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Cogs & Marvel, an award winning experiential agency, seeks an Art Director with a passion for design to join our growing team of creative talent. This role reports to the Creative Director in our San Francisco office, aligning on company goals and vision to push our work into new and constantly innovative directions. We’re looking for an exceptional visual storyteller who understands the power of narrative, live, and digital experience design.

Paramount in this role is an artistic design eye with multidisciplinary creative thinking. You should be comfortable ideating with your team and stakeholders to come up with fresh, conceptual content, from the big idea to the supporting details. What matters most is that you start with a story and imagine ways to bring that spirit to life in the most compelling way, across physical, digital, video—or all three. Cogs and Marvel is agnostic in terms of platforms and media. Our stories go where their audience lives, and we don’t constrain how an experience might express itself.

Headquartered in Ireland, our agency grew alongside the tech boom in Dublin, producing the biggest global activations for Google, Facebook, Twitter and other luminary companies. Now, with offices in San Francisco and London, we are growing our team and our capabilities, with an eye toward serving retailers, luxury and consumer lifestyle brands, arts organizations, and more. Help us visualize our dreams and turn artful ideas into extraordinary activations.

What you’ll do

• Ideate within a team to come up with fresh, immersive conceptual content, from the big idea to the supporting details
• Apply design thinking to live environments through brand activations, wayfinding, signage and other dimensional deliverables
• Bring concepts to life with key visuals (from sketches to 3D)
• Concept and design ideas for a range of demographic audiences, tailoring aesthetics with subtle nuances accordingly
• Lead projects, working with a team of artists and designers to bring original concepts to life
• Present and sell the work to clients with confidence
• Visually communicate original ideas that catch attention and pack an emotional punch
• Build decks that sell the idea through research, moodboards, cultural context, and effects
• Articulate the work’s meaning and resonance, from a cultural perspective
• Conceive ideas that deliver on specific strategic goals
• Oversee creative projects from ideation through execution, with an eye toward detail, quality and seamless production
• Demonstrate aesthetic that reflects a fluency with popular cultural references, but also stands out for its unique perspective

The ideal candidate should have

• Minimum five years of professional experience in design with a broad knowledge of branding, environmental, print, video, and digital, with at least two years working in a comparable position
• A portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual and design work
• Experience managing junior designers
• A strong foundation in design and typography (Experience with motion design, 3D, illustration, or packaging would be a plus)
• Must have a Design degree or work experience equivalent
• Demonstrable taste level in aesthetic approach
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence working within a multidisciplinary creative team
• Experience presenting concepts to team and external stakeholders
• General understanding of physical and spatial design
• A collaborative, diplomatic approach to teamwork
• A commitment to the rigor of the creative output
• Cultural curiosity
• A global mindset. Experience working in a diverse environment
• A demeanor of humility, respect, and optimism. No ego
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Cogs & Marvel embraces diversity and celebrates our differences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• Commuter benefits
• Mobile Phone Stipend
• Generous parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Abundant opportunities that come with a dynamic and fast-growing organization!

Cogs & Marvel

Primary Skills: Product Design, Creative Producer, Marketing, Content Creation, Product Design/Development

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 6+ Months

Location: Los Gatos, CA

PayRate: $55.34-59.86/hr

NOTE: Role open to Women Back to Work candidates with a career gap

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Work for the best in the industry!

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Collaborating with content creators and production teams to identify merchandise opportunities.
• Conceptualizing and developing new product lines and merchandise collections and overseeing product design and development, from prototyping to mass production.
• Working with licensing partners to secure rights for product development and distribution.
• Collaborating with marketing teams to create effective campaigns and promotions for merchandise and staying up-to-date on industry trends and consumer behavior, and incorporating these into product development.
• Managing budgets, schedules, and timelines for merchandise projects and to be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in product development and design.

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ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm and the staffing partner of choice for many leading companies across the US. Akraya was recently voted as a 2021 Best Staffing Firm to Temp for by Staffing Industry Analysts and voted by our employees and consultants as a 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work.

Akraya, Inc.

Title: Art Director

Duration: 3 Plus Months (Possible Extension)

Location: Universal City, CA 91608 (Hybrid)

3 Days Onsite & 2 Days Remote

Shift Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Job Description:

Required

* 7yrs Exp (open to 4-5 w/solid understanding of 2D & 3D)

* Building a new Team- great opportunity long term – HM is believer of mentorships

* Must have worked on IP and provide feedback on * Web 3/ NFT/ Metaverse – helping support the digital side

Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ experience leading 2D and 3D art on game and interactive production teams, including shipped product—ideally from pre-production through launch and live ops
• Shipped multiple titles from established IP in a high-level art role
• Specific hands-on experience with mobile game UI/UX and technical art challenges
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Receptive to critique and feedback
• Solid project management skills and excellent knowledge of various project management methodologies and practices
• Strong process knowledge, attention to detail, organizational skills and timely follow-up
• Experience managing, coaching, and mentoring artists
• Good cross-disciplinary communications experience between engineering, production, design, and art
• Must have strong market knowledge and work with the team on innovation and tool development

Desired:

• A degree from a four-year college, with a preference for an advanced degree
• Existing ability to work hands-on implementing art in-game concept prototypes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead art direction across multiple games and digital content in the Client portfolio
• Ensure games are visually beautiful, functional, performant, and “on-brand” for the IP
• Act as the visual visionary who makes sure the finished game fulfils team, studio, and company goals.
• Present project concepts and vision to department leadership
• Manage the day-to-day process, providing hands-on feedback and concept ideation
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to facilitate well-planned and executed features
• Develop strong relationships and partnerships with key business groups across the company including Production, Product Marketing, Franchise Management, Technology and Publishing
• Initiate research and implementation of new techniques and processes to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of art production

eTeam

Role: Rehearsal Director

Department: Artistic

Salary: $115,000

We are San Francisco Ballet, a pioneering company, with a vision to lead and inspire the art form, making a positive and lasting impact on our community and the world.

We are looking for a passionate, highly skilled, committed, and empathic Rehearsal Director to join our Artistic Team, who demonstrates wide knowledge and high-level experience of the artform. You will need to have extensive, previous experience of coaching both classical and contemporary repertoire, assisting choreographers in creations, setting existing works, teaching classes, and mentoring and supporting dancers throughout their careers.

Place of Work: San Francisco Ballet, 455 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Hours of Work: Normal company hours during rehearsal weeks are Monday to Friday 10.00am – 6.30pm with suitable breaks. During performance weeks, hours are variable and evening and weekend working will be required.

Deadline for applications: March 24th, 2023 at 6:00 pm PST

Interviews with Class Attendance: During the w/c April 11th, 2023.

Organizational Profile

As America’s oldest professional ballet company and one of the three largest ballet companies in the United States, San Francisco Ballet has enjoyed a long and rich tradition of artistic ‘firsts’ since it was founded in 1933. SF Ballet performed the first American productions of Swan Lake and Nutcracker, as well as the first production of Coppelia, choreographed by an American choreographer. Guided in its early years by American dance pioneers and brothers Lew, Willam, and Harold Christensen, San Francisco Ballet currently presents more than 100 performances a year locally, nationally, and abroad. Under the direction of Tamara Rojo, the Company upholds and drives an international reputation as one of the preeminent ballet companies in the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Studio Rehearsals

• To assist choreographers and producers in the staging of new work, and record and document changes in choreography as required. To rehearse and maintain standards of existing repertoire, maximizing dancers technical and artistic capability, and in the absence of the original choreographer or producer, be fully conversant with the choreographers artistic intentions including preparation and learning of these works using videos and/or notation scores provided by the Company.
• To ensure the Agreement of Conduct is implemented and respected in rehearsals by choreographers, repetiteurs, guest teachers, and dancers.
• To liaise with the Director of Artistic Operations and the Executive Rehearsal Director in planning the weekly rehearsal schedule
• To support the maintenance of dancers’ technique by providing general training (class) to an outstanding level and deliver individual and remedial coaching as necessary to all ranks of artists, soloists, and principals as appropriate.
• To commit to maintaining effective team-working within the studio, exampling genuine collaboration

Production rehearsals and performances

• In conjunction with the Artistic Director, Executive Rehearsal Director, and the Artistic Team, monitor stage rehearsals to ensure that all choreography is accurately reproduced and monitor performances to ensure that artistic and professional excellence is maintained
• To provide regular performance feedback to company dancers as appropriate, depending on venue and setting
• To contribute to the casting of all performances – both general and daily, in addition to adhering to all amendments to daily casting at each performance venue

Management

• To attend all weekly artistic team meetings and full Company meetings
• To keep updated on information related to the Company’s schedule, artistic vision, current dancers, upcoming productions, rehearsals, and performances.
• To check emails regularly and send/receive/file emails for digital documentation
• To audition and recruit new dancers for the Company and provide feedback on auditionees to the rest of the Artistic Team
• To provide input for dancers evaluation meetings
• To mentor dancers assisting in rehearsals, and ensure they understand and respect the Company Agreement of Conduct
• To monitor individual dancers professional standards in rehearsal and performance, providing feedback and guidance as appropriate, depending on venue and setting
• To assist with the effective management of the Company so that a high level of professional excellence and morale is maintained.
• To assist in developing and maintaining effective team-working within and between departments and locations
• To deliver other such duties as may be required by the Line Manager or Directorate

General

• Sustain a strong collaborative artistic partnership with the Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, and Executive Rehearsal Director
• Display the ability to lead, teach, and inspire company dancers.
• To be committed to attend any professional development/management training which supports the role.
• Show a broad knowledge of the international dance scene, a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
• To be an ambassador and representative for the company and its artistic objectives and always acts in the best interest of the company.
• To attend Development and Fundraising events, and act as an Ambassador for the Department
• Respect confidentiality of all parties and communication
• To participate in the provision of a safe working environment
• To maintain a strong team ethic within the department and Company
• To attend an Annual Evaluation meeting with the Artistic Director and the Associate Artistic Director

Authority

• To assess and effectively communicate the rehearsal requirements to dancers and lead rehearsals.
• To amend casting as needed (consulting the Artistic Director/Executive Rehearsal Director where appropriate)
• This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the Rehearsal Director and Repetiteur and does not form part of the contract of employment. It is neither comprehensive nor restrictive and therefore does not preclude change or development that will inevitably be required in the future.

Application Procedure

We prefer you apply online

NO CALLS, PLEASE

San Francisco Ballet Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse staff.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).

San Francisco Ballet

Art Director

Location: Hybrid Role onsite in Los Angeles, CA (Tues/Wed/Thurs onsite and open to more days in office as business needs)

Pay Rate: $35-$40/hr

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and more

Responsibilities:

• Lead art direction across multiple games and digital content in our client’s portfolio
• Ensure games are visually beautiful, functional, performant, and “on-brand” for the IP
• Act as the visual visionary who makes sure the finished game fulfills team, studio, and company goals.
• Present project concepts and vision to department leadership
• Manage the day-to-day process, providing hands-on feedback and concept ideation
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to facilitate well-planned and executed features
• Develop strong relationships and partnerships with key business groups across the company including Production, Product Marketing, Franchise Management, Technology and Publishing
• Initiate research and implementation of new techniques and processes to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of art production

Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience leading 2D and 3D art on game and interactive production teams, including shipped product—ideally from pre-production through launch and live ops
• Shipped multiple titles from established IP in a high-level art role
• Specific hands-on experience with mobile game UI/UX and technical art challenges
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Receptive to critique and feedback
• Solid project management skills and excellent knowledge of various project management methodologies and practices
• Strong process knowledge, attention to detail, organizational skills and timely follow-up
• Experience managing, coaching, and mentoring artists
• Good cross-disciplinary communications experience between engineering, production, design, and art
• Must have strong market knowledge and work with the team on innovation and tool development

Desired Qualifications:

• A degree from a four-year college, with a preference for an advanced degree
• Existing ability to work hands-on implementing art in-game concept prototypes.

Planet Technology

ZEALOT is built on bold, innovative, creative output. We strive to create work that excites audiences, clients, and each other.  

At the center of everything we do is our staff. We encourage our team to take an initiative and seize every opportunity to grow and build their career. Our founding philosophy is based on open and collaborative engagement. We want smart, creative people, inspiring each other to reach their greatest potential. 

 We have a unique, safe environment, where creatives are empowered to take risks and make big, innovative decisions. Our culture is kind and collaborative. We support each other in trying new things. Together, we test and galvanize each other’s work, so it can be the best it can be. Our culture is not by accident. It is by design. It’s what makes us different and it’s why people like working here. 

JOB TITLE:

LA SENIOR ART DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Art Director is responsible for creating high-end looks, ideating concepts, and animating their concepts for TV spots, trailers and digital A/V. Project to project, the Senior Art Director is also responsible for leading teams of Art Directors and Designers across both LA and NYC offices executing campaign design and production work. 

This is a leadership role. The Senior AD will be expected to mentor junior designers as a model of creativity and professionalism.

Reports To:

VP DIGITAL AND DESIGN (New York)

CREATIVE DIRECTOR – DESIGN & DIGITAL (Los Angeles) 

Tasks: 

1. Design – Creating industry-leading graphics for Theatrical, TV, Digital AV, and pitch decks. This includes collaborating in brainstorm sessions and contributing creative ideas.

2. Animating – once successful looks have been chosen,  animating those designs with fluency.

3. Supervising – If styles are delegated to junior designers, the Senior AD will be expected to supervise their work.

4. Mentoring – provide feedback, guidance, and advice to junior designers as we expand and strengthen the LA team.

KPI’s:

1. Creative Excellence – Taking initiative on innovative techniques and work practices with the vision of cultivating Zealot as a world-class vendor.
2. Technical and Craft Prowess – Be a master of our design tools; demonstrating expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Maxon Cinema 4D, as well as veteran skill in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Champion quality control and an understanding of the technical workflows and dependencies inherent to our field. Strive to expand skillset, learn new tools and techniques while propagating knowledge within the design team. 
3. Staff harmony – Ensuring positive relations inside the LA office and also with the New York team. Personal demonstrations of teamwork and cooperative spirit between the 2 offices.
4. Reliability – Complies with instructions and performs under high-pressure circumstances. Delivering on-time for both offices.
5. Communication – Maintaining clear lines of communication with producers, VP and Design Director.
6. Leadership – Being a teacher and mentor for junior designers across both offices.

ZEALOT

Hi, we’re johnnie-O. It’s great to meet you!

We were born in LA and happily live at the intersection of Northeast tradition, Midwest Grit and a SoCal, laid back lifestyle. Since our start in 2005, our founder, John O’Donnell saw the unique opportunity to re-interpret classic pieces by adding a fresh look and “why not” twist that has been a hallmark of johnnie-O. We call this “Top Spin” and by adding just the right touch to styling, materials and craftsmanship we’ve been able to elevate classic menswear. What started with a fresh take on the quintessential polo has evolved into an enduring lifestyle brand for men and boys that includes woven shirts, pants, shorts, sportscoats, outerwear, swimwear, footwear and accessories. You can see our iconic, surfer dude logo working hard and playing hard from the office to the beach, golf course to cook out and hangin’ out at all moments in between.

Come join us!

We are looking for an Art Director to join our team and play a pivotal role in the continuing growth and success of johnnie-O. In this leadership role, you will be focused on visual storytelling across multiple mediums, including but not limited to: site, email, catalog, paid media, social, retail, experiential and video marketing channels. Reporting to the VP of Creative, you will deliver creative solutions to brand and commercial objectives that elevates the brand and drives consistency across all touchpoints.

Opportunity?

All the ingredients are in place :

• Proven product-market fit.
• Excellent retail footprint and distribution in place.
• Proven momentum with investors and brand influencers.
• Brand affinity is improving with every new customer.

New headcount and resources allocated towards building a world-class marketing and creative team. You will play a critical role in driving strategy toward elevated brand and consumer experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Brainstorm and develop thoughtful cross channel ideas with the VP Creative and Sr Manager/Director of Copy.
• Collaborate with marketing teams and channel leads to understanding channel best practices to deliver creative that meets brand and business goals.
• Concept, design, and art direct high-impact assets and content for seasonal brand campaigns and product launches, including on-location and in-studio photography. Work with internal producer to plan and execute photoshoots.
• Identify, hire and brief external partners – designers, animators, videographers, content creators – as needed.
• Partner with marketing, merchandising and product teams to ensure accuracy of messaging and timely delivery of assets.
• Set and maintain elevated visual standards and drive a consistent aesthetic across the brand.
• Oversee the Production Graphic Designer in the selection of photography selects and the post-production process (retouching and colorwork) as well as asset sizing for use across the marketing mix.

What You Bring

• 8-12 years of experience working with an in-house or agency creative team for a Direct-to-Consumer brand. Experience with apparel or lifestyle brands a plus.
• An on-line portfolio that demonstrates forward-thinking and innovative design.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and/or relevant field of study.
• Demonstrated creative expertise in a broad array of areas, including web, catalog, multi-channel campaigns, retail, experiential, and packaging.
• Elevated sense of design/style and a deep understanding of design fundamentals (type, image, color). A discerning eye for photo editing, cropping, and compositing.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and thrive in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Expertise in Adobe Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, as well as MS Office, Dropbox and DAM systems.

johnnie-O

The company is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, built to bring digital assets, NFTs, and blockchain gaming to life. Our mission is to empower digital asset ownership for people and businesses. If you get excited by the thought of joining a highly experienced, fast-paced global team that is building the future, this role may be for you.

The company is looking for a Creative Producer to join our team working on a number of blockchain-powered P2E titles. As a Creative Producer at the company, you will be responsible for handling and organizing processes so that creatives can do what they do best. We are looking for individuals who excel in organization, have exceptional communication abilities, and are comfortable managing schedules of complex projects. Reporting to the Creative Director, you’ll work with other Producers, Artists, and Designers across a number of products.

Responsibilities

• Go above and beyond to meet the daily needs of coordinating your team’s work
• Partner with discipline leads to determining the time and people necessary to see projects through to completion
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps considering dependencies across multiple development teams to ensure successful releases
• Provide transparency on project status and risks to stakeholders in order to ensure they are properly informed of any impacts from upcoming releases
• Exceptional communication with the production team and project leads on project status, risks, and opportunities
• Support the team with all your production tools
• Ensure the team has the best organizational structure, processes, and practices that allow them to produce high quality work efficiently and on time

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
• Previous experience working in a production role where you’ve managed cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of complex projects
• Strong preference for applicants with previous games publishing and/or general marketing and branding experience
• Deep understanding of project management practices as they relate to creative development
• Worked in an environment where you had to exhibit amazing problem-solving skills daily, viewing each new problem as an opportunity for success
• You are a self-starter, you approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to the final resolution
• Have the ability to communicate with varying levels of stakeholders, within your team and throughout the company
• Ability to adapt and be effective in new situations in a highly dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

As an Associate Producer, you’ll be supporting the Creative Directors and our wider team by developing top-notch marketing materials. This role includes Interacting with clients and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and groundbreaking creative solutions.

Our client services a broad range of entertainment industry clients for nearly 30 years, collaborating to create innovative and impactful marketing campaigns. The office is newly remodeled and full of creative people, processes, and inspiration.

This role requires job experience in motion picture marketing (agency or client side) creating trailers, TV spots, and digital content for motion picture, television, or streaming clients. For the right candidate, we’re looking for experience and to take your career to the next level.

Interested in learning more? Apply today

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