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WHO IS GTB?

GTB is a global performance marketing agency, focused on inspiring action for its clients. Founded in 2007 to accelerate performance for some of the world’s most iconic brands, GTB is part of WPP’s industry-leading network of companies driving creative transformation. GTB works across 6 continents with offices worldwide. Learn more at GTB.com.

WHY WORK AT GTB?

“Working at GTB has been a cherishing experience since I’ve started here in 2019. The team that I work with show constant dedication and camaraderie, which makes my job a joy to come into every day.” Jonathan – Account Director

THE OPPORTUNITY

Intermediate Art Director

Could this be you?

GTB is a forward thinking innovative agency working on one of the most recognizable brands on the planet – Ford Automotive! The perfect candidate has a wide range of experience working on big brands, and is a strategic and conceptual thinker with an acute understanding of consumer behaviour. Must provide a portfolio with examples of both big brand creative work and visual storytelling. Experience working on and building out 360-degree campaigns is paramount. If you’re an effective communicator who is tapped into pop culture, and driven by curiousity and innovation, let’s have a chat.

You will…

• Concept and collaborate with creative teams, including other art directors, copywriters and designers
• Create visually stunning art including layout, typography and photography (when needed)
• Maintain our commitment to changing consumer behaviour through disruptive ideas at all contact points
• Ensure creative concepts and tactics are on brand and strategically sound
• Ensure quality of deliverables and oversee work throughout the production process
• Ensure creative files are prepped properly for production (digital, print and video)
• Work with the Creative Director in all areas of creative development
• Present work to clients with solid rationale and support
• Build presentation decks and visual mock-ups
• Lead and/or contribute to brainstorms
• Help mentor junior designers/art directors
• Participate in agency-client and new business activity as required

You have…

• 3+ years’ experience in a creative agency
• Experience working on retail, in-store or shopper marketing (Automotive would be considered an asset)
• A College/university diploma in design or advertising
• A demonstrated ability to expand thinking to integrated channels
• Experience working on large brands
• Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, GoogleDocs, and MS Office (Word & PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge of typography, layout and colour
• Strong conceptual and design skills – brand guidelines, logos, poster design and content storytelling
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, juggle multiple projects and manage time effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits of Working Here

• Hybrid flexible working environment
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation, plus the following paid days off:
• 4 day long weekends for stat holidays (April to October)
• Your birthday off
• December holiday shut-down
• A focus on your mental health (e.g., free workout app)
• Guided meditation sessions
• Weekly culture get togethers
• Annual Mind & Body program
• Employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities
• WPP employee discounts

GTB

GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR – COPY-SIDE

WE WANT YOU … TO WANT US

This is no Cheap Trick: Plan B is on the hunt for a dynamic, rockstar creative leader with serious copywriting chops to help our inclusive, equitable, and sustainability-minded agency soar to even greater heights – and our talented band of creatives wants you … to want us.

SEE our ‘We Want You… to Want Us’ VIDEO:

WE WANT YOUR LEADERSHIP. The Group Creative Director (Copy) is responsible for the overall supervision of the agency’s creative department and product, both design and copy, but with an emphasis on the quality of the copy.

WE WANT YOUR STRATEGIC & CREATIVE VISION. The Group Creative Director (Copy) interfaces with the client, account teams, creative department, production department, and management team, and is responsible for taking strategic marketing plans and interpreting them into “big ideas” with a unique point of view.

WE WANT YOUR SAVVY MANAGEMENT SKILLS. The Group Creative Director (Copy) advises the Creative Directors regarding which creative team members to assign to which creative assignments. He/she works closely with creative staff to ensure quality results, fostering professional growth while working to bring everyone’s work to the highest standard possible.

WE WANT YOUR EYE FOR DETAIL. The Group Creative Director (Copy) ultimately approves all work before presentation to the client, reviewing it with account leaders and taking their requests into consideration. Most of all, the Group Creative Director (Copy) recognizes the importance of the creative product with regard to the future success of the agency and is a steward of excellence behind all work the agency produces.

WE WANT YOU … TO APPLY NOW!

 CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Directs the creative product, striving for excellence from concept to completion of every project.
• Provides insightful, groundbreaking, and/or original creative concepts as required for specific assignments.
• Produces director-level copy across client accounts as needed.
• Collaborates with account group to joint estimate projects, assign resources, and define scope/schedule.
• Works closely with account teams to solve marketing problems through smart advertising and best practices.
• Manages Creative department, Creative Directors, Creative Production Services and Freelance resources.
• Confirms delivery schedules with account teams and oversees assignment of jobs to creative team members.
• Oversees creative solutions produced by team and offers valuable input to elevate quality of creative product.
• Serves as client-facing representative of the agency and effectively “sells” creative at client presentations.
• Responsible for the selection and management of freelance services.
• Assists in screening and interviewing applicants for creative positions, hiring and terminating to ensure creative department is appropriately staffed.
• Actively promotes the agency’s growth and exposure via new business pitches, self-promotional efforts, and RFP response/proposal development.
• Maintains current working knowledge of computer-related skills, software, and programs to ensure entire creative department and staff remain on the leading edge of essential technology and skills.
• Makes recommendations to ensure profitability for the agency.
• Recommends hardware and software purchases to keep department current and efficient.
• Supports agency operations as a senior member of the agency’s management team.

WHY PLAN B?

Plan B is never boring. We’ve managed to maintain a flat organizational structure, an agile development style and the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up, even after 20 years in business. We work with both Fortune 500 companies and the innovative startups who move culture forward – so the work is rewarding, relevant and dialed into the exciting ambience of our connected world.

As a highly strategic creative boutique, we understand how game-changing, category-killing creative work emerges from powerful insights that are properly driven through complex multi-channel executions.

• Highly-Competitive Salary
• Equity/Profit-Sharing Program
• 401K
• Liberal PTO Program (including summer hours)
• Continuing Education Support Opportunities
• Full Health Benefits
• Limited Matching Contributions to Any Non-profit of Your Choice
• Decent coffee
• Smart, fun, passionate, ass-busting colleagues
• We don’t do weekends (or many late nights)
• Etc.

We also recognize the critical difference today’s companies can (and must) make with regard to corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability. The values of conservation and efficiency have long been core to Plan B’s cultural and operational foundation, and are even more of a priority today in light of how much our world is changing.

In partnership, we work best with clients and vendors who share our passion for protecting the planet – companies whose operational and cultural priorities have shifted toward placing less value on GDP, and more value on GDH.

In practice, we are habitually seeking ways to do more with less, to reduce unnecessary waste and emissions, and to eagerly assist clients looking to promote their efforts to be responsible global citizens.

Plan B doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

APPLY TODAY

Please send a short cover letter, link to your portfolio and attached resume to [email protected]

Local Chicago candidates only.

IF YOU ROCK, HERE’S HOW WE’LL ROLL …

 You made the first cut! Now what?*

1. First, we’ll email you a few additional qualifying questions (there are no wrong/right answers)

2. Next, we’ll schedule you for a 30-minute Google Meet video call with some of our team

3. If we think you’re the jam, we’ll have you take an online personality test (just to make sure you’re weird enough): https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/rheti?gclid=CjwKCAjwi8iXBhBeEiwAKbUofbtVQxNMOns5Ekt2l02MwwHk7O1cCwaib-2XlYPTDxD9yUx88bh44hoC3h0QAvD_BwE

4. And finally, an in-person interview with the Creative Team at the Plan B HQ, 116 W. Illinois St. #3W, Chicago (please be prepared to present a work case study)

(*We’re not looking to drag the process out! Our aim is to complete these steps within 10 working days.)

Plan B®

Job Description

We are a small, fast-paced internal Creative Team who takes responsibility and ownership in creating high caliber creative for a beloved brand. We are here to provide strategically sound, breakthrough creative solutions for many different audiences through a variety of platforms; from digital to print to in-theatre signage.

You are a creative storyteller with experience in making visually dynamic and compelling designs. You are an outstanding graphic designer and photo art director who is comfortable with creating a large volume and variety of content and eager to explore strategic visual storytelling on multiple platforms. You have the ability to think conceptually and strategically. You rarely need someone to feed you the idea. You’re an idea machine.

You’re a team player. You’re a great listener, open to feedback and able to take the creative vision and bring it to life. You are low ego and don’t grow attached to your own ideas—instead, you have a strong desire to push them. You are reliable, responsible and flexible to the situations thrown your way, and you tackle challenges head on. You’re an active participant—You’re engaged and prepared to speak up in discussions.

You design with energy and passion for your craft. Creativity in design, a love for photography, type, color, composition is your life and you inspire the creative team with your energy and ambition. You’re a master of all things digital. You know all the ins and outs and can provide insights on a regular basis, but you also have a general knowledge of print production. You are constantly keeping up with new trends in digital and social channels.

You create strategically. You have the ability to see a vision while meeting customer and business needs. You deliver more than just beautiful design—your design decisions are always thoughtful and strategic. Delivering amazing work that generates results and compels action is your objective.

You are organized, methodical, and timely. You should be able to meet or exceed all creative expectations for deliverables. You can work quickly within deadlines, briefs, and creative direction, as well as with outside vendors such as stylists, photographers and agencies as needed.

You’re an experienced and motivated talent and you have the hybrid skill sets to show for it: Digital, print, photography, video, animation and you have the technical acumen for capturing, editing, and producing impactful creative that engages the customer.

You are a natural self-starter who will create projects and have a polished visual aesthetic that’s fun and energetic. You do not require much oversight, you’re a thinker with a growth mindset. You are proactive and come to the table with ideas. You’re a quick problem-solver and unbelievably creative.

You’re passionate about the movies and follow what’s going on in the entertainment and advertising industry on a regular basis. You can create lemonade out of lemons and you always do it with a smile and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute across all campaign initiatives and platforms including but not limited to: digital emails, display ads, social posts (including ability to animate), print collateral and packaging for theatre marketing and company-wide collateral.
• Carry out Visual Design Strategy through Cinemark’s brand identity across multiple media platforms and editorial formats.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and clients to produce sound solutions
• Be trustworthy and unbelievably reliable as the CD’s second in command.
• Quickly concept and generate ideas for presentations as well as team meetings/reviews.
• Create impactful and smart designs that communicate clearly to the consumer
• Be fast on your feet, thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations to produce amazing work.
• Provide insight to new technology and design trends. Continually teach other team members new ways of doing the work as technology evolves. Be proactive to present new solutions.
• Create and self-manage all-sized projects and prioritize multiple requests at any given time. Hit all deadlines if not beat them.
• Bring new and exciting ideas to the table to elevate and expand our brands.
• Drive integration of art direction and design to different media channels, including digital, print, and video.
• Provide strategic creative recommendations for clients; offer new ideas, concepts, and designs to continuously drive new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships, effectively communicating with designers, CD, Copy Director, VP and project managers.
• Always be prepared to present and sell your work while clearly communicating the creative strategy around the ‘why’.
• Act as a champion for high-caliber creative for the Cinemark brand.
• Great eye for photography, crops and ability to coordinate and direct photo shoots with advanced photo editing abilities.
• Contribute in all stages of creative production: from brainstorming and concepting, to executing and delivering best-in-class digital and print creative.
• Put the user first in all design decisions.
• Take direction and execute against it with little assistance, work independently and iterate on your work with feedback from creative leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5-6 years design experience. We’re looking for the right fit, not the right amount of years.
• BS/BA in graphic design or related field. Not required, but preferred. Your experience and stand-out portfolio are what we’re most interested in.
• Excellent knowledge of digital and print design including animation, email marketing, understanding of UX, print production and overall best practices.
• Extreme proficiency in mac-based Adobe Creative Suite. Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign specifically. After Effects a plus.
• You like being part of a team and are happy and willing to work in a collaborative environment while putting in the time to create amazing work..
• Stunning portfolio that showcases a love of design across all platforms.
• A sharp aesthetic design acumen. You’re obsessed with type, color and composition and how to tell the strongest story through the connection of visuals and messaging.
• Strong time management and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and presentation capabilities
• Experience on an in-house Creative Team is a must.
• Experience working with Brand Guidelines, Creative Briefs and external agencies.
• Be positing, motivated, self-starter, self-sufficient and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experience working on photoshoots including involvement with still photography, as well as lifestyle photography, casting, art directing, editing.

Cinemark USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Cinemark

Company Description

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

The Mill’s flagship studio, Mill London, opened its doors in 1990. Located in London’s Fitzrovia, the studio is home to over 300 creators working across Mill VFX, Mill Direction and Mill Experience projects. The Mill’s London home overlooks the iconic BT tower, and is surrounded by some of the best eateries in town. The London creative community often gathers on The Mill’s rooftop bar and terrace, which plays host to a number of industry and staff events.

Job Description

The role of Art Director (AD) at The Mill is one of creative innovation and ingenuity, leadership, and team building, responsible for working cohesively with a team of Designers, Illustrators and Animators to create the unique vision developed for our clients. A Mill AD has an extensive knowledge of the Design/VFX & commercial advertising industry and can relate it to our clients’ specific projects in the most unique artistic way.

An AD at The Mill will work closely with the CD for Design and the Design team on projects that require origination and creative development and thinking. The AD must be highly visually creative and in addition to an acute sense for visual aesthetics, have an in-depth knowledge of the technology used in aspects of Design. They will design for the projects of internal and external directors. They must also have an excellent awareness of client requirements and the ability to coordinate projects, communicate creative ideas and guide clients through a creative process.

Our AD’s must constantly research, develop and adapt new and current technology, creative ideas and techniques so that they remain at the forefront of our industry and develop a reputation for attracting and producing work that is innovative and highly original. They will be responsible for improving and refining creative output to build a culture of design around a vision set by the CD, HOD & EP. They are expected to manage projects from collaborative conceptualization through to final design and deliver the vision and creative process. A Mill AD is confident that they can join a company that is among the most award-winning in its field and have the ability to guide it to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Art Direct projects for both internal and external clients, managing each project from conceptualisation through to final product.
• Generate inspirational, conceptual and creative ideas through and within the Design team.
• Mentor a productive and award winning creative team, constantly improving and refining creative output.
• Manage creative projects including the conceptualisation and origination of design briefs and execution of the work across all disciplines.
• Ensure final creative is consistent with client strategy and brand guidelines.
• Work with creative leads and production teams to win work from prospective clients.
• Work with the HOD, CD and Design Directors to provide & develop design solutions.
• Lead the art direction of visual content for Design, 2D and 3D projects.
• Manage artists on both production and creative, ensuring highly creative output and quality control from conception through to delivery to meet creative, budget and deadline expectations.
• Advise and work with the creative teams in developing ideas, strategy and pitch collateral for all Design projects.
• Present concepts and design ideas to clients and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Attend local awards and client events to build relations and create new leads for potential projects and business.
• Work closely with CD, Design Directors and Designers to research, develop and implement new technology and creative ideas.
• Guide, teach and mentor Artists in the Design department in developing ideas further.
• Brief other members of the creative team and lead successful creative sessions for projects.
• Create, design and animate where necessary, in collaboration with others.
• Weekly meetings with CD and Producer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of Art Direction.
• Ability to work with directors, producers and designers.
• Ability to lead projects from concept to completion.
• Clear presentations skills to inspire the creative team and to present company goals and creative vision.
• Ability to translate concepts into creative design.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently internally and externally.
• In-depth knowledge of motion graphics, 2D & 3D design and experience of design tools.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling projects.

Additional Information

Please review our privacy notices for job applicants.

If you require assistance applying or would like to find out more about our recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we’ll be happy to assist.

At The Mill, we want to work with the best people and we want them to have a great career with us. We will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and beyond to help people shine and enable them to show us their skills and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the needs of a diverse workforce. We will offer flexible working practices and make relevant workplace adjustments for employees who need them to be at their best. The Mill

Job Description

As an Artistic Director Visual Design at Ubi MTL, you are in charge of the quality and content of graphic and audiovisual productions. You will ensure that the elements produced are aligned with the game’s vision and propose creative and innovative ideas and concepts.

Collaborating closely with artists and designers across production teams, you’ll support them in pushing concepts further, producing consistent work, and enhancing player experiences through impactful visuals.

What you’ll do

• Propose graphic or audiovisual concepts based on the client’s brief in the form of a synopsis, mood board or sketch.
• Define the artistic style of the graphic or audiovisual mandate inspired from the game’s artistic direction (reference films, competing games and design documents).
• Ensure that the artistic vision is communicated through the visual identity.
• Create lit and original concepts that support the game’s positioning with the various project teams.
• Communicate expectations to the production team assigned to the mandate and ensure the quality and content of the ambiances, sets, characters, narration, etc. using visual references and documents that describe the artistic direction.
• Follow up and validate the team’s finished work so the elements produced are in line with the initial brief and the game’s vision, and ensure that the quality is respected.
• Work directly with the project director and artists.
• Produce documents such as GAP (Game Artistic Personality), brief, guide style.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Around 10 years of UI, visual design, branding, or art direction experience (in the video game industry, a huge plus) or other relevant experience
• A degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Multimedia, or equivalent
• An understanding of art fundamentals and artistic culture
• In-depth knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and 3D software (e.g. 3DS Max)
• The ability to give constructive feedback and to convey an artistic direction + make it a shared goal
• A highly creative, collaborative, and innovative spirit
• Open-mindedness: you’re receptive to new ideas and fresh perspectives
• Solid interpersonal and presentation skills
• Effective cross-departmental communication: you have the know-how to communicate with tech and creative teams alike
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done!

What to send our way

• Your CV, highlighting your experience, education, and skills
• A portfolio of your best work (attach images or send us a link to your personal website or online portfolio)

About Us

Additional Information

Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission: enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.

When you join Ubi MTL, you discover a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection. We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centred on well-being.

If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, harnessing cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join us on our journey and help us create the unknown.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
Ubisoft Montréal

Creative Director

We are looking for a Creative Director with a passion for helping people and who want to help us make a difference in the lives of blended families (stepfamilies) and marriages.

Our Ministry’s Mission: BKF exists to break the cycle of divorce, equip marriages, and unite blended families with the truth of God’s word. We educate families with biblical resources and practical skills, empowering them to flourish in their kingdom identity and live life abundantly.

Blended Kingdom Families is a 501 c3 non-profit organization. We are looking to build a strong, creative and dynamic team with the help of this position. The Creative Director at BKF will oversee and manage the creative team, including art direction, creative copywriting, video production & editing, graphic design, digital project, social media presence and more. The Creative Director will lead the way in how Blended Kingdom Families brand is utilized and implemented across the organization. Ideation and creative thinking will be necessary to lead the team in brainstorming, implementation and execution of ideas, as well as keen attention to detail and project organization and execution. The Creative Director needs to be a good storyteller in order to keep a consistent through line of the Blended Kingdom Families brand going through all design, video digital and printed media.

Location: Colleyville, TX – ON SITE (not a remote position)

Work Environment:

Blended Kingdom Families is an open collaborative work environment that possesses a “we over me” mindset. Team members work closely together to accomplish the overall goal while establishing trust, respect, and grace towards each other.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Will report directly to COO of ministry and collaborate closely with the Creative Writing Director
• Weekly check in meetings with the entire team and individual team members
• Supervise the department’s daily workflow, assign project workload, and monitor deadlines and budgets
• Oversee the projects from beginning to completion for the creative team- this includes all social media, branding and themes for events and calendars, creative projects and fundraising events
• Determine which projects to accomplish in house and which need to be outsourced based on team workload, capacity and skills
• Identify and manage relationships with vendors (e.g., animators, photographers, illustrators)
• Maintain and manage creative budgets as it pertains to various projects
• Conceiving and implementing concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and overseeing them to completion
• Provide clear, insightful and objective critiques of Creative work in connection to the strategic vision
• Review work, troubleshoot and provide feedback to creative team members, contractors and outside agencies

Creative Responsibilities:

• Have the ability to create eye-catching graphics and engaging designs when needed or to assist the digital content creator
• Handle graphic projects from start to finish
• Oversee graphics to be used on all social media pages, digital downloads, all event handouts- paper content, brochures etc. and website
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video) while being spontaneous in certain situations- ‘capturing the moment’
• Understanding of photography and filming with light effects on people and faces
• A great passion for social media including Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube, TikTok etc.
• Underground understanding of social media algorithms, e.g, what makes a post attract the target segments
• Familiarity with online marketing strategies and marketing channels
• Ability to grasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively
• Develop and maintain image library files
• Submit rough layouts for project approval
• Manage email marketing campaigns, social media advertising and other respective programs
• Coordinating with our Digital Strategist in developing, implementing, and managing our social media calendar & strategy
• Attending external events and associated conferences.
• Monitoring SEO, google analytics, user engagement, and content optimization
• Website management and proficient in Mailchimp and WordPress website platform (must)
• Defining social media KPIs and measuring the success of each social media campaign & account
• Manage and produce weekly email blasts, Newsletters, and blogs
• Lead team in producing new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and
• Marketing communications that reflect or instill BKF’s distinctive brand personality
• Remain current on best practices, trends and technology developments in the print and digital media space
• Direct brainstorming meetings and creative sessions
• Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in graphic design, social media management and/or marketing
• Minimum 5 years design experience with 2-4 years’ experience managing/leading creative teams and 1 year of marketing or advertising experience.
• Must submit online portfolio for review
• Experience with all social media platforms- Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok etc.
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and the web
• Highly Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (adobe photoshop, illustrator, sketch, InDesign, and other graphic design software)
• Proficient in all Microsoft Products- Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365
• Proficient in Dropbox, Asana -Project Management System, Later, Mailchimp, WordPress
• Must possess strong business acumen, project management skills, presentation skills and have ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire the creative team to think outside the box
• Believer of Christ whose morals and values align with the mission and vision of the BKF ministry.
• Excellent team player with multitasking, communication, and time-management skills
• Autonomous individual with visionary ideas to help build the brand and ministry
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Must work well alone and in a team environment
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Video editing capabilities, a plus
• Strong typography and/or ad copywriting experience/skills a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Advertising or related experience required

**All candidates must submit a design portfolio.

NOTE: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Blended Kingdom Families

ROLE: ART DIRECTOR

TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA

About The Kitchen

The Kitchen is a team of creatives, strategists, producers, designers, content creators and social media managers working directly with brands to deliver breakthrough ideas. What makes us different is the way we work. We leverage our unique position inside Kraft Heinz to drive creativity and agility that’s only possible with trust and collaboration with our brand partners. Sometimes we’re focused on our brands’ biggest briefs and campaigns, and sometimes we’re creating our own briefs inspired by opportunities that arise from culture and current events. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and empowering more –more ideas, from more places, and more opportunities to earn our consumers’ attention, and learn more about them.

Position Summary

In the Art Director role, you and your writing partner will create a wide range of ideas and creative concepts that stand out and earn attention. Your work will range from brand acts that create conversations, to advertising across a range of mediums, to compelling visual stories that stand out on social platforms. You’ll be a key part of a creative process that makes ideas, acts, and experiences that get shared and talked about on social and in the press.

You’ll use your strong concepting and ideation skills to produce great creative ideas and use your strength as a visual storyteller to bring them to life. You’ll translate your ideas (and the team’s concepts) into visuals for social media, digital advertising, and traditional content. You’ll partner with producers to make sure that a wide variety of content is captured and edited in a way that fits the iconic brands you represent. You’ll need a strong understanding of the best-practice design principles for Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, but you’ll also need to be comfortable breaking them with innovation that captures attention in new ways. Your experience in traditional mediums will help you raise the quality of work for social, but also work at a pace that fits the dynamic needs of the digital environment. You’ll use your unique skillset and trained eye to inspire the design team around you. Together, you and your team are building a design culture that moves food marketing forward.

Your work will make a meaningful impact with a multi-talented team in North America (Toronto & Chicago) that blurs the lines of what advertising can be in today’s always-on, socially connected industry.

Primary Responsibilities

• ART DIRECTION: Experienced visual expert who elevates the work and level of visual quality that meets high standards.
• INNOVATIVE & TRADITIONAL DESIGN: Work in a wide range of mediums ranging from traditional video and photo content, real world design (experiential) and social media content.
• BRAND DESIGN: Steward the design identity of iconic brands, ensuring they have a consistent look and feel online. You will translate brand strategy into powerful and purposeful creative concepts and are the final voice in ensuring these brands have consistently high-quality execution across all mediums.
• IDEATION: Actively participate in brainstorms with positive energy and dimensional thinking that leverages research and brand insights. Ability to articulate how we can bring ideas to life visually and able to think broadly about big ideas. Proactively seeks out current and upcoming new digital and design trends and best practices.
• PRESENTATION DESIGN: Manage a team to create compelling visual stories and get hands-on as required to design those presentation decks that sell through big ideas. Develops storyboards and presentation decks that help preview the creative ideas we want to make.
• COLLABORATION: Work as a part of a cross-functional design team, and as part of a larger creative team. Comfortable in an iterative environment.
• WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT: Can manage multiple priorities and assignments in a fast-paced, active environment to deliver high quality work, on time and with accuracy. Knows how to delegate work and manage a team’s capacity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in advertising, with a focus on ideation and concepting for brand acts, stunts, and storytelling. You have experience as an Art Director with a proven track record of leading other Designers and stewarding brands.
• A diverse portfolio showcasing examples of work you have created yourself, as well as work created by a team you managed. Your portfolio includes examples of strategic/conceptual thinking, visual design, and storytelling, and innovative social work that elevates the medium.
• College or University diploma in Art, Visual Communication Design, Advertising and/or Art Direction
• The ability to execute concepts at a level that is among the top tier in the industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Exposure to Art Direction, Photo Shoots, and UI/UX are an advantage.
• Proficient using Mac OS, Adobe Creative Cloud (Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or Keynote).
• Passion for food and food design with an insatiable curiosity to learn more about it
• A desire to do award-winning, internationally recognized work

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The Kitchen

Creative Director – North America

In a nutshell, this is the opportunity to create work at the cutting edge of culture for some of the biggest brands globally across sports, esports and gaming. It’s the chance to join a multi-award winning agency that believe in big ideas and give you the chance to work on world class campaigns seen by millions all over the world.

This one is for a strategic and socially minded brand expert with a real entrepreneurial spirit and the perfect role for a culturally connected and ambitious Creative Director.

Sound good? Here’s a bit more…

The Role

• Conduct creative workshops to collaboratively develop insight driven creative campaigns
• Bring ambitious creative ideas to life
• Present, or oversee presentation of final concepts, inspiring clients to purchase. (Being able to create compelling presentations is a key remit.)
• Be an agency expert in creative market trends, visual communication, and the competitive landscape to inspire everyone in the agency to produce great work
• Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of creative campaign messaging and deliverables, based both in the US and in the UK.
• Review and approve art/copy developed by the team, ensuring deliverables that effectively address marketing goals and challenges

Skills

• 5+ years of creative direction in agency or corporate setting
• Passion for youth culture, specifically in gaming, esports, sport and music. Across the mainstream, next gen and counter-culture.
• Several years of experience creating marketing/advertising campaigns from developing vision to overseeing production
• Understanding/experience creating integrated campaigns across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, mobile, as well as an understanding of offline and print
• Proven experience with concept development led by strategic insight
• Highly skilled with leading a team of creative talent
• Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives
• Inspirational knowledge of creative marketing

This role will be snapped up quickly so apply now to avoid disappointment.

KnoWho

We’re looking for talented and versatile art director. You’ll join a passionate team of creatives striving to put amazing work into the world for a wide range of clients. From brainstorming and pitching big ideas, to designing and executing beautiful content, you’ll have lots of opportunities to create remarkable work. You’ll touch many different mediums, from TV/video to social content, print, outdoor, landing pages, digital ads, app designs and branding – pretty much anything worthy of a great eye and great design.

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with your creative teammates and foster relationships with the other agency departments (i.e., project management, account, strategy, and production)

· Develop and execute thoughtful creative concepts with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail

· Work with senior teammates to ensure your creative meets the clients’ brand standards and strategy

· Present ideas, concepts, and designs to internal teams (and potentially to clients)

· Work with a resource manager to own assignments and prioritize multiple deadlines.

· Communicate the status of your projects and show a willingness to jump in help others

· Bring a positive, passionate, and unselfish attitude to the team.

· Continuously learn, develop and grown your talent and skillsets

Requirements:

· Minimum 5 years of experience in agency environment

· BS or Art/Graphic Major with college degree

· Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

· Proficient/knowledgeable in Sketch, Microsoft PowerPoint and Word

· Ability to create for digital and traditional media

· Ability to do basic retouching when needed

· Ability to listen, incorporate feedback and work well with others

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Position: Art Director

Location: Hybrid

Starts: September 2022

Duration: Full-Time

Status: Full-Time

Rate: Up to $90,000 per year

Our agency client is looking for an Art Director to join their team, on a fulltime basis. This will be an onsite hybrid role (2x per week in Mississauga).

What you’ll be doing:

• Ideating 360 degree campaigns for reputable retail, CPG and food clients,
• Working with clients and a full in-house creative team.
• Art directing photo shoots & video shoots
• Illustrating storyboards, briefing clients, and creating actionable plans to deliver the creative.
• Overseeing and collaborating with Designers, Production Designers, fellow ADs, and Copywriters.
• Sketching and ideating storyboards
• Working on set with creatives!

Skills needed:

• A portfolio showcasing your AD skills: photo shoots, video shoots, conceptual/ideation
• 4+ years of experience
• Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Client-facing skills

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Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

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