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This is an on-site position in Biloxi, Mississippi. Please only apply if you can relocate or are currently living in the area. We’re searching for an experienced art director who guides and oversees our design team and is known for their own creative work. The ideal candidate is seeking a working role in which they will not only manage, but directly produce exceptional work themselves. The ideal art director will bring a mix of artistic, marketing and business expertise while working against deadlines. They will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and current online tools like Canva with a working familiarity of WordPress. We’re looking for someone who can inspire and be inspired by others. We are looking for a professional who has a natural eye for design and a passion for delivering dynamic work that delivers the results our clients are seeking.

Objectives of this role

·      Establish design standards for production, productivity, quality, creativity and client service

·      Ensure team adheres to current processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and proposes and creates processes and tools to support design operations

·      Collaborate with the accounts team to align team priorities with business objectives so that high-quality work is delivered on time and on budget

·      Develop presentation approaches, styles, and techniques for the team

·      Build and grow a talented team that is like minded with company mission, vision and core values

Responsibilities

·      Conceptualize project or campaign vision, graphics, copy, website content, motion graphics, video, social media, brochures and other marketing materials

·      Work with accounts team on creative briefs with direction, schedules, and deliverables for the creative team

·      Manage in-house designers and freelancers, quickly identifying the resources needed to keep a concept moving

·      Identify ways to maintain and improve workflow, efficiency and productivity while maintaining a high standard of creative excellence

·      Obtain team approval of final layouts, storyboards and illustrations; encourage members to provide feedback; and respond to internal commentary and requests

·      Oversee and/or participate in presentation of final concepts

·      Hire, train, assign, schedule and mentor staff

Required skills and qualifications

·      Six or more years of professional experience in graphic design, with three or more years in a management role

·      Proficiency and speed with design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud

·      Exceptional ability in typography, layout, motion graphics, and prototyping

·      Highly skilled in managing and inspiring a creative team

·      Ability to infuse a strong creative vision with while balancing attention to business objectives

Preferred skills and qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in fine art, graphic design, or similar discipline

·      Experience as an art director

·      Experience in web development

·      Solid knowledge of photography and video production

The Focus Group

NOTE: This position is in-office. Applicants MUST live in the Charleston, SC area or be willing to relocate in order to be considered for this position.

What we’re looking for: Our ideal Art Director candidate is an experienced individual with a career history that shows they’re ready to be a team lead. Candidates should have a robust understanding of the creative process behind increasing brand awareness and driving sales by not only adhering to, but also elevating brand aesthetics. This position will strategize, storyboard, and design large-scale marketing campaigns. Video editing experience strongly preferred.

About the company: Nanobébé is a fast-growing baby care brand that’s been featured on Business Insider, the Ellen Show, CNN, and the cover of TIME magazine. Our products are sold in retailers worldwide, including Target, Amazon, Walmart, and buybuyBaby/Bed Bath & Beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team in conceptualizing and producing fresh, compelling graphics across various mediums, including social media (ads and organic), email marketing, print marketing collateral, and more
• Understand campaign initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience
• Prioritize across design team projects to meet creative deadlines and report to Director of Marketing
• Maintain industry awareness and keep up with competitive social media landscape and market trends
• Full time commitment

Qualifications:

• Degree in Graphic Design or similar design fields
• 3-5 years of experience on a design team (not solo freelance)
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates relevant experience
• Management skills that encourage and build team morale
• Ability to balance and prioritize across multiple projects, be open to feedback, and adapting to direction
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; After Effects/Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Experience designing successful social media campaigns

Nanobébé

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Creative Director for our MHVillage/Datacomp subsidiary.

Company

Founded in 1987, MHVillage/Datacomp is a subsidiary of ELS and a national leader in the manufactured housing industry based in Grand Rapids, Michigan Our business units include MHVillage.com, the largest online marketplace for manufactured housing with more than $3 billion in home sales and rental transactions annually; Datacomp Appraisal Systems, the nation’s leading provider of market-based manufactured home valuation and inspection services; Datacomp/JLT, the most trusted source for market data on the manufactured housing asset class; and the MHInsider magazine, the industry’s trade publication for manufactured housing professionals.

Position

Reporting to the Vice President–Marketing, the Creative Director is a senior marketing role that oversees the production and day-to-day operations of the marketing department. Working in collaboration with the Vice President–Marketing, the Creative Director ensures timely development and execution of strategic product, brand, advertising and marketing initiatives for both internal and external clients. In addition to providing ongoing coaching, mentoring and direction to a small marketing team, this position works hands-on with several projects at a time, will be involved in all phases of creative development, will oversee the creative process, proof all work created by direct reports, and stay apprised of the competitive landscape as well as the latest creative, advertising, and marketing trends.

Although creativity and artistic talent are critical skills for this position, we’re looking for someone who loves to create purpose-driven marketing that increases conversions, leads and sales; not just someone who likes to do art for art’s sake (to make things look pretty) or spend two months working on a project that should only take two days.

To fulfill the needs of this role, the Creative Director must have exceptional attention to detail; be pro-active; have a strong work ethic; good customer experience / people skills in line with our company’s core values; strong conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving; the ability to multi-task under ever-changing deadlines; have a creative eye for design, composition, video editing, typography, and image selection; direct-response copywriting and editing experience; plus proven success leading a creative team to develop highly-effective, conversion-optimized marketing in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Responsibilities and essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Vice President–Marketing to ensure the timely development and execution of advertising, marketing, branding, and revenue initiatives for the organization and external clients as assigned.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the marketing team including project management, traffic control, production schedules and quality assurance for a multi-disciplined, cross-functional marketing department to complete projects on time and within budget including: digital and print production of marketing collateral, transactional and marketing emails, direct-response copywriting, advertising and promotional campaigns, PPC management, social media, content marketing, website design, etc.
• Lead the team in ideation, conceptual thinking and creative problem solving, then guide the process of distilling the best ideas into strategic marketing solutions that tactically fulfill the business needs of our organization and external clients.
• Share what you know while listening to, and learning from, what we know.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring and direction to marketing team members to facilitate the achievement of individual and departmental goals, while ensuring quality work, integrity and professionalism from the marketing team.
• Successfully distinguish good ideas from bad ideas, developing the good ones into effective marketing assets that generate traffic, sales leads, and revenue.
• Initiate and maintain key relationships with marketing suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams through ongoing phone, video conference, e-mail and Slack contact.
• Engage in hands-on departmental production work as a backup for existing team member absences or to bridge gaps in available talent resources as needed.
• Develop systems and standard operating procedures to improve departmental efficiency and team member training.
• Coordinate with the appropriate departments to gain relevant information, resolve or escalate customer concerns, execute initiatives, fulfill orders and provide product support.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on MHVillage/Datacomp products and services including MHVillage.com and the MHVillage advertising network, the MHInsider trade magazine and professional advertising channels, and Datacomp valuation services and market data.
• Support the business development and customer experience teams with high levels of customer service, including timely and accurate fulfillment of marketing requests.
• As one of the essential functions of this role, this position coordinates the organization’s promotional presence at industry events including display management, shipping, swag inventory management, staff registrations, travel arrangements, sponsorships and marketing collateral. This function also involves attending industry events and conferences to unpack, assemble, disassemble, pack and ship the organization’s trade show displays (moving around large event venues, lifting and moving items weighing up to 75 lbs), and works the organization’s booth to understand the needs of customers and prospects, and identify market opportunities.
• Miscellaneous responsibilities as requested by executive management and required by the business needs of the organization.

Successful candidates will produce work to the highest standards and are passionate about branding, advertising, marketing, copywriting, social media and evolving technology. Communication and leadership are big parts of the job, so the Creative Director must feel confident enough to lead to the entire creative process. Keeping a finger on the pulse of current and competitive trends and going above and beyond is also necessary to be successful in this role.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-7 years of hands-on marketing or creative services experience including campaign development, graphic design/art direction, copywriting, email marketing, websites, social media, search engine marketing, etc.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading a multi-disciplined marketing team, including designers, copywriters and digital marketers by managing and directing projects from ideation, through production, to completion–on time and within budget.
• Agency or creative services background preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating mastery of traditional, website and digital design and copywriting including proven marketing campaign results with case studies.
• Self-starter, can recognize, qualify and recommend marketing opportunities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of marketing trends and best practices, especially in the areas of content development, video and email marketing.
• Exceptional computer proficiency including extensive experience with Macintosh computer systems, Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop), WordPress, HTML, CSS, email marketing including Mailchimp and Klaviyo, AgoraPulse or similar social media management software, Unbounce, SEO, content development, direct-response copywriting, MS Office, Google Apps, and other marketing software.
• Lead by example, inspire and excite the team by creating and maintaining an engaged, creative and happy department culture.
• Extraordinary attention to detail, proofreading, editing, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to pitch in as necessary.
• Superior communication skills in person, on the phone and in written communications.
• Dependable, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Ability to travel to the MHVillage office and industry conferences or events approximately 6-10 times annually for periods of 3-5 days; the ability to lift and move 75 lbs; and the ability to move about event venues, assemble trade show displays, work the organization’s trade show booth for extended periods of time, and interact with current and prospective customers to identify market opportunities are essential functions required of this role.

From time to time, the Creative Director may need to work hours that aren’t typical, so a flexible approach is needed to be a good fit for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers an opportunity for a top performer to stand out as exceptional in a small, yet highly-important niche of the overall real estate market. We offer an attractive compensation program including medical benefits with available dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase plan; and company-matched 401(k).

This is a full-time, remote position based in Grand Rapids, Michigan with some travel required.

Although this is a remote position, travel to the MHVillage office will be necessary from time-to-time. So, priority will be given to candidates located within a reasonable driving distance from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding the goals of our clients and be able to oversee project strategy to project completion. By having a knowledge of emerging technologies in the area, this candidate will be able create cross-channel deliverables to clients that meet their needs. This is a Freelance to Full Time role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with clients and project teams to understand client objectives and project design
• Develop and present creative projects that support agreed upon goals and strategy
• Create cross-channel visual communication strategies (digital, print, and motion)
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in visual communications
• 1 – 2 years’ of digital and print design or advertising experience
• Knowledge of social platforms (Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc.)
• Breadth of style and design capability

MCD Partners

Onward Search is partnering with a clinical skincare brand to find a Creative Director/CD to join their team.

This is a 3 month contract role with potential to extend. This is an onsite position ONLY! Candidate must be willing to work onsite, in an office in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

After 3 months a hybrid schedule may be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and directing the creation of art, photo/video, copy, and layout for creative projects.
• Scouting, contracting and finalizing outsourced creative projects or collaterals.
• Supervising the creation and update of all packaging labels and containers.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines in all creative deliverables.
• Implementing policies and standards that reinforce the organization’s branding strategy and quality goals.
• Managing the the creative team and partners that may include graphic designers, videographers, copywriters, partners and vendors.
• Evaluates and adopts the most effective tools and techniques for communication and advertising initiatives across all media.
• Leads the development of creative briefs and utilizes design methodologies that meet the business objectives and timelines of the organization and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Portfolio showing Skincare, Cosmetic or Beauty campaigns and design work
• Have in-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel marketing models in the Skincare/Beauty industry.
• 6-8 years of creative experience.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or B2B-driven marketing.
• Experience in the skincare or beauty industry strongly preferred.
• A solid understanding of design, copy, and editorial practices
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills that will encourage, strengthen and develop a strong creative team while still satisfying the needs of the executive team.
• Must be a creative thinker and strategic planner.
• Must be proficient at setting realistic deadlines and remain flexible when priorities change.
• Ability to ideate and execute on effective creative deliverables while ensuring constant adherence to brand guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, or equivalent professional experience required.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Onward Search

Art Director

$75,000 to $85,000

Chicago

We’re working with a highly successful property and investments firm currently expanding its marketing and design team with the addition of a new Art Director role.

This role will work closely with the VP of Marketing to take responsibility for the design and production of marketing materials at corporate, project and property levels.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create, edit and update print and digital visuals to deliver exceptional marketing collateral
• Provide art direction and manage deliverables from external creative vendors to ensure visual assets are of a consistently high quality
• Handle all in-house production requests
• Manage external vendor budgets

Required experience:

• Expert capability across the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio to accompany
• Ability to understand brand essence and appropriately apply style guidelines
• Experience in the professional services / corporate industry would be beneficial

3Search’s customer care and unrivalled marketing expertise will supercharge your marketing career. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

3Search

Company Profile

Mob Entertainment is a startup multimedia studio that is best known for our hit indie horror game “Poppy Playtime.” Poppy Playtime is one of hottest new properties in gaming, and our team is naturally expanding as our ambition expands. To give a taste of our brand’s popularity, Poppy Playtime was the #2 most searched term on YouTube in the last 12 months in the U.S. (only behind a recent Disney film), and Poppy Playtime has over 5 billion views on TikTok.

Responsibilities:

• Work with game, product, and marketing teams to develop a visual style and world setting that maximizes the commercial success of our original IP games.
• Define and uphold the quality bar of our aesthetics – visual targets, style guides, reviews, etc.
• Help build, lead, and nurture the growth of a team of talented artists.
• Create an efficient and scalable art pipeline that can provide a foundation for future games.
• Stay educated on the latest trends and have a strong perspective on how they relate to our current and future projects.

Qualifications:

• Ample experience leading a team.
• Extensive knowledge of game and traditional art processes and production pipelines, Excellent eye for graphical quality and knowledge of techniques used to achieve specific visual targets.
• Strong understanding of the practical implications that different visual styles have on not just art, but also product, design, marketing, and engineering.
• Ability to communicate creative vision, process, decisions, and rationale to team members in a way that inspires and motivates.
• Ability to direct a team across a wide range of visual styles in both 2D & 3D.
• Proven artistic talent and a firm understanding of traditional art and design principles.
• Enthusiasm for directing, mentoring, and otherwise elevating the people around them to do their best work.
• A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn.

Required:

• 4-5 years of experience – Photoshop or other industry illustration software
• 4+ years of experience – Autodesk Maya
• 3+ years industry experience as an Art Director
• Experience developing for a live product
• Department management
• Team management

Mob Entertainment

Oliver Sanderson is engaged with a multi-award-winning Media & Technology Company in search of an Enterprise Sales Director selling AI and Sas Software.

The AI & SAS Enterprise Sales Director will be responsible for outbound sales activities and management and growth of named accounts. They will work closely with the technical team to provide client feedback and help identify areas for improvement.

This is a single contribution role with no direct reports and will be reporting into the Business Head of North America. This will be a hybrid role based in New York and the surrounding areas.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Co-develop and implement a comprehensive sale and account growth strategy.
• Create awareness of product offering, close revenue, and nurture accounts.
• Analyze customer needs and advise them on how to implement cloud applications and services into their organization.
• Solidify and strengthen long-standing relationships to create business and product partnerships.
• Sell across stakeholders at multiple levels in an organization.

This is an amazing role with a fantastic opportunity to make it your own. The ideal candidate will be a strong salesperson and hunter working in the Media & Entertainment space. You will have a proven track record and experience working in and selling into the Media & Entertainment industry, as well as experience selling complex SaaS to enterprise accounts in the Media & Entertainment sector. You will also have an in-depth understanding of content supply chain from production through to distribution.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone on an upward trajectory or a candidate moving for parity to join a rapidly growing organization and make an impact. You will be results-orientated and a proven hunter who has consistently met or exceeded their targets. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to lead and inspire others in your ecosystem.

Prior experience selling into the Media & Entertainment sector is a must.

Does this sound like you? Then we want to hear from you! Click apply and send us your CV today!

Oliver Sanderson Group PLC

Job Title: Senior Art Director

Client Location: Boston ( or East Coast ) Remote

Starting: 05/22/2023

Salary/Pay Rate: $52.59 to $58.44 Hourly

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 6 Months to start with the possibility to extend

Job Description:

My client, is an American diversified global insurer and the sixth-largest property and casualty insurer in the United States, looking for a Senior Art Director ( mainly digital ) to join their small but mighty creative team.

As a Senior Art Director, you will be responsible for bringing creative concepts to life and ensuring the visual quality of our brand is maintained. This role will be integral in developing campaigns that solve business challenges and increase brand visibility and perception. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, hands-on creative who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and execute creative campaigns ( mainly digital ) that support business objectives and increase brand visibility
• Experience working across a breadth of marketing channels is preferred – print, digital, video, social, web, etc
• Develop visual language and design systems that can be applied across a variety of mediums
• Manage and mentor junior creatives on the team
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative work on time and on budget
• Maintain brand standards and ensure consistent visual execution across all channels
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and apply them to creative work

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in art direction, with a focus on digital and print media
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design skills, including typography, layout, and color theory
• Adobe After Effects skills a huge plus
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience in designing for both B2B and B2C audiences
• Agency or corporate experience considered
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience mentoring junior creatives
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present work to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an advertising agency or in-house creative team
• Experience with video production and animation

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $52.59 to $58.44 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.

Aquent Talent

Creative Director – Full Time | Marketing

Location: Park City or Salt Lake City, UT, Jackson, WY or Teton Valley, ID, open to Hybrid or Remote

Reports to: Rakesh Patel, VP of Marketing

At New West KnifeWorks, we believe in the power of beautiful tools to turn everyday chores into joyful experiences. We make our premium knives just like we cook; we use the finest ingredients and prepare them with the patient hands of an artist. The result is a finely-crafted masterpiece that fuses form and function. As a locally-grown, founder-led brand, we believe in spreading joy throughout our company, our factory, our stores and in giving back to the local communities that we call home. For 25 years, we’ve been on a mission to make innovative, functional art for the kitchen and field and share our love of genuine hospitality and high-quality craftsmanship with customers from around the World.

New West Knifeworks is looking for an exceptional Creative Director to elevate the brand across every customer touchpoint: product, retail and digital. In this role, you will ensure clear and consistent communication, deliver cohesive visuals and define stories that engage. You will collaborate with the product team on design, the retail store on layout and point of purchase and the brand team on content strategy, social media and influencer/partner collaborations.

About you: 

• 7+ years experience developing creative from ideation to execution across marketing channels, including digital, print, events and retail.
• 4+ years of experience coordinating photo and video shoots.
• 4+ years of experience in managing/overseeing a range of creative positions and/or agencies such as graphic design, production, and art direction.
• Proven creative examples of successfully launched projects that demonstrate strategic, conceptual and creative thinking.
• Experience in DTC e-commerce businesses focused on helping the end user understand the key messaging and call to action.
• Experience in retail layout, product display and experiential marketing preferred.
• Have a digital native approach to creativity, social media and new technology in all aspects of idea-development and final execution across platforms.
• Drive and passion, particularly in the culinary and food and beverage industries.
• Ability to set, manage and meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.

What you’ll do: 

• Be the main creative voice for the New West KnifeWorks brand and act as the steward and keeper of the brand guidelines and visual identity. Make it easy for all brand collaborators to support and uphold the brand.
• Lead and direct the ideation, presentation and execution of all creative marketing and advertising campaigns.
• While exercising a good eye for aesthetics, grasp and distill complex product attributes and translate them into clean, focused, understandable solutions.
• Bring data, trends and design ideas to the product team and collaborate on regular product drops and existing in-line products.
• Partner with the marketing team to design the unboxing experiences and custom or semi-custom products for use in PR and influencer relationships. 
• Partner with the marketing team to define a marketing calendar, including key messages and creative concepts.
• Partner with the marketing team to deliver a content strategy for social media that builds community, drives engagement and expands our platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing and retail teams to reduce acquisition costs and increase engagement across digital, social and retail through the creation of innovative, customer-centered concepts.
• Run a creative project management process and produce on-time assets and designs across website, social media, email, digital advertising, partnerships and retail.
• Curate all creative concepts, photography, design, typography, copywriting, art and styling direction for all creative channels; including social, paid media, email, branded content, retail and brand partner creative/activations.
• Be a valued and inspirational partner by promoting strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

New West KnifeWorks