Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

Timing: Jan/Feb

Duration: Ongoing

Hours per week: 40+

Location: Detroit, MI (onsite Tues/Wed)

Salary: $130-150K+ DOE

One of our large financial services and technology clients is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Creative Director to join their in-house agency team for an exciting all-new position.

This Creative Director will be reporting directly to the company’s ECD and responsible for developing creative B2B content and performance marketing solutions while communicating, executing and sustaining cross-platform strategic initiatives.

The Creative Director must be comfortable remaining hands-on when it comes to concepting, obsessed with execution and a deep understanding of production, and able to direct and lead the creative function to support the strategic goals of the organization and its brands.

Ideal Creative Director candidates will have:

– At least 8+ years of in-house creative department or agency experience; preferably both

– BA degree in design, art direction, communication advertising or a related field

– Solid understanding of creative, brand, marketing, customer experience, design, and content strategy

– 2+ years experience directing a team of graphic and motion designers on executing creative assets both campaigns and presentations

– Experience in advertising or marketing for the financial services and/or FinTech industry

– Experience across B2B industries

– Strong portfolio that reflects work for global or nationally recognized brands

– Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills

– Genuine curiosity about business and motivated by purpose

– Integrated campaign experience a MUST; this person will be heavily focused on content and performance marketing campaigns

– Expertise in B2B marketing inclusive of white labeled marketing solutions, sales pitch materials, trade-show activation, co-branded digital partnership initiatives.

– Proven track record in elevating informative and educational materials both in the promotional and instructional space.

– Basic understanding of the methodologies of research and analytics in order to glean insights and apply them to creative concepts

– Knowledge of various media channels inclusive of broadcast, print, digital and social media channels. Knowledge of tools, marketing technology and tactics a plus

– Knowledge of live & post-production processes

– Entrepreneurial mindset and very strong written, verbal and presentation skills; shows proven ability to pitch and influence in creative concepts; has the ability to sell highly conceptual ideas; shows the realm of the possible and makes it tangible

– Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and multiple teams simultaneously – set priorities, utilize resources, identify and meet deadlines

– Fully proficient with Microsoft Office, Figma, and Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and XD

– Familiarity working with brand management guidelines

– Knowledge of project management systems, digital asset management systems and content management systems

Job Responsibilities:

– Lead ACD’s, designers and copywriters in the development of innovative, creative, campaign concepts based on insights that increase brand awareness, solidify client loyalty, and ultimately drive sales

– Express the brand in your respective subject matter area of expertise; ensure the brand is expressed properly and consistently, is elevated and extended, and ensures continuous improvement to creative deliverables and tactics

– Bring idea to life in their respective medium; focusing on the effectiveness of the work; cognizant of the impact and engagement with the creative – Present, pitch and sell ideas successfully with guidance from Senior Director(s), while actively giving and receiving feedback at all stages of a project

– Leverage the talents of the art direction, graphic design, motion design, and copywriting along with content studio teams toward goals

– Oversee and produce projects from initial concept to delivery of content that align with strategic briefs and business objectives

– Ensure creative product delivers on high standards, remains cutting-edge and stays best in class ahead of our competition?at all times?

– Work with other leaders and teams to ensure creative and messaging needs are met while adhering to the guidelines for strategy, brand messaging and integrated communication channels

– Provide creative direction of photo/video shoots including talent, set, location, etc.

– Work closely with creative strategists, project managers and producers to stay within budget, meet timing requirements and project parameters

– Adapt plans and priorities to meet business objectives and/or operational challenges in a fast paced environment

– Review proofs of print, radio, digital, social, CRM and broadcast

– Act as a thought leader by continuously identifying and finding solutions for areas of opportunity in the business by way of creative problem solving and brand alignment

– Build the capability of individuals and teams through coaching and mentoring

– Engage in resources to grow expertise in creative direction, industry trends and processes to produce innovative, solution-orientated work

-?Engage in resources to grow knowledge of company brands and their audiences to build business acumen for the FinTech industry

– Actively develop open and trusted relationships across the organization

– Drive company culture and participate in team engagement opportunities

– Stay active in the marketing/advertising community?in order?to share the brand story

*Must be local to metro Detroit, relocation available

**Onsite Tues/Wed hybrid schedule required, minimum 2+ days/week

***Eligible for great perks/benefits

****Background and credit check required

24 Seven Talent

This role will oversee a dynamic team of operations associates, photographers and retouchers within the JD/Finish Line Indianapolis Photo Studio. This is a key role in ownership of day-to-day operational performance and quality of execution in production of images for the JD Finish Line brand.

The Photo Studio Production Manager for JD Finish Line will perform the following duties:

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day studio photography output quality and production volumes
• Lead a team consisting of operations associates, production photographers and retouchers
• Coordinate communication between Operations, Photography and Retouching teams to maintain operational efficiency and seamless movement of physical product and digital assets.
• Partner with Photo Studio Director to develop relevant KPIs and daily/monthly/quarterly goals. Tracks volumes and productivity and reports weekly, monthly and quarterly to the Photo Studio Director
• Manages the acquisition of vendor imagery for all dropship business needs
• Work as part of the studio management team to create a production plan and make adjustments as needed
• Manages the merchandise tracking/workflow systems (Creative Force) and the individuals leveraging them to increase productivity and availability of product
• Document, use, and champion best practices across all production job families
• Develop and manage production processes in the studio for each functional area, partnering with Styling, Video and Special Photography teams as appropriate
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting schedules, targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
• Track and communicate status around timelines, and deliverables.
• Motivate, support, and provide guidance to the production teams to meet productivity goals
• Contribute to the team’s philosophy of continuous improvement.
• Clearly demonstrate, articulate and operate from a First Team mindset
• Demonstrate ability to set and meet time-bound goals
• Serve as a primary channel to develop team awareness of team performance and effects on business goals
• Drive process improvements within the studio across Operations, Photography and Retouching teams
• Perform additional duties and projects as requested by the Director, Photo Studio

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Internal JD Finish Line experience preferred.
• College, university, or equivalent degree in photography, videography, communications, marketing, or a related subject.
• Hands-on studio production experience in a high-volume photography or video studio
• Proven experience leading creative teams
• Experience working cross functionally with creative and production teams
• 6-sigma or Continuous Improvement experience is beneficial

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills:

Should be fluent in both Mac and PC operating systems, Google suite, Adobe suite, and Capture One. Experience with Creative Force is recommended.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Stand for up to 4 hours at a time regularly and up to 8 hours occasionally.
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
• Average workweek is 40-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

JD Finish Line

In house Creative Production Agency is seeking a Digital Senior Art Director and lead the dynamic world of motion graphic art direction for long-form broadcast projects and select short forms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership:Spearhead strategic art direction for video projects, collaborating closely with internal clients and teams.
• Team Management:Lead and mentor a team of talented artists, including motion graphic artists, 3D animators, and video editors, ensuring the highest quality output and adherence to project timelines.
• Concept Development:Develop multiple concepts and present them to brand, creative, and executive teams, with the ability to promptly receive and respond to feedback positively.
• Motion Graphics Expertise:Utilize industry-standard software and tools to create and direct compelling motion graphics, visual effects, and animations.
• Trend Awareness:Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure motion graphics executions and techniques remain cutting-edge and complement the launch of new products within our brands.
• Project Management:Collaborate with producers and project managers to ensure the team produces content meeting our standards within timelines. Effectively communicate plans, strategies, and concerns, and be flexible in adapting to changes.

Attributes & Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar role with a strong portfolio showcasing design systems, typography, and ideally, broadcast motion graphic packages.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. 3D expertise is a bonus.
• Strong communication, project management, and client management skills.
• Storyboarding and animatic skills/experience preferred.

Education and Experience:

• 6-10 years of experience in an agency or creative department.
• Experience working with major brands.
• Preferably holds a degree or accreditation in graphic design and/or motion design.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today!

What’s in our benefits packages:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

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Onward Search

As a video director at DJI, you will be responsible for creating high-quality videos. This full-time role combines your on-set experience, post-production, and client (agency) knowledge, to work with creators around the world to execute exciting video campaigns.

You will be collaborating with the global marketing team, design/copy/social teams, KOL partners, and R&D teams, to push the boundaries in visual advertising.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is an experienced communicator, a humble problem solver, and a passionate filmmaker who is flexible and willing to put in the work with the team. Day-to-day responsibilities include brainstorming creative concepts and collaborating with the local LA video team, and working with global partners to shoot and edit our product introduction films.

We rely on your technical experience, as well as innovative thinking to create visuals that articulate our product messaging well, and inspire our viewers. We also need you to be a great communicator who can articulate visuals verbally, as well as on paper to create beautiful proposals that spark new ideas.

You will be joining a small but growing video team in LA, taking on multiple product campaigns assigned by our HQ team. Together, the team will be expected to ideate, present, and execute at a high creative level that continue to push our boundaries.

In the first 90 days, you will be expected to familiarize yourself with our internal processes, including our creative process, presentations, and approval processes. Working with our video producers, a balanced understanding of both marketing and production needs will be crucial to execute a high level of quality on time, and within budget.

We’ve found that the best work comes from partners who are passionate about our products. So naturally we’re looking for someone who’s equally as passionate and wants to immerse themselves in the unique experience of working at DJI.

Responsibilities include:

• Ideating and executing multi-deliverable video campaigns from start to finish. (This may include directing/editing duties)

• Preparing and presenting video strategy proposals

• Curating and managing external creative partners who will be tasked to execute all or part of a product intro campaign.

• Curating visuals and music for mood board/videos, motion boards, shots lists, scripts etc.

• Vetting and selecting film crew and post team members to ensure high quality production quality across the board.

• Taking onus of creative communication with external teams and internal departments.

• Working on a daily basis with post-production partners and external creators, and make creative decisions with the Sr. Director and Producers to achieve the highest quality possible.

• Attending video meetings to accommodate for global time zones with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Requirements include:

Experience:

• You have at least 5-10 years of relevant experience in film productions or creative agencies.

• Client Experience with global brands and accounts.

•Experience working with remote teams such as KOLs, crew members, and influencers/creators in various locations.

•Experience with travel jobs, branded documentaries, as well as commercial and film production.

Skills:

• Good multi-tasking skills, detail-oriented, and solution-focused in high-stress environments.

• Excellent time management and meticulous organization.

• Strong ability to discuss and articulate creative ideas, but don’t mind getting your hands dirty if need be when it comes to production or post production (editing, motion graphics, sound mixing, color grading)

• Curating images, music, locations, talent, and crew members.

•General Production & Post-production skills- editing/ shooting/VFX (Davinci Resolve, Adobe

DJI

About High Scale:

High Scale is a leading creative agency dedicated to delivering impactful solutions for our clients. Our team is composed of diverse and talented individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of creative expression.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Producer to join our team at High Scale. As an Associate Producer, you will conceptualize, plan, and execute video ads that captivate and inspire audiences. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring the seamless production of high-quality video content that aligns with our client’s goals and showcases our commitment to creativity.

Key Responsibilities:

– Craft high-performing ad concepts that resonate with target audiences and align with client objectives.

– Write compelling scripts, employing strategic approaches to bring creative visions to life.

– Oversee the video editing process

– Develop strategic approaches for video content, ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives.

– Monitor and analyze ad performance metrics, utilizing insights to enhance future creative endeavors.

– Gain a deep understanding of client brands, anticipating and addressing their unique needs.

– Identify and comprehend the nuances of brand audiences, tailoring creative content for maximum impact.

Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

– Minimum of 1 year of experience in a creative production role.

– Proven experience as an Associate Producer or in a similar role within a creative agency.

– Strong portfolio showcasing successful video projects and creative concepts.

– Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

– Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

– Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

High Scale Creative is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Join High Scale Creative and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of creative expression!

High Scale Ai

ART DIRECTOR AT SUPER LEAGUE!

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a versatile and highly creative Art Director to join our talented team in producing compelling visual content, innovative graphic designs, high-quality creative concepts, and captivating marketing materials. As an essential member of our creative department, you will play a crucial role in helping develop creative for a diverse range of mediums, projects, and clients – while assisting creative leads and stakeholders in ensuring alignment on brand strategies, overall creative vision, and client needs. 

The ideal candidate can work well in a collaborative team environment. Possesses a deep knowledge of marketing design principles. Leverages design communication and advertising best practices. Assists in developing premium content and driving tasks forward. And has a firm understanding of visual storytelling, emerging design trends, agency workflow, and immersive and emerging technologies to help us push the boundaries of creativity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Creative Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the department’s creative leads to ensure work is completed on time, following brand guidelines, and industry best practices. 
• Provide principled guidance to teammates while continuing to foster a culture of continuous growth, industry best practices, and artistic excellence.
• Implement high-quality feedback, while contributing to internal review sessions, brainstorms, creative workshops, and design critiques.
• Continue our department’s core goals of making the most kick-ass concepts as a team and help foster a meaningful collaborative environment amongst your peers. 

Strategic Ideation:

• Develop and present compelling creative concepts aligned with client goals, target audiences, and project objectives, emphasizing impact across immersive worlds, website platforms, social channels, and video mediums.
• Translate complex brand messages into visually engaging and memorable content, ensuring resonance across various digital channels.

Project Execution:

• Work with creative leads to shepherd end-to-end creative, from concept development to final production, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with fellow creatives, project managers, coordinators, as well as stakeholders to ensure seamless execution on concurrent, and often ongoing, multi-media campaigns and projects.

Design Excellence:

• Contribution to – and understanding of design feedback & creative direction.
• Interpret and implement stakeholder feedback. Know when to ask questions. Know who to ask questions to. 
• Uphold brand consistency & integrity across all marketing platforms while maintaining a high level of creativity and attention to detail.

Immersive Technologies and Trends:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, especially in the realms of immersive technologies, metaverse projects, and emerging design tools, integrating these insights into our creative approach.
• Explore opportunities to incorporate immersive elements into campaigns, enhancing user experiences and pushing the boundaries of creativity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven track record (5+ years) in a creative leadership role within a multi-media agency or similar environment.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing successful projects across gaming or immersive experiences, website design, social media campaigns, video content, and high-impact sales materials.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, video editing tools, etc.).
• Strong understanding of branding, marketing, and design principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively within a team.

Perks & Benefits

❤️ Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

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???? $95K – 110K DOE

At Super League, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Super League

Her Campus Media is the #1 media portfolio for college students and Gen Z. Our brands — Her Campus, Spoon University, College Fashionista, InfluenceHer Collective, and Generation Hired — reach an audience of over 10 million readers and 550K social followers, and count more than 50,000 influencers and student ambassadors at 1,600 colleges in our global network. Whether through content, resources, events, or other experiences, our mission is to support, celebrate, inspire, amplify, and equip Gen Z to realize their dreams as individuals and for society. We also power full-service, integrated marketing programs for the world’s top brands, who partner with us to create authentic, meaningful connections with our audience.

Her Campus Media is made up of passionate, entrepreneurial, ambitious doers who are fired up about cultivating the next generation of leaders and changemakers. We are a small but mighty team of individuals, most of whom identify as women, committed to continuing to build a dynamic and inclusive organization where we want to work. Visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture and what makes us tick at hercampusmedia.com/careers!

We are looking for an experienced design leader to join, lead, and grow Her Campus Media’s Design Team. We are a multidisciplinary team of graphic designers, illustrators, web designers, and animators that collaborates across the company in a variety of functions including: serving as the in-house creatives behind Her Campus Media’s award-winning marketing campaigns on behalf of our world-class clients; partnering with our editorial & social teams to enhance our storytelling in stunning visual fashion; and collaborating with brand leadership to innovate how we visually engage with our audience and community. As Creative Director, you will help foster a culture of creativity, growth, inclusion, and excellence within the Design Team, helping guide and mentor all team members to develop as potent creatives and professionals. You will art direct your team’s work as well as lead design for our biggest projects, including tentpole events and most visible client campaigns. This role sits on the company’s leadership team, works closely with other key department leaders, and reports directly to the Co-founder/Chief Creative Officer.

• As head of the Design Team
  • Art direct across the design team, providing direction & feedback to ensure successful delivery
  • Supervise and mentor mid-to-senior level designers
  • Manage team resourcing and project intake
  • Motivate and challenge the team to constantly strive for excellence and innovation, embracing data-driven approaches
  • Help foster continuous learning and improvement by leading team training and building constructive critique-positive culture
• As a leadership team member
  • Serve as creative lead in client services functions, including strategy & concept ideation, client communication, and aspects of event production
  • Steward interdepartmental relationships to work toward shared performance goals, increase team transparency, and strengthen cross-departmental processes
  • Own key design team KPIs and provide regular reports to leadership, identifying areas for improvement and innovation
  • Develop and maintain company’s living brand system; continually optimize for relevance and audit for compliance
• As an individual designer
  • Serve as lead designer for largest, most complex projects

We believe the following will set you up for success in this role. If you don’t have all of these qualifications, please still consider applying and tell us more about what makes you a great candidate for this role! We value unique perspectives, approaches and backgrounds. 

• 7+ years experience in graphic design, including art/design direction experience at an advertising agency, media brand, or similar environment
• Leadership/management experience including managing a team, collaborating with other teams, and being accountable to leadership goals
• Diverse portfolio that demonstrates outstanding creativity, innovation, and technical skill in graphic design, including examples of digital, experiential, and packaging work
• Prior practical experience supporting event build-outs, including design renderings, on-site activation, and collaborating with production partners
• Substantial experience in and genuine enjoyment of serving in a client services role
• Mastery over the practical application of fundamental design principles including color, typography, and composition; experience providing education in these areas
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate and pitch design concepts clearly and confidently
• Understanding of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and the team’s responsibility to create work that is inclusive and representative of our audience
• A full and fluent knowledge of current design tools and software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva); experience with Squarespace, Ceros, and motion/animation software a plus

Benefits & Perks

• Eligibility for performance bonuses
• Choice among six medical health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching
• Unlimited PTO and flexibility to work remotely
• Generous company holiday policy, with 20+ paid federal and office holidays in 2024 
• Two (2) additional floating holidays each year
• Parent-supportive culture, including paid parental leave and flexibility post-parental leave to support your transition
• Summer Fridays
• FSA and HSA offered
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Free One Medical membership offering same-day primary care over video or in person

• Free Health Advocate services to help navigate your medical benefits
• Free Membership to TalkSpace, virtual mental health therapy

Salary Range: $100,000-120,000

Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, and other factors.

Interview Process & Expectations

To apply, click the “I’m interested” button to upload your resume and submit a cover letter (optional). Please include a link to your portfolio and/or samples of your work, which are vital components of your application for Creative Director.

Our timeline is to make a hire by February 1. You can expect a total of 3-4 individual or small group interviews, including with the Co-founder and members of the Design Team. For this role, we also require a short design exercise that is representative of the type of work our team tackles on a daily basis. This Work Product Test serves as a tool for both candidates and our team to assess whether the role is a good fit in terms of skills, approach, and interest.

Please refer to our Interview Prep Guide (hercampusmedia.com/careers/interview-prep) for a general overview of our hiring and interview process and what we look for in applications.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Her Campus Media

Location: Playa Vista, CA (Hybrid Schedule onsite work 3 days per week)

Duration: 3 Months Contract

Description:

Marketing is the team that brings the hardware devices to life in the above-the-line space. TV, online video, Social, Real-Life Activations, OOH, and DOOH. They’re a dynamic team whose mission is to fundamentally change how people discover and explore their products globally.

Top 3 Daily Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative development process with internal teams in the following areas: creative resourcing, timeline management, budget management, creative project team management, cross-functional communication, creative strategy, marketing share-outs, legal approvals, and production hand-off to deliver exceptional creative.
• Establish, collaborate, and manage cross-functional business relationships with multiple teams: Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Creative, XFN Production, Legal, and BA team to drive creative projects to meet business objectives, creative objectives, and timing and budget requirements.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and production partners on the development of marketing campaigns
• Own clear and timely communication with cross-functional team leads regarding project status, obstacles, and priorities. Proactively identify, communicate, and manage risks.
• Ingest new projects and work with Lead Producer and Lead Creative to allocate staff and resourcing.

Mandatory:

• 5-7 years of experience managing the creative development and execution of marketing campaigns, with TV, OLV, Social, OOH, and digital experience
• Proven ability to handle ambiguity, problem-solving, time management, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, technical work environment.
• Must be proactive, detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Organizational skills: proper record keeping, managing files and folders in Drive.
• Proficient in Workplace products: Gmail, Slides, Sheets, Drive.

Non-Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience launching and marketing consumer electronics products in global retail environments is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Harish Mehta

Email: [email protected]

Internal Reference Id: 23-35807

US Tech Solutions

JOB SUMMARY: The Creative Director will manage the day to day operations of the creative team. The Creative Director is able to interpret internal business needs and client briefs, translating them into elegant, creative solutions. This role is well versed in time sensitive requests, serving as a skilled leader who oversees a creative team (including, but not limited to: content and video producers, graphic designers, and photographers). The creative director must be exceptional at pitching creative concepts to clients and company stakeholders as well as communicating ideas and concepts to other team members. The Creative Director, reporting to the Executive Creative Director, will collaborate with top executives to set strategic goals and KPIs, ensure brand consistency across all visual content, and leverage a keen eye for design to influence and drive creative decisions within a talented and passionate team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creative Leadership: Possess excellent supervisory, people management, and leadership skills in order to lead and inspire, hire, develop, and oversee the creative team.
• Team Management: Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to Creative team members to foster growth and development.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate with social media, PR and creative clients and the corresponding internal teams to understand timelines, project objectives, target audience, and messaging goals.
• Strategy and Planning: Develop comprehensive visual content strategies aligned with client needs and agency objectives.
• Project Management: Create detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, and budget requirements. Master multi-tasking and leading multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines.
• Goal and KPI Setting: Collaborate with executive leadership to establish and refine departmental goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that align with the overall business objectives. Take ownership of monitoring and assessing the creative team’s performance against these benchmarks, implementing strategies for continuous improvement. Provide regular reports to the Executive Creative Director on progress, challenges, and opportunities related to goal achievement.
• Strategic Collaboration with New Business: Partner closely with the New Business team to align creative strategies with client needs, providing valuable insights to ensure effective pricing that not only reflects the creative department’s expertise but also contributes to the overall profitability of the agency. Leverage market analysis and industry trends to inform pricing strategies, fostering a symbiotic relationship that enhances the agency’s competitive edge and financial success.
• Budget Management: Drive financial success by skillfully managing and optimizing project budgets, ensuring resource allocation aligns with project requirements and business objectives. Implement cost-effective strategies, negotiate vendor contracts, and consistently track expenditures to maximize the value delivered to clients while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Client Communications: Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding visual content-related discussions and updates.
• Onsite Shoots: Independently photograph and / or capture video for clients, but also provide onsite guidance, strategy, and creative direction to creative team members during their shoots as needed.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approve all visual content before final delivery to clients, ensuring it meets agency and client standards. Conduct thorough quality checks to verify accuracy, consistency, and proper branding.
• Presentation and Feedback: Present visual concepts and project updates to clients, incorporating their feedback and ensuring alignment with project goals. Be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism.
• Digital Engagement: Be excited about collaborating and communicating closely with the Digital department and other stakeholders via a distributed model to regularly deliver design solutions for approval.
• Creative Problem Solving: Distill abstract business concepts and client needs into refined, elegant creative solutions.
• Product Consistency: Ensure that all of Giant Noise’s and client’s creative output/visuals are consistent across channels.
• Network Building: Continually develop and maintain a roster of trusted freelancers and contractors who can be called upon for specialized projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry Experience: Creative Direction experience (10+ years). Preference will be given to candidates who have experience creatively directing complex solutions for digital products. Ability to work with clients to understand detailed requirements and determine a creative vision that matches client briefs.
• Managerial Experience: (5+ years) Extensive supervisory experience (including leadership, team-building, and delegation) leading and managing a creative team.
• Education: A fine arts degree (preferred) or an undergraduate degree in graphic design, visual communication, typography, or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
• Adaptability: Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing project requirements and scope adjustments, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively in a team setting, including synthesizing abstract ideas into concrete design implications.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in visual content creation tools, industry standard photography and videography equipment, editing software, and post production techniques, experience with analytics tools to measure the performance of visual content and derive insights.
• Collaborative Attitude: Excellent interpersonal skills to clearly and effectively communicate the creative vision, concepts, ideas, and solutions to stakeholders, internal teams, and clients.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of digital media trends, social media platforms, and content distribution strategies. The ideal candidate will be forward-thinking and bring fresh, cutting-edge ideas to the table.
• Creative Vision: Detail-oriented mindset with a keen eye for design, branding, and visual quality, strategic thinking and ability to align visual content with Executive Creative Director goals and clients’ brand identities.
• Nice to Haves: A solid grasp of art history, design history, photography and the visual arts, pop culture, internet trends and counterculture; fluency in current technology, a deep understanding of the zeitgeist of social tastes and current affairs.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Demands: Sitting 40% of the time, standing 60% of the time.
• Working Hours: Typically, work hours are from 9:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST, Mondays through Fridays. Depending on the type of content, irregular hours may be required, including weekends and evenings, to accommodate clients’ schedules or capture events as they occur.
• Physical Ability: Ability to kneel, squat, or stand for extended periods to capture images. Capable of lifting 20-50 lbs. as necessary.
• Manual Dexterity: Regular use of hands and fingers for computer use.
• Sensory Function: Everyday use of vision and auditory senses, including exposure to blue light from computers.
• Environment: Work in various environments, including indoor environmentally controlled spaces, outdoor locations, depending on project requirements. Travel may be required for on-location shoots, covering events, or working on assignments in different regions.
• Communication: Daily communication with peers and clients is essential to the role.
• Cognitive Demands: Ability to maintain cognitive thinking and logical reasoning throughout tasks and responsibilities.

At Giant Noise, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse and equitable team leads to richer creativity, innovation, and success. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. Giant Noise is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Giant Noise

Our well-known law firm is seeking a Senior Art Director / Associate Creative Director-level candidate to join their Creative Services team. Candidates must have 8+ years of managerial experience in addition to an excellent, hands-on design capability.

This a hybrid, full time role that requires going into the NYC office 3 days a week.

Senior Art Director/ Associate Creative Director Responsibilities:

– Leads multi-channel, multi-faceted, cross-functional initiatives, owning projects from start to finish, including rebrand workflows, website design, and the development of storytelling elements (visual assets) for video/motion graphics projects

– Maintaining high standards for innovation, presentation, and attention to detail

– Working with the Senior Creative Services Manager – Traffic & Operations and Art Director to delegate work

– Leading creative discussions with internal colleagues

-Implement core design principles to strategic projects that align with brand standards

– Coach direct reports to be effective managers and mentors, and strengthen team skillsets through example

– Stay abreast of firm priorities and developments, as well as news and current events relevant to the firm and legal industry, and trends in the design field

Senior Art Director/ Associate Creative Director Requirements:

– 10+ of experience as Art Director or Senior Art Director in a professional services professional services organization or agency

– Experience with Content Management and Digital Asset Management systems, digital and social marketing, web design

– 8+ years of experience in a managerial/leadership role

– “Digital-first” mindset and demonstrated capabilities

– Expert typography, hierarchy, color application, grids, layout, and accessibility skills.

– Excellent eye for photography

– Proficient in Adobe CC, Invision, Sketch, Figma

– Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at the highest organizational levels of the firm and outside the firm

– Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, ability to communicate skillfully to different audiences

– Expert ability to explain the “Why” behind design decisions/recommendations and to navigate subjectivity

– Advanced experience building brands and developing brand guidelines, including for digital products

– Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion

– Must be comfortable and productive in highly visible, high-pressure environments. Must understand and defend the importance of brand consistency.

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