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UWorld is seeking a talented Director to lead our growing art and illustration department. This is a unique role that provides opportunity to support and drive a high performing group of full-time artists in their daily activities. These illustrators, animators, and graphic artists partner with some of the brightest minds in education to create award winning illustrations for our e-learning products. A successful candidate will have outstanding leadership skills including project management, resource planning, and the ability to communicate and work effectively with the senior leadership team.

Minimum Education:

• Master’s degree in fine arts, graphic design, or a related field required (Master’s degree in biomedical visualization is highly preferred)
• Project management certification a plus

Minimum Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Illustration, Medical Illustration, Graphic Arts, or a similar field
• Proficiency with at least one of the following major animation programs Maya, 3DS Max, or C4D
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite and ZBrush
• 5+ years of experience in a management role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to create, manage, problem solve and execute the overall design and visual style for creative projects
• Has an understanding of trends in education and applies those insights to creative projects.
• Experience creating and overseeing the creation of 2D illustrations, 3D models, storyboards, animations.
• Strong ability to foster relationships both within the department and cross-functionally with other teams and leadership
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and empower direct reports and teams
• Strong business acumen and focus on driving results
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Skilled in process improvement and change management
• Able to communicate well and work effectively with senior leadership team
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategy of the Art and Illustration department by defining the direction and goals of the team
• Guide department in the creation of original illustrations for a wide range of high stakes exams,
• Collaborate with internal content writing teams to create unique ways of visualizing difficult concepts and tell stories through illustrative concepts
• Support all training and hiring efforts for a growing department of Illustrators, animators, and graphic artists
• Responsible for connecting the creative approach to business strategy
• Foster an environment of learning and growth while maintaining focus on efficiency and meeting overall organizational goals
• Maintain a library of 3D and 2D assets
• Guide the department in the creation of illustrations according to stylistic guidelines
• Resource planning – understanding what the teams are capable of delivering and guiding the team leads to adapt as priorities shift. Stay aware of changing priorities and coordinate efforts across all the teams. Seeks and maintains knowledge about all products, their upgrades and their upcoming priorities.
• Help maintain an efficient and successful production process
• Actively support recruitment and retention of talented artists for the various teams.
• Lead the development of a departmental vision and strategy.
• Seek to grow the unique skill sets of the team including technical, interpersonal and leadership skills for appropriate team members; grow and empower team leads; partner with them to solve problems.
• Seek to improve workflows and all systems related to efficiency and effectiveness.
• Serve as advocate and liaison to senior leadership as well as the verticals.
• Analyze data (internal and external) as needed to support the team’s productivity and overall effectiveness.
• Systematize reporting – create a more consistent methodology for measuring and reporting on productivity and quality.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits:

• Stable and growing work environment that prioritizes a quality work/life balance
• Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
• Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
• Generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
• 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
• On-site group fitness classes & relaxed work environment

At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Senior Art Director (Global)

As Dickies Senior Art Director, you will help develop and apply the global marketing strategy in all content production. You will formulate concepts, execute and design against them for ad campaigns in print, film, OOH, and social/digital. To deliver high quality performance, intimate working knowledge of the brand and market(s) is expected. You will bring fluency and expertise in graphic design skill sets such as creating visual concepts and storytelling, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and engage with our consumers. You will have oversight to the creative process of developing aesthetics for categories and branding for events. Fresh thinking is highly expected, and we will support you to do the best work of your career. On a regular basis, you will work with your counterparts in Marketing and Product, translating the approved concepts to reality, both physical and digital. It is essential that you bring your expertise to select photographers and creative partners for projects.

Join the Dickies Family

Dickies has spent nearly a century crafting innovative workwear known for its performance, durability and comfort. Since 1922, Dickies has continued its long legacy of designing quality workwear and work-inspired apparel at a price anyone can afford. What began as a humble denim bib overall company has grown into a worldwide force, weaving together cultural movements with a rigorous commitment to straightforward style and long-lasting ingenuity.

In 2017, Dickies was acquired by VF Corporation, the parent company of global powerhouse brands such as Vans®, The North Face® and Timberland®. Powerful brands that are fueled by insights and innovation put us at the heart of our consumers’ lives. Many of our brands lead their respective categories, and some have risen to iconic status. VF is the ideal steward to honor the Dickies heritage while providing a platform for growth that ensures continued success for another century. We are a purpose-led company that seeks not only to succeed in business, but also to leverage our success and resources to make the world better. We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.

*As of October 18, 2021, this position requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 on the first day of employment, absent need for medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions as allowed by state and local law. Further information is provided during the recruitment process.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• Partner with Sr. Creative Director to establish campaign creative strategies, direction & content development while bringing our Creative Vision to life.
• Inform/drive creative alignment on best practices in campaign creative, product marketing and seasonal marketing storytelling.
• Oversees studio to iterate approved concepts.
• You will own multiple projects and develop an ongoing, multi-season campaign, including:
• Directing commercial film shoots and managing film production
• Leading digital production with internal team and external partners
• Leading photo shoots, both location and tabletop, including prep, styling, and editing
• Drive high-output (best in class) clear creative direction with internal and external partners in a consistent brand voice and tone.
• Drive best in class seasonal brand campaigns, celebrating the innovative DNA of our brand, its rich workwear heritage and authentic connection with our makers
• Convey complex information and persuade several diverse stakeholders / audiences often across multiple channels.
• Facilitate cross functional alignment on key campaign launch moments and seasonal business priorities in market as appropriate.
• Be a true creative expert, focused on holistic, product-driven narratives thathighlight our innovation and everything great that enables makers to do the things we love, while elevating seasonal product collections
• Partner with marketing counterparts, reviewing and developing creative briefs to assure alignment and drive production strategy.
• Drive ongoing creative partnership with Brand Marketing to maximize long-term potential of seasonal content and story flow(s).
• Drive cross functional efficiencies and effective brand marketing engagement to optimize internal / external resourcing.

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Skills for Success

Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+ years professional experience including proven track record of design, photography, and videography production experience in an agency setting or design department is required.

Educational Position Requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

What we expect you already know:

• Exceptional working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated success as a conceptual thinker that understands complex issues and how to drive new concepts and creative solutions.
• Demonstrated success in brand marketing experiences leading fully integrated brand campaigns and establishing best in class consumer experiences, product launches,
• collaboration and break through consumer activations.
• Deep consumer culture experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and inspire a broad range of individuals (both in-person and remotely) to work towards a common goal.
• Established concept visualization experience preferred.
• Digital experience preferred.

What we will teach you:

• Internal systems at Dickies and across VF.
• Cross-functional partnerships
• Global Acumen

VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?

Dickies®, a VF Company

Must be willing to relocate or travel regularly to Austin, Texas. The role is mostly remote but will require in-person filming sessions on a regular basis in Austin, Texas.

The company’s Paid Media Creative Producer will assist in leading the company from a strategic perspective regarding advertising, marketing, design, and art direction. This person will manage the creative process from concept to completion, translating marketing objectives into clear creative strategies and marketing campaigns. The Paid Media Creative Producer will help strategize and plan advertising objectives, set team vision, and provide team guidance. This person will be the right hand to the CEO in making his vision for the company come to life as well as overseeing the execution of the process in a collaborative manner.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, knowledgeable leader who understands the ins and outs of direct response marketing and click advertising. Other priorities include executive production of large amounts of video content, analysis, and campaign execution across several platforms, and how to position the company creatively on these platforms. This person should be proactive, innovative, and passionate about the company’s product offerings.

ABOUT US:

Publishing.com is an online education company, founded by Rasmus and Christian Mikkelsen, that helps everyday people build their own online book and audiobook publishing business. We are a team of 79 with over 25,000 paying customers and over $50M+ in revenue year-to-date. Our book, The Freedom Shortcut is also a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and is a great introduction to how anyone can find financial freedom through publishing.

WHY US? At Publishing.com, we are committed to living out our mission and core values every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community. But, don’t take our word for it – Employee Testimonials

• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement.
• 100% paid medical and life Insurance for employees. Plus, an option to add dental and vision insurance coverage. Employees also have the option to elect insurance coverage for their immediate family members.
• Work-life balance by working 100% remotely from anywhere.
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• Paid holidays and sick days.

OUR MISSION: Over 25,000 people around the world are creating financial freedom for themselves through our online programs. We teach everyday people how to leverage the fast-growing audiobook industry using Audible so they can fund their vacations, pay off their debts or even spend more time with their family. Our mission is to help as many people as possible achieve that extra level of happiness that they never thought possible. By making our training as great as it can be, filling our team with expert coaches and motivators, and constantly innovating solutions within the publishing sector, we move one step closer each day.

OUR CORE VALUES:

• Student Obsessed Student success is our success. Treat their business like it’s your own.

• Work Hard, Stay Humble Do the best work you can and welcome feedback to be better. Take accountability and own your wins and losses.

• Great Freakin’ Attitude Your enthusiasm for your work inspires others. You are the ultimate team player.

Core Responsibilities:

Defines the creative vision

• Define the creative vision for the Publishing.com brands; which includes digital advertising campaigns across multiple channels and mediums, marketing messages, articulating and managing brand consistency and guidelines.

Establishes budgets & timelines

• The Paid Media Creative Producer will establish budgets and timelines for short-term and long-term projects, plan tasks accordingly, and ensure goals and deadlines are met. They will also ensure that the execution of all creative work stays within budget.

Leads the creative team

• The Paid Media Creative Producer mentors, motivates, and supervises other creative team members within the marketing team which includes, full-time, contract, and agency team members. Key responsibilities include: nurturing creatives’ ideas, executing strategic projects by organizing the team to deliver on key initiatives, and monitoring team performance.

Key Activities:

• Sets business objectives, lead acquisition and advance brand awareness by identifying and studying market trends to determine the course of action and creative campaign ideas
• Strategize the content needed based on audience, marketing needs, and brand, directing the talent as necessary regarding all video needs
• Lead the creative/marketing team to develop digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, and oversee/ensure their successful deployment
• Offer expert advice to develop innovative advertising, public relations, and social media via digital advertising across multiple digital platforms
• Develop and maintain training materials/SOPs to support team growth, collaboration, and consistency
• Liaise with the creative team, internal stakeholders, external agencies, and vendors as necessary to execute on the vision
• Communicate a common goal and creative strategy to company stakeholders so they are aware of marketing/brand/creative objectives and how their departments are affected
• Oversee social media presence and direct programs to improve social media reputation and recognition

Desired Results:

• Build killer ads and scale the acquisition process across multiple platforms
• Marketing and Creative campaigns to drive business decisions based on campaign performance.
• Produce high-quality video courses and commercials that yield high engagement and consumption
• Manage the team efficiently to execute ideas from start to finish to fulfill the vision
• Oversee departmental projects, build-outs and properly track and monitor within the current applications such as Clickup and Hubspot.

Requirements:

• Must be creative and talented in storytelling through video
• Experience working with common digital advertising platforms such as YouTube, Google Ads/Display Network, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
• Ability to align marketing strategy with the vision of the CEO and company values
• Knowledge of analytics tools to understand ROI of campaigns
• Excellent numerical skills, including utilization of metrics and processing figures with spreadsheets
• Experience working in a startup environment and building a team/department
• General “good taste,” including an innate sense of aesthetics, a love for great copy, and a creative, witty style of communication via video
• Ability to present concepts in new ways and from new perspectives
• Ability to coordinate and communicate across all departments as needed
• Self-directed and able to work closely with a high-performance CEO
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency to drive the creative efforts forward

Publishing.com

Position: Creative Director

Location: Austin – Hybrid role – 2-3 days per week in office (downtown)

Status: Freelance/ possible Full-Time

Estimated Duration: 3-6 months

Starts: December

Rate: Up to $70 per hour, DOE

Job Description:

Our client, a global technology company, is looking for a Creative Director join their team. This role will be 40 hours per week and could convert to a full item, salaried role.

The top candidates for this role have demonstrated experience leading a creative team and contributing to design in a hands-on way.

Must have experience working with business-to-business and/or high-tech communications expertise and samples to show

Senior Creative Director Responsibilities

– Lead a team of 4 including an art director, video producer and production artists

– Lead the look and feel of the company brand all digital and traditional channels

– Deliver engaging and on-brand experiences that support business initiatives and goals

– Create mood boards and wire frames and visual designs

– Ensure adherence to brand guidelines

– Must be able to work on site 2-3 days per week.

Senior Creative Director Requirements

– Bachelors degree in marketing, design or related field

– 5+ years’ experience leading creative teams

– Experience in an agency, creative team or start up leading freelancers

– Demonstrated experience working quickly, under tight deadlines and evolving goals

– Skills telling a story through campaign samples

– Ability to bring ideas and recommendations to current creative process to improve the final deliverables

Must Have: Experience working with business-to-business and/or high-tech communications expertise and samples to show

Creative Circle

Overview

The Creative Director is an upper-level management position that defines and drives the creative strategic vision, voice, and style of the Cavender’s brand. The Creative Director will inspire creativity in graphic designers, photographers and supporting staff. The Creative Director is a Marketing role that heavily supports Ecommerce and Merchandising. The position reports to the Director of Marketing. This role requires a high degree of partnership and flexibility to get the job done while pulling multiple departments together. The position must process a driven, highly detailed and passionate personality, focused on creative leadership. This role must be determined to deliver results through continuous improvement of Cavender customers’ all-around experience. The ability to work across multiple departments to develop, schedule and ensure photography and design are aligned with Cavender’s marketing and brand needs is required. This role has a strong focus on the customer experience, professionalism and partnership internal and external to Cavender’s.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values
• Serve as a strategic partner and key support resource to the company
• Inspires and nurtures creativity and quality in the work of designers and photographers
• Oversee and lead team of designers for print, digital, broadcast, OOH and in-store marketing
• Establish and refine Cavender brand standards and style guides
• Oversees creative campaign execution and ensures brand consistency at all customer touchpoints
• Oversees Cavender’s in-house photo studio and drives decisions on photography style, locations, models and external contract associates
• Leads and directs photo shoots on location, ensuring accuracy and authenticity
• Ensures all product samples are shot for website, print, social and other marketing channels in a timely manner
• Evaluates trends in marketing and western fashion to ensure authenticity of presentation
• Establishes timelines and budgets driving creative projects from concept to completion
• Supervises creative departments’ daily workflow, assigns project workload and monitors deadlines, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
• Partners with Merchandising, Ecommerce and Marketing to determine and drive development of the best content types (text, visuals, and video) to serve to the customer based on need and channel
• Partner with Buying/Merchandising to create Visual Merchandising Standards and create an excellent customer experience through Visual Merchandising
• Make focused decisions based on brand integrity and company values to ensure an understanding of our core customer for highest customer satisfaction
• Set priorities, foster cohesion and provide motivation to cross-functional teams

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design or Fine Arts, or related field or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in the marketing or graphic design fields
• 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the retail environment
• In-depth knowledge of brand development in a multi-channel retail environment
• Proficient in Mac operating system, Adobe CCS, Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible during times of change
• Based in Tyler, TX at our home office; Tyler area residence
• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the company, 20% on average

Preferred Skills

• Possesses stellar communication, presentation, and creative problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of western fashion, lifestyle and culture
• Ability to handle confidential materials and matters with maximum discretion
• Demonstrated success in eliciting cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management and other departments
• Functional expertise in a blend of Marketing, Graphic Design, Ecommerce, Merchandising and Photography with the ability to organize and manage workload
• Keen eye for identifying creative design and photography talent
• Superior project management skills with an ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment
• Strong persuasive, encouraging and motivating skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to transform strategy and direction into actionable plans

Cavender’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Cavender’s will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at (844) 283 – 8423 or visit your nearest Cavender’s store.

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We’re looking for the crazy ones that are going to change the world – if that’s you – apply now.

Newchip is a virtual startup accelerator that provides world-changing early-stage companies with the software tools, training, mentorship, and the investor network necessary to successfully raise capital, build, and scale their businesses to eventual exit. We’re in 100+ countries and have a portfolio of over 2,000 startups that have raised $1B+ in funding since our launch in 2019.

Do you love Shark Tank? Imagine every day being like an episode but on a global scale, that’s what we do. We recruit top startups and we launch virtual cohorts each month from our HQ in Austin, TX, with a goal of coaching each to a point of invest-ability. We then invest in our top program graduates alongside our 3,000+ investor network and work with them until exit.

• We’re a veteran founder team with decades of experience, acquisitions and exits under our belts, and we’re looking for the next member of our team that meets both our core values and can add their skillset to our melting pot of diversity.
• We’re only recruiting entrepreneurial and driven individuals who are in it for the long haul to reach an IPO and that want to truly assist startups to drive results that create investment returns to our investors and investor partner network.
• If you’re looking to make a difference in the world and learn in 1 year what most learn in 5, we’re here to provide the mentorship, leadership, and potential to make that dream a reality – if you’re here looking for a 9-5, our company isn’t for you.

Apply today to join the 100+ employees in our HQ in Austin, Texas, or join one of our remote teams around the globe!

We are looking for a creative and driven Art Director who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and loves the challenge of discovering what makes startup CEOs “tick”. You will work with a design-savvy team to translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences.

Responsibilities

• Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriter
• Produce sketches, storyboards, and roughs to visualize ideas
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices

Requirements

• Proven working experience as Art Director
• Hands on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, image selection and package design
• Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
• Relevant education or training

Benefits

• Be a part of a global team with a hybrid in-office and remote culture with a headquarters in East Austin, Texas
• Industry leader in compensation packages including base plus performance incentives, equity, and company stock.
• Fully covered benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances; plus a 401k program.
• Join an active culture and become a pillar in the startup community with weekly team outings and community events.
• Access to all of our accelerator certificate programs if you launch a startup during your career here (valued at $1M+).
• Active culture with a gym at HQ with bouldering, weight gym, classes, yoga, steam-rooms, and showers on-site.
• Unlimited PTO policy, Holidays, Sick Days, and Election Day off.
• Hybrid roles receive up to 60 days of remote work allotment per year at the discretion of your leadership team.
• ClassPass membership gives you worldwide access to thousands of top-rated gyms, fitness studios, salons, and spas.
• Weekly catered lunch on Fridays, as well as unlimited snacks and Starbucks coffee.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a revolutionary space working with thousands of startups around the globe.

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Title: Executive Producer

Location: Remote

Contract: Permanent

1518 studios is looking for an Executive Producer to join a new top-tier team, to help craft our next clients innovative AAA games.

The Executive Producer is responsible for making sure all our client projects are released on time and within budget. As the Executive Producer, you are ultimately responsible for our clients AAA projects and your goal will be to manage development from concept through to release and delivery of a high-quality engaging game for various platforms. You will be collaborating with global teams, management, internal, and external stakeholders.

As an Executive Producers you will be an engaging communicator, creative problem solver, and thoughtful collaborator. You will use your depth of experience across all facets of game development, providing vision and clarity across the production process, ensuring all the pieces fit thoughtfully together, so we can deliver the unique and memorably gaming experiences our clients fans demand.

As our Executive Producer, you will help drive the development team towards their production goals, determine resource requirements, and manage various risks to any of our client projects.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for game’s full development cycle, where you lead the development and champion the product’s vision to the team.
• Accountable for the game’s overall quality and delivery.
• Responsible for the P/L of the games and that the games reaches agreed goals.
• Manages ongoing financial tracking for the games, coordinating between the project and the financial department.
• Responsible for the collaboration with external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Liaising with PTW’s Business Development to co-create new pitches in the pitch process to our new clients.
• Oversees project risk mitigation efforts and ensures they are effective.
• Accountable to define the project’s production goals and monitor the relative KPI’s.
• Mentor & coach key project personnel.
• Partner with studio creative leadership to drive product vision and ensure execution at the highest quality level.
• Own and optimize the overarching creative roadmaps & schedules for products, ensuring that all production phases flow efficiently between teams.
• Lead any legal/contractual/licensing discussions.
• Balance project production requirements within budget and staffing constraints while ensuring high production values are never compromised.
• Proactively surface issues, roadblocks, and concerns between development teams, driving alignment and consensus for projects and priorities.
• Grow and expand a culture promoting collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring the team is consistently set up for success.
• Effectively communicate the needs of the project, building and strengthening communication at all levels and with all key stakeholders.
• Bring energy, momentum, passion, and charisma to inspire and motivate the team.
• Build the appropriate scaling structures inside the team to allow it to grow as needed.
• Foster a healthy, collaborative, and impactful team culture. Use inclusive behaviours to ensure all voices are heard, invite input from many perspectives, and resolve disagreements.
• Partner with the Studio Senior Managers on innovating, refining, and improving processes throughout development (from concept to release).
• Craft clear, detailed, and proactive communication to your immediate group, the studio leadership team, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 8 years experience as a Producer within game development production, where at least 4 years be in a position with management experience;
• At least three released and successful games as Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Game Director, or similar.
• Previous experience applying Agile methodologies to game development projects.
• Ability to gain and maintain the respect and trust of development teams through thoughtful discussion and perseverance.
• Persuasive communication skills, able to diplomatically and effectively negotiate efficient solutions across cross-functional teams.
• Comfort with a variety of project management tools and methodologies, able to fluidly move between systems and approaches.
• You understand and have hands-on knowledge of all aspects of game production from concept through live operations.
• Proven leadership skills, with an inspiring, enthusiastic spirit for collaborative teamwork.
• Credit on at least three shipped games as Producer or above or been involved with two projects through a complete development cycle.
• Has directly led a full or significant part of a development team as a senior producer or similar management role.
• Extensive knowledge in game and software development methods.
• Experience with identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Great problem solving skills and ability to motivate others to find solutions in new and dynamic environments.
• Ability to lead teams of 20+ individuals in different Time Zones.
• Agile with budgeting and numbers, able to analyse, plan and strategize in coordination with our Financial department.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Desired Qualifications

• A background in animation will be a big plus.
• You are knowledgeable about current trends that impact player motivations and behaviour.

Benefits

• Highly attractive remuneration, and career advancement opportunity.
• You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and leadership support and the opportunity to work with the biggest games clients in the world.
• Competitive full company kit, remuneration, pension and holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities and languages.
• A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme.

Who We Are

35+ Studios | 26+ Years of Experience |1,000+ Products | 60+ Awards for Clients | 8,500 Employees

PTW is a video games services company that supports video game developers and publishers through outsourced production services. We started 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year on year to where we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1500 titles across all genres and all platforms, including 8 out of the past 10 Game-Of-The-Year-winning titles.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 35 sites spanning the globe. The PTW Family of Brands includes SIDE, 1518, and Orange Rock. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. Orange Rock is our in-house game and product development studio. 1518 is our award-winning global art studio providing art-related services at every stage of the game or app development process.

1518

Our in-house art team offers the highest-quality assets: from 2D concept design to 3D animation, in-game to package art, smartphone to VR, we make everything look amazing.

1518 Ranged across time zones and countries, we’re a diverse group of tech wizards, engineers, and strategists, with over 25 years combined on-the-job experience. Alongside our internationally-acclaimed art directors, artists, and animators, we’re building immersive game worlds through Art and Co-Dev. Our client list includes Electronic Arts, Google, Jam City, Disney, Warner Bros, and Uber. No detail is too small or insignificant, and no vision is too big or ambitious. Let’s make beautiful worlds together!

Our Values

Pole To Win’s core values are imbued across our global organization: Reinforced by our actions and our attitudes. Echoed throughout our approach to our operations and our clients. Exemplified by our culture, and most of all, our people. We build people and their careers. We actively turn to team mates for counsel, inspiration, and diverse perspectives. Relationships are built on mutual respect. Personal and professional integrity is our guiding principle. We are honest, authentic, transparent, and ethically sound. Our primary goal is to advance our clients’ businesses and their customers’ satisfaction. We set the bar for generating imaginative and effective solutions for the most challenging problems. We move with speed and agility. We love what we do. We have unwavering loyalty to our DNA, our culture, our values, and ourselves.

Welcome to PTW, Family of Brands

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