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Optimist Consulting 

Job Description: Social Media Account Manager

Company

Optimist Consulting is a fully integrated public relations, social media, and creative firm with a talent for creating compelling stories and making meaningful connections for our clients. We bring together the top creative minds in luxury real estate, retail, and lifestyle to offer a holistic approach that leverages impactful media relations, targeted events, strategic collaborations and smart social media engagement. Our team has decades of combined experience launching major real estate developments and premier global brands and making them stand out over time. 

Job Overview

We are seeking a full-time Social Media Manager to join our Manhattan-based team who would be responsible for executing day-to-day social media tasks along with producing social-first content, including still images and Reels that are all critical to the success of the team. The candidate will work with a variety of accounts for premiere residential, commercial real estate developments and hospitality accounts. 

Qualifications 

• 1 to 2 years of social media experience at an agency or in-house
• Excellent writer who is a stickler for structure, grammar, and editing 
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and assist across multiple accounts
• Appreciation of luxury real estate, architecture, and interior design 
• Keen eye for compelling imagery, aesthetics, and design principles
• Experience producing photo and video content for social media using iPhone and Adobe CC
• Ability to navigate Adobe Creative Suite 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Draft monthly content calendars with impactful copy to share on client channels
• Demonstrate advanced writing skills at all times 
• Adapt to various brand voices through creative writing 
• Research and source compelling visual assets 
• Assist with client activations, campaigns, and content capture
• Brainstorm with the team on social activations and campaigns 
• Participate in on-site social media content production
• Assist senior social media managers with executing day to day initiatives
• Ensure proactive work is done and client requests are handled quickly 
• Social media community management and content scheduling 
• Prepare client-facing social media reports 
• Influencer research and list building 

Perks:

• 401K with matching
• Hybrid work environment
• Summer Fridays
• Comprehensive benefits package

More information: www.optimistconsulting.com

Optimist Consulting

Our client, an iconic, luxury skincare brand has an exciting position available to be their marketing lead.

This is a unique opportunity to own the marketing function and join the leadership team at a rapidly growing brand.

We are seeking a strategic brand builder. A high-performing Senior Director of Global Marketing with experience in the direct-to-consumer space to lead the Brand Marketing function. This is a fast-moving and dynamic opportunity to drive all aspects of Digital, Product and Consumer Marketing for the brand globally.

Responsibilities will include:

Establish and deliver on the Global Marketing vision and strategy.

Lead and drive all aspects of Brand Marketing –strategy development, short and long range planning, innovation buildout, PR strategy, global pricing analysis, SKU rationalization studies, creation of all support elements, etc.

Lead and drive all aspects of Digital Marketing – Building brand awareness and relevancy, boosting digital presence and social currency, social media programming, KOL/influencer management, agency oversight, content and asset creation, etc.

Leverage competitive analysis, internal sales data, category and consumer insights to inform decision making and strategy direction.

Partner with cross functional teams and across the broader organization with Marketing acting as the hub

Creative to deliver breakthrough assets and materials to amplify Marketing messaging.

Product Development to identify key trends in building innovation calendars, product ideation, product positioning and communication of benefits.

Partner with Regions/Sales to develop regionally relevant and commercially effective programs, while maximizing opportunities in key markets, with a focus on North America

E-commerce to create synergy, momentum, and ensure consistency of brand messaging.

Finance to ensure proper validation on all product initiatives, maintain cogs/margin targets and manage budgets.

Operations to ensure speed to market and timely delivery of programs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.

10+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated direct-to-consumer and digital expertise beyond traditional Beauty Product Marketing.

Some level of luxury beauty industry background preferred.

Beauty /Cosmetics experienced preferred; Open to prior experience in a CPG company with heavy digital exposure, or D2C organization.

Commercially-minded with ability to balance building brand equity and generating sales.

Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to self-motivate and inspire others.

Strong leadership ability with executive mentality and professional maturity.

Can do and hands on approach

Ability to thrive in an evolving, fast-paced environment.

Strategic and analytical thinker who also possess high level of taste and creativity.

Excellent communicator

Competitive salary including bonus & equity

Phaxis

Summary

The Maria Tash brand is based in New York with worldwide headquarters and its flagship store that opened in 2004. It was not until 2016 that the Tash expanded internationally with the opening of a shop at Liberty of London. Following this, the brand has continued to open piercing and jewelry destinations in Dublin (Brown Thomas), Liberty (London), Harrods of London and most recently the world’s very first piercing destination in the Middle East at the Dubai Mall, Mall of Emirates and Kuwait. With a cult following of celebrities including Rihanna, Zoe Kravitz, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Lawrence and Charlize Theron to name just a few, the brand is the leading destination for influencers, industry insiders and tastemakers around the world.

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Marketing and PR

Location: New York City – In Office

How You’ll Impact

The Marketing Manager will be a passionate champion of the customer by creating new audiences and building loyalty with existing ones through offsite programming, gifting, and VIP initiatives. Reporting into the SVP of Marketing and PR, you will be responsible identifying retail opportunities globally and deliver go-to-market strategies for new store openings and new product launches.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in developing, refining and executing seasonal marketing strategies with internal teams, across stores, concession partners, and our website.
• Manage content calendar and lead content brainstorms to support new launches, drive everyday sales, and enhance existing messaging.
• Prepare creative briefs and work collaboratively with the creative team and copywriter to coordinate asset development.
• Oversee the email process from concept to execution with a keen focus on customer engagement and revenue.
• Deliver weekly and monthly reports to track KPIs and ensure continuous evolution and improvement.
• Own annual concession budget and liaise with concession partners to optimize contractual spend; identify trends in different regions and locations and ensure marketing plans resonate appropriately.
• Manage all OOH opportunities domestically and globally.
• Work on building the roadmap for more robust CRM and clienteling opportunities.

Who You Are

• 2-4 years of marketing experience within a retail organization, luxury retail and/or jewelry is a plus
• BA/BS in related field or comparable experience
• Proven success in developing marketing plans, executing, measuring, and delivering on targets for brick and mortar and ecommerce businesses.
• Deep understanding of email marketing and ability to schedule, monitor, and analyze email performance against metrics.
• Analytical and aware on new industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
• Ability to prioritize and manage several projects at once.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k match
• FSA, Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability
• A generous employee discount on all jewelry
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Model

MARIA TASH

ABOUT EVERY MOTHER

Hi, we’re Every Mother. We’re a research-backed women’s health company. Our mission is to make core and pelvic floor health more accessible to women everywhere. We currently offer a subscription product with access to holistic core and pelvic floor physical therapy for mothers, on their terms.

Our product has been clinically proven to resolve a common health issue, diastasis recti, and has been studied by leading health institutions such as the Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medicine. We’ve been featured on NPR, Good Morning America and Women’s Health, and we’re backed by leading investors including Courtside Ventures, Techstars, and Serena Ventures.

We are committed to making core and pelvic floor health accessible, affordable, and achievable, and we need your help to make it happen!

THE ROLE

Every Mother is looking for a Senior Performance Marketing Manager who will be responsible for the company’s acquisition strategy, operations, and performance. You will own channel execution, optimization, testing, and analysis across a mix of mostly digital media channels. You will also identify and test new channel opportunities to drive new customer acquisition. You will report to and partner with our Head of Marketing to develop and implement channel strategies that drive incremental growth in line with our revenue and CPA goals.

The Senior Growth Marketing Manager is responsible for driving performance by testing and executing campaigns directly or through agency/contractor relationships. Channels will include a mix of the following (but not limited to): paid social (FB/IG/Tiktok), YouTube, web retargeting/prospecting tactics, programmatic display, paid search, and SEO.

This role will also partner closely with Brand Marketing, Creative and Product. The ideal candidate is someone who understands the importance of a full-funnel approach, is curious and performance-led, and excited about analyzing data as much as they are about creative storytelling. In addition, this role will be responsible for vetting vendors and tools to add to our acquisition stack.

This opportunity is perfect for someone eager to build out and drive growth marketing for a mission-driven, consumer-loved, and venture-backed brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for driving customer acquisition and revenue growth via digital and offline channels such as paid social (FB/IG,Tiktok), influencer whitelisting, direct mail and more
• Develop a full-funnel acquisition marketing strategy and manage paid marketing channels end- to-end (planning, audience targeting, execution, budgeting, analysis, testing, optimization and reporting) to align with CPA goals
• Maintain campaign performance reporting and effectiveness, highlighting successes, failures, trends, opportunities and costs
• Test new channels to identify areas that will enable us to scale and improve efficiency
• Responsible for execution of creative briefs and collaborating/brainstorming with brand, creative and customer insights to ensure all performance marketing creative assets are built in a data-driven approach
• Responsible for analysis utilizing digital advertising and analytics platforms such as, but not limited to, Google AdWords, Facebook, Google Analytics, and translation of data into actionable learnings and optimizations
• Design, implement and analyze A/B split tests across all channels (audience, offer, creative, landing pages, CRO) to test hypotheses and improve conversion rates/ ROI
• Partner with the Product/Development Team to implement code changes, tracking etc.
• Collaborate with CRM and social on lead gen/ pop up testing, influencer marketing/whitelisting
• Be a subject matter expert on your owned channels; stay up-to-date on industry trends, beta launches, and platform changes
• Consistently explore new opportunities for innovation and testing via emerging tech, new vendors, platforms, and proactively deliver recommendations to management and the broader team

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of professional experience in a DTC eCommerce performance-based marketing role including hands-on experience.
• An expert with proven success in paid social (FB/IG, Tiktok), post iOS 14 changes
• Comfortable, adept with hands-on experience in Facebook Business Manager and Google Analytics.
• A full-funnel channel practitioner well-versed in campaign strategy/development, messaging, customer segmentation/ targeting and AB testing; the right person for this role is not just experienced with social and digital marketing execution but knows the intricacies of each channel and hacks to success
• Substantial experience working with performance marketing metrics (CPM, CTR, CPA, CPC etc.) and attribution in new digital landscape
• Successful ability to wear multiple hats – tactical planning, strategic execution, cross-functional relationship management, and analytical skills
• Creative thinker with an eye for design
• A go-getter with a positive attitude and bias to action who thrives in supporting cross-channel platform strategic campaigns
• Excellent track record of managing multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously with high ROI
• Organizational skills, great attention to detail, willingness to be flexible and able to lead workstreams and not afraid to get their hands dirty
• A quick learner and a self-starter, able to work independently and in ambiguity, willing to go above and beyond to achieve challenging business goals
• Relentless in learning ongoing and pushing what we’re doing, to stay ahead of trends and channel developments in the performance marketing industry
• Knowledge of the current privacy landscape, best practices and experience managing it (iOS 14.5, 3rd Party Browser restrictions)

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with subscription products, LTV and multi-touch attribution a plus
• Experience in channels such as paid search, SEO, affiliate marketing, programmatic display is a plus
• Ability to use Google Tag Manager is a plus
• Knowledge of attribution/ analytics tools like Appsflyer, Northbeam, Triple Whale is a plus
• Expertise in a forward-thinking marketing tech stack (for both web and mobile), including analytics, attribution and conversion-optimization platforms is a plus

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE

Every Mother is committed to realizing a world where every mother has access to excellent core and pelvic floor physical therapy. To do this requires a team that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Our values demand that we are always working together to build a team where everyone feels belonging, connection, and purpose.

We are driven forward by a love of our mission and a love of the work that brings us closer each day. We are a community that supports each other to grow, learn and take risks. If you want to change the world and be around people who think you can do it, consider a career with Every Mother.

SALARY, COMPENSATION, & INTERVIEW PROCESS

For salary and equity ranges, send an email to [email protected]. Additionally, we can provide a full overview of the interview process so you can know what to expect.

Every Mother

Who we are:

Hi, we’re Supergoop! Since 2005, we’ve been changing the way the world thinks about sunscreen. Today, we’re as committed as ever to creating feel-good sunscreen that you’ll really want to wear. Because protecting your skin’s health is what we’re all about.

Every. Single. Day.™

Who you are:

You are a detail-oriented team player who is hyper-organized and excited to learn and take on the role of Manager, Paid Media at a growing brand. Reporting to the Director, Digital Media, you’ll be a part of an innovative, fast-paced team that is dedicated to building a best-in-class media program that reflects Supergoop!’s brand values. You will support the Marketing team in developing and executing our paid media strategy, collaborating with DTC and Sales to maintain a consistent brand voice and message across all paid programs, and continually keep a finger on the pulse of digital marketing trends.

Role & Responsibilities

• Help create a best in class, full funnel media strategy to acquire new customers and nurture our existing database while staying true to our brand message.
• Liaise with media agency partners to manage day-to-day performance and brand campaigns.
• Analyze data and KPI metrics across media tactics and synthesize insights to report back to senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other members of the marketing team to bring to life 360 activations for the brand.
• Brief in media assets and work closely with Creative and Project Management teams to help facilitate a timely delivery.
• Oversee influencer boosting strategy with emphasis on TikTok and IG Reels.
• Stay up to date with beta product offerings across key platforms to identify new testing opportunities.
• Drive international growth by working with regional teams to provide best practices and media oversight.
• Work with retail teams to manage and advise on CoOp campaigns for key sales accounts.
• Manage invoices and monthly budget accruals in coordination with finance.
• Perform competitive analysis within the industry and identify new media platforms and trends as they arise.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in digital and/or paid media, on the brand, retailer or agency side. Beauty industry experience is a plus!
• Strong understanding of the Digital Media landscape and emerging trends.
• Well versed in media KPIs, specifically in Branding/Awareness and Direct Response.
• Comfortable analyzing dashboards and data to draw meaningful insights.
• Experience and/or familiarity with the following channels: Paid Social, Display, Search, CTV/Streaming, Audio, OOH, Print and Affiliate.

Supergoop! shines bright for you and offers employees:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Generous vacation and holiday policy
• 401k with company match
• Product discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Company and team off-sites
• Bright and sunny offices in San Antonio and New York City

Supergoop!

Our client, a prestige beauty company, is looking to hire a Senior Manager of  Digital Marketing, Content and eCommerce in their NYC office at a hybrid. This person will report into Global Marketing and be responsible for building awareness and conversion through yearly activation and communication plans. 

 Job Duties Include:

• Have a passion for pop culture, social media, and trends to and to use those for unique and innovative approaches to the companies 360-degree communication plans
• Collaborate with Global Marketing on key launches and activations with the ability to create and develop comprehensive media and communication plans that will drive brand awareness and sales across all channels
• Work directly with external digital agency partners to develop strategic communication plans 
• Contribute recommendations for future initiatives and give on insights, trends, and competitor activity 
• Identify premier partners for digital content creation and lifestyle photography
• Lead the process of creating ideas for media, eCommerce and social media posts and have team execute said ideas 
• Manage communication with external agency on internal brand website updates
• Recommend testing strategies to optimize performance from delivery to purchase to other engagement by backing up with clear objectives and measures of success
• Keep the brand at the forefront of developments in digital marketing consistently reviewing new technologies
• Generate and sustain a budget tracker of media spend to guarantee  the company is not overspending and they are delivering maximum ROI
• Partner with brand team on influencer activations across multiple media platforms

Job Qualifications Include:

• Minimum 5+ years of related experience, preferably in beauty and/or luxury
• Experience with external agencies / vendors with the ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with agencies and media partners
• Experience with Amazon and ecomm platforms, a plus
• Experience with Google Analytics, SEO/SEM optimization, paid social campaigns
• Self-motivated and solutions-oriented professional, with proven ability to deliver creative marketing solutions on time and within budget

Salary: $110k-$115K

**PCG, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. PCG and our clients may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. While PCG appreciates all applicants, only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pyramid Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that takes pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
Pyramid Consulting Group, LLC

Brand Overview:

ascena is a leading national specialty retailer offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for women through our brands Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant and Cacique. We operate ecommerce websites and over 1200 stores throughout the United States.Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Sourcing Coordinator, Knit Tops to join our team located at our Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036.Position Overview:

The Sourcing Coordinator provides administrative and other ad hoc support to the Sourcing group. The primary function of this role is to assist with the purchase order process, from the point of issuance through final revisions, and to assist with the management of sample tracking.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintain Bamboo Rose system
• Request samples Line Review Samples & update agent allocation
• Responsible for all PO requests and revisions
• Assist with request and tracking of all samples
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of certain seasonal re-cap charts, lab dip charts and other ad hoc requests
• Maintain departmental files within the Sourcing systems
• Work collaboratively with Merchandising and Merchandise Planning to gain alignment on information needed to create POs and on revisions to POs
• Communicate with Far East Sourcing partners and other functions
• Assist with departmental projects on an as needed basis

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast paced, team oriented environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Passion for our client and our brand
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Team Oriented
• Previous production experience preferred but not required

The target hourly rate for this role is: $25.44 – $26.44. Actual compensation within that range is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and other job-related factors.

Location: Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type: Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.

ANN INC (Ann Taylor | LOFT | Lou & Grey)

Art Director
Remote
1 year contract
Payrate: $72/hr
Big 4 consulting firm

**The ideal candidate would come from an agency background or a Big 4 consulting firm.
**Would be open to a candidate in a manager position looking to move into an Art Director role

If you’re a marketer, creative, or strategist, our unique blend of talented pros needs one more ingredient: you. The company’s full-service Marketing Excellence (ME) organization is seeking collaborative creatives, skillful strategists, and marketing masterminds to lead our businesses in exciting new directions. At this company, we combine world-class creativity and business knowledge, insightful strategic thinking, and powerful brand equity to create undeniable impact. If you find opportunity where others don’t, thrive in a supportive and diverse team environment, keep your finger on the pulse of cultural trends and the latest technology, and apply new ideas to challenge the status quo, then we want your talents in our mix. Together we’ll discover new ways to transform out-of-the-box concepts into work that feels like marketing magic.

As an Art Director, you’ll contribute to the growth and development of the organization in a variety of ways. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to bring big ideas to life. We celebrate inquisitive team players who can regularly anticipate, adjust, and act in a rapidly changing market and marketing landscape-and find new opportunities within it.

The team
The Company’s Marketing Excellence team combines the power of the brand with the most inspired marketing minds to produce envy-inducing business results. From events to social media to digital assets and execution, our blend of insights from our expert marketers and world-class creative talent from our Agency produces attention-grabbing campaigns anchored in data-infused strategies. When stakeholders need next-level solutions that support their business objectives, Marketing Excellence is the partner that can transform big ideas into even bigger impact.

Work you’ll do:
* Create and communicate concepts that intrigue and inspire both your peers and clients – with smart rationale to back them up
* Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables
* Brainstorm and develop campaigns while working with clients on multiple projects at once
* Collaborate and partner with copywriters to ensure that both the copy and the visuals are in perfect synch to make the concept as powerful, vivid, and compelling as possible

The successful candidate will possess:
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment and build trusted relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
* An understanding of how to communicate priorities, mitigate impacts, and manage multiple technical projects with competing deadlines and stakeholders, and where requirements often change.
* Executive presence with the ability to present ideas, make recommendations, provide rationale, and advise leaders and their teams on communications and marketing strategy

Qualifications:

Required:
* 8+ years of campaign creation experience with a top agency or professional services firm
* Can develop multiple, differentiated creative concepts and solutions; Able to speak to the merits of each as it pertains to the brief and brand positioning
* Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
* Strong design chops and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape

Preferred:
* Bachelor’s/4-year University degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
* Experience with project management tools such as Workfront

Desired Skills and Experience

Art Director
Remote
1 year contract
Payrate: $72/hr
Big 4 consulting firm

**The ideal candidate would come from an agency background or a Big 4 consulting firm.
**Would be open to a candidate in a manager position looking to move into an Art Director role

If you’re a marketer, creative, or strategist, our unique blend of talented pros needs one more ingredient: you. The company’s full-service Marketing Excellence (ME) organization is seeking collaborative creatives, skillful strategists, and marketing masterminds to lead our businesses in exciting new directions. At this company, we combine world-class creativity and business knowledge, insightful strategic thinking, and powerful brand equity to create undeniable impact. If you find opportunity where others don’t, thrive in a supportive and diverse team environment, keep your finger on the pulse of cultural trends and the latest technology, and apply new ideas to challenge the status quo, then we want your talents in our mix. Together we’ll discover new ways to transform out-of-the-box concepts into work that feels like marketing magic.

As an Art Director, you’ll contribute to the growth and development of the organization in a variety of ways. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to bring big ideas to life. We celebrate inquisitive team players who can regularly anticipate, adjust, and act in a rapidly changing market and marketing landscape-and find new opportunities within it.

The team
The Company’s Marketing Excellence team combines the power of the brand with the most inspired marketing minds to produce envy-inducing business results. From events to social media to digital assets and execution, our blend of insights from our expert marketers and world-class creative talent from our Agency produces attention-grabbing campaigns anchored in data-infused strategies. When stakeholders need next-level solutions that support their business objectives, Marketing Excellence is the partner that can transform big ideas into even bigger impact.

Work you’ll do:
* Create and communicate concepts that intrigue and inspire both your peers and clients – with smart rationale to back them up
* Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables
* Brainstorm and develop campaigns while working with clients on multiple projects at once
* Collaborate and partner with copywriters to ensure that both the copy and the visuals are in perfect synch to make the concept as powerful, vivid, and compelling as possible

The successful candidate will possess:
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment and build trusted relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
* An understanding of how to communicate priorities, mitigate impacts, and manage multiple technical projects with competing deadlines and stakeholders, and where requirements often change.
* Executive presence with the ability to present ideas, make recommendations, provide rationale, and advise leaders and their teams on communications and marketing strategy

Qualifications:

Required:
* 8+ years of campaign creation experience with a top agency or professional services firm
* Can develop multiple, differentiated creative concepts and solutions; Able to speak to the merits of each as it pertains to the brief and brand positioning
* Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
* Strong design chops and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape 

Preferred:
* Bachelor’s/4-year University degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
* Experience with project management tools such as Workfront
Vaco

Art Director
Remote
1 year contract
Payrate: $72/hr
Big 4 consulting firm

**The ideal candidate would come from an agency background or a Big 4 consulting firm.
**Would be open to a candidate in a manager position looking to move into an Art Director role

If you’re a marketer, creative, or strategist, our unique blend of talented pros needs one more ingredient: you. The company’s full-service Marketing Excellence (ME) organization is seeking collaborative creatives, skillful strategists, and marketing masterminds to lead our businesses in exciting new directions. At this company, we combine world-class creativity and business knowledge, insightful strategic thinking, and powerful brand equity to create undeniable impact. If you find opportunity where others don’t, thrive in a supportive and diverse team environment, keep your finger on the pulse of cultural trends and the latest technology, and apply new ideas to challenge the status quo, then we want your talents in our mix. Together we’ll discover new ways to transform out-of-the-box concepts into work that feels like marketing magic.

As an Art Director, you’ll contribute to the growth and development of the organization in a variety of ways. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to bring big ideas to life. We celebrate inquisitive team players who can regularly anticipate, adjust, and act in a rapidly changing market and marketing landscape-and find new opportunities within it.

The team
The Company’s Marketing Excellence team combines the power of the brand with the most inspired marketing minds to produce envy-inducing business results. From events to social media to digital assets and execution, our blend of insights from our expert marketers and world-class creative talent from our Agency produces attention-grabbing campaigns anchored in data-infused strategies. When stakeholders need next-level solutions that support their business objectives, Marketing Excellence is the partner that can transform big ideas into even bigger impact.

Work you’ll do:
* Create and communicate concepts that intrigue and inspire both your peers and clients – with smart rationale to back them up
* Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables
* Brainstorm and develop campaigns while working with clients on multiple projects at once
* Collaborate and partner with copywriters to ensure that both the copy and the visuals are in perfect synch to make the concept as powerful, vivid, and compelling as possible

The successful candidate will possess:
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment and build trusted relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
* An understanding of how to communicate priorities, mitigate impacts, and manage multiple technical projects with competing deadlines and stakeholders, and where requirements often change.
* Executive presence with the ability to present ideas, make recommendations, provide rationale, and advise leaders and their teams on communications and marketing strategy

Qualifications:

Required:
* 8+ years of campaign creation experience with a top agency or professional services firm
* Can develop multiple, differentiated creative concepts and solutions; Able to speak to the merits of each as it pertains to the brief and brand positioning
* Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
* Strong design chops and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape

Preferred:
* Bachelor’s/4-year University degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
* Experience with project management tools such as Workfront

Desired Skills and Experience

Art Director
Remote
1 year contract
Payrate: $72/hr
Big 4 consulting firm

**The ideal candidate would come from an agency background or a Big 4 consulting firm.
**Would be open to a candidate in a manager position looking to move into an Art Director role

If you’re a marketer, creative, or strategist, our unique blend of talented pros needs one more ingredient: you. The company’s full-service Marketing Excellence (ME) organization is seeking collaborative creatives, skillful strategists, and marketing masterminds to lead our businesses in exciting new directions. At this company, we combine world-class creativity and business knowledge, insightful strategic thinking, and powerful brand equity to create undeniable impact. If you find opportunity where others don’t, thrive in a supportive and diverse team environment, keep your finger on the pulse of cultural trends and the latest technology, and apply new ideas to challenge the status quo, then we want your talents in our mix. Together we’ll discover new ways to transform out-of-the-box concepts into work that feels like marketing magic.

As an Art Director, you’ll contribute to the growth and development of the organization in a variety of ways. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to bring big ideas to life. We celebrate inquisitive team players who can regularly anticipate, adjust, and act in a rapidly changing market and marketing landscape-and find new opportunities within it.

The team
The Company’s Marketing Excellence team combines the power of the brand with the most inspired marketing minds to produce envy-inducing business results. From events to social media to digital assets and execution, our blend of insights from our expert marketers and world-class creative talent from our Agency produces attention-grabbing campaigns anchored in data-infused strategies. When stakeholders need next-level solutions that support their business objectives, Marketing Excellence is the partner that can transform big ideas into even bigger impact.

Work you’ll do:
* Create and communicate concepts that intrigue and inspire both your peers and clients – with smart rationale to back them up
* Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables
* Brainstorm and develop campaigns while working with clients on multiple projects at once
* Collaborate and partner with copywriters to ensure that both the copy and the visuals are in perfect synch to make the concept as powerful, vivid, and compelling as possible

The successful candidate will possess:
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment and build trusted relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
* An understanding of how to communicate priorities, mitigate impacts, and manage multiple technical projects with competing deadlines and stakeholders, and where requirements often change.
* Executive presence with the ability to present ideas, make recommendations, provide rationale, and advise leaders and their teams on communications and marketing strategy

Qualifications:

Required:
* 8+ years of campaign creation experience with a top agency or professional services firm
* Can develop multiple, differentiated creative concepts and solutions; Able to speak to the merits of each as it pertains to the brief and brand positioning
* Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
* Strong design chops and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape 

Preferred:
* Bachelor’s/4-year University degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
* Experience with project management tools such as Workfront
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The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding the goals of our clients and be able to oversee project strategy to project completion. By having a knowledge of emerging technologies in the area, this candidate will be able create cross-channel deliverables to clients that meet their needs. This is a Freelance to Full Time role.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

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