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Job Summary

Salt Lake is a place where elevation meets aspiration. An active urban city set at the foot of spectacular mountains. A place for open minds and fresh perspectives. This is an exciting time to be in Salt Lake: a brand new $5.1B SLC International Airport expansion, a recently opened 700-key Hyatt Regency convention hotel, several new hotels in the development pipeline, population and business growth (Utah has been the fastest growing state in the nation since 2010, primarily driven by Salt lake), host of the 2023 NBA All Star Game and recently announced as the preferred host of the 2034 Winter Olympics…Salt Lake is on fire, and we’re just getting started.

To capitalize on this incredible growth and to achieve Visit Salt Lake’s ambitious vision, we’re seeking a highly creative Social Media Manager to help take our efforts to the next level. You will manage social-first content creation and curation to support the social strategy across leisure and b2b segments. You will create and maintain a calendar and produce captivating content that showcases the distinct nature of the evolving Salt Lake destination brand. You are culturally connected and creatively curious with experience crafting a variety of content across multiple social platforms. You aren’t afraid to be innovative, using the latest trends and technology such as AI to shape creative storytelling whilst engaging with diverse audiences.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, implement and manage social strategy across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn. Showcasing Salt Lake as a distinct destination of attractions, culture, landscape, events and community;
• Craft and produce creative and captivating content across platforms, working with the content team to shape social-first content deliverables and direction;
• Write compelling copy that reflects Visit Salt Lake’s brand voice whilst appealing to target audiences;
• Collaborate across the organization to identify destination experts and influencers inside and outside the company to collaborate on social-first brand storytelling opportunities that expand reach;
• Manage, nurture and engage social community by interacting with followers by responding to comments, messages and reviews and encouraging user-generated content.
• Research emerging social trends to uncover brand opportunities to engage in cultural moments;
• Use social listening tools to help improve strategies and measure event and key moments impact;
• Leverage reporting and analytics to set goals, KPIs and benchmarks (in collaboration with marketing leadership) and report monthly on performance across all platforms.

Qualifications

• Passion for culture, social media trends and fostering a community;
• 4+ years of experience as a social media manager, creating content and managing platforms;
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, management and analytics tools with a curiosity for emerging technologies such as AI.
• Proven track record of delivering against defined metrics and KPIs;
• Excellent writing, storytelling, content creation and communication skills;
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with various stakeholders across the destination inside and outside of the organization;
• Drive to be an innovative thinker and team player with a growth mindset;
• Alignment with core team values: Knowledge, Integrity, Teamwork, Growth, Ownership;
• Appetite for a fast-paced environment and desire to constantly reassess and optimize to drive for excellence with a bias for action;
• Ability to flex between analytical, technical and creative skill sets to drive programs;
• Experience in paid ads management an advantage
• Experience in destination marketing, hospitality or related tourism industry is an advantage;
• Bachelor’s degree

Benefits Package

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability. 401(k) plan, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days and major holidays PTO.

Application

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter at [email protected].

Visit Salt Lake is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team.

Final candidates will be subject to a background and reference check. E/O/E

Visit Salt Lake

Position: Sr. Manager, Influencer Marketing + Social Media

Reports to: Head of Marketing

About Rizos Curls:

Rizos Curls proudly creates products that embrace & celebrate the beauty of curls, coils & waves everywhere! We are known for our natural ingredients + proven results, with formulas that define, enhance, repair and nourish curls. Our clean beauty products are free of any harsh chemicals & cruelty-free. We live by what we call the 3 C’s – Curls, Community & Culture. Rizos Curls is available at Ulta Beauty and Target stores nationwide.

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Role Overview:

The Senior Manager of Influencer Marketing & Social Media is directly responsible for leading the brand’s influencer and social media strategy. This role actively implements fully integrated influencer & social media marketing activities to drive brand growth and exceed KPI goals. This role requires a social media expert who can drive strategy, build and develop a team, and execute marketing activities that drive clear growth. You will be entrepreneurial, drive strategic growth, demonstrate excellent ability for influencer relationship building, and be passionate about social media & storytelling. This role requires being both highly strategic & creative, and educating a broader organization on best-in-class owned, earned and paid social media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement influencer and social media strategy for the brand, driving clear success and brand growth.
• Lead strategy for Rizos Curls social handles across all social media platforms, creating and implementing high-engagement content that resonates with our audiences.
• Lead multi-tiered influencer strategy that meets multi-channel brand needs and deliverables of corresponding KPI’s.
• Manage ongoing influencer partnerships, agreements and casting for all campaigns.
• Create a comprehensive influencer marketing calendar to constantly drive awareness and engagement, including content development for the brand.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with existing influencer partners, while actively identifying, sourcing and negotiating new influencer partnerships and content opportunities.
• Define performance goals, track relevant metrics, conversion and define influencer program performance indicators.
• Build and oversee a team that is best in class in social media, influencer, PR, content production & community management.
• Identify & develop original content that appeals to Rizos Curls consumers and drives high engagement.
• Must be able to produce social media content that is highly creative and brings the brand to life through storytelling that connects with and engages customers.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of storytelling and create content that makes people feel things and captivates their emotions.
• Define content pillars and opportunities across the brand’s key consumption occasions.
• Monitor content to ensure it authentically align with brands values and positioning.
• Develop a consumer-first and platform-bespoke reason to follow across all @rizoscurls accounts.
• The influencer & social media strategy should support driving strong sales across all brand points of distribution including Ulta Beauty, Target, Rizos Curls e-commerce & more.
• Innovate how we use social media to drive business outcomes, build our communities, and drive brand awareness and advocacy.
• Own external partner relations for social program, including creators, agencies, software/technology and partnerships.
• Evaluate social platforms, tools, and services against business goals and deliver formalized reports that are actionable and timebound.
• Manage and track influencer & social media budget, including incentive/gifting programs.
• Manage PR agency and support execution of PR strategies and programs
• Establish metrics of success for influencer & social media, and present reports on performance.
• Manage and monitor workflow to ensure deadlines are met.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 4-6 years of social and influencer manager experience
• Experience in beauty is a plus
• Strong experience managing multiple direct reports
• Experience developing & leading strategic marketing plans, and seeing them through to execution
• Experience with contract development & third-party negotiations
• Highly motivated, creative, proactive & hard-working
• Adaptable and able to problem solve quickly in a fast-changing and competitive environment
• Highly in-tune with all social media & emerging platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Threads & more
• Passionate about social, community, influencer & storytelling
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple overlapping projects in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about helping customers discover & connect with both the Rizos Curls brand and products 
• Excited to be part of a collaborative team
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be in Los Angeles Area *This is not a remote position

Salary: Based on experience, in line w/ competitive industry range

Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance

Commitment: Full-time

Location: Studio City, CA (Los Angeles area)

*Please include a link to examples of your TikTok & Instagram social media content.

Rizos Curls

The International Franchise Association (IFA) is seeking a Marketing Coordinator, a professional with strategic communications, digital marketing, and email development experience. This person will join a fast-paced, growing marketing team with responsibility for digital content delivery through email, website, and social channels, as well as data analytics.

The Digital Marketing Coordinator will work across teams to support organization growth, revenue generation and advocacy priorities primarily through maximizing the use of digital marketing tools.

Ideal candidates will understand email marketing and social networking tools. They will possess a natural attention to detail, intellectual curiosity to understand data and reports to help make better informed decisions and adapt tactics to achieve the organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support execution and report on the IFA email and social marketing strategy.
• Develop and suggest new innovations in social media and email marketing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, events, education and Government Relations, to ensure effective use of marketing tactics.
• Perform data analysis and provide insights to optimize marketing strategies and improve ROI.
• Develop key metrics and maintain tracking and regular reporting frameworks to measure performance KPIs.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance, including lead generation, conversion rates, and ROI.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging digital and social technologies, recommending innovative solutions to enhance marketing efforts.

Ideal Experience:

• Three years’ experience in digital marketing
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field.
• Knowledge of email and social marketing tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] 

The International Franchise Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination. IFA is firmly committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. We firmly believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusiveness. 

About the International Franchise Association: 

Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations, and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and the approximately 806,270 franchise establishments that support nearly 8.7 million direct jobs, $858.5 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy, and almost 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees, and companies that support the industry in marketing, law, technology, and business development.

International Franchise Association

JOB TITLE:

Social Media & Digital Content Coordinator 

COMPANY:

Zeal Concept is a supplier of home, gift, and stationery products. We sell our products primarily through Amazon and have a fast-growing wholesale business with major US retail chains. As a startup, we provide a unique opportunity for a leader with entrepreneurial leanings to help us build our brand presence on social media, establish collaborations with content creators, and foster customer engagement. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Social Media & Digital Content Coordinator will help manage the growth of Zeal Concept brands’ social media channels, play a key role in expanding our online brand presence, and coordinate collaborations with content creators. This role reports to the E-commerce Marketing Designer and will be responsible for facilitating the ongoing management of our social media accounts as well as assisting in the planning and execution of our social media and digital strategies. The Social Media & Digital Content Coordinator will also monitor and analyze our social marketing efforts and share findings with the Marketing Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the creation, planning, and ongoing management of our social media and digital strategies for all Zeal Concept brands including copywriting, graphic design, video editing, customer service, and analytics.
• Manage the scheduling and publishing of social content across all platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, Amazon, and other emerging channels.
•  Help develop and launch new social media platforms; manage ongoing channel operations and provide strategic input to further advance brand goals.
• Work closely with the E-commerce Marketing Designer in maintaining the monthly content calendar, brainstorming new content ideas, and looking for new social and digital marketing opportunities to build brand awareness, increase customer engagement, and drive traffic to our Amazon products.
• Assist in the development, management, and growth of our influencer/creator partnership programs. Research potential collaborators, build relationships, and maintain correspondence.
• Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions across all social platforms. Engage with followers to drive positive customer engagement and establish brand connections.
• Provide social and digital marketing performance analysis, reports, and recommendations to improve customer engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 1-2+ years of experience in social media or digital marketing at a DTC business or agency 
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and their respective best practices (paid and organic)
• Experience creating content including designing, editing, and shooting short-form content for social platforms
•  Creative mindset with the ability to generate engaging content
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in analyzing data with the keen ability to translate insights into actionable strategies and recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with special attention to detail to effectively communicate with business stakeholders, content creators, and social audiences
•  Collaborative working style, able to communicate and interact well with stakeholders and teams
• Naturally curious and proactive with a high level of work ownership
• Team player with a desire to learn, share, and grow with the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience using video and graphic design editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Premiere Pro preferred)

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Retirement Savings Plan Match
• PTO & Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible Work From Home Policy

Zeal Concept, Inc

ABOUT US

We’re a young company that has achieved great things so far by creating a best in class styler range that is loved by hair stylists and consumers alike. We remain fiercely ambitious, with big growth plans, exciting new innovation in the pipeline and geographic expansion. We pride ourselves on remaining true to our founding ethos – the spirit of transformation – and have established a position at the forefront of the competitive fashion styling sector, where we are renowned as one of the leading hair styling brands around the world and synonymous with style and sophistication.

Job Description

As a Social Media Assistant at ghdhair.com, you will play a crucial role in elevating our brand presence on various social media platforms. You will work closely with the Marketing Team to create and execute engaging social media campaigns that resonate with our target audience, drive brand awareness, and boost customer engagement. If you are creative, passionate about beauty, and possess a deep understanding of social media trends, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Develop visually appealing and engaging content for ghd North America social media channels, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, that aligns with our brand identity and messaging.
• Content Calendar: Maintain a content calendar, ensuring that all social media posts are well-planned and align with marketing objectives and product launches.
• Scheduling and Posting: Plan and schedule social media posts to ensure a consistent and timely online presence. Monitor and engage with comments, messages, and mentions across platforms.
• Community Management: Foster a positive and engaged online community by responding to inquiries, comments, and messages in a timely and professional manner.
• Campaign Management: Assist in the development and execution of social media campaigns, promotions, and giveaways to drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversions.
• Analytics and Reporting: Track key performance metrics and provide regular reports on social media activities. Analyze data to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
• Influencer Mailers: assist with influencer outreach, collaboration and product sample send-outs.
• Events Support: Assist with event coordination and on-site support.
• Assist with Ad Hoc Marketing Projects: Be prepared to lend support to various ad hoc marketing projects as needed, including market research, event coordination, and other tasks that contribute to the overall success of our marketing efforts.
• Stay Updated: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging platforms, and social media best practices to keep our social media strategy current and innovative.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in managing social media accounts for a brand, including content creation and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and trends.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative mindset with a strong eye for design and aesthetics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Passion for the beauty and hair care industry.

WHY JOIN US?

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. We believe that everyone does their best work when they are supported by each other and the company, and we offer a generous set of benefits to make sure the team is happy and healthy. Here is a sampling of the benefits we offer our team:

• Full health, dental and vision covereage paid for you and your family
• 401K with a significant match
• Wellness and Selfcare match
• Ability to work with an international beauty brand
• Generous employee discount on ghd products
• Flexable working hours

ghd

Casting Call: Dynamic Duos & Trios for Upcoming Campaign in New York

Job Description: We are thrilled to announce an open casting call for our upcoming advertising campaign, celebrating the rich diversity of relationships that make New York vibrant. Whether you are part of a dynamic duo or trio, we are looking for real connections to bring our campaign to life. From couples of all orientations to best friends, siblings, family members, and multi-generational families, we want to showcase the beauty of your relationships. This campaign aims to highlight the diversity of New York through its people – across all ages, sizes, and ethnicities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional photo and video shoot as part of our campaign.
• Collaborate with our creative team to authentically portray your relationship.
• Be available for fittings and rehearsals (if required) prior to the shoot.
• Be comfortable and able to convey a range of emotions in front of the camera.

Requirements:

• Must be based in New York or willing to travel to the location for the shoot.
• Looking for duos/trios with genuine connections: couples (straight & queer), best friends, siblings, family members, multi-generational families, etc.
• Open to all ages, sizes, and ethnicities.
• No previous modeling or acting experience necessary, but must be comfortable in front of the camera.
• Must be available for the entirety of the shoot dates (to be confirmed upon selection).

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity. Compensation rates will be discussed upon selection and based on the scope of participation.
• In addition to monetary compensation, participants will receive copies of the professional photos and videos for their personal use.

At Musicow US, we are a diverse group of music enthusiasts, tech-savvy innovators, creative minds, and dedicated team players. We believe that each individual talent brings our collection to new heights. Our values are centered around four core principles:

1. Passion for Music: Music is at the heart of everything we do. While technology and trends may change, our love for great artists and songwriters will remain constant.

1. Global Reach, Local Knowledge: Music is a universal language. We strive for success through communication and collaboration, and it can come from anywhere and reach everywhere.

1. Innovation and Vision: We strive to push the boundaries and create the future through insightful information and imaginative thinking.

1. Empowered by Diversity: Like the music we serve, we believe that our differences make us stronger. At Musicow, every talent can find a place to belong and grow their career.

At Musicow, promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is integral to our culture. We believe that fostering an inclusive workplace enhances contributions and growth opportunities for all. We encourage individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including but not limited to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other identity to apply.

Join the Musicow family and enjoy the best of both worlds – advance your career with a leading global music company while retaining the creative freedom of a nimble independent.

Job Title: Artist and Partnership Relationship Manager , Musicow US

A Little Bit About Our Team

Musicow, a cutting-edge music platform, became the top music exchange platform in Korea in just six short years. Its exceptional technology and incomparable reputation have significantly impacted the music exchange industry. The Musicow team takes a unique approach to uncovering and promoting music catalogs, boasting an extensive collection of notable South Korean artists. And now, with plans for global expansion, their collective influence on music trends continues to grow.

Your Role

As the Artist and Partnership Relationship Manager at our dynamic music fintech company, you will be the driving force behind fostering and maintaining relationships with A-List recording artists, songwriters, producers, and global brand partners. This role requires an experienced and relationship-focused professional with a deep understanding of the music industry, a passion for collaboration, and the ability to strategically align our fintech offerings with the creative and business interests of our partners.

As a Artist and Partnership Relationship Manager at Musicow, you will be responsible for the following:

• Cultivate and nurture robust relationships with A-List recording artists, songwriters, producers, and global brand partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend partner needs and strategically align them with our fintech offerings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for artists and partners, ensuring an elevated level of satisfaction and engagement.
• Formulate and execute partnership strategies amplify the visibility and success of our music fintech platform.
• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring terms are mutually beneficial – Facilitate collaboration between artists and our internal teams to create unique and impactful fintech offerings.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging opportunities for artist and brand partnerships.
• Analyze and report on the success of partnerships, providing insightful recommendations for continuous improvement.

About You

• Proven track record in artist relations, music partnerships, or a similar role within the music industry.
• Robust network within the music industry, including established relationships with A-List recording artists, songwriters, and producers.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to articulate the value proposition of our fintech platform.
• Strategic mindset and the ability to align artist and brand interests with business objectives.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for meetings, events, and industry engagements.

We’d Love It If You Also Had

• Familiarity with fintech platforms and an understanding of blockchain in the music industry.
• Experience working with global brand partners in collaborative ventures.

About Us

We are a fintech platform that was founded in 2022 and is based in Beverly Hill, California, and our Musicow headquarters was founded in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

• 100% coverage
• 100% 401(k) match on the first 10% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• Variety of ways to take advantage of time away from work including:
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 11 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Good Friday)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes and find the best people for Musicow.

Thanks for your interest in working for Musicow. We love it here and think you will, too.

Musicow

Parallax Creative is a fast-growing entertainment production agency based in Los Angeles. Collectively, our team draws from diverse industry experience across film ideation, production and marketing. We are looking for a bright go-getter to help us achieve our company goals.

We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced Art Director to oversee our team of concept artists and provide clear, concise direction to ensure all assets are produced at the highest quality that delivers the artistic vision to our clients. 

This is a full-time position for our Los Angeles office. Employees are in-person Monday and Thursday at our Los Angeles office. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are work from home.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the CEO to provide directional feedback and support to concept art team.
• Meet with clients (directors, production designers, etc.) to get launched on new projects and receive feedback on submitted work.

·      Provide clear, concise, consistent and timely visual direction, guidance and feedback to artists.

• Conceptualize designs to best represent the project’s intent that supports the overall art direction.
• Manage internal and freelance concept artists from around the world to best execute the client’s creative vision.

·      Own and supervise the high-quality delivery of assigned projects.

• Identify and implement best practices, workflows and pipelines that push the quality bar for concept art.

·      Support, guide and inspire the art team to deliver overall goals and projects on time.

• Mentor and help artists grow artistically and professionally.

Requirements:

• Must submit link to most recent portfolio to be considered for this position.
• 5+ years in a lead artist or director position for a video game, film production or other creative media.
• Excellent ability to establish, effectively communicate, and maintain artistic vision for several projects at once.

·      Strong ideation skills that demonstrate a firm grasp and understanding of the needs of visual arts in an interactive medium.

• Previous experience providing AAA quality concept art.

·      Ability to work with industry standard 2D graphics applications (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).

·      Ability to leverage 3D applications (e.g. Blender, Maya, 3DS Max, ZBrush, etc.).

• ·      Preferred: Experience working in game engines (e.g. UNREAL, Unity, and other propriety or commercial engines), design tool-sets and production pipelines is a plus.

Parallax Studios

Good American is proud to be leaders in the body positivity movement. We feature women of all shapes, sizes, colors, and backgrounds. Good American is advancing the body movement seen in popular culture, which has already redefined what it means to be sexy and is knocking down outdated physical stereotypes. You will join a team of seasoned fashion and digital executives and help guide the brand on its rapid growth.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Chief Brand Officer, the Art Director, Brand Campaigns directs and develops the brand image for Good American. They will maintain the brand’s overall creative vision and ensure that the brand stays true to its values and identity. This role will be responsible for developing campaigns that create cultural conversation, build social followings, and drive sales. This highly visible position will work closely with all departments to bring best-in-class campaigns to life.

The Art Director, Brand Campaigns must think strategically, move fast to execute strategy, and set customer-centric campaign goals; excellent project management skills; a keen eye for compelling and innovative content; and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Leads and oversees the creative team to ensure the development and execution of high-quality and innovative creative content.
• Develops and implements the overall creative strategy + concept that aligns with the seasonal marketing tiers.
• Writes creative briefs, providing an overall strategy, storyline and mood board that threads its way through campaign, UGC, wholesale, retail flagship, Paid Marketing and Ecommerce.
• Sets Brand Creative calendar.
• Conducts research regularly to stay ahead of creative trends and best practices.
• Works closely with the Director, Creative Production to plan and execute upcoming seasons.
• Provides creative references and direction.

Execution

• Manages and mentors the creative team, providing feedback and guidance to ensure the team’s growth and development.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product, Ecommerce and Wholesale to ensure the creative vision is aligned with business objectives.
• Makes selects on final campaign imagery.
• Reviews and approves final retouching.
• Executes style outs and fittings as needed, working closely with merch, marketing and wholesale to highlight the proper product.
• Writes Creative briefs as needed.
• Reviews and approves creative strategy for Ecommerce video and image content: casting, HMU, styling, lighting, photography and video.
• Provides direction and collaborates in miscellaneous brand content, including photoshoots with high profile talent . Provides shot lists, references, directions and attends as needed.
• Provides direction for evergreen video and image content used across site, digital, social, and retail.

Time Management/Reporting

• Plan and organize your activities to meet all deadlines, enhance performance, maximize productivity, and increase efficiency.
• Set goals and timelines, be proactive with your tasks, and set clear exceptions for yourself.
• Report back regularly to the team key learnings, overall results, and opportunities for improvement for all priority projects.
• Works closely with the video and editing team before, during and after filming.
• Provides edit notes and communicates w/video team.
• Manages internal approvals.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years experience as an Art Director in Brand Creative space.
• Keen sense and aesthetic for visual design and creative.
• Must have strong leadership skills and experience managing a team.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and concepts to clients and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Experience in Mac OSX, FIGMA, Global edit, Capture one, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize as needed.
• Takes direction and constructive critiques well while also having the ability to work autonomously and provide self-direction when needed.
• Resourceful, can-do attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow within our exciting company.
• High energy and positive attitude.

GOOD AMERICAN

Odonnell Company:

Odonnell Company is a full-service marketing and consulting agency with offices in New Haven, CT, and Atlanta, GA. We are committed to providing high-level strategy, creativity, brand development, communications, and results for our clients to make positive changes in the world. Our work addresses challenges in the areas of education, early childhood, public health, mental health and addiction, environment, equity, and social services.

Odonnell Company is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We are focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We offer a hybrid working environment with employees able to work in the office and from home.

The Opportunity:

This is a role for a highly strategic, experienced Senior Art Director & Conceptor who is creative, collaborative, and able to bring their skills to a new and dynamic environment. Responsibilities include leading creative team members to reach deeper collaboration and grow creatively and professionally. The ideal candidate must have the ability to strategize, conceptualize, design, and direct creative solutions for a wide-range of projects and campaigns. Our campaigns are focused on making positive impacts in communities—so we need an individual who is interested in really digging in to understand and develop communications around complex challenges in education, health care, transportation, environment, and early childhood—and designing for a range of audiences across the full spectrum of communication channels.

We are open to candidates throughout Connecticut, and the greater Atlanta Georgia and Washington DC areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand identity.
• Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends to inform concept development and campaign strategies.
• Translate creative briefs and requirements into innovative and compelling creative concepts that push boundaries and challenge conventional thinking.
• Use collaboration and creativity to develop unique, compelling, and positive creative campaigns.
• Execute and direct high-quality creative work across diverse channels, including deliverables developed for print, digital, social, audio, video, events. Develop and present creative assets to clients.
• Work with team members to make sure all projects meet client objectives and budgetary guidelines.
• Keep team members briefed on creative projects; drive collaboration; ensure productivity.
• Analyze and cross-check information to ensure all materials are complete, accurate, and fulfill the scope.
• Communicate effectively and professionally internally and externally; foster a positive team atmosphere.
• Jump in to support the team and be a valuable creative contributor.
• Keep abreast of current interactive, mobile, advertising, design, and visual communications.

Leadership

• Develop collaborative structure; daily meetings to review creative assignments and collaborate and ideate
• Mentor and manage team members, make it fun and goal oriented
• Help on presenting to clients and help build these skills within team
• Understand trends and ensure team members are actively assessing, and adding skills: remote camera work, streaming video, content strategies—running list and ensure there is a lead that teaches others; report back
• Master our internal methodology to develop strategically sound creative that delivers on the client needs and addresses their challenges’
• Potentially develop intern program for writing, design, social, web
• Understand how to work google docs, google sheets, hive, etc
• Help with creative briefs and strategies
• Work with account team and be a creative representative for client interactions
• Assess team members, make recommendations for reviews, hiring, warning, terminations

Skills & Knowledge

• Proven experience as a Creative Conceptor, Concept Developer, or similar role in a creative agency environment.
• Exceptional creative thinking abilities with a track record of developing innovative concepts and campaigns.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of media best practices across multiple channels, including but not limited to social and digital
• Ability to strategically interface and brainstorm with other teammates regarding the visual display of information; Ability to grasp the substance of business issues being communicated and then re-articulate visual options that enhance and clarify audience understanding.
• Exercise judgment and project management skills to balance priorities and communicate to teams to meet and exceed project deadlines and commitments.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to manage time and take initiative.
• Professional client service manner and ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Speed and agility; Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, developing creative design within extremely tight deadlines—willingness to work occasional weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Illustration, or related art field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience creating digital assets for web, display, mobile, print, video, in an agency setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign.
• Video and Audio Capabilities a plus.

While the listed qualifications serve as a guideline, we are open to considering candidates who may not meet all these criteria but can demonstrate the skills and experience that align with the position’s requirements.

Next Steps

Send resume, cover letter, and portfolio

Odonnell Company