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JOB TITLE: Executive Producer, Experiential

POSITION: Full-Time

Applicants for this role must have live event production experience and be willing/able to work from our office in Santa Monica, CA.

Summary of Position:

Mirrored Media’s Executive Producers own all aspects of production on our projects from the pitch phase through final wrap and reconciliation. Projects for this role focus on experiential marketing and live events and occasionally extend into other arenas of production; including brand partnerships, video production, and digital content. Executive Producers are responsible for managing overall production while teaming with Creative and Client Services Department counterparts to co-lead and execute projects across functional disciplines. Executive Producers also serve project teams in a dual-function capacity, serving as both Production and Client Services lead, responsible for independently managing smaller projects traditionally under $500K. Executive Producers will typically manage two to four projects at any given time with varying size project teams.

The ideal candidate for this position has sophisticated creative problem solving skills, and the ability to think through problems and their solutions several steps ahead. Candidates should be comfortable working closely with clients, client services and creative team members, and vendors. Sound judgment, common sense, flexibility, and the desire for consistent learning and growth are crucial traits of a successful Executive Producer in this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and provide leadership during concept development; vetting for feasibility and contributing solutions rooted in a strong industry awareness of trends, technologies and potential partners.
• Oversee all event operations from project kick-off through final reconciliation including site scouting, permits, workback timelines, production schedules, staff and crew planning, vendor management, and contingency planning.
• Plan and manage out realistic project timelines; factoring in internal and external deliverables, an understanding of turnaround times for custom builds and printing, projecting installation timing and client feedback periods.
• Serve as a senior technical leader for project teams; owning audio/visual/lighting/staging vendor resourcing, technical/union labor, complex technical runs of shows, scheduling performer/talent rehearsals, and on-site management of technical director and/or teams.
• Ability to understand a project’s strategic and creative direction, and source and secure the ideal resources (technical staff, fabrication and print teams, vendors, suppliers, partners, etc.) to execute in accordance with this vision.
• Create, estimate, manage, revise, speak to, and actualize budgets of up to $5MM.
• Own project margins and independently work with teams to maintain margins through the full project life cycle.
• Lead vendor outreach, logistics, and negotiations: initial research, triple-bid process, vendor onboarding, agreements, prep, and on-site operations.
• Assess vendor bids, negotiate agreements, identify and suggest potential budget and timeline efficiencies.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project staff during creative development, pre-production and production phases.
• Track and organize projects in real time; managing and/or overseeing the completion of contact lists, supply lists, shipping manifest, staffing grids, etc. while collating assets, files, docs, and decks.
• Develop and facilitate guest communications, including pre-event invitation(s), RSVPs, onsite check-in and wayfinding.
• Resource, create, and communicate Brand Ambassador staff plans and training materials.
• Oversee all Production, Technical, Brand, and Event staff from pre-production through onsite.
• Provide leadership to Mirrored staff, contributing  to ongoing training and development of department staff and processes.
• Manage and mentor  junior full time staff including event managers, coordinators, and assistants.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of proven event production experience, with at least 5 years an agency setting
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to see the big picture
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong presentation and client communication skills
• Dedication to process while maintaining a flexible and creative approach in unique situations
• Ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects and tasks, completing work within tight timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Creative problem solving, supported by sound judgment, common sense and an arsenal of industry knowledge, resources,  and relevant past experiences to draw from
• Initiative and self-motivation; ability to identify a project’s needs and gaps in advance
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners, colleagues, senior management and executives
• Excellent computer skills including Google, Microsoft, and Apple applications (mastery of spreadsheets is a must)
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business requires
• Hybrid in-office and remote work schedule, based out of our Santa Monica office; candidate must be local 

About the Company:

Mirrored Media is an award winning experiential & digital marketing firm with a focus on music and entertainment. We create high impact, enduring lifestyle campaigns that help brands connect to their target market through buzz worthy experiences.

Our board includes Steve McBeth, founding President of Disney Interactive; Steve Kofsky, of RCI Global LLC; Hans Zimmer, world renowned film composer. As an award-winning agency, Mirrored Media is consistently recognized as one of the most creative companies that caters to brands, media, influencers, and artists, creating custom tailored marketing solutions. By bridging the gap between music, technology, influencers, art, automotive, and fashion, Mirrored Media has curated some of the most successful and influential experiential activations and campaigns. Ultimately, every client experiences transformational results.

The company culture is light hearted but passionate. As a millennial founded company in a high stress industry, we pride ourselves on our team. You will benefit from a close working relationship and exposure to multiple areas of the business. We are always looking for growth within the company, and we invest in the personal and professional growth of our family.

Mirrored Media

ACCOUNT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

EMPLOYEE TYPE: FULL TIME

Our not-so-secret sauce.

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 9,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as an Account Manager at Momentous Insurance, A Marsh McLennan Agency.

Momentous Insurance, A Marsh McLennan Agency provides commercial insurance, commercial entertainment, film and tv insurance, employee health & benefits insurance, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 9,000 colleagues and 170 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

A day in the life.

As our Account Manager on the Commercial Entertainment team, you’ll be responsible for the following:

The primary function of this position is to provide the highest quality service to customers and cross sell within the existing book of business. The Account Manager (AM) will be the day-to-day liaison between the insurance company (MIB) and designated accounts managed by Account Executives/Sr. Account Executives/Producers.

Daily servicing of customers will include addressing various coverage issues, contract analysis, exposure analysis, issuing auto ID cards, handling all the inside service work associated with the client’s accounts, including all endorsement activity, routine coverage questions, problem solving, renewal control, preparation of formal proposals, checking and binding policies.

The Account Manager (AM) should have experience in all areas of Commercial Entertainment insurance. As needed, the AM will coordinate with and defer to the Account Executive/Sr. Account Executive/or Producer on strategic account issues and potential problems. The AM is responsible for the successful fulfillment of Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines (SOG’s).

Our future colleague.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

• Know the underwriting and rating procedure for all types of commercial entertainment lines policies.
• Quote new business and renewal options to every client.
• Prepare proposals and applications, submit them to insured’s and carriers, obtain client’s signature and follow up to ensure timely responses, all in conjunction with AE or Producer.
• Prepare and provide to every client a Summary of Insurance once coverage is bound and in effect for new accounts.
• Immediately update Summary of Insurance for existing clients.
• Remarket accounts as directed and follow up with AE or Producer.
• Maintain agency EPIC files accurately and consistently documenting conversations in emails and other notes sent to clients, while adhering to all MIB electronic and EPIC procedures.
• Handle cancellations timely by checking carrier websites or NOC’s received via scan, fax or email, legally saving all accounts possible with adherence to E&O guidelines.
• Prepare and check policies based on SOG’s checklist to include preparing letters, invoicing, summaries of insurance, certificates, ID cards, evidence of insurance, binders, etc. Policies must be checked for accuracy and all applicable endorsements.
• Know and be up to date on the utilization of carrier websites, carrier communications, new coverage options, and billing procedures

These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply:

• College Degree preferred (high school diploma is required)
• Current California Department of Insurance License
• 1-2 years of experience of commercial lines or commercial entertainment experience
• Proficient MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Agency Management System (i.e., EPIC, AMS 360) or other paperless insurance management system

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

Work environment & physical demands.

• Ability to use computer keyboard and sit in a stationary position for extended periods as well as use office machinery such as fax and copy machines, and telephones.
• Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Valuable benefits.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Generous time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: http://marshmma.com/careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: https://bit.ly/3Qpcjmw

Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick:

· https://www.instagram.com/lifeatmma/

· https://www.facebook.com/LifeatMMA

· https://twitter.com/LifeatMMA

· https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency/

The applicable base salary range for this role is $42,400 to $90,500. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Who you are is who we are.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EEO Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

Momentous Insurance Brokerage | Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC

A baby and children’s consumer brand is looking for a Studio Manager to assist their team with operating an in-house studio and managing photoshoots!

Job Details:

TEMP – DURATION – 2 MONTHS

ON-SITE – HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA

PAY: $45-$50/HR

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the photo studio, ensuring it runs efficiently.
• Conduct in-house photoshoots involving infants and children, while actively developing a secure and child-friendly studio environment.
• Scheduling photoshoots, managing studio resources, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace conducive to creativity and productivity.
• Collaborate with art directors, photographers, and stylists to define the creative vision for product photoshoots.
• Ensure that the studio is equipped with the necessary cameras, lighting, and props to capture high-quality images.
• Manage the casting and scheduling of models for photoshoots, making sure they are comfortable and engaged during the process.
• Oversee the post-production process, including image editing and retouching, to ensure that the final product images meet the brand’s quality standards.
• Conduct quality control checks to verify that all photos align with the brand’s guidelines and are ready for use in marketing materials, packaging, and online platforms.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work on-site in Hollywood, California!
• 4+ years of photography and photo studio management.
• A strong background in photography, including experience with product photography and portraiture, is essential!
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in creating and maintaining a safe, child-friendly studio environment.
• Ability to execute creative ideas that resonate with the target audience of children and parents, demonstrating an understanding of child-friendly aesthetics and trends.
• Effective leadership and team management skills to oversee photographers, stylists, models, and other staff involved in the photoshoot process.

Please submit your resume for consideration!

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Syndicatebleu

Our client, a growing name in the mobile gaming space is looking for a Creative Lead/Art Director. LA based candidates who can work a hybrid schedule preferred but open to remote for the right candidate.

We’re looking for a Creative Director to own the graphical, video and sound experience, giving our players a rich, emotional experience. You will work with our founders and senior management, including brand, marketing and technology, to create and evolve our products, and our overall company brands. You have the heart and mind of an innovative creator, excited about your own design ideas, and the balance needed to recognize the value in other ideas and navigate the best path for the company and our players

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is highly collaborative, and will work with our founders and senior management, including brand, marketing, and technology to create and evolve our products and our overall company brands.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Be a creative innovator, interpreter, designer, and producer of the company’s brand and vision.

• Lead creative design on behalf of the company, balancing your work as an individual contributor with an overall spirit of collaboration among other stakeholders and divisions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and execute briefs, campaigns, and web standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product needs into smart, measurable creative strategies that differentiate the brand and enhance the player experience.

• Develop campaigns to engage our players across all social media platforms.

• Identify moments for brand-led initiatives to engage with players.

• Function as the link between brand, and product design in the development and execution of new game formats, and product innovations.

• Contribute strategic ideas and innovative thinking to meet market changes, reach business objectives, address competitive threats, and/or support strategic plans.

• Introduce new creative and production partners to collaborate with

• Improve creative development processes to optimize results around creative production value, speed, efficiency and accuracy.

• Benchmark other companies and keep abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, target audiences, and marketplace changes.

• Utilize content management systems, project tracking applications, image libraries, and digital asset management systems.

• Share your experience and understanding of creative development/design and asset management tools with the company and provide recommendations around systematizing creative processes and procedures.

• Build out of creative team as work volumes increase.

• Source external suppliers including design agencies, freelance contractors, photographers, illustrators, animators, stock image providers, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with an art direction focus or equivalent work experience

• Strong portfolio of campaign work across a variety of media

• Significant product design experience including experience in overall campaign concepting.

• Proven success collaborating with internal departments and external agencies.

• 7-10 years of experience in product design for mobile and social gaming, ideally i-gaming

24 Seven Talent

Please read entire job description before you apply. Hybrid position means you must reside in Hollywood Florida or surrounding areas as this position requires two days in the office.

About the Position of Executive Event Producer

Here is a fantastic opportunity to join the premier creative department within the number one Destination Management Company in Florida. As Executive Event Producer, you are a fearless creative professional who continually strives to over-deliver client expectations. You have a keen eye for design and a stylish flair when creating proposals, presenting, and/ or doing custom site visits for clients. You are a team player with event planning and creative design experience as well as the ability to perform in a diverse environment while making clients your number one priority. You are self-motivated with extreme attention to detail in written and oral communication. Welcome to your creative future!

About the Client

This National Destination Management company has over 13 offices nationwide and over 250 employees and growing. They are the collaborators, event planners, logistics coordinators, innovators, creators, and dreamers who do what they love with a passion to please. They have over 57 industry awards for their hard work and strong values. Come be part of this award-winning and hard-working team where you create your own “work-life harmony” where “Integrity” leads the way as one of their six values.

Skills / Qualifications

• 3 years of event planning/sales experience
• Creativity, self-motivation, attention to detail, precise oral and written communication, time management, collaboration, a polished demeanor, and resourcefulness.
• Knowledge of area resources (Props, Décor, Production, Linen, Rentals, Furniture, Entertainment, etc.) and local marketplace, hotels, and location knowledge is a plus!
• Ability to design, manage, and oversee special events, ensuring revenue, profitability, AND operational success
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications is required.
• P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is a MUST.
• Supplier Negotiation

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Manage assigned design projects from inception through program operation
• Develop event timeline and distribute to all participants
• Manage the event requirements: production, staging, sound, lights, A.V., décor, entertainment, linens, centerpieces, etc.
• Partner with Sales to establish and maintain successful customer relationships
• Coordinate and conduct creative site inspections that include live event design.
• Research supplier availability and manage negotiations to ensure optimal cost advantage throughout program operation
• Recommend new and innovative ways to improve products and services
• Assist with streamlining of processes and efficiencies
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees, contractors, external suppliers, and industry partners
• Participate in industry affiliations and attend industry meetings

Please submit your resume and a portfolio of your work if you have one.

Compensation

Compensation is salary plus progressive commission/bonus structure.

The company provides a laptop, mileage reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement, health benefits, and a 401K program.

This company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This job posting is managed by a recruiting service, Shannon Connex Recruiting.

Shannon Connex Recruiting

Situation champions the power of shared experiences. With 20+ years of award-winning work, the agency is designed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing the live events industry today, offering a wide range of marketing and creative services for the world’s leading experience-based brands like WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Little Island, and more.

Situation seeks a Creative Director to lead the creative strategy and campaign development for select clients across the arts, entertainment, and live event space. This role will report to the VP, Creative and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues across marketing, creative, and social teams to deliver innovative work. The selected candidate will have a history of idea-driven, results-oriented, and innovative multimedia campaign work.

What You’ll Do

The Creative Director serves as the creative lead for their set of clients, brainstorming and concepting idea-driven campaign executions that ensure we’re bringing our clients’ stories to life across a multi-media landscape. The right candidate is a seasoned creative leader with unmatched creative curiosity who knows how to take an insight, turn it into an idea, and map out executions that meet our clients’ business goals. The right candidate is a passionate storyteller, natural collaborator, and knows creating great ideas in a team sport.

As a leader at the agency, this role is eligible for the following: managing direct reports as the team continues to grow, participating in the new business process, and contributing to process improvement and development to strengthen team workflow.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Drive the creative strategy for macro and micro planning deliverables–advertising messaging, content, virtual events, brand activations and promotions, influencer, etc.–that meet client objectives
• Develop high-level concepts for creative projects on a recurring and ad-hoc basis, balancing responsible ideation, proven effectiveness, and innovative thinking
• Develop a strong, authentic, and effective brand tone and voice for your clients; maintain that voice across all platforms and canvases
• Brief fellow creative and social media team members with the “who, when, and why” to arrive at the best “what”
• Quality control and review creative output once a project has moved from pitch to production
• Provide on-set creative leadership and support for your client’s projects
• Collaborate with Account and Project Management team to ensure pacing and growth of production work
• Identify instincts-driven and insights-backed opportunities to improve creative impact and shift creative strategies
• Uphold creative standards through a working knowledge of strong copywriting and editing skills, design principles, etc.
• Pitch and present with passion and purpose; clearly and confidently communicate recommendations internally and externally

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience at creative agency, studio, or in-house marketing team in a creative role
• Excellent ability in a creative field (content, copy, design, video, social, etc.), advanced skills using the tools of that trade, and a passion for storytelling in multiple formats, mediums, etc.
• A working knowledge of the other creative disciplines outside of your primary craft in order to be a strong collaborator and effective creative leader
• Strong perspective for what makes creative marketing efforts stand out and perform in a crowded marketplace
• Dynamic and confident presentation skills to pitch ideas clearly and effectively
• Troubleshoot and problem solve efficiently, intelligently and with positivity
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment with a keen eye for detail and calmness under pressure
• A passion for live events, entertainment, and/or the arts; working experience in these industries, agency or client-side, is a plus but not required
• A portfolio of your work in lead and hands-on roles (please include when applying)

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $115,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

Situation champions the power of shared experiences. With 20+ years of award-winning work, the agency is designed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing the live events industry today, offering a wide range of marketing and creative services for the world’s leading experience-based brands like WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Little Island, and more.

Situation is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.

Situation

Our client is looking to hire a well rounded Art Director to their creative & marketing team! The right candidate will have a broad mix of design skills including advertisements, marketing campaigns, social media, event materials, and web / digital assets.

Day to Day:

• Support the day-to-day graphic design needs for external facing audiences, including but not limited to corporate advertisements, marketing campaigns for brand and product, social media assets, event materials and web/digital assets
• Support the day-to-day graphic design needs for internal audiences, including the creative development of desktop screens, executive materials, presentation assets and other items as needed
• Support the day-to-day graphic design needs for Branch merchandising, including collateral, digital screens (static and animated) and other materials as needed
• Manage ad hoc, logo and design requests as needed
• Provide quarterly and annual overview of design projects
• Partner with Brand Activation team to report out on creative metrics and make recommendations based on learning

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years in an agency or in-house Marketing setting
• Expert in Photoshop and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in animation a plus
• Excellent design skills with portfolio work to prove it
• Ability to communicate and show creative vision
• Up to speed on design and creative trends
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Strong intrapersonal and customer service skills
• Strong skillset for layout and typography
• Banking / Finance experience is a huge plus!!

Apply today and include your portfolio to be considered!

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies’ dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers’ technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

Beacon Hill Staffing Group

Position: Assistant Curator

Department: OZ Art NWA

Company: Ingeborg

Reporting to: Director of Collections and Exhibitions

Location: Bentonville, AR (Open to assisting with relocation for the right candidate)

Classification: Full-time, non-exempt

Ingeborg is a special place to build your career. Our team members are collaborative, hardworking, and highly motivated.

We are seeking a top-performing Assistant Curator to join the OZ Art NWA team. This person is a proactive, no-ego self-starter who is capable of multi-tasking, enjoys both collaboration and solo work projects, and has strong written and oral communication skills. We are looking for a lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation.

About OZ Art NWA

Founded in 2017 in the hometown of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary, OZ Art NWA elevates the regional arts scene by amplifying the work of local arts organizations and sharing a growing collection on view in surprising public places throughout Bentonville and beyond.

The collection includes works spanning a variety of media and forms, including murals, outdoor installations, sculptures, paintings, and drawings, that celebrate contemporary voices speaking to issues such as diversity, gender equality, and racial equity. Exploration is a way of life in Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas. OZ Art NWA advances the experience by incorporating beautiful and inspiring art into everyday life across the region and celebrating the diversity of art around us.

About the Assistant Curator Role

As the Assistant Curator, you will be the ambassador for OZ Art NWA, helping to build connections and effectively communicate the stories of our collection. This role is all about increasing access to our one-of-a-kind collection. You will form relationships with artists, arts organizations, and community partners and will craft engaging tours, labels, web content, and social media posts to inspire audiences to engage with the collection in new ways. If you love connecting people, ideas, and resources to expand perspectives on art then this is the role for you. The ideal individual must be a self-starter who is service-oriented and enjoys working in a team environment that is mission and results-driven.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including occasional nights and weekends. The Assistant Curator may travel domestically consistently or ad hoc (up to 10%).

Success in this role means more people in Bentonville and beyond feel a personal connection to OZ Art NWA and contemporary artists.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with curators, community stakeholders, academic institutions, municipal entities, community arts organizations, galleries, and local artists.
• Provide curatorial recommendations for artwork installation in public spaces that reflect the OZ Art NWA team’s mission and vision.
• Be the primary owner of curatorial research on the collection; provide written didactic labels for all artwork, update existing written materials as needed, and maintain appropriate collection documentation as required.
• Assist and guide the marketing team with visual and written content for press releases, web pages, social media posts, and other promotional packages about the collection and exhibitions.
• Create and deliver engaging tours highlighting works from regional artists and art partners. This will include conducting walking and/or biking tours for guests.
• Increase awareness of OZ Art NWA’s collection and participate in OZ Art NWA’s programs, events, and tours.
• When requested, propose and negotiate diverse and inclusive art acquisitions focusing on emerging and regional talent for OZ Art NWA’s and related private collections.
• Assist with acquisitions related tasks such as relationship development, due diligence and bid coordination as requested.
• Complete all other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and skill required for the job.

Qualifications

• M.A. in Art History or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in a similar position within a museum or art organization strongly preferred.
• Experience building partnerships and relationships with museums, artists, galleries, and community arts organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – experience writing and communicating with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and software.
• Experience with collection management software.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that includes health care plans (medical, dental, and vision), life/AD&D and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check, motor vehicle check, and credit check, subject to any applicable exemption available under the law. In addition, proper identification verifying eligibility to work in the United States on the first day of work is required.

Ingeborg is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

OZ Art NWA™

Hybrid’s humble beginnings started in 1997 in the back of a print shop designing, selling, and printing tee shirts. Today, Hybrid is a global apparel industry powerhouse in brand and licensing management. Hybrid provides its expertise and fully vertical operations capability – design, merchandising, development, sourcing, production, and distribution – to a broad suite of branded, licensed, generic, and private label partners. Hybrid’s full-service apparel design and manufacturing expertise extends across the apparel category, including knits, woven tops, bottoms, tees, and accessories.

As our organization has evolved, so has our philosophy of doing business. We have made concerted efforts to remove ourselves from the antiquated approach of other apparel manufacturers and doing things differently has been our focus. We are building a company ethos that breeds innovation, collaboration, integrity and excellence in customer service.

What is my role?

Responsible for the oversight, management, and creative output for Hybrid Digital/Air Waves division.

• Candidate should be accomplished in graphic design, typography and illustration skills at a high level.
• Combine current trends with great licensed assets to create compelling content for our business partners.
• Work collaboratively with Creative Manager, merchandising teams, and design teams to create trend-right content for each tier of retail distribution.
• Work closely with licensors to ensure all products are developed to brand requirements.
• Stay up to date with current trends in fashion and pop culture through shopping, social media outlets, music, and movies.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.
• Motivate and develop direct reports to meet the creative demands of the business.
• Manage, assign and oversee product development to ensure all designs are produced in a timely manner.
• Identify problems and issues and develop solutions.
• Maintain a positive attitude and leadership position – take responsibility and accountability.
• Instill the company core values and strategic goals within the art department.
• Must have a thorough understanding of Adobe Suite, Microsoft and internal project management software.
• Should embrace automation disciplines both internally and externally.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years Art Director experience within the apparel industry.
• Extensive background in Graphic Design, Type Development, and Illustration
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Apparel printing techniques a must. (DTG, Transfer, Screenprint, and Separations)
• Versatility in a fast-paced environment and ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong eye for translating graphic trends into apparel designs.

Hybrid Apparel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Air Waves | Hybrid Digital

Creative Director

Jacksonville, Florida, United States (Hybrid)

About VENUS

VENUS® is a leader in stylish, on-trend designs in women’s clothing, swimwear and lingerie. Founded in 1982, the Florida-based brand pioneered swim separates and continues to drive newness in fit, fabric and design across all categories. Made for everybody, the collection is offered in a full range of sizes from 2-24. VENUS® is committed to inclusivity, as well as socially- and environmentally-responsible business practices that positively impact both people and the planet.

About the Position

Our Brand team is searching for a Creative Director who will be in charge of the strategy for brand development. They will run the process of formulating the concept for the brand and its marketing. They will also oversee its implementation, ensuring consistency and that any variations are still ‘on brand’.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach creative team members.
• Monitor emerging trends in interactive technologies, content, design, and marketing tactics
• Provide creative direction for the execution and implementation of a brand and oversee a collaborative creative effort between audio/video production, design, web development, content creation, and media strategies
• Heading brand campaigns, including submitting ideas for projects and overseeing the development of all creative content
• Leading and reviewing all work completed by the creative department
• Working with the executive team and other creative leaders to set project deadlines and content goals
• Presenting project information, including deadlines and budgets, to executives and clients
• Oversee the creative budget
• Research and implement new design trends and ideas into the creative workflow
• Oversee projects from concept through completion.
• Managing outside vendors/partners both in creative and production capacities.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A powerful online portfolio of creative work that demonstrates originality, innovation, problem-solving, and personal expression, with exceptional design ability.
• Excellent leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to lead high-performing creative teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative strategies and create a brand voice and expression.
• Strong expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro DC, Illustrator, and Portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of Prinergy Evo and CGS Oris Color Tuner.
• Excellent in collaborating on new ideas and following through with execution.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure that words and images work together to support the concept, maintaining brand consistency.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, good time management, and organizational skills to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Adaptable, flexible, and the ability to take direction and constructive feedback well.
• Creative thinker with a positive attitude and passion for fashion/swimwear.
• Customer-oriented mindset, working in collaboration with cross-functional departments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Fashion, and 10+ years of related experience with at least 4+ years of experience leading teams.
• Experience within fashion or retail brands.

VENUS Fashion Inc.