Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

The Senior Producer executes the creative vision for the New York region. They develop and execute individual content pieces and work closely with the Networks, Channels and Communications teams to meet audience objectives and business needs. The Senior Producer works with the local creative community to develop and produce content ranging from strategic long form, serialized formats to single short form video content for social use, and is responsible for the creative quality, distinctiveness, strength of narrative storytelling, and execution. Their goal is to create content that will reach and engage key local audiences, and when appropriate, national and international audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TURN CREATIVE VISION INTO REALITY

• Develop and produce innovative, high-quality content that is always in line with the brand attitudes, values, and quality standards of Red Bull
• Execute productions from concept phase to final delivery, aligned with the holistic content strategy
• Identify and develop new story angles for existing projects, genres and recurring content opportunities
• Ensure all productions are executed in line with the Red Bull Media House
• Production Management guidelines and requirements

PARTNERSHIP

• Work with top production partners and talent in the local market to deliver content from editorial to technical perspectives
• Build and maintain a network of companies, creative professionals, agencies, and co-producers
• Collaborate regularly with national and international Red Bull producers, ensuring transparency regarding project status and timelines
• Collaborate with the National Live team when live events take place
• Collaborate with networks and project leads to ensure all requirements are being met

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years overall media employment in TV production, commissioning or similar, ideally in factual entertainment, documentary or reality
• Proven track record for developing and executing world class content for target audiences in the market
• Passion for developing and producing distinctive content, long-form and short-form
• Experience in executing multiple productions, budgets and partners
• Familiarity with the regional content market (from TV, to OTT and social networks), including relationships within the local creative community (production companies, talent, artists, musicians, etc.)
• Editorial expertise, with the ability to evaluate and give clear, constructive feedback on ideas, treatments, productions, etc.
• Skills in coordinating and guiding production partners and teams from concept development phase through to production and delivery
• A broad knowledge of all media production methods for creation and delivery essential
• The ability to work well within a large, international organization A positive, solution-oriented work attitude

Salary range is $90,000 – $140,000 (Actual salary offer may vary based on experience) + incentives (bonus, car stipend or company vehicle).

Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement(Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull Media House

Media Manager

Your day-to-day role will be working on External Communications within our Customer Experience Team, but your contribution will be far wider as you help us to deliver clean, safe drinking water to all our 3.8 million customers every single day across the South East of England

Your next role

As a Media Manager, you will focus on delivering proactive and reactive news releases and blogs for Affinity Water to enhance the company’s reputation with national, local, regional and broadcast media and build on the excellent reputation we have established with the trade pre

ss.If you are interested in the environment this role will suit you. You may be reporting on new Water Resources Management Plan, our Catchment Management Plan or our work on restoring River flows. We operate in a supply area which is uniquely home to 10% of all globally rare chalk streams. Although we have sufficient water to serve our customers now, we need to reduce abstraction from boreholes near these rare chalk habitats in the longer te

rm.The combination of population growth, demand for water, climate change and the need to leave more water in the environment, particularly for our vulnerable chalk streams, means we need to identify and implement some significant changes to the way that we manage both the supply and demand for water in our area.You will be responsible for providing advice and key insights into the media, using your top-level contacts, to help inform media strategies that support key business objectives.You will be securing media interviews for the CEO and Directors and providing regular media interview briefings to them to ensure they are fully prepared before broadcast media interviews and know the tricky issues that are dominating the headlines.You will monitor our media coverage and give regular updates on what our impact is and how it can be improved. Working alongside our Stakeholder teams you will be alert to what issues are likely to be on the horizon for us and feeding into their work streams.You will use your knowledge of the Utility Sector to suggest new topics to prepare releases and blogs on and be familiar with the topical issues that dominate the press headlines. You will feed into our “mission to explain” output to improve perceptions of the Company and the industry.From time to time, you will be required to answer the reactive media inquiries and prepare statements to the local press as and when these arise working alongside the production teams to prepare these.You will also be required to be part of our fast-fire reactive crisis communications team on standby out of hours, working on a regular rota basis. This is a real learning curve for anybody interested in the industry and how it operates as an emergency service particularly during hot weather spells and winter freeze and thaws. You will need a cool head, but it will help prepare you for you next step up the comms ladder.

Got what it takes to succeed?

Here at Affinity Water, we attract and nurture the top talent. It’s the pride we take in our delivery and performance. In order to excel in this role, you will have a passion for working within a bustling marketing and press environment with the flexibility to adapt to changing surroundings. You will be based in our Head office in Hatfield, however this role also requires some remote working. You will have at least 5 years’ experience of working in journalism at senior levels and have experience of producing blogs and digital content.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be based in our modern and spacious offices within the heart of Hatfield Business Park with on-site bistro and parking facilities. If you fancy a walk or a bite to eat at lunch off-site, you won’t be short of choices.In return for all your excellent work, we’ll provide you with a double-matching pension scheme and a holiday allowance that increases with length of service, which means that the longer you stay, the more you gain!We are also committed to developing your career progression. and will support the cost of your professional fees to help you get to where you want to be.As a further thank you, we will give you access to a wide range of shopping and entertainment discounts. Who wouldn’t want money off their weekly shop or night out at the cinema? If that wasn’t enough, we’ll give you access to support of your wellbeing with tips such as healthy eating recipes and mindfulness techniques.

Benefits include:

• Salary £40-45k
• Hybrid Flexible working – Office based 3 days per week
• Company annual bonus
• 27 days holiday
• SMART Pension Scheme – we double match your contribution to 12%
• Discounts for Medical and Dental Insurance, Retail Outlets
• Volunteer days
• Company annual bonus
• Life Assurance
• Above all, our company culture is unique, personable, friendly and diverse and we welcome applications from all! You will have the opportunity to create, shape and drive something new for Affinity water with a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives.

Thirsty for more?

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.

Don’t forget to look at all the good work that we do at Affinity Water through our social media channels. You too can help shape our successful save water campaigns and make sure that there is enough water for the future. https://www.affinitywater.co.uk/saveourstreams/tips

Tell us how you would be a great fit for this role by following our quick and simple application process and we will respond back to you shortly.

Affinity Water

Our team is growing!

Summary:

We are seeking an Austin-based technical creative with proven producing and editing skills and familiarity with motion graphics to join our team. Either part-time, full-time, or freelance. The ideal candidate will have a passion for production, be able to solve problems creatively and have the desire to bring great content to life. We are looking for the Swiss-Army-Knife type talent, who has been involved with all aspects of production, especially post-production.

*Before you apply, please read the description below carefully and include links to your work with your submission in your cover letter or resume*

About Us:

Big Picture Lab is a full-service video production agency headquartered in Austin, TX. We work with highly intelligent clients within Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to deliver top-quality, engaging video content. Brands like Hewlett Packard Enterprise, The Texas Department of Health and Human Services, and many technology start-ups trust us to create award-winning video work and to make the process seamless and easy along the way.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment with many opportunities for employee growth and development. If you enjoy learning new concepts and are looking for an opportunity to grow creatively, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Senior-Level Producer and Editor with strong communication skills and a passion for production and post. This person will interface with our internal team, vendors, and clients to facilitate the production process from start to finish. The position will also involve editing, so experience in post-production is a must.

Every project is different and requires a flexible, solution-oriented mindset. Candidates should feel comfortable working on a range of projects, from explainer videos to documentary style to episodic long-format content. This position reports directly to the Executive Creative Director. We are open to contract-to-hire.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the production process from pre-production to post-production, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow
• Organizing assets and setting up files for animation teams
• Applying creativity and problem-solving to manage multiple projects at once
• Produce engaging content with minimal guidance
• Build and manage a team of freelancers and contractors on a project basis
• Staffing and producing shoots
• Creative conception and project ideation
• Interpreting and applying/communicating client feedback and managing client relationships

Must-Haves:

• Proven knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• 10+ years of video production experience, preferably producing content in the technology, corporate, health, and/or government space
• Ability to work from home and flexible schedule for travel inside and outside of the state
• Proven history of successful team and client collaboration
• Strong visual sensibilities and understanding of the entire video production process
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Passion for production and creative problem-solving
• A website, portfolio, or reel of stellar work
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly, positive attitude

Nice-to-Haves:

• Animation or design skills
• Working knowledge of AI and AE
• Copywriting skills or efficiency in copyediting
• Social media knowledge
• Tell us more – what other skills can you bring to the table?
• Strong Giphy Game

What we offer:

• 100% remote work
• A collaborative environment that rewards initiative
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Competitive compensation for freelancers with a path-to-hire program that includes generous PTO and benefits

Big Picture Lab

The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones are looking for its first ever Brand Creative Director. A leader who has the ability to maximize the talents of their teams, being a coach, a teacher, an instructor, and a critic all at once.

They will be the lead for our in-house creative team, consisting of design, copywriting, video and developing talent – working across all our B2C and B2B advertising and marketing comms materials for all Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones brands. In addition, they will collaborate with our lead creative agency on specific campaigns helping to ensure brand consistency and that the work is always of the highest caliber.

The Creative Director will ensure the creative teams act as a guardian of our brands and elevate our brands through high quality creative work, bringing campaigns from concept through to brilliant execution.

We believe that an open and collaborative relationship with each other creates the best work. For the candidate to succeed, they must be as ego-free as humanly possible and be a key contributor to driving a culture where the best idea wins. Our job is to help solve problems and continue to build an environment that enables trust as well as a shared commitment to living up to the core mission and values of the Wall Street Journal.

Creativity and powerful storytelling always sit atop our priority list and everything we do is carefully executed to the highest standards.

Responsibilities & Activities

You will:

• Oversee all design projects, whether advertising comms, event materials and collateral, content marketing design, from conception to delivery.
• Generate ideas for advertising campaigns.
• Review and lead the creative team’s work to ensure high quality.
• Design or oversee original pieces, including illustrations and infographics.
• Oversee a pool of creative freelancers to ensure creative excellence.
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all our marketing projects
• Manage a team of creative people and creative resources to deliver a high volume of work on tight deadlines
• Work with multiple stakeholders to deliver on project briefs

Qualifications & Criteria:

• 7+ years of experience as a Senior Designer, Graphic Designer or similar role.
• Portfolio of completed design projects.
• Expert with image editing / design software, like Photoshop, InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts and layouts.
• Ideally BS degree in Design, Visual Arts or relevant field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed environment
• Keen creative sensibility and high standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Manager: Head of Brand

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line.

Business Area: CMO – MARKETING

Job Category: Art/Graphics Group

Union Status: Non-Union role

Pay Range: $100,000 – $250,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

The Wall Street Journal

PCC is looking for a Creative Producer to work closely alongside the creative team responsible for the consistency of Derek Lam 10 Crosby and ATM aesthetic and elevating brand experience across all consumer touchpoints. The Creative Producer is a full-time on-site role working closely with the Art Director and the PCC team. The Creative Producer will ensure all small and large details have adequately been thought-out and executed before and during our photoshoots. In addition, you will maintain projects’ day-to-day flow and management from beginning to end.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Art Director to brainstorm creative for lookbook, ecom and campaign photoshoots
• Manage the shoot production and execution of all photography and video
• Oversee and contribute to brand style outs
• Partner with art director to schedule meetings and manage creative reviews throughout pre-production
• Source photographers, props, locations and models
• Coordinate and manage model go sees
• Build creative brand decks and archive talent for future shoots
• Develop and maintain relationships with creative partners, photographers and agencies
• Work closely with site merchandiser to update shot lists/samples needed for photoshoots
• Reserve, pull and return samples needed for each photoshoot
• Create a shot list and run of show plan for day of shoot, including detailed flow of shots per minute. Support needs of photoshoot crew on set
• Source and coordinate all catering, travel arrangements, insurance, permits, shoot locations, and props. Create and send call sheets
• Reconcile all shoot related expenses and manage budget
• Provide partners with creative assets after shoots

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a similar role within a lifestyle, beauty or fashion apparel industry
• Strong ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative vision and creative problem solving
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a strong sense of accountability
• Resourceful and problem-solving personality
• Ability to travel on occasion
• Ability to work independently
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, InDesign.
• Basic understanding of Mac OS
• A solid network of resources
• Responds positively to feedback and adapts quickly to change
• Excellent interpersonal, time & project management skills
• Skilled negotiator
• Business acumen and understanding of budgets
• Interest in fashion, photography, and content creation
• Compensation based on level of skill and experience

Public Clothing Company

Sesame Workshop is looking for an experienced Brand Creative Art Director to work in New York office to build out Sesame Workshop international creative resources, processes and network with regional offices. In Brand Creative, you will partner closely with a cross-functional team spanning Brand Marketing, Audience Development, Communications and the lines of business to establish a global community of practice, and build an international network of brand resources, brand systems and processes. As a relationship-oriented individual, you will help establish a network of talent to deliver on Sesame Workshop and Sesame Street creative expressions. You will oversee and manage key organizational-wide branded initiatives.

Please Note: The stated salary range in this posting is an average and may not be reflective of individual circumstances. We will review specific salary information during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal teams to develop a brand creative strategy for global resources distribution in the international space.
• Work with regional offices to empower them to evolve brand resources to meet their local needs
• Collaborate across the organization to aid international One Brand creative strategy to determine resources needed in each region
• From a creative point of view, provide a consistent advocate for brand unity and character standards across lines of businesses [licensing, marketing campaigns, social needs, motion branding, themed entertainment].
• Ensure brand continuity and institute clear approval processes for creative developed internationally to reflect brand cohesion.
• Proven success in leading creative and developing teams with brand goals.
• Strong collaboration skills and works well with a diverse set of roles.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, great communication, solutions-oriented

Qualifications

• 10+ years of brand expertise, international brand experience, preferably in the entertainment branding industry [expertise working with style guides, launch kits, tool kits, brand aesthetic]
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills to grow a network of talent, a natural connector
• Ability to be creative and think outside of the box, conceptualize, identify talent, educate and onboard
• Strategic thinker: global needs vs. local needs
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Must be an excellent team player with the ability to build, foster and nurture relationships with members of cross-functional teams, a collaborative mindset
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Work closely to drive engagement around the brand creative to ensure local market needs are met
• Deliver seminar presentations, marketing books, product comps and sell sheets on time for each season
• Work with cross functional teams to facilitate approvals and track creative needs
• Act as liaison between Creative and business team to ensure that all artwork needs are met for new creative development
• Partner with Marketing Operations to create and document standard operating procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Sesame Workshop

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Creative Producer:

CAVA is looking for an innovative and nimble Creative Producer to create and execute photography and video content that consistently articulates our brand and our mission. In this role, you will collaborate with the Art Director, Social Strategist, and other members of the creative team to translate the overall brand marketing message into an aligned and innovative creative vision. You will be a storyteller as much as you are a producer, as you create a wide variety of content, across platforms, and work to bring a vision to life.

Our ideal possesses tremendous communication and creative skills, with proven success in production, a strong background in food and lifestyle brands and editorial content, and a passion for executing the details efficiently and effectively. They will be responsible for providing creative solutions and project oversight for top quality content that is consistently on time, on budget, and on brand. This role will report to the Art Director.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee and manage production of all CAVA creative content
• Take the lead on planning and managing production projects within the creative team ensuring all final assets are delivered to a consistently high standard, on budget, and on time
• Make sure the day to day studio operations run smoothly
• Understand each project’s goals, help to develop photo, and video content aligned on goals
• Communicate with cross functional teams to create necessary deliverables list for shoots
• Translate concepts into visual treatments
• Help create and execute video-first social content
• Manage and own the production schedule and details for shoots, inclusive of both pre-production and post production, ie. locations, model bookings, props, eq rental, crafty, deliveries, retouching and editing, and other production logistics.
• Work closely with agents and artists on all production related topics Negotiate rates for freelance contributors on creative projects
• Manage usage rights for all creative projects
• Manage production for company collaborations and partner with brands on co-production needs
• Prepare and manage production budgets, including tracking invoice payments
• Review/approve expense reports at the end of each month
• Work with CAVA’s legal team to execute production contracts
• Work closely with the Art Director, Social Team, Head of Copy, and Creative Director to establish a vision of annual content, and plan to implement long-term strategies for production efficiency and improvement

The Qualifications:

• 4+ years creative production or production experience
• Past experience creating content for a brand or agency
• Strong storytelling skills
• An understanding of and passion for CAVA’s brand voice, look, and feel
• Genuine interest in food and lifestyle brands, and how they communicate with their consumers
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask effectively within tight timelines, and remain calm and positive in a fast-paced environment
• Equally loves to be a team player, while also being a driven executor with a passion for details
• Strategic problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of the market with regards to photographers, models, stylists, etc.
• Strong negotiation, organization, and time management skills
• Strong understanding of production budgets
• Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible, positive, and agile with constant changes and time restraints—proven aptitude for quick, creative, and adaptive thinking
• Knowledge and understanding of casting and booking talent for content shoots
• Having a positive attitude working through tight deadlines and managing production for multiple shoots at once
• You have an established network of creative, production, photography, video, and freelance partners
• Excellent project and time management, written/verbal communication and on-set leadership skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Highly engaged in the social media and digital space
• Impeccable aesthetic, attention to detail and love of photography and design

The Competencies you’ll exhibit:

Service Mindset:

• Understands the guest is the root of all processes and decisions that are made at CAVA
• Abides by policies and procedures that support a service mindset
• Treats all guests according to CAVA values and works to make guests feel our generosity first, always
• Treats all internal and external stakeholders; communicates with respect and kindness

Accountability:

• Structures and achieves goals in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Takes initiative on designated responsibilities without needing reminders from managers
• Manages timeline expectations within and across teams, delivers on our responsibilities accordingly
• Provides timely updates and support to colleagues

Diversity Cultivation:

• Embraces CAVA’s view of diversity as a crucial element of the organization and not just a buzzword
• Earns the trust of their Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values
• Intervenes and reports instances where guests or Team Members aren’t being treated equitably

People Development:

• Dedicates themselves to celebrating the success of the team over personal achievements
• Takes constructive feedback in stride as a part of their developmental process
• Recognizes all team members across the organization are working toward common goals
• Actively contributes to their department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals

Enterprise Leadership:

• Dedicates themselves to celebrating the success of the team over personal achievements
• Takes constructive feedback in stride as a part of their developmental process
• Recognizes all Team Members across the organization are working toward common goals
• Actively contributes to their group in order to complete tasks and meet company goals

Innovation and Growth:

• Evaluates new opportunities for calculated risk-taking to increase the functionality of our role and team
• Adapts to new processes and directives; communicates these changes efficiently and effectively
• Adapts to support the needs of the team in roles that may not fall under primary job description

Emotional Resilience:

• Recognizes the emotional stake each Team Member has in the personal and organizational success of the business
• Possesses the emotional intelligence to treat guests and Team Members in accordance with our values, even in situations when emotionally taxed themselves
• Possesses the emotional resilience to bounce back from possible mistreatment by guests or Team Members without losing their cool

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

CAVA

Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and has a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes ​a commitment to evolution, diversity, excellence, and work-life balance. We’re best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though now we are creating compelling new games. We’re always on the lookout for amazing talent to join our team.

As the Director of Environment Art, you will provide leadership for the environment department across the studio. This department consists of artists skilled in various disciplines, including material, worldbuilding, props, lighting, and foliage. This role requires a proactive communicator that can work with the project leads to realizing the vision, be a consistent source of direction and qualitative feedback for the projects, as well as the external voice of the environment team to partners. If you thrive on new challenges and can define and communicate clear and compelling direction and feedback, we’d like to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement strategic goals for the Environment Art department by understanding the needs of the department and the studio.
• Regularly work with the Studio Leadership group to create and communicate initiatives.
• Work with leadership teams across multiple projects to understand the Environment Art needs on those projects.
• Working with Art Directors and Environment leads to growing department skills to build a visually consistent and highly immersive world that runs within performance guidelines.
• Continue to advance the studio’s art training programs, processes, workflows, and pipelines between projects.
• Work collaboratively across multiple projects with Art Directors, Environment Leads, and other departments to establish visual bars for environments.
• Direct art reviews if needed, with the ability to critique big-picture elements as well as individual assets in gate reviews.
• Work with leadership teams across multiple projects to define needs on current and future projects, including outsourcing efforts
• Be actively involved with recruiting, hiring, contracts, and external outreach.
• Provide leadership through 1-1s, mentoring, and reviews for the department.
• Can be asked to represent the Environment Art team to external business partners
• Organize social and team-building activities.
• Help develop and manage department budgets.
• Encourage and excite the team to find their voice and help them apply it to shape unique new projects as well as fit in with established brands and IP.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years experience in the game industry, specifically modeling and texturing environments
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role
• Experience using Unreal or proprietary editors, software, and tools
• Experience establishing and driving new workflows for content creation
• Understanding of visual art with a focus on environments, composition, and critique.
• Experience mentoring artists and leads with 1:1’s and establishing career goals for artists
• Experience managing, scheduling, and critiquing work for multiple artists
• Shipped 1+ AAA title in last three years

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Foundation knowledge in traditional arts, with a strong understanding of color theory, and be able to create balanced & appealing color palettes through lighting, texturing and material work
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of composition and form grasp of scale, proportion, and lighting.
• Solid understanding of the aesthetics of the environment, function vs. form relationships, as well as what makes a game level fun and engaging
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to bridge the gap between art, design, and tech.
• Ability to work within a style and effectively communicate to the rest of the team
• Expert-level knowledge of MAX, Maya, or other 3D software package
• Proficient with Z-Brush or other high-resolution sculpting tools
• Experience using proprietary editors, software, and tools or other similar experience with Unreal Engine, Radiant, Source Engine, etc.
• Solid grasp of performance requirements and constraints of current generation console and PC development
• Understanding of the construction and application of PBR materials and material software such as Substance Designer
• Excellent understanding of art pipelines and workflow
• Must be punctual, diligent, articulate, and organized
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize within time constraints and manage multiple efforts.
• Can initiate visual direction without specific concept or design

Certain Affinity or its partners or affiliates run background checks on candidates or employees with written authorization from the candidates or employees. These may be done for the purposes of offering employment or determining eligibility to work on a specific project. Multiple searches may be required.

Certain Affinity is authorized to do business in many, but not all, of the states in the US and the Canadian provinces. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Certain Affinity is registered, you will not be eligible for employment. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where we are registered.

Certain Affinity

Are you a highly skilled Creative Director looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent and take your career to the next level?

As a Creative Director, you will lead and manage a team of creative Interior design professionals from concept to execution for a portfolio of client work. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of retail clients from various industries locally and internationally, and your work will involve all aspects of the design process, from initial sketches to project documentation.

You will work closely with all levels of staff to ensure the timely completion of projects while maintaining the critical path of each project. You will also liaise with other client project consultants, such as Architects, Engineers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and more throughout the life of the project.

To be considered for this role, you must possess a Design Degree, a minimum of 10 years of Retail Design experience in a mid to large size firm, and strong technical expertise in all aspects of design. You must also have demonstrated design proficiency, both directive and hands-on, as well as exposure to team management.

Your in-depth understanding of Retail strategy and your demonstrated ability to translate strategy to design deliverables are key to this role.

If you are an individual who is principled, determined, positive, and has a collaborative attitude, we want you to join our team! We value individuals who have excellent work ethic can handle multiple projects/tasks, and a true passion for retail design.

With an average employee tenure of 12 years, our firm is a place where you can continue to grow your career long term. To join this team APPLY with your resume and portfolio.

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