Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

Position Title:                           Director of Early Childhood Music

Date of Job Description:           10-5-22

Status:                                     Full-time

Reports To:                             SMES Assistant Head of School and SMAA Director of Music and Organist

Regular Employment Hours:     Sunday Morning TBD

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

                                               Wednesday 8:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday 8:15 a.m – 12:15 p.m.

                                               Breakdown of hours:

                                               Sunday Morning                       TBD                            SMAA

                                               Monday – Friday                      8:15 – 12:15 p.m.          SMES

                                                (one weekday SMES music enrichment until 1:30 p.m. TBD)

                                               Monday, Tuesday, Thursday      1:00 – 4:15 p.m.            SMAA

                                               Wednesday                              1:00 – 6:30 p.m.            SMAA

This is a shared position between Saint Michael Episcopal School (SMES) and Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (SMAA).

Major Responsibilities for SMES:

·        Teach and expose music, including instrumental and vocal to all SMES students.

·        Plan age-appropriate music activities to promote the love of learning music, including accompanying on

piano or guitar.

·        Evaluates students’ interests, aptitudes, temperament, and individual characteristics to determine suitable

instruments for use.

·        Develop a music curriculum to support musical learning and movement.

·        Work with school chaplain to create and implement curriculum for chapel services.

·        Responsible for creating and directing two preschool performances per year (Christmas and End of Year).

·        Supervise children in a safe and loving environment.

·        Assist in performing and maintaining standards as required by Texas Health and Human Services (THHS),

Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and other governing bodies.

·     Demonstrate flexibility in working with all staff as needed to maintain quality programming, including

substituting in other classes and performing other tasks as requested.

·        Support school events (ex. Parents’ Night, Auction, and Barnyard Bash).

Major Responsibilities for SMAA:

·        Direct a preparatory choir for ages 4 through 2^nd grade for SMAA (Cherub Choir), which meets on

Wednesday afternoons and evenings during the program year, and sings occasionally on Sunday

mornings.

·        Oversee recruitment and plan repertoire and activities for the Cherub Choir.

·        Assist with annual Christmas Pageant rehearsals and performance (Sunday afternoons mid-October to

mid-December)

·        Lead the music portion of the annual Vacation Bible School (one week, usually in June).

·        Assist with annual summer Chorister Camp (two days, typically in August).

·        Attend relevant regular meetings (e.g. weekly music staff meeting, monthly full staff meeting).

·        Serve as liaison for young families between SMES and SMAA, including, but not limited to, discerning and

implementing new ways to connect school and church families.

·        Discern and implement new possible partnership(s) through early childhood music with church’s Mission &

Outreach efforts.

·        Assist with recruitment and administration of annual Royal School of Church Music in America (RSCM-A)

Dallas Boys Summer Course.

Employment Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience

·        Early childhood music certification

·        Must meet personal qualifications as outlined in the THHS Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. A

copy of the Minimum Standards is available in the staff workroom.

·        Employee must meet personal qualifications as outlined in the Saint Michael Episcopal School and Saint

Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Employee Handbooks

·        Employee must embody SMAA Core Values: Collaborative, Loyal, Effective, Kind, and Growth-Oriented

·        Employee must have basic computer skills and ability to communicate via email

·        Employee must have access to the internet and/or text messaging to be able to communicate with SMES

and SMAA staff, parents and caregivers outside of school hours

We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, religion, disability/handicap, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws unless a particular status protected by federal, state, or local laws contradict the deeply held religious convictions of the School or the church.

Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

We are LEGOLAND California Resort – the place where FUN is built and memories are made. Across our Resort we have two fantastic LEGO themed Hotels, a Water Park, a SEA LIFE Aquarium, more than 60 rides and attractions, 20 food and beverage locations, and 14 retail stores – the opportunities here are endless!

Scope of Job:

LEGOLAND California are seeking Entertainment Operation Managers who are a detail-oriented, multi-tasking, highly motivated, and a proactive leader. Our Entertainment Operations team are responsible for running the daily entertainment and events offerings in resort. Collaborates with production teams to manage, schedule and support rehearsals processes, daily operations, maintenance, installation & strike, and postproduction review sessions of all Core, and Seasonal Entertainment offerings. The Entertainment Operations team is essential in maintaining original artistic direction of all guest offerings as intended by the Production Manager. This leads the Entertainment Stage Management team in show quality and fostering a professional and fun place of work.

Main Responsibilities:

Oversee and lead all components of Entertainment daily operations including administrative functions, show quality, company management, and leadership support of the Entertainment Stage Management team, Performers, and Costume Character Team.

Ensure all Shows, Events and Experiences are communicated out to guests correctly and to internal channels.

Leads the Stage Managers over one or multiple areas to include, Stage Venues, Atmosphere Entertainment, Costume Character

Experiences, Hotel Entertainment and Experiences.

Create, Foster, Promote and Engage in a professional Entertainment culture which provides growth, development, fun and an atmosphere which puts a smile on the face of a child through the outreach of each Entertainment offering.

Lead Events Assistant Managers in producing and executing Events (Seasonal, Media Events other Events)

Action out Operational Team responsibilities throughout the Production process to maintain a collaborative a partnership with the

Creative/Production team and work to a seamless transition into daily operations.

Actively participate in forward product development executing within the aligned overall Entertainment & Events multiyear strategy vision.

Responsibilities:

Leads and supports all functions of the Entertainment Stage Manager program including recruiting, training, and development of all Stage Manager roles.

Responsible for driving the Operational processes through all phases of the new show, event or experience development working with Entertainment and Other Resort Departments teams to ensure successful product opening for guests.

Manages the daily operational Entertainment budget specific to the needs of show, event, and experience costs including health & safety, breakroom supplies, and other key essential expenses supporting the business in tracking and procurement.

Manages crowd control and ushers for Shows and Events

Contributes to and maintains Operational Production Books sourcing or creating production schedules, production logs and cumulative punch lists, standard operating procedure manuals, risk assessments, production books, venue checklists and track sheets, maintenance requests and other materials that aid in the Production and/or Operational process.

Tracks, manages, and reports on all show reporting databases metrics including when required daily attendance trackers, summary of operational up time, and information for accurate music licensing filing and reporting.

Supports special events as assigned including but not limited to: media shoots character offsite requests, partnership events, and internal park events.

Ensure staffing remains at adequate levels to support both daily and forward production offerings and work with

Production/Technical teams in advance for additional casting needs.

Administrative duties include payroll, recognition platforms, schedules, recordkeeping, performance tracking documents, and personnel files

Partner with Creative, Production, Costume & Technical Teams to support all rehearsal needs

Communicates, inspires, and maintains new project intent among all will maintaining collaborative relationships with executive leadership, department production, technical, costuming and partner department teams.

Advocates and actively participates in maintaining a safe, fun and professional work environment for all Entertainment teams including conducting Department Tam Building sessions, Department Meetings, and being an active and engaged leader

Attends all Pre-Production, Production, and Postproduction Meetings.

Serve as Production Manager for assigned Special Events and Projects.

Oversee the Departments Duty Management Program

Serve as Department Duty Manager.

Perform other duties as assigned

Background and Experience:

(3+) Years of proven experience in cue writing/development, character/performer/technician training, show-calling and stage management

(3+) Years of Theatre/Entertainment or Event Production & Company Management experience

(3+) Years of proven ability to lead diversely skilled Entertainment teams supported by positive performance evaluations.

Experience working within establishing budgets, running financial reports, and budget tracking

Familiarity with lighting, audio, special effects, scenic and stage set-ups.

Trusted leader that guides with integrity and fosters a professional work culture

Proven ability to identify and coach behavioral enhancements and performance opportunities.

Proven evaluation & problem-solving skills

Ability to work days, nights, and over holidays to support Peak and Off-Peak Entertainment offerings across all Resort functions.

Proficient in Microsoft & Adobe software products. Knowledge of purchasing and reporting systems.

Demonstrated initiative, communication, and interpersonal skills; Confident and outgoing presence with the ability to professionally interact with various levels of team members and leadership.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects with a detailed oriented style and strict deadlines.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in theatre/performing arts or related field or equivalent professional experience within the Entertainment/Theatre industry

Other requirements:

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings & weekends to support Resort operations.

SITE MANAGERS

Site Managers are responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety & Security within their location, in line with the Group Policy (HS001). In particular, as the ‘Responsible Person’ (see the HS001 for definition) they must ensure that risk assessments have been carried out, that safe working procedures are in place for all work activities and that all employees under their management are aware of the Group Health, Safety and Security Policy and their obligations under it. They must ensure that safe working practices are monitored, and that risk assessments and procedures are reviewed regularly. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are investigated appropriately and that where necessary, corrective action is taken to ensure that such incidents are not repeated

ALL OTHER MANAGERS/SUPERVISORS

Managers/supervisors are responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety & Security within their team, in line with the Group Policy (HS001). In particular they must ensure that risk assessments have been carried out, that safe working procedures are in place for all work activities and that all employees in their teams are aware of the Group Health, Safety and Security Policy and their obligations under it. They must ensure that safe working practices are monitored, and that risk assessments and procedures are reviewed regularly. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are investigated appropriately and that where necessary, corrective action is taken to ensure that such incidents are not repeated.

EMPLOYEES

Employees are responsible for the safety of themselves, their colleagues and guests (where appropriate), in line with the Group Policy (HS001) and the law. In particular, they must ensure that they follow safe working procedures for all work activities that they undertake, and they must not use any tools or equipment for which they have not been trained. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are reported to their line manager and must cooperate with any investigation as appropriate.

** Please consider whether you’ll be able to travel to and from the Resort. Some shifts may fall into unsociable hours.**

What You’ll Get…

Alongside company paid holidays, you can also look forward to enjoying a great benefits package, free tickets to Merlin attractions globally and 30% discount in our retail shops and restaurants.

Compensation:

Compensation for the opportunity is $64,500.00 – $68,000.00

*Compensation Rates are dependent upon skills and experiences related to the opportunity*

Everyone Matters at Merlin.

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we’ll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform their best at interview, so if you have additional requirements due to disability or ill health please get in contact with [email protected].

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LEGOLAND California Resort

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR

Interrupt is not your typical branding agency. We’re a brand distillery and we’re looking to you as our next wingman to take the wheel and guide us to industry-changing creative solutions. We live and breathe our mantra — to be fearless and passionate in everything we do. We dive deep and get uncomfortable to produce the absolute best results. Understanding the next level of engagement is only part of the process. We know our stuff. Inside and out. Every project, our insights and activation solutions align to our clients’ business goals. It’s all part of the secret sauce that helps us deliver amazing results.

Today, it’s hard for brands to separate in the “sea of sameness.” We don’t take the challenge lightly and need you to step in to help uncover creative solutions that set our clients apart. We’re looking for someone who can work through projects at every level, and constantly push new thinking. This role requires a multidisciplinary designer with a solid track record of delivering innovative, creative solutions on time, within budget and with the highest quality. Position Description: The Senior Art Director (SAD) must be strategic, design-savvy and have the ability to stretch Interrupt’s and our clients’ thinking while creating award-winning work. The SAD manages the entire creative process, brainstorm to execution to presentation, while collaborating with the senior creative team throughout the project. Exceptional creative thinking, strong communication and continuous multitasking are essential for this position.

Accountabilities:

• Contribute unique design interpretations and conceptually develop a full range of communication tools including: logos, collateral, advertising, direct mail, retail displays and digital marketing campaigns

• Think beyond design; understand our clients’ business strategy and conceptually brainstorm and develop new ideas to help set them apart

• Collaboratively lead the design and execution of a full range of communication tools aligned with the senior creative team’s vision

• Strong client-facing communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to articulate design

• Ability to work independently while aligning to existing brand guidelines, templated designs and/or creative direction

• Act as creative support on several clients, managing your projects and seeing them through to final art

• Properly package and translate final files for print and digital to go into production while following vendor guidelines closely

• Manage deadlines and workload to ensure projects are delivered on-time and within the allotted budget interruptdelivers.com Confidential — not to be distributed beyond intended parties.

Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum of 6 years of art direction experience and formal design training with exceptional conceptual and design skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• A portfolio that demonstrates your innovative work

• Superior attention to detail

• Experience in dealing directly with clients

• Problem solver with proven history of dealing with unexpected challenges

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Video and web/digital design skills a strong plus

• Experience developing social and digital campaigns

• Ability to work within our culture and a team environment is essential

• Expert knowledge of Creative Suite

• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Word

• Travel to client or offsite meetings is required (approx. 10%)

• It is preferred that this position work full time in Sylvania, Ohio; Remote or hybrid arrangements will be considered for a highly qualified candidate

Portfolio is mandatory.

interrupt

Creative Operations Video Producer

Our client one of the most innovative manufacturers of educational materials in the country. Specializing in top-quality products for the home and classroom, we are a thriving multichannel organization with a robust web business, multiple catalogs for early learning and elementary programs, over 60 store locations and a sales force that is second to none. Thanks to the daily contributions of the amazing people who make up our team, We have experienced continuous growth since the day it was founded in 1954.

We are currently looking for a Creative Operations Producer to be a hands-on steward of our creative processes—helping us move multiple simultaneous Video projects (live and recorded) forward from inception to production. You will be a primary stakeholder involved in everything from creating schedules and assembling teams to overseeing the final stages of production. As a successful candidate, you will possess sound judgment in making collaborative decisions for our Creative teams (including Art, Editorial, Marketing & Product Development). As you work to achieve team goals, you will rely on your exceptional problem-solving, critical-thinking and analytical skills, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and outcome-oriented, efficiency-focused mindset. This position is administered from our company headquarters in Carson, California.

A day as the Creative Producer looks like this:

• Overseeing and providing support for live events from rehearsals through the duration of the event.
• Provide support and lead Zoom meetings
• Defining, detailing and solving problems; seeking opportunities to develop and optimize processes; collaborating with stakeholders to meet challenges
• Providing feedback, advice, encouragement and motivation to become a resource and point person to other team members and peers; building good rapport with all partners to ultimately lead the team and resolve issues
• Creating relationships with partners to apply knowledge of department processes, provide solutions to achieve business goals and drive continuous improvements
• Planning, creating and executing schedules effectively after assessing the scope of a project; manage deadlines and push the team to ensure timeliness
• Effectively communicating with requestors and internal partners to complete all projects in a timely manner, keeping hard deadlines in mind
• Ensuring accuracy and precision
• Maintaining awareness of everyone’s jobs
• Proactively identifying issues between teams and working to resolve them
• Arranging, supporting and taking notes for all reviews with requesters, editors, developers, artists, writers, management and executives
• Supporting internal administration operations of the department
• Diving in when and where needed to support all needs—no task is too small

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 3–5 years of positive and proactive leadership/management
• 3-5 years of live event stage manager experience
• Zoom expert
• Rolodex of industry contacts, especially audio and vMix operators a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in media or mass communications, business administration or related field a plus but not required—experience, ability and leadership are our main concerns
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Microsoft 365 (Teams, OneDrive) and Adobe Premiere and Workfront are essential
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral)
• Superb organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Great people skills across hierarchy—from entry level to executive management
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ensuring the health, safety, security and welcome of all team members
• Expert knowledge of creative roles in order to seamlessly maneuver projects through the creative process
• A passion for brand, marketing and design, and the ability to inspire your team to always make their best efforts in support of the Lakeshore brand
• Excellent eye for content

And here’s our end of the bargain!

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Exceptional training and support, and all the resources you need to be successful
• Super-awesome annual profit bonus plan
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

24 Seven Talent

Who We Are

Theorist Inc. is one of the largest and most respected new media production studios and YouTube creator studio. We produce flagship channels ”Game Theory,” ”Film Theory,” ”Food Theory,” and ”GTLive.” Theorist has a combined subscribership of ~35M subscribers on YouTube and garners 100M+ views/month.

The Role

This Creative Director position is a key leadership role at Theorist, leading the growth and creative oversight of the flourishing YouTube channel, Food Theory. Partnering directly with the Chief Creative Officer and CEO to ensure ongoing success of the channel, this management-level position requires an intellectually curious and self-driven candidate; dedicated to learning new topics, pushing the needle forward in unexpected ways to discover content opportunities, and always finding excitement in the fast pace of new media content.

The ideal candidate is the ultimate foodie; with experience and interest in food trends, research, ideation and pop-culture. This person is inventive, current on trends, open-minded and agile (i.e. no content snobs here–we’ll try everything). This job is in a supportive team environment, but it’s a job on the internet. Episodes we make are sometimes loved and sometimes receive audience critique. A candidate for this role should have a love of experimenting with new ideas and new topics over time.

This position is a full time role and based out of the Theorist headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. However, the team is open-minded to alternative arrangement for the right fit. Relocation is also an option.

What You’ll Do

CREATIVE OVERSIGHT:

• Responsible for building upon and maintaining the channel vision and message.
• Collaborate with editors and writers to bring channel visions to life.
• Work directly with the Chief Creative Officer, CEO, and fellow Theorist Creative Directors.

WRITING:

• Ideate on episodes of Food Theory in accordance with the current upload schedule and cadence.
• Script and/or editing scripts for Food **Theory, **providing feedback to freelance writing team, advising Theorist team leadership on updates and changes to scripts.
• Conduct exploratory research.
• Assisting CCO to recruit additional freelance writers where needed.

EDITING INPUT:

• Provide explanatory notes to Food Theory **editing team as needed to ensure clear communication of ideas through visuals.
• Shoot in B-roll, as needed and possible based on location.
• Provide instructions or communicate needs for on-camera scenes to talent and team.
• Appear on occasional cameos in episodes, including voiceover or on camera (to be mutually approved in each instance).

EPISODE APPROVALS:

• Provide input as needed to Theorist channel manager to prepare Film Theory episode packaging, including approving final video packaging.

BRANDED CONTENT COORDINATION:

• Work with Theorist leadership members to generate episode topics, original show concepts, and integration possibilities that align with client goals.
• Communicate with Sales Reps to ensure branded content meets client expectations.
• Manage brand partnerships as needed.

INDUSTRY APPEARANCES:

• Attend occasional relevant events with Theorist team (e.g. VidCon, YouTube Studio Summit, YouTube Gaming Summit, SXSW, Google events, etc.) pending availability.
• Occasional appearances on a panel or in a publicly-facing conference role, pending availability and to be mutually approved in each instance.

What You’ll Bring

Must Haves:

• Experience and/or strong interest in food vertical.
• Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives.
• Proven ability to develop successful concepts.
• Avid researcher; topics, movies, genres, etc., that you might have no background in previously.
• Ability to write a persuasive essay about a broad range of topics related to Food Theory.
• Articulate communication skills around complex ideas; written, verbal, and on camera.
• Ability to translate information into visual ideas for editors to fluidly understand concepts.
• Natural eye for design and a prolific generator of dynamic ideas that connect with all types of audiences.
• Collaborative, supportive, low-ego work ethics.

Nice to Haves:

• Skilled on voiceover.
• Experience managing and working directly with a creative team.
• Experience as a writer in new media (social video platforms).
• Experience as a copywriter, graphic designer, or production artist.
• Experience in project management, with a focus on creative direction.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary.
• Full benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Joining a well-respected company with multiple top channels in the space.
• Creative ownership of a booming YouTube channel.
• Opportunity to build personal creative voice.
• Opportunity to scale a team in hyper growth.
• Supportive environment where all ideas are welcomed and encouraged.
• Fun and motivating HQ work environment supplied with all equipment needed for the role.

Theorist Media

Chantecaille sets a luxurious standard in the world of modern, botanical skincare and cosmetics. Our obsession with flowers and their amazing natural abilities to heal and work in harmony with the body is at the heart of our passion for skincare. Through ground-breaking scientific advancement, meticulous formulation, and personal commitment, we use beauty as a tool to effect change in the world. By creating purposeful, obsession-worthy beauty products crafted from the purest ingredients, we have raised the bar for the beauty industry. We have created a philanthropy platform that shines a spotlight on global environmental issues and supports conservation efforts around the globe.

CHANTECAILLE is part of the Beiersdorf family since February 2022, alongside La Prairie, complements the brand portfolio in the Selective Brands segment.

We are looking for an Art Director with a strong background in brand strategy, art direction, typography, and creativity. This position will report to the Creative Director and is based in New York City, Soho.

Role’s Description:

• In partnership with the Creative Director, the art Director will concept and execute innovative and beautiful visual concepts, both still and moving image, through to execution for new launches, seasonal themes and existing products that live in the print and digital space; including in-store, social media, DTC and digital/print media and resonate globally.

· Using in-house studio, photographer and sourcing support needs across casting, stylists, props etc., direct and lead photoshoots and video shoots from concept through completion to ensure the level of excellence in all creative work designed and executed, including but not limited to:

· Creative concepts: shoot briefs and designs, on set and photographic/video art direction, timeline management and execution of all assets.

· Supervision of retouching, production, and of all execution for campaign to ensure consistency and cohesiveness.

· Partner with shoot production team members to make sure relevant assets are captured during shoots.

· Participate in Creative briefings, and partner closely with Marketing to understand 360 campaign needs, output and timelines

· Maintain brand strategy, identity, and consistency.

Qualifications:

• College degree in Creative Arts or Graphic Design.

• 5+ years of experience directing photoshoots in luxury or beauty.

• 5+ digital and print graphic design experience in luxury, beauty, e-commerce merchandising.

• Understanding of emerging platforms and new forms of content creation

• Well-versed in SEO best practices and social media trends

• Proficient with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

*Candidates can please submit resume and portfolio

Chantecaille is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Chantecaille Beauté

Technical Director Audio, Video & lighting

IronRoad is conducting a confidential search for a talented Audio, Video & Lighting Technical Director for our Cincinnati, Ohio Client. The Technical Director is responsible for supervising/executing all complex technical needs for the production department.

Includes:

• Rigging
• Electrical
• Carpentry
• Metalwork, etc.

Responsible for maintaining a 100% safe operation/environment. Ensures compliance with all codes/regulations. For this position, IronRoad will be reaching out immediately to those candidates that apply who have had 5 – 8 years of AV Technical experience.

IronRoad

Looking for an Art Director to work onsite near Flatbush Brooklyn to partner with the creative director and design team to strategize branding for agency’s clients as well as execute within digital, print, web and video mediums.

Requirements:

• Act as the owner of the strategy and design for all your projects – adapting the style and the tone based on audience, channel, and industry.
• Work closely with senior creatives and strategists to ensure creative ideas are insightful, thoughtful, and match the client’s needs
• Work with Project Managers to maximize the design team’s potential through growth plans and constant review of completed work.
• Work closely with the designers to assist them in producing thought out work while upholding agency design standards
• You have 3-5 years of experience within a creative agency, leading a team of designers who are working on multiple projects across many different industries
• You love the next big idea, the newest design inspo platforms and nerd out to fonts that just click!
• You’re very focused on the end results and can juggle multiple deadlines at once
• You’re culturally voracious, staying on the pulse of emerging technology, art forms, and entertainment.
• You’re highly collaborative and kind.
• You meet challenges with a sense of possibility and openness.
• You’re hungry to learn and try new things, both in terms of your own skillset, and in terms of the ideas we bring to clients.
• You have impeccable style and great attention to detail.
• You’re excited to think unconventionally about how to create a rich body of work for brands that are new to the world – working closely with founders and their teams to make a big impact, with a startup mentality.

Robert Half

Clutch is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent for their open opportunities to help their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

Clutch is seeking for a Senior Art Director to join our client’s team! Last role must be inhouse!

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business and marketing objectives into ideas that are clear, compelling, visually exciting, engaging and in-keeping with brand expression and standards
• Conceptualize the creative strategy for projects, including big ideas and storylines across all channels.
• Work collaboratively with creative team, copy, and account team to provide creative, strategically sound solutions for internal stakeholders
• Brainstorm and strategize with design team to help develop creative direction for the marketing campaigns and collateral
• Collaborate with writing team to artfully build creative solutions to address specific project objectives
• Convert rough ideas into visual prototypes (e.g., sketches, layout drafts) to illustrate concepts for creative reviews
• Accountable for the final development and production of creative assets – ensures accuracy, attention to details, and final deliverable overall meets or exceeds the design objectives
• Lead presentations and effectively communicate creative vision to marketing teams and stakeholders
• Present the creative and drive the feedback/information sessions ensuring the you and/or the design team have clear feedback to work from and the completed edits fulfill the requests.
• Proactive communication of needs and roadblocks to project execution
• Collaborate with outside partners, including agencies, photographers, videographers, and illustrators
• Stay up to date on emerging trends in design, typography and illustration or video across the world and how they can impact on our products
• Create designs that connect with and inspire a diverse community of customers
• Manage projects from concept through to design and production
• Ability to design in multiple styles and adapt to the required style of the brand.

Qualifications

• Portfolio that shows strategic and conceptual campaign thinking applied across a range of deliverables
• Strong sense of visual style: strong layout, typography and graphics standards
• Adobe Creative Suite, and design tools including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Deep experience as either graphic designer and/or art director/manager with a thorough understanding of digital, print, and web design
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Domestic and International travel a possibility
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, or related field
• A passion for quality and craft

Clutch

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is  building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered YES, keep reading to find out how you can contribute to the success of Team USA! 

Here’s a summary of responsibilities:

The Creative Director will lead the development and implementation of the USOPC’s creative strategy and oversee the creative staff responsible for creating content across social, web, video, print, events, and experiential platforms. The Director will work closely with the Marketing leadership team to identify and execute an evolution strategy for the Team USA and USOPC brands across all creative touchpoints and solidify both brands’ art direction. The Creative Director partners closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to manage both brands’ end-to-end creative processes to meet and exceed the organization’s business goals and requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the development of creative roadmaps, budgets, project plans, timelines, and staffing plans to enhance the Team USA and USOPC brands on the road to LA28.

Here’s how you’ll have an impact:

• Lead the development and management of all creative direction and strategy for Team USA and USOPC brands, evolving both brand identities and overseeing the execution of all creative work products.
• Oversee creative direction for Team USA and USOPC identities across multiple touchpoints, including brand campaigns and experiential events in partnership with USOPC Marketing and Stakeholder Experiences teams.
• Identify and hire best-in-class creative talent to build and grow an internal Creative Services department, including content producers, graphic designers, and video editors responsible for executing design, production, and delivery of all Team USA and USOPC brand and creative needs.
• Lead the creative process from concept to completion. Ideate, guide, craft, and produce high-quality, engaging, and innovative creative work across multiple business units and touchpoints, including but not limited to, graphics, templates, signage, video, and collateral.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to develop high-caliber creative that meets department goals and business initiatives.
• Direct all creative requests across the USOPC, serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Develop and refine creative design processes and workflows, from intake brief to delivery and archival of assets. Partner with Assoc. Dir., Stakeholder Experiences to direct event-specific creative requests.
• Oversee creative projects from inception to completion, including quality control, trafficking, budget, time management, and communication with relevant stakeholders. Provide feedback on and/or direct staff to create assets to ensure work is on-brand and aligned with appropriate brand guidelines.
• Partner with the LA28 creative team in the direction and evolution of campaign assets and guidelines. Serve as primary liaison with LA28 in creative discussions around brand guidelines and/or assets, as part owners of Team USA brand.
• Oversee relationships with creative agencies and freelancers. Serve as the primary point of contact for initiation of new creative projects, onboarding support, design direction, and feedback. Oversee the use of freelance design services, artists, illustrators, photographers, technical production, printing, and specialty printing. Lead contract and negotiation processes with outside vendors and consultants.
• Partner with USOPC Marketing and Legal teams in implementing and maintaining USOPC Brand Architecture and Identity, distinct from Team USA brand identity. Enforce necessary brand guidelines for all internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Legal to develop clear brand guidelines for business partners (e.g., NGBs, City of Colorado Springs, National Medical Network, Affiliated Organizations, etc.) and for commercial partner integration into events and other activations.
• Lead in-house art strategy and execution of photo shoots and event activations, collaborating with USOPC Marketing team, agencies, and USOPP as needed.
• Provide direct supervision to Creative Services team, including hiring, mentoring, coaching, and motivating to maximize collective performance.
• Manage budget related to creative programs and initiatives. Ensure associated projects are within budget and that accurate financial reporting is completed, in partnership with Finance liaison.
• Contribute to an atmosphere for outstanding teamwork through clear expectations, frequent communications, and providing fair and consistent feedback.
• Serve as a key member of the Marketing leadership team. Contribute to overall strategy, including short- and long-term goals to enhance the USOPC’s fan engagement and brand management efforts.
• Partner with USOPC Events & Logistics and Stakeholder Experiences teams to integrate Team USA and/or USOPC branding into USOPC-hosted event collateral.
• Support other USOPC/LA28/USOPP collaboration projects as needed.

Here are the skills and experience you’ll need to be effective:

• Bachelor’s degree in visual or experiential design, art, graphic design, or related field or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of creative experience within media, production, or sports agency, with direct oversight for project planning and development, concept ideation, budget creation and management, scheduling, and delivery
• 5+ years of experience building and leading a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience creating authentic and organic content for sport properties/brands
• Experience with brand implementation and development of brand guidelines

Here are some things that will make you super competitive for this role:

• Significant sport marketing and advertising experience
• Compelling portfolio of distinctive work across a range of design formats
• Experience working with third-party creative agencies
• Experience producing best-in-class sports marketing and media campaigns  

Here’s where you’ll work:

• This is a hybrid role that will regularly work from both our Colorado Springs Downtown Headquarters and remotely.

Pay and Bonus Information

• Hiring Pay Range: $100,000 to $125,000 per year
• This is a full-time, exempt position intended to work 40 hours per week.
• Bonus:  This position will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program at a 20% target. This program is subject to change or elimination by the USOPC at any time at its sole discretion
• Full Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here or download a pdf here.   

• Effective November 1, 2021, the USOPC is requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with the USOPC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this requirement to safeguard the health and safety of our team members, Team USA athletes, coaches, trainers, contractors, and vendors.  Any and all job offers will be contingent upon proof of vaccination or an approved exemption from the requirement due to medical or religious reasons. For more information, please visit https://www.teamusa.org/Coronavirus/Vaccine-Requirement 

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