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St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock AR is seeking a full-time Creative Director. This individual will have a heart for ministry and a vision for connecting with our community. We are seeking an individual with well-rounded skills in social media, graphic design, copy writing, and producing print media.

Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or Marketing preferred

– Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar creative leadership role

– Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects across various mediums

– Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

– Excellent leadership and team management skills

– Exceptional communication and presentation skills

– Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

As a Creative Director, you will be responsible for leading the creative team and driving the development of innovative and impactful designs. You will collaborate with staff and key stakeholders to create compelling visual concepts that align with the church’s mission and vision. This role requires strong leadership skills, a keen eye for design, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

St. James United Methodist Church,

About Denver Modern:

We are a growing online furniture brand, started and managed by a husband-and-wife team. Denver Modern was created to showcase a Denver-inspired design aesthetic that is uniquely ours: modern, simple, timeless, comfortable. We sell direct to consumers online, nationally, and also work with hospitality & workplace customers. We showcase our products at our showroom in the Clayton neighborhood, and we also have an office and warehouse in East Central Park. We are looking to add a team member to our entrepreneurial, collaborative, positive, and fun team.

Position Summary:

Denver Modern seeks a motivated Creative Director to join our team on a full-time basis in our

Denver, CO headquarters. The Creative Director role will lead all the creative content and collaboration with the sales and marketing teams. We are looking for a brand-focused, organized and solutions-oriented leader. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high growth, Direct to Consumer (DTC), specialty brand where you can contribute and thrive with the Company. This is a high-growth entrepreneurial environment where success requires a strategic growth mindset and the ability to execute.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

·        The Creative Director collaborates with the Director of Marketing to develop thought leadership and creative solutions in service to the brand for all web, print, and digital marketing collateral.

·        Refines, owns and guides the consistent visual identity and voice across all consumer-facing touch points (web, social, product, packaging, etc.) that appropriately represents the brand

·        Fosters a culture of innovation in all phases of creative work, from concept through production.

·        Guides the creative process and the creative team’s work from start to finish by managing project flow and prioritization.

• Spearheads and manages content strategy for both small and large projects, harnessing brand design, copy, art, and digital technology. Ensures the business can finish projects on schedule
•  Meets budget requirements by forecasting and managing expenses
•  Leads direction on all photography/videography.

·        Partners with other departments (Marketing, Merch Planning, Product Development, Social) to develop creative briefs to deliver campaigns and assets that meet business objectives. Collaborates to plan, analyzes results, and identify opportunities.

• Develops internal marketing campaigns that translate objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies.
• Analyzes brand tracking, market trends, consumer needs, and the competitor landscape.

Keys to Success:

·        5+ years of experience in creative direction, in-house experience preferred

·        Experience with ecommerce specialty retail brands in furniture space or luxury brand, preferred

·        Collaborative approach to all aspects of the role is critical

·        Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time and deliver within deadlines — particularly as it pertains to creative content

·        Flexible and able to support and execute a vision outside of one’s own style

·        Excellent strong communication skills; able to thrive in a nimble, entrepreneurial environment; self-directed

·        Detail-oriented; comfortable navigating spreadsheets and Google Suite

·        Minimum education: Bachelor’s Degree 

Denver Modern

We are seeking an Art Director at Sollis Health to be the senior point on all digital and print design work, and a key collaborator cross-functionally within the Marketing team. The Art Director is responsible for creating and executing Sollis’ digital assets across social, website, email and other digital channels, as well as designing any necessary print collateral or gift packaging design. This person will have experience adhering to and evolving brand identity standards, and will create new iterations of our visual language to use across marketing channels.. This position reports to the SVP of Marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Design and guide asset creation across all channels including but not limited to, email, social media, print, gifting, and website.
• Be a key production partner to both our creative projects manager and our copywriter, and a key collaborator with other leads in the Marketing and Sales teams to ensure alignment on creative needs and goals.
• Be the visual lead for a brand refresh in Q2 that will start to evolve the visual brand language and create new creative templates and parameters across channels.
• Develop and maintain new visual identity and branding guidelines, ensuring consistency across all marketing materials, advertisements, and other media.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop visual concepts and ideas for projects that align with Sollis’ objectives, including guidance on production shoots for stills and video assets
• Review and approve design deliverables to ensure they meet high standards of quality, creativity, and consistency.
• Support a new creative production process at Sollis to ensure we are prioritizing creative and producing all assets in a timely manner
• Performs related duties

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of in house or agency creative design and production experience working with D2C brands, preferably in the CPG, Wellness, or Beauty spaces. In-house experience preferred.
• Digitally-oriented with experience guiding social asset creation, website page design and development of email templates, among other initiatives.
• Able to work with insights team to incorporate key data feedback to continuously improve creative performance
• Ability to work collaboratively with in-house colleagues and external vendors alike.
• High standards of design and finished product delivery
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Strong competency with the Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and with preference towards and experience with a design tool to implement for review (i.e. Figma, Sketch)
• Experience and/or willingness to work within a PM tool (currently using Asana) to ensure cross-functional alignment and project timeliness
• Ability to manage competing priorities while adhering to deadlines

Comp & Benefits:

Our people are our greatest asset so we designed a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that matches. Some of our offerings include:

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Excellent benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision
• 401K with matching 3%
• Unlimited PTO + 12 paid holidays
• Free Sollis Health membership for you and your immediately family members
• Employee stock options
• Yearly bonus
• Annual continuing education allocations

Range: $110,00-$130,000 per year

This is the range of pay for New York candidates only. Sollis is a multi-state employer and this rate/range may not reflect the pay for positions that are performed solely in localities outside of New York. Furthermore, actual pay is dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, location, education, etc.

Sollis Health

Overview

Fifteen4 is seeking a passionate Creative Director with a background in web design and development.

As Creative Director, Digital you will lead the Fifteen4 digital and design teams in the exploration and production for a range of deliverables including website design, brand identity, campaign creative, social content and assets, slide deck presentations, web animation, and more. An extensive understanding of digital design principles, typography, and layout is required along with a solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JSON and JavaScript. The ability to clearly discuss design approach and its role in creative problem solving with clients and staff is also essential. 

Our agency environment is fast-paced and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with multiple co-workers, teams, vendors, and management across a variety of different projects. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a tight group of creatives. Founded in 2004, Fifteen4 continues to be one of the best branding and design agencies in the Baltimore region. If you are passionate about design, have experience and talent, and are ready to work in a highly creative environment, we are looking for you.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the below:

• Be an energizing and empathetic leader. You’ll help us grow our Digital and Design practice and provide mentorship and oversight to graphic designers and developers on the team.
• Balance being a design leader and individual contributor to digital and design work.
• Manage the design, development, and maintenance of web and digital media, including but not limited to landing pages, banners, social ads and content, emails, digital signage, digital graphics, and digital advertising campaigns.
• Manage digital integrations between project management, website, and content management systems.
• Design wireframes, mockups, and production-ready comps. 
• Drive initiatives to enhance analytics effectiveness through strategic planning and successful implementation.
• Provide support in proofreading, testing, and maintaining client websites and team deliverables to ensure accuracy and meet quality standards.
• Estimate project time and costs while working towards profitability and efficiency. 
• Write creative briefs.
• Pitch and present work to clients.
• Provide rationales for design choices and approaches to staff and clients.
• Collaborate with other designers, copywriters, web developers, animators, and live action creatives. 
• Lead and guide both in-house and freelance developers and designers, actively building and managing a skilled roster of talent while providing constructive direction and feedback.
• Prioritize workflow for timely delivery of projects.  
• Stay current on industry trends.
• Influence office culture and commit to the growth and success of Fifteen4. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate meets the following qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. in Graphic Design, Computer Science, or related discipline. 
• 8+ years of experience designing, maintaining and developing websites is required, with at least four years of agency experience. WordPress experience is a requirement.
• Experience with responsive design for mobile and desktop required
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software required including but not limited to Photoshop, XD, Dreamweaver, Figma Sketch, and Illustrator.
• Experience with digital ad tech and platforms, including but not limited to; Facebook Ads Manager and Google Ads
• Excellent organizational, time, and self-management skills required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure on multiple projects required
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve goals
• Extensive understanding of HTML, CSS, JSON and JavaScript preferred
• Experience in creating websites using CMS platforms, with preference given to experience with WordPress and Webflow. 
• Advanced proficiency or expertise in design-related best practices. 
• Strong online portfolio that demonstrates web design, graphic design, interaction design, typography, storytelling, attention to detail, and personality.
• Experience in brand identity and communications
• Ability to conceptualize original ideas through design, illustration and photography

General Expectations

The selected candidate will meet all of the following expectations:

• Collaborate with our Partner, Live Action and Animation and Founding Partner and Chief Strategist on finding innovative ways to enhance our creative output. 
• Collaborate with our Managing Partner on establishing best practices for pitching new design and digital work for clients. 
• Collaborate with our Project Managers to ensure timely and effective project delivery. 
• Adhere to our team values: Creativity, Adaptability, Growth, Problem-Solving, and Kindness. 
• Work in our Baltimore office at least two full days per week
• Serve our mission and don’t phone it in.
• Keep up with our super talented team by kicking a-s and getting stuff done.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Baltimore, MD (In office at least 2-3 days per week)

Fifteen4 Creative

Overview

Fifteen4 is seeking an experienced Creative Director with a background in Design.

As Creative Director, Design, you will lead the Fifteen4 design team in the exploration and production of a range of deliverables including website design, brand identity, campaign creative, social content and assets, slide deck presentations, web animation, and more. A solid understanding of design principles, typography, layout, and web design is required. The ability to clearly discuss design approach and its role in creative problem solving with clients and staff is also essential. Familiarity with web development principles is preferred. 

Our agency environment is fast-paced and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with multiple co-workers, teams, vendors, and management across a variety of different projects. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a tight group of creatives. Founded in 2004, Fifteen4 continues to be one of the best branding and design agencies in the Baltimore region. If you are passionate about design, have experience and talent, and are ready to work in a highly creative environment, we are looking for you.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the below:

• Be an energizing and empathetic leader, while contributing to design and digital work. Help us grow our Design practice and provide mentorship and oversight to our full-time and freelance graphic designers.
• Build website designs, brand identities, ad campaigns, and digital experiences, including wireframes, mockups, production-ready comps, landing pages, banners, social ads and content, emails, digital signage, digital graphics, and digital advertising campaigns.
• Pitch and present work to clients.
• Provide rationales for design choices and approaches to staff and clients.
• Collaborate with other designers, copywriters, web developers, animators, and live action creatives. 
• Help estimate time and costs for digital and design projects.
• Write creative briefs.
• Have an eye for design, an ear for copy, and mind for strategy.
• Stay current on industry trends.
• Influence office culture and commit to the growth and success of Fifteen4. 
• Design wireframes, mockups, and production-ready comps. 
• Occasionally write copy for marketing deliverables. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate meets the following qualifications:

• BFA in Graphic Design or related field
• 8+ years of experience at creative agencies
• Strong online portfolio that demonstrates creative concepting, web design, graphic design, interaction design, typography, storytelling, attention to detail, and personality.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software required including but not limited to Photoshop, XD, Figma, Sketch, and Illustrator.
• Experience in brand identity and communications
• Excellent organizational, time, and self-management skills required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure on multiple projects required
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve goals required
• Ability to conceptualize original ideas through design, illustration and photography
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with web and graphic design software such as Dreamweaver, Sketch, etc. 
• Experience in creating websites using CMS platforms, with preference given to WordPress. 
• Advanced proficiency or expertise in design-related best practices. 
• Preferred: Familiarity with front-end development languages including HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc.

General Expectations

The selected candidate will meet all of the following expectations:

• BFA in Graphic Design or related field
• 8+ years of experience at creative agencies
• Strong online portfolio that demonstrates creative concepting, web design, graphic design, interaction design, typography, storytelling, attention to detail, and personality.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software required including but not limited to Photoshop, XD, Figma, Sketch, and Illustrator.
• Experience in brand identity and communications
• Excellent organizational, time, and self-management skills required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure on multiple projects required
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve goals required
• Ability to conceptualize original ideas through design, illustration and photography
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with web and graphic design software such as Dreamweaver, Sketch, etc. 
• Experience in creating websites using CMS platforms, with preference given to WordPress. 
• Advanced proficiency or expertise in design-related best practices. 
• Preferred: Familiarity with front-end development languages including HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Baltimore, MD (In office at least 2-3 days per week)

Fifteen4 Creative

???? Location: In the NYC Office

⬆ Reporting Into: Account Directors & Chief Creative Officer

????Compensation: $96,000-$110,000. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position.

???? Start Date: 3/1/24 – or earlier.

About VMGROUPE

VMGROUPE is a 360˚ agency unlike any other. We are your group, and an extension to your internal team. Recognized as a strategic thought-leading partner, we specialize in beauty, fashion, jewelry, fragrance, fine food, wine, spirits, and real estate. We create desire, delivering exceptional branding, memorable content, compelling storytelling, high conversion, and transformative growth.  Hyper international and headquartered in New York, we lead with diversity, ensuring creativity that resonates globally, and is fresh and on the pulse. We build brands. We build experiences. We build resort villages. We’re juggernauts and polymaths, not bound to a list of predefined capabilities. As our clients claim, there is nothing we do not do. We do it all, beyond well, with the highest level of expertise and attention. We elevate brands and push luxury forward, because we are DOPE AF, and do Dope AF $$$hit. We are ultra-refined, and forever uber young with a GenZ sense of humor.

You are:

A hands on art director with deep executable skills in all Creative Cloud software. You work quickly, intelligently, strategically, and have an extremely good eye and extremely great taste.

The Role

Your mission is to elevate all, by developing creative solutions that are strategy-driven and visually-rich. You will be responsible for comprehending a brief and delivering 3 strong conceptual directions to meet the brief’s goals, with clear strategy and the visual solution to meet the objectives. You will create adcepts, mockups, mood boards, storyboards, direct on set, and supervise post-production with retouching and editing notes. You will lead the creative development from start to finish. As a full service agency, you will AD, brand developments, packaging design, content creation for still life, on model, CGI, 3D Motion Graphics, Metaverses, websites, social assets, and events & experiences.

Key Responsibilities

1)        Art Direct:

a)         Spearhead and manage the art direction for both small and large projects, harnessing brand design, copy, art, and digital technology

b)        Lead and review the work of the creative teams for all web, print, and digital marketing needs

c)         Lead in the creative concepting and execution of strategy-driven and visually-rich solutions.

d)        Produce simplified, intelligent, bold, fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiences

e)         Oversee the presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables

f)           Present concepts on calls with verve and up-beat energy.

2)        Strategic Lead:

a)         Participate and be a though-leading contributor in brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner

3)        Art Department Management:

a)         Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social-media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messaging and creative  deliverables

b)        Prioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and develop schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production artists

c)         Review and approve art developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively.

d)        Ensuring any copy related work goes through the right copy review and has been approved by Copywriter, Creative Director, Account Director, and Chief Creative Officer.

4)    Growth:

a)    Assist with Visuals & Presentation Approach of Pitch Presentations

i)      Proper review of all materials and deadlines

ii)    Establishing the design system for pitch deliverables.

iii)   Appointing right creatives to support and enhance your vision.

iv)   Develop strategy

v)    Create pitch presentation

vi)   Present pitch

vii)  Deliver pitch presentation

b)    Assist with production and coordination of shoots

c)     Have weekly meetings with the Agency Executives to align on all projects + Future pitches.

Practical stuff we anticipate you having

• Eight(8) years of relevant experience, with Five(5) or more years as an Art Director in an agency or leading/high-profile brand.
• Experience in creating marketing/advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production and ensure they are on-time and within budget
• Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print
• Proven ability to develop successful concepts
• Proficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives
• Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives

·      Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

·      Expert knowledge of AI resources, tools, trends to optimize and advance creative development

·      Expert knowledge of Gsuite, and Microsoft Office, keynotes

·      Expert knowledge of the full services provided at the agency

·      Expert knowledge of asset management tools and project management tools, Dropbox, Monday.com, and #slack. (smartsheets is optional)

What we’re looking for from the heart

• Self-starter persona
• Problem solver
• Hyper proactive
• Team-player mentality
• Passion, enthusiasm, energy, humor, and the ability to convey this through communication and presentation skills.
• Intellectually curious; you want to understand everything about our clients’ business.
• Intrinsically-motivated – you want to win because that’s how you are built.
• A history of thriving in fast-paced, results-oriented positions that directly contributed to client happiness.
• Previous exposure to collaborating with diverse teams is a plus

Key Things to Know

• This is a full-time Independent Contractor Position.

·      Onboarding takes 30 days. You are expected to show promise and your difference by month 2.

• This is a NYC role. Must work from our office with remote work flexibility as you wish, yet being in the office is and on set and shoots is 90% of the role.

Benefits

Generous work life balance with 22 days PTO, 11 National Holiday closures,

???? Unlimited vacation days

VMGROUPE

US:

Our tagline says WHAT we do – we are A Creative Team, Building Brilliant Designs for Innovative Experiences, but what we BELIEVE IN is what sets us apart – AND THAT IS YOU! We believe that the key to longevity and success is a vibrant company culture which supports and nurtures its employees. We pride ourselves in an atmosphere of collaboration and growth that gives us a sustainable and competitive advantage over our competitors. As our COO and a Co-Owner of Bungalow Scenic Studios, Todd King says, “A great place to work fosters great work.”

We are also super proud of our benefits package:

·         Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance policies for all full-time employees

·         Life Insurance (first $10,000 provided on behalf of Bungalow) for full-time employees

·         401k Plan (matching contributions up to 3%, then matching .5% of contributions up to 4%)

·         8 Paid Holidays each year and 2 Weeks PTO for beginning employees – increases with length of employment

·         Bereavement/Jury Duty/Voting/Family Medical/Military Leave policies in place

·         Employee discounts offered through AccessPerks

YOU:  

Nurture Healthy Relationships

As a PROJECT MANAGER you are the gatekeeper of Bungalow’s success and with that comes a high level of accountability. You will work closely with all departments to ensure that the client’s expectations are being met, and that we deliver projects on time, within budget and to Bungalow’s high standards. You will be responsible for the scheduling, budgeting, and the tracking of project milestones necessary to keep a project on track. You will work closely with sales as well as the Design Department, and the client to understand the project in its entirety as well as holding the client accountable for needed information that might hold up a projects progression.

Build Client Confidence

As an PROJECT MANAGER you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the scope and needs of the client throughout the duration of the project. Your quick response to all inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner and engaging in effective dialogue with the client will ensure that the scope and requirements of the work, as well as deadlines, are fully understood and met.

Grow Forward

We’re hiring someone who will roll up their sleeves and add value on day one, but we also believe in the potential of every employee. We want you to grow, we want you to have a growth mindset, and we will support that growth with the opportunity to attend industry trade shows and to research materials and build methodologies, to expand your knowledge in the latests trends, materials and fabrication processes.

YOUR ROLE:  

For day to day success, you will…

• Attend daily meetings and provide Department Managers with updates of client communications and possible scope changes or scheduling issues.
• Ensure that product or project delays are always communicated and updated with other Department Managers.
• Properly communicate with Department Managers about delivery dates and cross department issues/scope sharing.
• Update schedules daily across all departments.
• Properly balance project labor and material budgets, while providing necessary updates to all involved parties.
• Ensure that all manufacturing and fabrication projects are up to standards to prevent any future delays with the delivery of the project.
• Ensure that all Department Managers are working from the correct drawings and most current client information.
• Properly relay budgeted labor and material updates to affected Department Managers.
• Ensure that all departments are building product to company standards as well as client quality standards.
• Cohesively work with the Sales Department to manage client expectations.
• Review all estimated scope and project information.
• Collectively reviews all client provided designs or ideas.
• Discusses all client quality expectations and end use.
• Reviews all sales to client communications.

IN YOUR BACK POCKET:

The skills and experience we’re looking for in this role…

·         Good Relationship Skills – You understand the power of relationships and strive to build them with both clients and internal team members. You collaborate with humility, ask meaningful questions, and are a good communicator who is willing to have the tough conversations.

·         Service Readiness– You respond promptly to customer needs, manage client expectations, provide what’s right rather than just what was requested, and meet commitments.

·         Initiative – You take action on your own without being prompted – volunteering readily, pursuing self-development and anticipating what’s next, and are committed to high standards of excellence.

·         Flexibility –You are versatile, flexible, and willing to work with enthusiasm in an environment with constantly changing priorities.

·         Organization – You are a highly organized self starter that exhibits good judgement and the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

·         Excellence – You are committed to excellence and high standards.

·         Expertise – You are capable of opening, navigating, and reading DWG, DXF, and other CAD files.

·         Intellect –Your emotional intelligence is equal to, or surpasses your intelligence, and we hire just as much, if not more, based on your integrity and work ethic. If you are hard-working, eager, and humble and have a desire to serve – you have found your people!

·         Experience – You have an undergraduate degree and 3+ years of related experience under your belt, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         Insight – You have a strong design sensibility.

·         Positivity – You see feedback as a means to growth, rather than criticism.

SALARY RANGE: 

$65,000 – $120,000

IF THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT TO BRING TO THE TABLE, WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU!

Please go to our Careers Page on our website and download our application and send your completed application, resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We encourage you to add any supporting documentation, portfolio, link to your website, or anything else that will help us get to know you better!

Bungalow Scenic Studios

Position: Art Director

Reports to: Creative Director

This role is onsite in Syracuse, NY

Raymour & Flanigan is the Northeast’s largest and most trusted furniture and mattress retailer with 140+ locations and an evolving e-commerce platform. The privately-held company has grown by over 30% in the past five years and is committed to continued growth. The company is currently investing heavily in its existing footprint of stores, recently created Outlet channel and rapidly growing digital presence.

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Art Director with a specialized focus on photography direction within the interior design space. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of visual storytelling, a keen eye for aesthetics, and the ability to guide and inspire a team of photographers and other creative professionals. This role will shape the visual identity of our projects, ensuring they align with our brand and resonate with our target audience. The Art Director is passionate about interior design and possesses the skills to capture its essence within both studio and 3D photography.

In collaboration with the Marketing team and key company stakeholders, the Art Director will:

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative concepts for visual imagery, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and marketing objectives. This role requires an understanding of home trends, emerging technologies, and artistic innovations to ensure fresh and relevant creative output for our customer. The Art Director has a clear understanding of color theory, materials, and textures to create harmonious, well-coordinated designs.
• Demonstrate and apply a solid understanding of architectural and interior design principles, ensuring that designs are not only visually appealing but also inspirational, attainable, and functional.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create imagery direction that effectively translates campaign strategies into compelling visual narratives. Lead the development of imagery in studio, on-location, and through CGI.
• Inspire and lead a creative team with a positive and collaborative approach, fostering an environment where ideas can flourish, and individuals can excel. Mentor and guide team members in their professional development.
• Oversee the daily operations of the photography studio along with the Associate Art Director. Identify and initiate methods to improve the photography operations process and ideas to champion change.
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and other team members to plan and execute successful photo, video, and digital imagery projects.
• In partnership with the Creative Director, set the vision for seasonal direction with elements that reflect the mood, colors, themes, textiles, lighting, propping that seamlessly go through digital and studio photography.
• Facilitate planning meetings, develop planning materials, and ensure planning milestones are met. Work to ensure strong communication and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Support the ongoing development of our brand identity.
• Work alongside copy / design team to ensure both visual and written content align with brand guidelines and maintain consistency across various platforms and mediums.
• Partner closely with creative, operations and project management to ensure channels are successfully executed from strategy through to execution.
• Ensure that plans are delivered on time and on budget. Maintain and track monthly budget as needed and collaborate on yearly planning.
• Be a driver of innovation and experimentation around new technologies, channels, messaging, and tactics that can be applied to meet marketing objectives. Stay abreast of trends in furniture design, AI, CGI technology, and visual storytelling to continually elevate the brand’s visual identity.

Requirements/Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Photography, Visual Arts, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant job experience in an art direction role, with a focus on photography, and preferably in retail or other fast-paced environment
• Interior Design experience or knowledge preferred
• For consideration, an online portfolio is required
• This role is onsite in Syracuse, NY
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in building and managing creative teams
• Extreme attention to detail and outstanding organization skills
• Curious about the customer and how we can improve their home buying experience
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with internal/external partners and key stakeholders
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade others with diplomacy and tact; work with numerous partners of differing levels, flexing interaction style as required
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Resourceful, proactive, and highly motivated
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills; ability to work independently

Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug and smoke free work environment.

Raymour & Flanigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any associate or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital or familial status, genetic information or other basis protected by law.

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses

Company Overview:

At Activate, we are renowned for crafting extraordinary experiences that make a lasting impact for some of the world’s most influential brands. Our expertise spans the production of kits, mobile tours, and standout live events, enhancing brand visibility and strengthening customer loyalty. As a WBENC-certified company, we take pride in fostering an inclusive work environment that emphasizes growth, offers competitive benefits, and champions collaboration.

Position Summary:

We are on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic Associate Event Producer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Producers to deliver exceptional experiential events. As an Associate Event Producer, you play a vital role in supporting various facets of event production, making significant contributions to achieving client objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Office Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Producer to create and manage production documentation throughout the program lifecycle. This includes statements of work, work-back schedules, budgets, artwork approvals, operations manuals, metrics reports, expense reports, and post-program recaps.
• Take the lead in sourcing and procuring necessary event assets, such as décor, furniture, giveaways, staff, venues, rentals, or new specialty vendors.
• Monitor and track expenses against the internal budget, ensuring meticulous management of receipts and expense reporting.
• Contribute to the process of securing permits from local and state municipalities for special events, food service, road closures, and other unique program requirements.
• Play a substantial role in curating and overseeing the mise en scène of each event, ensuring that visual and atmospheric elements align with the brand’s narrative, leaving an indelible impression on attendees.

Onsite Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Producers to ensure the timely and efficient completion of all on-site tasks.
• Assist in the management of the Run of Show, ensuring adherence to deadlines and the well-being of the crew with necessary breaks.
• Participate actively in the execution of experiential marketing plans and contribute to achieving client Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) during each show day.
• Provide support in handling necessary pivots or contingency execution as required.

Activate reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• A strong interest in and enthusiasm for event production and experiential marketing.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in task management or project management software (Asana is a plus).
• Willingness to travel extensively (varies by account and season).

Activate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Activate Inc.

Ivor Andrew, a B2B integrated marketing agency based in Wheaton, is hiring a full-time Art Director. Here’s the skinny:

To be successful as an Art Director at Ivor Andrew, you must be able to develop and execute creative concepts and strategies that are insightful, relevant, innovative and effective. Ultimately, an excellent Art Director is a creative powerhouse with the ability to work directly with the Creative Director to motivate and guide the creative team in the design and production of best-in-class results across different platforms and formats.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Creative vision and execution
• Collaborative creation
• Team leadership and motivation
• Technical and skillset development
• Exciting brand evolution

Our ideal Art Director candidate will possess:

• First and foremost, a strong portfolio of your work showcasing fresh ideas and outstanding craft
• Proven agency or in-house creative experience (at least 4-5 years) with a primary background in graphic design and visual communications
• A demonstrated knowledge of the common principles of design, color and typography (and hopefully a history of animation, 3D rendering, illustration and/or video)
• You’re an artist and a craftsman and a creator at heart. Any surface, any channel, any medium, digital or otherwise—it’s all your canvas
• Track record of elite conceptual creative ability and good design judgment
• Experience developing creative ideas for clients that not only meet but exceed their expectations
• Exceptional ability to present your ideas and communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner
• Inclusive collaboration with team members, clients and freelancers
• Enthusiasm about contributing to the agency’s growth and success
• A background in B2B marketing or relative experience with manufacturing sectors is a plus

What your role looks like:

• Work with our Creative Director to create, design and refine the creative strategy for our clients and our agency
• Lead the development of visual concepts that align with client objectives and advance our agency’s creative standards
• Mentor and guide the larger creative team with the CD, fostering our collaborative creative environment
• Work closely with account managers and strategists to understand client needs and creative brief objectives
• Contribute to the ideation and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring a consistent visual brand identity
• Participate in client presentations, effectively articulating and defending creative concepts
• Actively contribute to agency growth and expansion of client relationships through new business pitches and selling ideas
• Maintain the highest standards of design excellence, reviewing and approving final deliverables
• Work with external vendors and freelancers as needed for project execution
• Flexibility to wear many hats and an eagerness to learn and try different things.
• Some travel is always possible

What Ivor Andrew can offer:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan + match
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick time
• Prioritized life/work balance
• Global industry-leading B2B clients
• Flexible hybrid office hours
• Dog-friendly office
• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the agency

This is a full-time position. Hybrid work is available for the right candidate but must be able to work from our Wheaton office when needed. You must have transportation and be willing to travel to Wheaton, Illinois. This is not a 100% remote position—you will be working with our entire creative team. Compensation in-line with your skills and experience. No headhunters or job placement agencies, please.

Ivor Andrew