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Client Overview: Creative agency specializing in beauty and luxury brands with a focus on package design.

Job overview: Passionate, inspirational, and with an energy to create award-winning work, you will be the driving force leading and engaging the design team. Working collaboratively with the Creative Director, you will help direct the creative output on client programmes within the design studio, from concept generation through to design completion.

Senior Art Director Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with the Creative Director, you will help direct the creative output on client programmes within the design studio, from concept generation through to design completion
• Responsibility for the day-to-day ownership of the quality of creative deliverables across a range of projects
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Account Managers to ensure that creative output is delivered within the timings and budgets agreed
• Build client relationships in order to effectively deliver the project output
• Work with the new business team to either create or deliver new business opportunities
• Design and contribute content to credentials presentations
• Contribute to the development of proposals
• Contribute ideas and original content for thought pieces, conferences, blogs, social media debate and sharing information internally
• Maintain packaging standards and help evolve visual systems as we continue to grow into new markets, partnerships, legal requirements, etc.
• Ongoing creative exploration and development as we expand our product family
• Work closely within the team: managing designers (x1 report) across multiple focuses (i.e., packaging, collateral) providing
• Provide direction and inspiration, while also in constant communication with Manager, reporting on both team and project status

Senior Art Director Qualifications:

• Packaging experience needed
• Art Direction background

24 Seven Talent

The Art Director’s primary objective is to help establish and maintain the creative direction for each of the company’s various brands and labels. Must also be able to execute upon all related branded assets required (printed and digital) for each brand – under the overall direction of the VP of Creative and Marketing.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Art Direction and image editing for all e-commerce and campaign images
• Direct and manage retouching direction; manage the Production & Graphic Designer and oversee all post-production and image asset management
• Build seasonal creative calendars to support all touchpoints required for each brand
• Build Brand Standard Guidelines for of the company’s brands and labels to maintain creative identity and uniformity standards
• Art direct the design of all marketing requests required to support each brand including, but not limited to: digital ads, emails, promotions, affiliate ads, branded social assets, etc.
• Help conceptualize new brand identities and style guides; design and develop supporting collateral, packaging, trims, and/or websites for new brands, as required
• Create company and sales presentations, company profiles and websites, and/or branded collateral, as required
• Partner with VP of Creative to conceptualize all seasonal campaign themes and overall aesthetic direction to be executed for the upcoming season
• Partner with HR and Corporate teams to support the creative needs of Employer Branding and NYCA Corporate design needs
• Support all graphic requests from the Content Creation team, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Communication or Graphic Design, or related area
• At least 5+ years of industry experience in art direction for fashion brands or retailers
• Agency and in-house experience a plus – but not required
• Proven ability to conceptualize, direct and execute campaigns for brands
• Proficient on Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud and CaptureOne with the ability to work hands-on in applications
• Proficient in the following platforms: Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, Klaviyo, and MS Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage expectations, set deadlines and follow up on projects with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to take direction and feedback to execute updates quickly and seamlessly
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and abilty to multi-task in a fast-paced creative environment
• Must be a team player and be able to interact across departmental divisions
• Maintain a positive, enthusiastic and energetic demeanor to help foster an upbeat working environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Retirement Savings Plan Match
• Remote Flexibility
• Compensation – $130,000-$150,000

NYC Alliance

About Us

Headlight is a growth marketing agency focused on scaling consumer products through industry-leading performance advertising, creative, and analytics services. We work with innovative start-ups to emerging global brands on an integrated partnership model built on world-class execution and deep strategic collaboration. 

We are a fully remote company with teammates across the United States and Canada and pride ourselves on a low ego, no BS culture. We are looking for driven, ambitious teammates who can help us execute on our mission to build a category-leading company that evolves the agency model and pushes the boundaries of digital advertising. 

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Art Director to help us build breakthrough paid social creative for high-growth consumer brands. This person will report into our VP of Creative and spearhead creative strategy, ideation, design, and execution across a portfolio of our clients in close collaboration with internal and client teams. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a passionate creative with demonstrated experience working in performance-driven digital advertising. The ideal candidate has chops across every phase of the creative process: you’ve designed content from scratch that you’re super proud of — from brief, to strategy, to idea, to art direction & execution. 

This is a client-facing and highly collaborative role that requires effective communication and salesmanship: you are a pro at delivering compelling presentations, creating alignment with stakeholders, and fostering great relationships with your clients and teammates. 

What you bring to the table:

• At least 4-7 years of relevant agency or in-house experience 
• Experience creating marketing/advertising campaigns from developing vision and the message platform to overseeing production on time
• Educational degree in marketing, advertising, design, or business
• Understanding and past experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, mobile & web
• An understanding of creative best practices for paid social platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Snap, Pinterest, and YouTube
• Proven experience with concept development and creative development. This includes research, creative strategy, design & presentation skills.
• A champion of the Adobe Creative Cloud (preferably Illustrator and Photoshop; After Effects is a major plus) as well as Figma.
• Fluency & comfortability when presenting to clients
• Landing Page design experience is a plus
• 3D Experience another plus
• Ability to thrive and be productive in a fully remote environment 

What we bring to the table:

• Competitive salary and equity compensation
• 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Fully remote workplace & culture
• Uncapped vacation days
• Monthly wellness stipend 
• Smart, ambitious teammates 
• A low ego, highly collaborative work environment

Headlight

• Creates and presents concepts for client campaigns and new business that meet strategic and business goals.

• Oversees a broad range of digital projects, which can include banners, large sites, brand development, mobile apps, video and presentations.

• Researches, reviews and recommends suitable illustration, photography and sound.

• Reviews and directs work of project teams, taking quality of design, strategic accuracy, and adherence to client goals and brand style guidelines into account.

  Presents work internally and to clients.

• Collaborates with Delivery, Account Services, Technology, Creative Leads, copywriting, and UX to incorporate revisions from client and/or team as needed.

• Reviews quality of final product, packages and delivers final deliverables to project managers and/or clients.

• Ensures that the scope is clear and agreed upon, driving scope discussions if necessary.

• Follows creative briefs by interpreting instructions and disseminating results to team members in an effective manner.

• Manages design resources for approved projects.

• Delivers products in a timely fashion to meet set deadlines.

• Oversees and prioritizes work effectively.

• Keeps management in the loop and effectively escalates roadblocks.

• Mentors and manages Art Directors, Associate Art Directors and Designers.

Qualifications

• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of MAC OS, CS5, PowerPoint, InDesign.

• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Flash (AS2 and AS3) and video production.

• Advanced typography skills, conceptual abilities and understanding of user centric design.

• Experience with brand development, pitches, video and video editing.

• Strong verbal communication skills in order to speak effectively before internal teams and clients.

• Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative agency environment with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to successfully organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to guide others in the artistic development and execution of creative interactive marketing communication programs that meet client objectives.

• Must demonstrate a solid understanding of current creative media, mediums and trends.

• Supervisory experience is preferred.

• Must have a great book!

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the art/creative field within an advertising agency, interactive, multi-media or web advertising industry.

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $51,000 – $75,000This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time offAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness

GET READY- Casting 18-21-year-olds.

• Actual Age
• Must be familiar with and comfortable posting on social media. (TicTok and IG)
• Non-Union
• CAN SELF-FILM FROM ANYWHERE!
• PAID spot for social media use for a local company,

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Looking for blue-collar workers, people who work regular jobs/ day jobs.

People who wear/ use TIMBERLAND BOOTS FOR WORK.

These could be:

• cooks,
• construction workers,
• delivery riders,
• maintenance workers, etc.

Seeking people to play high school students

(ages 18+ to play younger) and small-town residents for various scenes for the HBO Max series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS.

Mandatory COVID testing is provided by production in Newburgh, NY.

Filming in Hudson Valley, NY, April – July 2023.

PAY RATE: 
SAG-AFTRA – $187/8HRS
NON-SAG – $165/10HRS

Gersh is one of this country’s leading talent and literary agencies and boasts some of the world’s finest talent. With offices in Beverly Hills and New York, Gersh maintains twelve full-service departments: Talent, Literary, Film Finance, Books, Comedy, Theater, Production, Alternative, Digital, Branding, Commercial Production, and Commercial Endorsements. The agency’s roster of clients includes award-winning actors, writers, producers, directors, and below-the-line talent in film, television, new media, broadcast, and stage. Gersh has remained one of the most recognizable names in the business for over seven decades. We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our NY office. This is hands on, roll up your sleeves job. We are in-office and the HR Manager will be onsite 4- 5 days per week. This is an amazing opportunity for somebody that wants to learn, grow and be part of an HR team.

Duties include:

– Serve as first point of contact for HR inquiries for NY staff

– Oversee administrative staff

– Help recruit entry level candidates

– Manage and approve hourly timecards

– Conduct new hire orientation and compile personnel files

– Produce HRIS reports

– Benefits management

– Special projects as assigned

– Be an integral part of the HR department at large, providing support as needed to corporate office in Beverly Hills

– Rolling up your sleeves, as this is a very tactile role. No job is too big or too small

Qualifications:

• 5 plus years of HR experience. Entertainment industry experience is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience with ADP is a plus
• Experience managing benefits
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practice
• Ability to maintain confidentiality surrounding sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills required. Must be able to establish a rapport with employees and key partners at all levels.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office, (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Savvy with HR reporting

Gersh

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PAID:

Looking for individuals who wear/ use Timberland boots for work.

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Condé Nast and Sandals Resorts are looking for real couples for an on-location video shoot to discuss their love language. Teams would travel and shoot the video at a Sandals Resorts property. 

The video would be used for one year on Condé Nast Traveler.

Availability: 4 days, either the last week of April or 1st week of May.

Compensation: $1000/person for shoot & usage. All travel and expenses at the Sandals Resorts within the shoot window will be covered by production.

Talent must be vaccinated and have a valid passport.