and extensive outreach, primarily focusing on creating new business and nurturing existing relationships. This candidate should possess a client list and experience in a leadership role. 

Responsibilities include curating and supervising the installation of gallery exhibitions, working with the owner and fellow directors to select artwork for exhibitions and art fairs, tracking inventory, researching new artists and art fairs, and coordinating and staffing gallery events and art fairs. Foster relationships with gallery artists. Knowledge of Post-War and Contemporary art. Drive sales strategies. Develop and implement sales and outreach initiatives.  

Artist Liaison:

Serve as primary contact for three to five artists’ studios and develop in-depth knowledge of their practices.

Oversee and manage all aspects of artist liaison duties related to gallery exhibitions, museum exhibitions, publications, events, calendars, consignment agreements, appraisals, artist statements, production, and marketing materials.

Sales:

Generate primary and secondary sales of gallery and non-gallery artists

Manage and develop relationships with both existing and new collectors and advisers

Manage and develop relationships with museum curators and institutional leaders

Attend gallery openings, art fairs, dinners, and other events as needed

Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree with a background in art history, fine arts, or a similar field required.

Minimum four(4) years of experience in fine art sales at a contemporary art gallery

Minimum two(2) years managing dynamic teams or individuals 

Excellent people skills, initiative, critical thinking, logistical problem-solving, and a positive attitude. 

Help lead staff; create and execute team strategy.

Capacity to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines

Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational and multitasking skills. 

Ability to work with others and independently when necessary

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Strong computer skills (Google Docs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience. Berggruen Gallery offers competitive health, dental, matching 401(k), and vacation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:

Berggruen Gallery follows all San Francisco Department of Public Health recommendations for Covid-19 precautions.

Berggruen Gallery