General Staff Jobs

Who You Are:

You are energetic, collaborative, organized, a team player, have strong communication, and are results-driven. You thrive in a rapidly changing environment, are curious, and have a passion for shoot production.

What You’ll Do:

• Produce still life + in studio photo shoots
• Generate contracts, manage contract tracking + vendor follow up
• Help manage photography budget, including invoicing, forecasting, and month-end close process
• Editorial Image Research, Stock Image Buying
• Research still life photographers and prop stylists
• Manage Design Team model needs + Model schedule
• Manage Equipment/Supplies for MMK, MKC, Mens Design Team
• Manage communication with Legal Team on IP + Licensing Rights
• Conduct go-sees, model bookings, prepare casting looks and supplies
• Create Model Decks + Presentations
• Help facilitate style outs with Production Assistant
• Help coordinate travel arrangements for photo shoots with Production Assistant
• Maintain positive work environment with high creative standards
• Establish and grow the brand’s relationships with new photographers and prop stylists by arranging portfolio reviews between artists and creative teams
• Collaborate on BIG IDEAS/editorial stories to bring the brand to life

You’ll Need to Have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in photo shoot production and art buying and/or project management (fashion retail experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to manage relationships and drive process
• Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong project management skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Motivation, decisiveness, organizational skills are a must

MK Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays
• Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program (seasonal in-office massages and more!)
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

$60,000-$100,000

Michael Kors

The Art Director is responsible for overseeing the design and layout of images and visuals for magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and other communication media. This role supports our Brand Design team and partners closely with our Creative, Product, and Marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with creative leadership to establish brand aesthetics and art direction.

• Evaluate trends, assess new data, and keep up to date with marketing techniques.

• Organize and oversees the work and schedules for graphic designers.

• Consult with clients to determine the artistic approach and styles of a project.

• Oversee the creation of an overall look for a project.

• Establish timeline for projects and ensures deadlines are met.

• Present designs to clients for approval.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and focus on the quality of work.

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.

• Strong time-management and people skills.

• Ability to develop innovative campaigns and motivate designers to develop innovative visuals and graphics.

• Ability to work in various artistic media.

• Mastery of graphic design software and photo editing software.

Education/Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred.

• At least five years of graphic design or desktop publishing experience.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Interparfums, Inc.

Sesame Workshop is looking for an experienced Brand Creative Art Director to work in New York office to build out Sesame Workshop international creative resources, processes and network with regional offices. In Brand Creative, you will partner closely with a cross-functional team spanning Brand Marketing, Audience Development, Communications and the lines of business to establish a global community of practice, and build an international network of brand resources, brand systems and processes. As a relationship-oriented individual, you will help establish a network of talent to deliver on Sesame Workshop and Sesame Street creative expressions. You will oversee and manage key organizational-wide branded initiatives.

Please Note: The stated salary range in this posting is an average and may not be reflective of individual circumstances. We will review specific salary information during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal teams to develop a brand creative strategy for global resources distribution in the international space.
• Work with regional offices to empower them to evolve brand resources to meet their local needs
• Collaborate across the organization to aid international One Brand creative strategy to determine resources needed in each region
• From a creative point of view, provide a consistent advocate for brand unity and character standards across lines of businesses [licensing, marketing campaigns, social needs, motion branding, themed entertainment].
• Ensure brand continuity and institute clear approval processes for creative developed internationally to reflect brand cohesion.
• Proven success in leading creative and developing teams with brand goals.
• Strong collaboration skills and works well with a diverse set of roles.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, great communication, solutions-oriented

Qualifications

• 10+ years of brand expertise, international brand experience, preferably in the entertainment branding industry [expertise working with style guides, launch kits, tool kits, brand aesthetic]
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills to grow a network of talent, a natural connector
• Ability to be creative and think outside of the box, conceptualize, identify talent, educate and onboard
• Strategic thinker: global needs vs. local needs
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Must be an excellent team player with the ability to build, foster and nurture relationships with members of cross-functional teams, a collaborative mindset
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Work closely to drive engagement around the brand creative to ensure local market needs are met
• Deliver seminar presentations, marketing books, product comps and sell sheets on time for each season
• Work with cross functional teams to facilitate approvals and track creative needs
• Act as liaison between Creative and business team to ensure that all artwork needs are met for new creative development
• Partner with Marketing Operations to create and document standard operating procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Sesame Workshop

TileBar is becoming an omni-channel industry-leader through photography, video, graphic design and CGI production. We are dedicated to innovating on behalf of our customers and push the boundaries of traditional tile shopping. We are a national interior design resource, and our visuals are fundamental to this positioning.

Tilebar is searching for a highly skilled Sr. Art Director to help us create a compelling story and a strong brand. The Sr. Art Director is one of the key creative leaders in charge of the brand identity and aesthetic of TileBar, and is responsible for generating innovative visuals across all mediums: campaign development, graphic design, photography, branding, UI/UX + web, package design, 3D/CGI and motion.

The Sr. Art Director has an impeccable eye and high aesthetic-yet-functional standards across all media, all while leading and inspiring their team to push beyond creative boundaries.

This role reports to the VP, Brand Creative Director and will partner closely with copywriters, designers, photographers and videographers, as well as other departments across marketing, e-commerce, sales teams, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative concepts across a range of mediums including integrated campaigns, web design/digital, social media, traditional advertising and design.
• Develop and present bi-weekly visual content creation briefs for new product launches including guidelines for photography, graphic design and motion, both independently and in collaboration with copywriting partners and the Creative Director.
• Lead and mentor a team of Jr. Art Directors and 3D Artists, assist in their development and training, provide constructive feedback, and direct them to develop solutions that push the boundaries of creativity while fulfilling strategic requirements.
• Develop, guide and maintain visual brand guidelines throughout all graphic assets.
• Present comprehensive vision for projects to Creative Director before presenting to the broader team.
• Art direct, plan and execute campaign photo and video shoots.
• Partner and collaborate with on-staff creatives and freelance resources to create assets across our brand ecosystem.
• Oversee and execute when necessary creative from concept to pre-production through to final creative QC & asset delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Art Director in agencies and/or in-house.
• Passionate sensitivity for design, architecture and interiors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Impeccable eye for detail.
• Ability to meet hard deadlines and manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality standards.
• Work independently or with limited guidance at times.
• A background in interior design, furniture or home goods brands is a major plus.
• Extensive abilities across the Adobe Suite of products and Figma.
• Skilled to work in a fast-paced environment.

TileBar

About LEVEL MPLS

With over 35 years of business-building expertise and fierce determination, LEVEL partners with clients to develop the right strategies that produce the right results. We are woman-owned and women-led and are committed to infusing a spirit of collaboration and teamwork to be there for our clients — and for each other — always. Deeply immersed in our clients’ worlds, we listen and learn to discover insights that breathe new life into brands. We are inspired by our clients. And as a result, we push harder to uncover opportunities and provide fresh thinking and inventive solutions that bring organizations to the next stage and beyond.

LEVEL is hiring a Senior Art Director to develop and execute creative campaigns, strategies, and visual and design solutions for our clients – across an integrated channel mix. This role will partner with a Senior Copywriter and collaborate with leaders, project managers, developers, and strategists to ideate, develop and present creative campaigns and solutions that are on strategy and on brand. Your compelling creative will help differentiate brands in the marketplace, attract customers and add value to the products and services our clients offer.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a copywriter to develop creative campaigns and solutions for a variety of client marketing initiatives to create emotional connections, win over the hearts and minds of our audience, and meet/exceed client goals.
• Develop creative strategies and solutions that align with Brand and technology standards
• Translate the concepts and creative ideas into compelling ads, content, and marketing tools across an integrated channel mix.
• Work with internal and external partners like photographers, illustrators, directors, animators, and editors to produce the best work for our clients.
• Art direct and execute final work in partnership with a writer, attending photo shoots, broadcast shoots and more as applicable.
• Collaborate with project managers, digital strategists, and developers to develop and create impactful and meaningful connections and experiences at every touchpoint.
• Serve as a digital-first champion and strategist, recommending new, fresh, and forward-thinking ideas and digital strategies. Stay current with trends/platforms/technology.
• Create with a customer journey mindset, keeping the customer at the center of all ideas.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budgets.

Requirements

• BA/BS in advertising, design, or related field
• 7+ years of art direction and design
• Depth of channel expertise and an ability to create smart, strategic, and impactful creative across multiple channels
• A team player, collaborator, and self-starter

Necessary Skills

• Creative thinker and problem solver that sees brand/creative as powerful business drivers
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite, design, and prototyping tools, etc.
• A digital thinker (U/I/UX experience is a plus)
• Cross-channel expertise including website, email, print, OOH, video, social, and more
• Fosters a client-centric approach
• Strong presentation and communication skills

Employment Type

Full-time

Hybrid (combo of remote and in-office)

Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Friendly atmosphere and culture
• Working with other “A players” driven to create great client results
• 80% employer-paid healthcare coverage
• Vacation, sick time, and company-paid holidays

If you’re looking for an exciting new opportunity with a great team that empowers you to do great work, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected].

LEVEL Mpls

Payrate: $30/hr
Fully Onsite Los Angeles, CA (90038)
Overtime possibility. 3-6 month contract to hire possible

**This candidate would be working at movie premieres and would need to be able to be fully onsite at the location listed above.

Top skills:
-Event experience (entertainment industry required)
-Ability to multitask and work on these events
-Problem solver
-Excel experience is required this person would be doing budget analysis

Job Summary
Responsible for event planning and organization/management, logistics oversight, promote value added opportunities, and communications.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners and leverage these relationships to deliver client with an innovative and memorable event
Responsible for all logistic coordination
Responsible for liaising with clients concurrently to ensure expectations are realized
Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts
Serve as liaison between the client and all internal/external partners
Provide accurate and timely information to clients, vendors, and meeting planners
Liaising and negotiating with vendors
Obtain permitting when applicable
Prepare detailed event reports, along with cost & margin projections
Plan and coordinate pre and/or postproduction meetings to ensure partners are aligned with scope of work / event
Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to achieve the department’s, and the company’s financial goals
Make sure all details of events are properly planned and executed
Ensure working budgets are met when administering Change Orders, further assisting clients with cost details
Oversee applicable Change Orders and ensure payment schedules are met
Oversee the day-to-day operations of all assigned events
Work closely with on lot departments (Security, Janitorial, Fire, Hospital, Grips, Set Lighting, etc.)
Establish strong relationships with outside vendors to fulfill event needs
Accurately track and record event spending while facilitating timely billing
Work all hours assigned, including weekends and holidays if necessary

Qualifications/skills
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in event planning and execution
Desired Skills:
Strong proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong Event Planning skills
Good leadership skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational and time management skills. Multi-tasker.
Proven success in developing client relationships and managing client expectations
Team oriented: proven success working in a team environment, and willing to assist others as needed
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage several projects concurrently
Keen understanding of budgeting and financial management
Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, and weekends when needed

Desired Skills and Experience

Payrate: $30/hr
Fully Onsite Los Angeles, CA (90038)
Overtime possibility. 3-6 month contract to hire possible

**This candidate would be working at movie premieres and would need to be able to be fully onsite at the location listed above.

Top skills:
-Event experience (entertainment industry required)
-Ability to multitask and work on these events
-Problem solver
-Excel experience is required this person would be doing budget analysis

Job Summary
Responsible for event planning and organization/management, logistics oversight, promote value added opportunities, and communications.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners and leverage these relationships to deliver client with an innovative and memorable event
Responsible for all logistic coordination
Responsible for liaising with clients concurrently to ensure expectations are realized
Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts
Serve as liaison between the client and all internal/external partners
Provide accurate and timely information to clients, vendors, and meeting planners
Liaising and negotiating with vendors
Obtain permitting when applicable
Prepare detailed event reports, along with cost & margin projections
Plan and coordinate pre and/or postproduction meetings to ensure partners are aligned with scope of work / event
Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to achieve the department’s, and the company’s financial goals
Make sure all details of events are properly planned and executed
Ensure working budgets are met when administering Change Orders, further assisting clients with cost details
Oversee applicable Change Orders and ensure payment schedules are met
Oversee the day-to-day operations of all assigned events
Work closely with on lot departments (Security, Janitorial, Fire, Hospital, Grips, Set Lighting, etc.)
Establish strong relationships with outside vendors to fulfill event needs
Accurately track and record event spending while facilitating timely billing
Work all hours assigned, including weekends and holidays if necessary

Qualifications/skills
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in event planning and execution
Desired Skills:
Strong proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong Event Planning skills
Good leadership skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational and time management skills. Multi-tasker.
Proven success in developing client relationships and managing client expectations
Team oriented: proven success working in a team environment, and willing to assist others as needed
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage several projects concurrently
Keen understanding of budgeting and financial management
Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, and weekends when needed
Vaco

Job Title: Art Director

Position Reporting:

This position is part of Sunday Cool – Art Department reporting to the Creative Director.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:30AM-5PM [40 hours/week].  

Overtime may be required based on workload and client/sales demands. This position will be likely to have overtime or weekend work during the peak of busy season, running May-July.

Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:

The Art Director is responsible for overseeing the visual aspect of Sunday Cool including styles of designs for clients, templates, and special marketing projects. The Art Director will oversee the daily and weekly schedule and ensures the department maintains a quick turnaround time. The Art Director is responsible to manage as well as lead the Art Department not only artistically but with all in-house initiatives. The Art Director is also responsible for handling all National clients by providing a remarkable client experience.

• Work directly with the Creative Director to manage, develop, and lead the Art Department team
• Work directly with the Creative Director manage, develop, and lead all Art Department initiatives
• Oversee department daily and weekly Job schedule with Coordinator support
• Supervise and direct staff responsible for production art and in-house art assets.
• Work with other departments to ensure the art department is meeting all production specifications

• Track daily KPI’s including revision count, number of art jobs, and how much time it takes to complete an art job
• Responsible for overall culture development
• Handle any art related issues including CSI’s, ink and mock-up discrepancies
• Has experience concepting, designing, and art directing creative projects
• Ability to multi-task multiple projects and deadlines
• Communicate with clients regarding consults and revisions as a support
• Continual review of all Art Department systems for opportunities and threats leading to solutions.
• Assist in the hiring and staffing of the art department
• Create and design concept driven artwork for all in house initiatives as well as National accounts

Skills and Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (or a similar major) a plus
• At least 5 years design experience
• At least 3 years managerial experience
• Advanced knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite
• Capable of working in a Mac environment
• Screen printing knowledge
• Resourceful and efficient in every aspect

Sunday Cool, LLC

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Creative Producer:

CAVA is looking for an innovative and nimble Creative Producer to create and execute photography and video content that consistently articulates our brand and our mission. In this role, you will collaborate with the Art Director, Social Strategist, and other members of the creative team to translate the overall brand marketing message into an aligned and innovative creative vision. You will be a storyteller as much as you are a producer, as you create a wide variety of content, across platforms, and work to bring a vision to life.

Our ideal possesses tremendous communication and creative skills, with proven success in production, a strong background in food and lifestyle brands and editorial content, and a passion for executing the details efficiently and effectively. They will be responsible for providing creative solutions and project oversight for top quality content that is consistently on time, on budget, and on brand. This role will report to the Art Director.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee and manage production of all CAVA creative content
• Take the lead on planning and managing production projects within the creative team ensuring all final assets are delivered to a consistently high standard, on budget, and on time
• Make sure the day to day studio operations run smoothly
• Understand each project’s goals, help to develop photo, and video content aligned on goals
• Communicate with cross functional teams to create necessary deliverables list for shoots
• Translate concepts into visual treatments
• Help create and execute video-first social content
• Manage and own the production schedule and details for shoots, inclusive of both pre-production and post production, ie. locations, model bookings, props, eq rental, crafty, deliveries, retouching and editing, and other production logistics.
• Work closely with agents and artists on all production related topics Negotiate rates for freelance contributors on creative projects
• Manage usage rights for all creative projects
• Manage production for company collaborations and partner with brands on co-production needs
• Prepare and manage production budgets, including tracking invoice payments
• Review/approve expense reports at the end of each month
• Work with CAVA’s legal team to execute production contracts
• Work closely with the Art Director, Social Team, Head of Copy, and Creative Director to establish a vision of annual content, and plan to implement long-term strategies for production efficiency and improvement

The Qualifications:

• 4+ years creative production or production experience
• Past experience creating content for a brand or agency
• Strong storytelling skills
• An understanding of and passion for CAVA’s brand voice, look, and feel
• Genuine interest in food and lifestyle brands, and how they communicate with their consumers
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask effectively within tight timelines, and remain calm and positive in a fast-paced environment
• Equally loves to be a team player, while also being a driven executor with a passion for details
• Strategic problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of the market with regards to photographers, models, stylists, etc.
• Strong negotiation, organization, and time management skills
• Strong understanding of production budgets
• Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible, positive, and agile with constant changes and time restraints—proven aptitude for quick, creative, and adaptive thinking
• Knowledge and understanding of casting and booking talent for content shoots
• Having a positive attitude working through tight deadlines and managing production for multiple shoots at once
• You have an established network of creative, production, photography, video, and freelance partners
• Excellent project and time management, written/verbal communication and on-set leadership skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Highly engaged in the social media and digital space
• Impeccable aesthetic, attention to detail and love of photography and design

The Competencies you’ll exhibit:

Service Mindset:

• Understands the guest is the root of all processes and decisions that are made at CAVA
• Abides by policies and procedures that support a service mindset
• Treats all guests according to CAVA values and works to make guests feel our generosity first, always
• Treats all internal and external stakeholders; communicates with respect and kindness

Accountability:

• Structures and achieves goals in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Takes initiative on designated responsibilities without needing reminders from managers
• Manages timeline expectations within and across teams, delivers on our responsibilities accordingly
• Provides timely updates and support to colleagues

Diversity Cultivation:

• Embraces CAVA’s view of diversity as a crucial element of the organization and not just a buzzword
• Earns the trust of their Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values
• Intervenes and reports instances where guests or Team Members aren’t being treated equitably

People Development:

• Dedicates themselves to celebrating the success of the team over personal achievements
• Takes constructive feedback in stride as a part of their developmental process
• Recognizes all team members across the organization are working toward common goals
• Actively contributes to their department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals

Enterprise Leadership:

• Dedicates themselves to celebrating the success of the team over personal achievements
• Takes constructive feedback in stride as a part of their developmental process
• Recognizes all Team Members across the organization are working toward common goals
• Actively contributes to their group in order to complete tasks and meet company goals

Innovation and Growth:

• Evaluates new opportunities for calculated risk-taking to increase the functionality of our role and team
• Adapts to new processes and directives; communicates these changes efficiently and effectively
• Adapts to support the needs of the team in roles that may not fall under primary job description

Emotional Resilience:

• Recognizes the emotional stake each Team Member has in the personal and organizational success of the business
• Possesses the emotional intelligence to treat guests and Team Members in accordance with our values, even in situations when emotionally taxed themselves
• Possesses the emotional resilience to bounce back from possible mistreatment by guests or Team Members without losing their cool

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

CAVA

Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and has a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes ​a commitment to evolution, diversity, excellence, and work-life balance. We’re best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though now we are creating compelling new games. We’re always on the lookout for amazing talent to join our team.

As the Director of Environment Art, you will provide leadership for the environment department across the studio. This department consists of artists skilled in various disciplines, including material, worldbuilding, props, lighting, and foliage. This role requires a proactive communicator that can work with the project leads to realizing the vision, be a consistent source of direction and qualitative feedback for the projects, as well as the external voice of the environment team to partners. If you thrive on new challenges and can define and communicate clear and compelling direction and feedback, we’d like to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement strategic goals for the Environment Art department by understanding the needs of the department and the studio.
• Regularly work with the Studio Leadership group to create and communicate initiatives.
• Work with leadership teams across multiple projects to understand the Environment Art needs on those projects.
• Working with Art Directors and Environment leads to growing department skills to build a visually consistent and highly immersive world that runs within performance guidelines.
• Continue to advance the studio’s art training programs, processes, workflows, and pipelines between projects.
• Work collaboratively across multiple projects with Art Directors, Environment Leads, and other departments to establish visual bars for environments.
• Direct art reviews if needed, with the ability to critique big-picture elements as well as individual assets in gate reviews.
• Work with leadership teams across multiple projects to define needs on current and future projects, including outsourcing efforts
• Be actively involved with recruiting, hiring, contracts, and external outreach.
• Provide leadership through 1-1s, mentoring, and reviews for the department.
• Can be asked to represent the Environment Art team to external business partners
• Organize social and team-building activities.
• Help develop and manage department budgets.
• Encourage and excite the team to find their voice and help them apply it to shape unique new projects as well as fit in with established brands and IP.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years experience in the game industry, specifically modeling and texturing environments
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role
• Experience using Unreal or proprietary editors, software, and tools
• Experience establishing and driving new workflows for content creation
• Understanding of visual art with a focus on environments, composition, and critique.
• Experience mentoring artists and leads with 1:1’s and establishing career goals for artists
• Experience managing, scheduling, and critiquing work for multiple artists
• Shipped 1+ AAA title in last three years

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Foundation knowledge in traditional arts, with a strong understanding of color theory, and be able to create balanced & appealing color palettes through lighting, texturing and material work
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of composition and form grasp of scale, proportion, and lighting.
• Solid understanding of the aesthetics of the environment, function vs. form relationships, as well as what makes a game level fun and engaging
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to bridge the gap between art, design, and tech.
• Ability to work within a style and effectively communicate to the rest of the team
• Expert-level knowledge of MAX, Maya, or other 3D software package
• Proficient with Z-Brush or other high-resolution sculpting tools
• Experience using proprietary editors, software, and tools or other similar experience with Unreal Engine, Radiant, Source Engine, etc.
• Solid grasp of performance requirements and constraints of current generation console and PC development
• Understanding of the construction and application of PBR materials and material software such as Substance Designer
• Excellent understanding of art pipelines and workflow
• Must be punctual, diligent, articulate, and organized
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize within time constraints and manage multiple efforts.
• Can initiate visual direction without specific concept or design

Certain Affinity or its partners or affiliates run background checks on candidates or employees with written authorization from the candidates or employees. These may be done for the purposes of offering employment or determining eligibility to work on a specific project. Multiple searches may be required.

Certain Affinity is authorized to do business in many, but not all, of the states in the US and the Canadian provinces. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Certain Affinity is registered, you will not be eligible for employment. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where we are registered.

Certain Affinity

Do you have beauty experience in creating new brands, brand identity and product design? If so, this could be the role for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven Creative Director with beauty product experience to join our amazing team.

At Matrix, we are brand and product creators in the beauty, lifestyle and wellness space. We are looking for a creative hands-on leader, with commercial awareness to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, to deliver a bold and creative vision across our 3 business units.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for leading the creative studio team; ensuring that projects are briefed brilliantly, the direction is given effectively, and work is produced on time and to brief, with best-in-class standards and lots of curiosity
• Accountable for delivery of amazing creative work across brand identity, product, packaging, shopper marketing, digital, and communications, both for our owned brands and for our clients
• Play a leading visionary role, levelling up our existing and future creative output by motivating and inspiring the team to upskill and think outside of the box to ensure we are producing work that wows
• Leverage inspiration, strategic direction, and insights to build a strong creative output and ideas that are in line with the strategy, insight or core concept
• Form brilliant partnerships with key internal partners such as Head of Planning and Insights, Head of Business Unit, Head of Brands
• Have full visibility of the progress of all creative and design projects; ensuring that deadlines and brief deliverables are hit to a high standard
• Experience of interpreting a marketing brief and designing assets that tell a story in a clear and compelling way
• Deliver compelling presentations with amazing storytelling, demonstrating understanding key objectives and brand positioning
• Find innovative and engaging ways of presenting work which will provide sizzle both for our owned brands and our clients
• Champion introduction of new technologies that can both broaden the role and evolve the outputs of the creative studio
• Ensure we consistently champion sustainability within all project work
• Coach and direct the creative studio team, building their skills and confidence whilst managing their performance
• Be knowledgeable and curious about the beauty industry, trends, creative industry and technological developments, regularly attending events and taking time for research to drive inspiration in the team

Requirements:

• A passion for creating brands and products that are aesthetically amazing
• Extensive beauty industry experience, especially beauty product design
• Great communication and collaboration mindset
• Ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale with brilliant storytelling
• Exceptional team leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire, whilst being hands-on when required
• Experience of managing and developing a team of designers, freelancers, and a studio manager
• Highly imaginative and curious, with the ability to spot opportunities, create new ideas and make things happen
• Strong portfolio full of successful designs that demonstrate market awareness and commercial pragmatism
• Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills
• A knowledge of 3D, tech & digital design is strongly beneficial

Life at Matrix

Our culture is based on an amazing team of people who demonstrate great Drive, show Curiosity, take Ownership and strongly value Relationships

Matrix is committed to promoting a positive workplace culture by rewarding people for the great work they do. Here are just some of our fantastic benefits you’ll get when you join us!

• Unlimited holiday
• Flexible working
• Team Events & Socials
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension
• Season Ticket Loans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Matrix is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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