General Staff Jobs

ABOUT WE

WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, with 23 offices globally and more than 1,400 employees who love bringing communications to the next level. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible. We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people’s lives.

When you work at WE, you will find compelling work, global partnerships, worthwhile professional development, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a difference. We value those who share our belief in the power of change, discovery and innovation. We invest in our future by creating an open and welcoming workplace full of bright, skilled and determined people.

In London, WE is committed to a fully hybrid working model, to enable us to nurture a culture of collaboration, flexibility and inclusivity. Whether you work from our office in Southwark or from home we trust you to manage your week in the way that best suits you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are on the hunt for a Director to join our technology team on a permanent basis. A critical role in WE UK, the new hire will report directly to the MD and be charged with working closely with other senior tech leadership to build on existing client relationships and drive new business acquisitions in the market. Ideally, you will come from a Corporate/B2B Technology background.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

Portfolio Development

• Working closely with the sector lead, builds/leads a client portfolio that delivers immediate- term revenue and long-term local and regional portfolio strength in line with our brand

• Identifies, cultivates, and secures relevant new business opportunities in terms of the brands we work with and the services we offer

• Provides senior counsel to C-Suite client stakeholders around strategy and issues/crisis management

• Generates and develops organic growth and diversification opportunities with existing clients by bringing in relevant specialist capabilities and new services

• Identifies opportunities to connect our work for clients across multiple markets in APAC, EMEA and North America

• Has responsibility for ensuring client satisfaction on the businesses within their portfolio – making sure high quality work is delivered and collaborating with relevant account managers/leads to constantly optimize performance

• Delivers great work for clients that exceeds expectations, is creative and makes positive business impact for clients and the agency

Agency & Team Leadership

• Experience managing teams, with a passion for developing talent and building career paths

• Thinks about the right team capabilities for the future to cultivate new and organic growth

• Creates a sense of community in the team to foster knowledge development and sharing.

• Conducts effective line management of senior team members

• Works with the broader leadership team to support the effective running of the agency – managing a number of cross-agency initiatives and contributing to ongoing business planning/discussion

• Contributes to P&L, forecasting and divisional budgeting

• Demonstrates global leadership perspective and builds productive relationships with peers, clients and partners across regions

Thought Leadership in Service Offer Development

• Work to promote WE’s external reputation through involvement in agency marketing initiatives and within own network

• Advocates for agency IP and helps teams use ‘Brands in Motion’ (BIM) to deliver greater client insight and unlock new opportunities

• Is able to articulate key trends at global, regional and local market levels; able to identify future needs of the sector as well as the short- and long-term requirements for brands

PREVIOUS PROVEN EXPERIENCE

• Experience in C-level communications – CEO transitions, M&A, crisis/ issues management

• Comfortable discussing corporate strategy as well as implementing campaigns, evidencing delivery of innovative, integrated and sustained campaigns

• Highly networked and respected within the communications industry in the UK and proven track record of signing new clients and cultivating relationships in the right circles

• Able to drive revenue growth and deliver profitability across their client portfolio

• Strong understanding of the future of integrated communications and how agency IP can present a roadmap for the future

• Experience working across multiple markets, heading up client accounts with revenue of £1m plus

• An impactful communication style that motivates others

• Diplomatic, high influencing capability and persuasive approach to change

CULTURE

• Fast paced (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)

• Strong customer service orientation

• Spirited (look for inquisitive employees who will ask questions, challenge and get stuck in)

• Non-hierarchical, open working environment (ability to work in a team, contribute to meetings)

• Social (willing to get involved in agency life and with your peer group)

Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

WE Communications

The Director role is a leadership role overall within Solve(d), FCB Health and for clients. The Director may oversee multiple businesses or accounts within a group and is responsible for demonstrating a strong working knowledge of all media but most especially within digital which fuels data driven marketing. The Director should identify and lead opportunities for more holistic integration of disciplines and capabilities with a bearing on campaigns.

The Director must be adept and skilled in driving both strategy and integration to envision to deliver an end to end marketing (not just media) perspective to clients’ business. This person is responsible for identifying business opportunities and be able to sell through innovative solutions to grow client business and agency revenue.

This person should also be able to work with all groups with IPG or MediaBrands to effectively deliver services in addition to Solve(d) media offerings and capabilities.

The Director is ultimately accountable for the entirety of the team and the management of the account overall ensuring accuracy, timeliness and quality of work product and talent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Media Planning

Oversee media plan development and take the lead on all presentations. Create media plans that are strategically and executionally sound. Review all plans to insure quality and ensure flawless execution can be achieved. Integrate concepts seamlessly with creative product and clients’ marketing plans

Client Management

Maintain knowledge about the industry and brand/client – product benefits, efficacy, MOA, industry challenges, client processes and client corporate culture. Place clients on the leading edge of media change. Maintain on-going contact with senior clients, lending credibility and endorsement to major presentations

Team Management

Manage and train staff and delegates to build an efficient team.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Media Planning and Execution:

• Oversees the Associate Director or next in command ensuring timely, accurate, and overall work product excellence

• Reviews briefs for comprehensiveness and enhances or challenges segmentation and measurement as appropriate

• Challenges teams on the rigor and rationale used to determine strategic or tactical outputs using data driven approach (e.g., syndicated, proprietary, analyst, historical) to channel mixes and allocations

• Serves as a team resource for advice and counsel as well as being available to Account Management, Creative and Analytics for ideation and innovation

• Demonstrates ability to work with internal and external groups to deliver strategic excellence

• Meets with vendors to assess new techniques and technologies that are relevant for clients’ media strategies

• Provides and discusses industry information on media, markets and related dynamics

• Maintains relationships with media community; continues to develop publisher and higher relationships for exchange of ideas and first to market opportunities

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Identifies opportunities to existing and perspective clients while demonstrating the ability to sell Solve(d) and/or FCB Health offerings to grow business

• Must understand resource time utilization and make appropriate staffing recommendations based on actual conditions

• Provide tightly defined SOWs to Account management to set reasonable expectations based on staffing allocations

• May participate in the creation and negotiation of annual client contracts and supplemental proposals

• Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with internal and external constituents at appropriate levels

• Manages expectations of clients and deliverables while identifying gaps/areas of improvement and creating programs to address

• Accurately represents the client’s point of view or corporate culture/biases when reviewing work, leveraging this perspective when providing feedback to team and presenting to client

• Participates and presents in New Business efforts and presentations, where appropriate

• Capable of effectively managing up and down the reporting structure

Strategic Thinking & Leadership:

• Provide and/or guide plan input

• Develop and steward planning processes and procedures across team

• Demonstrate problem solving and intervention when necessary

• Identify ways to improve operational processes using technology and automation

• Understand and analyze the root causes of problems and develop ways to rectify

• Guide and assist staff to arrive at potential solutions to problems/issues

• Ensure key information is provided to team regarding client issues, internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.

• Train, motivate and develop a media planning group while integrating appropriate extended team members such as search, social, CRM and analytics

• Construct and deliver accurate, honest and timely performance management documents and ensures subordinates receive feedback from their line managers

Communications Skills:

• Establish and maintain communications process with clients, other relevant teams, creative, etc. for each piece of business within the team

• Direct the development of client presentations and other important communication that is clear, compelling and persuasive

• Lead client presentations

• Communicate key information about our company

• Adapts communication style to relevant audience

• Links communication to audience’s concerns and perspectives

• Moves audience to desired action through clear and persuasive delivery of information

EDUCATION DEGREE/DIPLOMA

Bachelors

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

8 years

Media Planning

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Media Tools

Proficiency in media tools including KANTAR, eValient, SRDS, MBOX – Level II

COMPETENCIES

Communication

Is attentive and shows interest in the subject; Expresses ideas clearly and accurately

Presentation

Ability to establish an effective demeanor and communication to influence one’s point of view

Time Management

Carefully plans ahead to ensure tasks are undertaken and time is used efficiently

Negotiation

Strong negotiation skills.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

We are providing you with this job description as a guideline for your role. Based on your team, your role may vary slightly and you may perform other duties or have other responsibilities that are dictated by business needs. However, if you think that there are elements of this job description that are inaccurate, please speak with your manager and/or HR Partner.

In addition, this job description is not intended to include modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation for a disability.

SOLVE(D)

ABOUT CONFIDANT

Confidant is a creative and strategic communications agency named for the role we play with brands. We’re an experienced team of big agency defectors paving the way for a new, agile communications agency model. With a vision for serving clients better through smaller, more dedicated teams of experienced and well-cared for professionals, Confidant is built to serve strong in-house teams with big agency thinking and boutique agency agility. With offices in NYC (PR Studio) and Nashville (Creative Studio), clients include Amazon, Sony, SunPower, Shake Shack, BarkBox, Birchbox, Getaway, Banza, Perfect Day, MadeGood and a large global alcoholic beverage company. Confidant has been recognized at industry awards, including Inc.’s Best Workplaces, PRWeek’s Best Boutique Agency 2021 (Honorable Mention); PRovoke’s Outstanding Boutique Agency (Finalist); PRovoke’s Top 5 Micro Boutique Agencies to Work For (2021 and 2022); and PRNews Agency Elite Top 100 (2021 and 2022).

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT

·     Experienced: A hands-on, seasoned team

·     Strategic: Insights-based strategy aligned to client business goals

·     Impactful: Set up to dive deep and focused on results

·     Integrated: Multichannel storytelling mindset and capabilities

·     Transparent: Upfront about expectations on all fronts

·     Agile: Smaller, dedicated teams delivering more, with less overhead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Confidant is looking for a Consumer PR Manager to join its team in New York City. The ideal candidate will have PR agency and/or in-house experience focused on driving earned media and creating integrated campaigns for large consumer brands or well-known D2C brands, specifically for food/beverage, CPG and retail or e-commerce clients. Candidates must have some experience helping companies outline narratives to journalists – both consumer and business journalists – AND through integrated media campaigns. They must have previous experience supporting campaign development, placing media coverage and participated on clients calls/meetings.

NOTE: Every PR Confidant is stellar at media relations and loves the thrill of scoring press. PR Managers who don’t love interacting with the media wouldn’t be a good fit for this role.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Media Relations

• Develop earned storytelling strategies and materials, inclusive of editorial calendars, industry trends and timely pitches
• Own media opportunities from start to finish
• Identify and develop key stories for media pitching; conduct interviews with clients and pertinent spokespeople to inform written materials
• Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships, both in consumer and business niches – share media intel regularly
• Provide input into client PR plans
• Create targeted media lists that result in great placements
• Develop and pitch client and other storylines and announcements
• Assist with preparing executives for interviews and media training
• Track and create comprehensive coverage reports, including both traditional and social
• Draft social media content and recommend assets to use
• Support Influencer Campaigns and paid media integrations
• Actively participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs

Client Relations

• Maintain current knowledge of trends, the competitive landscape, and confidently provide strategic point-of-views and recommendations to the client
• Build trust with client contacts and teams
• Actively participate/play a role in all client calls and meetings
• Participate in annual account planning
• Be proactive, anticipate client needs and keep multiple initiatives moving

Management

• Set priorities for yourself; be able to manage certain issues
• Support account lead, providing client counsel 
• Research, identify and manage third-party vendors
• Contribute to client workstreams, projects and programs
• Collaborate with your fellow team strategists
• Contribute to agency’s new business proposals; participate in new business presentations

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of PR agency and/or in-house experience working on large brands
• Experience pitching both consumer and business journalists (able to talk to Fast Company and Bloomberg as well as they talk to GMA and Good Housekeeping)
• Experience working with food/beverage and CPG clients preferred
• Ability to think through communication strategies and deliver tangible results
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere
• Comfortable working across industries

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR CONFIDANT

We offer excellent compensation, including competitive salaries and bonuses; paid parental leave, holidays and volunteer time off, in addition to ample PTO; comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental coverage; professional growth and development programs to help advance your career; charitable giving benefit; and a matching 401k. Flat structure, caring culture. Hybrid work arrangement with weekly/monthly in-person requirements in NYC’s Financial District.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Confidant is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $75,000 – $95,000 commensurate with experience.

Confidant

Planet Technology is seeking an Art Director to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

Art Director Responsibilities:

• Ideate campaign messaging, design guidelines, concept creative executions, and ideas for social, OLVs, and cross-platform content.
• Lead the development and execution of creative content built on strong insights about our customers and consumers.
• Communicate ideas clearly and generating excitement with creative presentations that communicate the brand idea, design, copy, and executions.
• Must understand and strategically apply the latest platform, industry, creative trends, and social best practices, always seeking the next opportunity our brands.
• Collaborate with social and brand teams in developing strategy, putting a creative spin on marketing plans, and identifying creative opportunities to drive results.
• Supervise a cross-functional team of designers, copywriters, editors, social teams, photographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messaging and deliverables.
• Review and approve creative developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables meet high creative standards, stay within marketing goals, and maintain consistency in messaging.
• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiences.
• Oversee the presentation of creative concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables.

Art Director Qualifications:

• 7+ years relevant experience in an agency, or in-house agency environment on the brand side.
• Impressive portfolio that demonstrates a high design standard and quality of work, delivering on consistency in brand look, feel, and experience.
• Experience in creating advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production.
• Experience in creating integrated content across all channels: digital, social, paid, OLV, with an understanding of a mobile-first approach.
• Smart business sense and experience in balancing a creative vision with the business priorities and objectives.
• Resourceful & highly strategic creative thinker. With a strong understanding and experience of the creative process and how to evaluate creative output in design, art direction, and copy.
• Eager to take on new challenges, introduce and implement new approaches and ideas, grow, test and learn.
• Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively with a team.
• Impeccable attention to detail, building clean, well-prepared design files.
• Manages and motivates designers and other creatives in executing the work.
• Experience in beauty or health is a plus, but not a mandatory.

Planet Technology

As a member of the Interactive Design Team, the Art Director is responsible for working closely with creative and technical disciplines to create considered concepts and elegant design solutions and for email communications.

Key Qualifications:

• You have at least 5-8 year’s experience in design, including web, mobile or app design.

• You have strong interpersonal skills and design aesthetic, an understanding of branding principles, style guides, and systematic design rationale, Photoshop expertise, knowledge of HTML, and extraordinary attention to detail.

• Your Photoshop expertise includes intelligently organizing files for design iteration, setting up files for web production, and adhering to graphic design standards.

• You have proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity.

• You demonstrate excellent digital file structure and asset management skills. Unparalleled attention to detail.

• You have the ability to articulate ideas and be clearly understood by creative, project management, and development staff, both in verbal and in written format.

• You can deliver quality design at high volume in a tight timeframe.

• You thrive in a meaningful, dynamic, creative workplace and have a deep understanding of the voice, aesthetic, and tone.

• You have extraordinary interpersonal skills that speak to both creative and technical audiences.

• You are proficient in web development, including HTML, CSS, iOS, and other technologies.

• You have prototyping ability to convey preferred states, motion, and/or behaviors for interactive concepts.

• You dream of working in a creative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

– Collaborates with Writers, UX Designers, and Technologists to set the tone and concept for a project.

– Designs content and interfaces under the limited direction of an Associate Creative Director.

This position requires a proven track record of graphic design and art direction for the web, particularly for the marketing of major brands; a strong knowledge of interactive creative development processes; and experience developing creative solutions with limited direction from an Associate Creative Director.

Client Description:

Our client, a leader in consumer electronics, is one of the greatest, most innovative, world-changing companies ever created! More like a cluster of start-ups versus a large company, they are single-handedly credited with creating some of the most impactful products of this generation.

Working alongside some of the brightest and most talented people, the work you do here will add up to something big that could not be done anywhere else. There is no doubt that your best work will be brought out achieving some hefty goals at a heroic pace.

• One thing we know is that you WILL NOT ever be bored.​

Aquent

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Universal Live and Location Based Entertainment globally drives expansion of the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative live consumer experiences, based on the extensive portfolio of intellectual properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Films, and NBCUniversal’s television groups. Universal Live and Location Based Entertainment is a business division of Universal Parks & Resorts.

The Manager will support in the development and execution of business strategies across various activations for Universal Live and Location Based Entertainment, including: arena & theatre shows, film to live orchestra, immersive theatre, mall shows and obstacle adventure parks. This role reports to the Vice President, Touring Worldwide Live Entertainment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the development of the creative production, marketing and publicity materials to ensure alignment and required approvals throughout the process with internal and external key stakeholders on select projects
• Partner with Legal and Business Affairs to ensure contractual obligations are met and necessary materials are routed for review and approval
• Manage the day-to-day hot sheet of submissions by the licensed partner to ensure all projects and feedback approvals are delivered on time
• Partner with the Senior Manager, Retail Development on bespoke merchandise and retail kiosk and store designs for select projects
• Partner with other lines of business and country leads to drive cross marketing programs that support Universal Parks & Resorts and NBCUniversal’s intellectual properties and business initiatives
• Facilitate meetings with key stakeholders, taking notes and sharing out action items
• Partner, consult and align with internal stakeholders, such as Franchise Management, Brand Marketing, Communications, Creative Design & Development, Product Design & Development, Legal and Business Affairs, Universal Parks & Resorts, Universal Pictures and Corporate Communications, to ensure all necessary approvals are received
• Provide licensee with available resources, including brand guides, character art, and any other information to support maximization of the brand and revenue
• Continuously review marketing and publicity materials for ongoing experiences to ensure that they are consistent with overall company priorities and that they are targeted for maximum effectiveness with consumers
• Provide input and participate in staff meetings to discuss new opportunities and assist in review of proposals to achieve revenue goals
• Responsible for development of any presentations to be utilized in support of cross marketing programs, internal and external updates
• Develop best practices in organization, processes and approval trackers to ensure deadlines are met and effective communication is achieved between all parties
• Maintain tracking system for each submission and processing of contractual mandated approvals, keeping track of requested revisions and alerting departments on deadlines
• Manage archiving of all projects
• Assist in development of live entertainment business strategy in conjunction with the Vice President, Touring Worldwide Live Entertainment

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $75,000 – $95,000 (bonus eligible)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent
• 5+ years of marketing, live events, brand management and/or agency experience required, including experience and expertise with creative vendors and marketing agencies
• 3+ years of managerial experience of a team required, with demonstrated project management skill base
• Proven track record of developing and executing complex live and touring experiences in accordance with milestone timelines and under tight deadlines
• Proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask
• Strong ability to set priorities, multi-task, solve problems, maintain composure and tact and deliver on multiple projects under pressure
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to each project and licensee to ensure success
• Must have broad experience and understanding of all facets of marketing discipline, including market research, product positioning, promotions and touring
• Excellent understanding of maintaining brand and property positioning, licensing, and partner management
• High proficiency with Keynote and all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Should be a team player and be able to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with experience in development planning and execution as well as financial management and forecasting
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail
• Willing and able to travel, sometimes with short notice, domestically and internationally
• Able to work early mornings, nights and weekends as needed
• Effectively handle sensitive and confidential matters

Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal

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.

Michael Kors

The Creative Producer role focuses on delivery of events, mailers and activations for major brand and high- profile clients. The role will take responsibility for both event logistics and creative on projects of varying sizes and be responsible for on-going client account management including securing new commercial opportunities.

ABOUT US

We are a new-generation, multi-discipline, experience design studio… and if you were wondering what that actually means; well, we create brand experiences which dabble in food and drink, crafts, set design, aquatic plants, sandcastles, flower pressing, glass blowing (you get the idea) to build unique experiences, that matter. We do not believe in “one size fits all” propositions and think that good design doesn’t always have to be serious to get serious results.

We work with commercial brands to produce experiences which crescendo their marketing calendars. We love what we do and that passion shows right through the design process and into all physical touch points. We join the dots between an array of talented people to create immersive experiences, whether that’s a mailer on your doorstep, a VIP retail workshop or an all singing all dancing event! Our clients include big names such as John Lewis, Estee Lauder, Longchamp and Selfridges.

We are SO proud to be B Corp certified. We are part of a growing group of companies championing conscious business practices by prioritising purpose as well as profit. B Corp (in a nutshell) envision a global economy that uses business as a force for good! Pushing for positive change has been a critical part of our company’s growth and success – if we can make it better, more robust and more green – we will. Now we are certified our aim is to be the very best creative partner for brands that want to achieve fabulous creative but not at the earths expense.

We are a young team based in Central London who put people first and promote a friendly atmosphere. We work hard, we’ve got each other’s backs, we like to have a laugh, and ultimately, we are looking for strong teammates who are looking to build upon the successes we have already had and takes us to new lofty heights!

WHO YOU’LL BE WORKING WITH:

Heaps + Stacks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive

environment, where all applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, religion,

gender, sexual orientation, age or disabilities.

• Internal: CP will lead on day to day management of their direct reporting Jr staff within the team, being accountable for their performance and providing them with learning and development opportunities
• External: Various client teams, including senior level clients and directors (CP will often need to lead on meetings with support from JR staff). Suppliers who need specialist and experienced knowledge and who are integral to activation success such as set build, lighting, tech, stylists etc
• Line manager: CP will report into the Creative Project Director and Company Director to feedback on day to day successes, developments as well as any challenges along the way. 

WHATS EXPECTED:

• The role is ‘end to end’ from brief, pitch and throughout the project lifecycle from development to delivery
• The role is client facing & requires excellent account management skills to maintain and build client relationships
• Identifying appropriate on brand and on budget venues
• Developing creative from mood boarding to set design and dressing
• Planning and producing a variety of events ranging from small workshops to larger experiential, press days, product launches and mailer activations
• Assisting on some elements of marketing, PR, branding, trade shows to promote Heaps + Stacks
• Capturing, interpreting and responding to briefs
• Developing workshop and event concepts and designs
• Creative proposal writing and presentations
• Guiding the creative development of the project from the mood and atmospherics to the set build and finishes
• End to end project & budget management, on and offsite
• Managing and briefing support staff, stylists and content teams
• Styling, prop making and prop sourcing
• Admin and account management
• Talent booking – artists, influencers, special acts etc
• Negotiating with and co-ordinating suppliers
• Networking across the account and developing sales opportunities with previous clients and growing existing accounts
• Aid with marketing via newsletters, video creation, photography, social ads, social media 

WORKING WITH US: 

To succeed here, you have to love working at pace. It’s relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty – you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We’re always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We’re passionate, agile, creative and one team. 

MORE ABOUT YOU:

In addition to a proven track record of excellent client account management. You will be able to demonstrate considerable experience in:

Supplier Management

You will have managed third-party suppliers (i.e. promotional staff, artists/specialists, Venue contracts) and external freelance support whilst demonstrate extensive knowledge of the events industry (venues, caterers, launches, experiential and promotional events).

Project Management

• Writing compelling presentations, producing schedules and itineraries required for event delivery 
• Financial control and management of large-scale logistics budgets (e.g. between £5k and £300k) 
• In depth experience as an event producer within a similar size & quality organisation
• Expert knowledge of all event elements including managing the process and timeline, venue sourcing, food and beverage, staff management and transport
• Proven capability to input into projects budgets; up to £300,000
• Third party supplier management including managing relationships
• Team leadership experience, ability to line manage, mentor team members and motivate team members
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Resilient under pressure with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy & adhere to high standards of quality when working to tight deadlines
• Proficient and experienced user of Microsoft Office suite is essential, particularly Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Strong track record in very detailed experimental events for high-profile brands
• Excellent planning, organisational and prioritisation skills
• Add to the supplier data base with interesting artists and designers etc
• Actively help with new business via send outs, meetings and pitches
• Have excellent communication & presentation skills (verbal and written) and proven ability to manage client expectations and ensure exceptional levels of service quality
• Be able to travel Vauxhall when required and able to work unusual hours if required
• To have a cultural/social understanding of what’s relevant for each brand we work with
• Have an interest in sustainability, materiality and look at experience production with a future focused and environmental lens 

To be considered for this position we are looking for candidates with 4 years min experience working within an event or experiential agency. We are looking for experience in delivering integrated campaigns involving events, knowledge of the whole creative process and the ability to interpret a brand and develop creative concepts. 

WHY JOIN US?

• Flexi working times and working from home. The team can work their 7.5 hours with a start and finish that suits them, we are also flexible to work from home or wherever best to get the jobs done to the highest standard. This is completely up to the team member to decide on their own accord but of course altered working hours must not disrupt the wider team or the paying client. 
• Collaboration – as pretty much all of our projects include site visits, physical items, office deliveries, face to face brainstorms etc we do recommend 2-3 days per week in the office per week to get the best results. This is recommendation only and will vary from time to time, week to week. 
• We have meeting free Fridays to give the team time to wrap up their work as well as a good amount of time, uninterrupted to get stuck into deep work. 
• Training. We are proud to offer training to all employees including group training days with varying themes and topics as well as offering employees further training to upskill for the maximum value of £500 per year. 
• Duvet Days – Our team have 2 duvet days per year. A duvet day is a day that you can take off without notice in advance. They can be taken whenever you need a day off due to mental health and you haven’t already requested annual leave. 
• Holiday – we offer 25 days annual leave per year and after an employee has completed two years working at Heaps + Stacks you are entitled to one day extra holiday per year for each additional year of service, capped at a maximum of 30 days holiday per year (excluding Bank Holiday and National Holidays). 
• After three years of service with Heaps + Stacks, employees are entitled to a one off, £1000 bonus
• After five years of service with Heaps + Stacks offer employees the opportunity to take a one month fully paid sabbatical
• Maternity – We will pay enhanced maternity/adoption pay if you have been employed with us for 37 weeks at the 15th week before your Expected Week of Childbirth. The pay is broken down into:

1. Twelve weeks full pay
2. Followed by six weeks half pay
3. Followed by fifteen weeks off Statutory Maternity Pay flat rate.

• Any employees returning back to work at Heaps + Stacks after maternity or adoption leave will receive a one off discretionary welcome back bonus
• Expensed Gallery Trips – We offer each team member £25.00 to expense for a visit a gallery or exhibition every month.
• Good Egg. At the end of the month the team vote who has gone above and beyond that month and whoever gets voted the most gets a voucher for Selfridges. 

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About the Job

Public Inc. is uniquely positioned as a mix of consultancy and agency, with a core focus on driving impact out in the world.  Our unique approach got us recognized as a Strategy Magazine’s Top 10 Small Agency of the Year. As a purpose-driven business with continued growth ahead of us, we are looking to bring on an Art Director to join our core Creative Team. 

Salary: $75,000-85,000 + profit sharing, Public Inc. perks & comprehensive benefit package.

Art Director

The Art Director is responsible for leading the creation and development of visuals across a variety of channels including digital, traditional, CRM, social and brand identity. Reporting to the Head of Art and Chief Creative Officer, the Art Director works closely with Copywriters, Designers, and/or other Art Directors, and other members of both the creative department and the larger PUBLIC group.

Description

As an Art Director, you work with Creative Directors, Copywriters and Designers to develop concepts for different client projects across a variety of channels. You produce the look and feel of concepts and content, create storyboards and concept boards, prepare presentations, and source and design artwork for projects that require visuals. You may also be asked to lead and develop designs independently.

This role involves interpreting briefs, working on tight deadlines, and presenting creative designs and ideas to clients. After the work is presented, you are responsible for the production of the work, including managing client and internal feedback and working with external partners to get the work completed on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading concepts and communicating ideas
• Producing design, artwork and/or imagery suitable for a variety of channels
• Designing within existing brand guidelines
• Providing quality assurance of creative deliverables
• Building and maintaining relationships with Public team members, clients, partner agencies and vendors
• Contributing to the innovative development and culture of the creative department
• Participating in new business pitches and ideas
• Preparing and delivering presentations to clients

Key Skills

• 3-5 years experience in art direction and design experience
• A natural sense of curiosity and personal interest in social impact topics
• Proficiency in art direction and conceptual ability  
• Understanding, experience and/or willingness to produce artwork for a variety of channels
• A strategic mindset, an innate ability to problem solve, resilience and energy
• Excellence in Adobe InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator
• Proficiency or excellence in Animation (i.e. After Effects), Video Editing (i.e. Premiere/Final Cut Pro) or 3D modeling software is considered a plus.
• Diverse experience in long-form content or editorial design is also a plus. 

Requirements:

The ideal person for this role has prior experience in an agency environment, a creative portfolio of current examples of work, an ability to work on multiple (and time-sensitive) projects at once, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.

Does this role sound like a great fit for you? If so, please apply directly on LinkedIn or email Max Cox ([email protected]) with your portfolio. This role is fully remote and is open to candidates across Canada and the United States. 

Public encourages applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. Public is committed to building and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace which values diversity and encourages respect for dignity, beliefs and ideas consistent with the principles outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Public recognizes the value of identifying and removing barriers and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

About Public:

We’re a determined collective of forty people in Toronto, Boston, and Los Angeles. We live impactfully. Work strategically. Breathe creativity. And dream endlessly. As a full-service social impact agency, we’ve put purpose at the top of the business agenda. We’ve helped transform corporate reputations with social responsibility campaigns. We’ve driven profits with sustainability programs. Our services include: research, strategy, brand and social impact marketing, advertising, design, digital, PR, social media, corporate partnerships, measurement and evaluation, and project management.

Public Inc.

Cloud Chamber is looking for an Associate Producer to join our growing internal production team. You will be responsible for supporting the producers as well as the development team to manage various aspects of the Core Tech development for the next BioShock. We are looking for, above all else, a highly organized and curious contributor who’s excited about making great games with an amazing team.

Job Details

• Assist producers in managing programming pods, priorities, assignments and schedules.
• Coordinate the flow of information between departments regarding deadlines, assignments, and priorities.
• Manage and maintain internal task tracking system with tasks, assignees, priorities, due dates, meeting/discussion notes, and statuses.
• Effectively communicate priorities, blockers, dependencies, and issues. to Production and relevant team leadership.
• Track, respond to, and delegate tasks and bugs as needed to maintain project integrity and stability.
• Establish prioritized sprint and milestone goals for team in conjunction with producers, leads, and directors.
• Flexibility and interest in taking on a variety of production tasks as needed to support the production of Core Tech systems and features.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in video games, in a similar role.
• Possess very strong organizational, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish priorities and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities across multiple time zones.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends in interactive storytelling and AAA games.
• Familiar with JIRA, Excel, Confluence, Perforce.

We are Cloud Chamber: a collaborative team of inspired minds who create games together. We strive to make unique, entertaining, and thoughtful game experiences that engage the world.

We believe in the beauty and strength of diversity, in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of our thinking. Our focus on open communication and overall well-being allows each of us to strive for excellence in our work, and happiness in our lives.

We’re currently making the next BioShock. Our passion and love for this iconic franchise is what brought us together. The thrill and responsibility of creating the next iteration of such a beloved game is what keeps us going.

If all of this sounds as exciting to you as it is to us we’d love to meet you. Join us in creating worlds that move people.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews. When emailing prospective employees we only use 2K.com email accounts.

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