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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.

As the Executive Producer for the company, you will be responsible for the strategic overview of the game title developed within the company’s Studios. You will be driving the brand’s vision and product by combining your strengths as a strategic thinker and empathetic people manager. In this role, you will be working with the cross-functional team across Studio Management, the Operations team, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing the production team handling this title as well as contributing to the production growth in the studio as a whole
• Guide and motivate the company’s core team in their handling of key areas such as scheduling, budget, quality, communication, and brand development
• Collaborate with Studio Management, Production as well as external partners, ensuring each project’s progress towards excellence and successful completion
• Enhance relationships with internal departments both on a studio and HQ level, including Executive Management, Sales, Marketing, and Operations
• Identify and promote efficient and innovative solutions to increase profitability, quality, and brand recognition

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience producing console and PC games from conception to release
• Superb understanding of game production
• Extensive experience as a Lead Producer for a major title
• Fully produced at least 2 large team games
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strategic thinker, who is highly organized and analytical in decision making
• Empathetic people manager
• Ambitious but down to earth attitude while striving for excellence
• Understanding Brand Marketing is a plus

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• email – [email protected]

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The Company

Rescue is a full-service marketing agency with a mission to make healthy behaviors easier and more appealing. Since our founding in 2001, Rescue has been exclusively focused on researching, developing, and implementing positive social change campaigns in public health. We provide research, strategy, creative, production, web, traditional media, social media, policy change, youth engagement and experiential marketing services to government, non-profit, and healthcare clients in over 25 states and provinces, as well as to federal government agencies.

Rescue’s health behavior change marketing campaigns focus on topics such as tobacco, obesity, substance and alcohol prevention; the promotion of exercise, eating healthy foods, early childhood development, and after-school programs; and other topics that promote healthy living. Rescue’s behavior change campaigns focus on diverse populations within teen (13 – 17), young adult (18 – 26), and adult (18+) populations in both rural and urban areas, resulting in a wide variety of campaign styles and strategies.

We believe that marketing can do more than sell goods, it can create good, and we are looking for team members that are ready to work hard to create a healthier world.

The Job

We are looking for a dynamic, high performing, collaborative Art Director with agency experience. The ideal candidate has a passion for behavior change, expert knowledge of print, web, and social, and is capable of achieving deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Day-To-Day Activities:

• Collaborates with other designers, copywriters, UX designers, vendors, and more across a variety of strategic projects in digital, print, social and environmental spaces;
• Collaborates with strategy and research to understand the foundational goals of the creative work;
• Concepts and executes compelling campaigns that drive health behavior change;
• Designs the visual assets for Creative Concepts, Creative Extensions, and Asset Maps that are on-brief and can work across multiple mediums;
• Participates in project kick-offs and status meetings with creative and other project leaders;
• Manages workload, both autonomously and collaboratively with manager and Project Management teammates, to achieve deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Takes direction from Creative leads as well as internal teams to meet project goals and foster consistent brand growth;
• Continuously learns about behavior change, brands, best practices in their field and craft, and how to best to partner with each discipline to create meaningful work;
• Adheres to brand guidelines, brief requirements and channel best practices;
• Self-proofs design to ensure technical (copy, legibility, visual quality) accuracy;
• Uses the proper channels to give regular updates to the team and the Creative Lead (Teamwork, Slack, etc.);
• Stays within allotted timeframes and hours; elevates issues concerning design for the project to the Creative Lead along with suggested ideas for solutions;
• Responsible for design asset delivery throughout the project (WIP, Internally Approved, Client Approved) and ensures naming is correct;
• Successfully implements project processes and manages creative projects to ensure work is delivered on-time, on-budget and at the level of quality our clients expect;
• Confirms work is technically correct — all work promised is delivered, is error-free, meets the client’s requirements and incorporates past client feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED;
• 3-5 years relevant experience working for agencies or design studios;
• Portfolio showcasing both print and digital, social, creative concepts, translation of complex data or ideas into sleek visuals;
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite. Figma and HTML5 are a plus;
• Ability to take direction and critique;
• Proven ability to excel in high-stress, fast-paced environments;
• Proven ability to quickly identify problems and solve them;
• Highly attentive to detail with an ability to proof and self-edit their work;
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills;
• A detail-oriented eye for craft and pixel-perfect design;
• An upbeat, team-first attitude and willingness to both learn and share their knowledge with others;
• An understanding of design implications on development, responsive design, and UX best practices.

Location: Rescue is a remote work friendly employer. With limited exceptions, remote work is allowed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Status: Full-time

Pay Range: $65,000-$75,000 per year. Actual compensation is dependent upon a combination of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, level of education, and location.

Benefits: Learn more about the benefits of working at Rescue through the Benefits and Perks section on our careers page: http://rescueagency.com/careers/. Benefits include generous health plans for medical and mental health services, dental, and vision; paid time off; life and short-term disability insurance, and 401(k) with employer matching.

Travel: 0-10%

If you’re ready to join our team of mission-driven talent challenging the status quo, we’d love to meet you! Check out our Careers page at rescueagency.com/careers for more information about what it’s like to work at Rescue, and the benefits that we offer to our team members.

The Fine Print

Environment:

All business-related environments are tobacco-free.

Physical Requirements:

Able to remain in a sitting position for prolonged periods of time and stoop, bend, reach, climb stairs, and move freely throughout the building for the performance of duties. Able to read from a computer or laptop monitor for several hours at a time including fonts of various sizes from a variety of sources. Able to travel nationwide as needed to meet with clients, coworkers, or attend meetings and seminars.

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate:

All employees hired must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment. This includes employees who telecommute and work remotely. For Pfizer or Moderna, that is two weeks after an employee has received the second dose in a two-dose primary series. For Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen, that is two weeks after an employee has received a primary single-dose.

The Application

All applications must be submitted through Rescue’s online careers system (unless you qualify to request a reasonable accommodation, as detailed at RescueAgency.com/careers). We do not accept applications via email, mail, fax or in-person delivery. Please send questions to [email protected].

PLEASE NOTE: All email correspondence that you receive from Rescue Agency will be sent through an ‘@rescueagency.com’ email address. We recommend that you disregard any emails posing as authentic Rescue Agency accounts (e.g. @rescueaggency.com or [email protected]). If you receive a message from a Rescue employee, you can verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us at [email protected].

Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer

Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency

The Creative Director will have a passion for creativity, leadership, and ministry. They will provide strategic vision and leadership for the creative team, lead all phases of the video production process, oversee all print and digital media & communication, and oversee the entire aesthetic of our property and facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership development and direction of our growing team of staff, freelancers, and volunteers, acting as the principal creative lead for the weekend experience
• Coordinate, produce, and project manage all phases of the video production process, including going from concept to script to talent management; then to production, editing, and packaging for final consumption
• Committed to timely deliverables and appropriate communication
• Collaborating in all phases of our multiple worship services and special event production, including all message development, media, graphic, and technical aspects from concept development through production
• Leading the creative messaging development process
• Oversee all communications, including print graphics, website content, social media, and videography, maintaining consistency of branding across all formats
• Creating a culture based upon church staff core values within the creative team
• Stay current on emerging trends in ministry, marketing, technology, and design
• Keep the creative team continually engaged in producing excellent results while staying on schedule and within budget
• Handle and manage all staff evaluations and administration for the creative team
• Working closely with church leadership and trustees to oversee the overall aesthetic of our property and facilities

As a Creative Director you will have these skills and qualifications

• Be a committed follower of Jesus Christ, seeking to know, love and serve God
• Exemplify the church’s values and uphold the staff covenant with integrity
• 5+ years experience in management with graphic design, marketing, and creative management with advertising agency experience preferred
• Able to create and implement a clear vision, including a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement communications within the vision of the church
• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills
• Able to navigate all aspects of media production, message development, design, social media, and marketing
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to excel at details, multi-task, and thrive in deadline-driven environment
• A passion for team, staff culture, excellence, and loyalty
• A willingness and openness to be coached
• Self-motivated, professional demeanor, and adaptability to pivot with a contagious “whatever it takes” attitude
• Ministry leadership experience and the ability to lead a large team and multiple projects & deadlines
• Keen ability to detect and solve problems effectively
• Experience planning and managing a department and team budget, including keeping detailed records
• Experience interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, and developing multiple direct reports and building teams, empowering for growth
• Computer proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Google Workspace in a Mac environment is preferred
• Ability to prepare for training and speaking before specialized audiences and the general public

This is a full-time opportunity working onsite in the Broken Arrow, OK area. 5+ yrs. experience and becoming a member of the church is required.

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio link/case studies for immediate consideration.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each application personally. If we are interested in your qualifications, we will contact you via telephone or email as soon as possible. By applying for this position, you agree to be contacted by email or text message. Message and data rates may apply

i creatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and talent will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We believe in providing a culture that embraces and champions diversity, equity and inclusion, because it truly fosters creativity.

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Overview and Responsibilities:

Louder with Crowder is looking for a Video Director who is responsible for translating Steven’s vision from the script to the screen. The perfect candidate will use their mastery of mise-en-scene and editing to establish comedic tone, style, and rhythm for all Louder with Crowder pre-filmed sketches, opens, commercials, and music videos. This includes:

• Directing actors
• Cinematography and Gaffing
• Staging props and other production design elements
• Editing
• Sound Recording and Design
• VFX compositing and editing
• Motion graphics

The Creative Director dual reports to the Unit Production Manager and the Post-Production Supervisor, who will initiate projects and set deadlines.

Fundamentals:

• Black Magic Cinema Camera
• SONY F-Series
• Lighting Soundstage/On-Location
• Lighting for compositing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• YouTube Studio
• Deep interest in news and current events
• Social media savvy
• You can work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends as needed. The workday starts early, and news is always happening, and you thrive in being in the daily media cycle.

Work Experience:

• 3+ years directing and producing content
• Experience leading a crew
• Experience working in advertising a plus
• Experience working with high-profile talent a plus

Louder with Crowder

At Gamefam our mission is to bring creator dreams come to life bigger and better with more fun through teamwork, collaboration and industry proven best practices. We have a history of delivering across the following areas, but there is no length we won’t go to help creators bring their biggest visions to life.

AMAZING EXPERIENCES FOR AN AMAZING COMMUNITY.

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality, most authentic Roblox games. We combine experienced Mobile F2P producers, designers, and live ops managers with top native Roblox dev talent to create a one- of-a-kind, creative production and live operations hybrid powerhouse!

The Executive Producer is the visionary, the painter of imagination, the team’s spiritual leader and the sharpest and most critical eye in the room. They must be possessed of incredible passion for doing only the best work, and have the combination of creative and technical skills to make their vision a reality for their colleagues in production, programming, art, and marketing.

Job Responsibilities:

Game Design and Production

• Develop and guide game concepts from vision statement, mood boards, and game pillars down to finely detailed feature specs, layouts, and game logic-driven flow charts and spreadsheets
• Produce comprehensive GDD’s for original productions including working with art team on comprehensive style guides across game, UI, and branding needs
• Socialize GDDs amongst all key stakeholders including programming, art, production, and marketing to create excitement and inspiration around projects
• Produce detailed features specs including anything and everything needed to make it tangible and implementable for the programming and art teams
• Own the build notes process and give detailed feedback by whatever method will best communicate the note, including marked-up screenshots, paintovers, footage captures with voice over, etc.
• Meet with Gamefam’s 3rd party production partners, leading meetings and keeping partners fully engaged and excited about the status of the projects
• Coordinate with production team to keep meticulous track of design implementation and prioritization during production and live operation of games
• Coordinate with CTO and lead programmers to ensure game designs are being properly architected to allow for maximum flexibility and scalability of features and content
• Develop 90-180 day features roadmaps for each game in consultation with marketing and community teams
• Adjust and iterate on features roadmaps based on data, community feedback, and emerging platform trends

Partner with Marketing / UA

• Partner with marketing to ideate icon and UA ideas
• Support deployment of features in coordination with marketing and community teams

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in game design and creative production
• Experience leading development teams and delivering high quality productions on time and on budget – Superb written and verbal communication skills
• High detail orientation and comfort using various production tools and templates to manage transparent, detailed production calendars
• Deep experience working with global brands and building relationships with stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of game design and features, how mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics combine to create engaging, enjoyable, and profitable video games
• Art skills including at least strong hand skills and proficient in Adobe Photoshop
• Should be highly experienced and comfortable with user experience and interface design and how those functions facilitate great gameplay, retention, and monetization

Gamefam

Luckie is looking for a Creative Director/Design Director with the talent to lead our design teams, the experience to think strategically and the hunger to do the best work of their career.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Help us make fun work that real people talk about
• Create social, digital, TV, and experiential campaigns.
• Come up with great ideas outside of traditional media.
• Work directly with your ECD and clients.
• Help recruit, mentor, and grow a team of creative talent.
• Hang out with great people in our brand new downtown HQ across from Monday Night Brewing and the ballpark.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

You’re a super-talented designer/art director who can create and lead smart, innovative, and visually stunning work. You’re indispensable to your clients because you understand their business and have a strong creative point of view. You help guide the strategy that will inspire your teams and you give great feedback. In addition to an impeccable design aesthetic, you also have an amazingly positive attitude and find ways to do great creative even in tough situations. When it comes to production, you’re a pro who can handle shoots and edits. You really take pride in mentoring and helping the teams under you do their best. Oh, and you don’t believe in luck.

• A graduate of an ad portfolio school or ad program at a 4-year college or equivalent.
• 5-7 years experience at an agency.
• A great site full of interesting, fresh, beautifully art-directed ads.
• Hunger to do great work.
• A fun person who loves being part of a team.
• Someone who loves great food. Have you ever been to Birmingham?

LUCKIE

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.

Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop is looking for a Senior Art Director. Multi-disciplinary brand creative leader to drive the brand vision and creative strategy for Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street and new IP and deliver effective brand solutions across multiple media platforms including on-air promo, video, digital, web, social content + campaigns, experiential, etc. Manage creative professionals: designers, writer, producer, and foster a culture of brand design-led thinking to enable the Workshop to reach its business goals. This role will report to Vice President, Branded Content with the Brand Creative team.

­­­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

• Develop vibrant visual identities for the Workshop and new properties across major consumer touch points for multiple audiences: trade, families, kids, and fans.
• Lead brand Creative for digital, video, print, and events
• Partner with Brand Marketing to inspire and elevate storytelling solutions for all video/promo, partnerships, digital and social media channels.
• Work closely with Brand Marketing, Media & Education and Social Impact & Philanthropy to elevate creative from distribution partners (HBO, PBS), sponsors, name & likeness campaigns, advocacy work etc.
• Lead cross-functional team for consumer engagement, brand design strategy, and production for marketing campaigns on all platforms, image campaigns, show opens and packages, experiential branding, key art and print and more
• Oversee video and photography shoots for promo, sizzles, show opens, key art, consumer products and other projects.
• Direct and collaborate with production, photographers, illustrators, retouch artists
• Work closely with the Project Managers and Production to inform schedules, team assignments and project deliverables
• Build and maintain effective relationships with partners across the department and organization
• Stay current and up-to-date with new design trends, techniques and processes; seek out and recommend new best practices; drive creative design evolution and innovation
• Foster an inclusive environment that encourages intelligent risk-taking, innovation and creative excellence. Provide clear goals, support and actionable feedback for team growth.
• Oversee external creative agencies and outside vendors as needed.
• Act as a brand steward to stakeholders both internal and external.
• Hands-on leader who can build and lead a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of brand creative experience within a management role at a branding agency, entertainment brand, or with a consumer/educational brand.
• Expertise driving brand promotion with media partners (HBO/ PBS/ / Apple/ Homer / Sea World, etc).
• Sophisticated leader and storyteller to inspire strong to deliver on our mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder.
• A rigorous operational executive with a bold and innovative aesthetic- this person will be seen as an impactful leader, a thought partner with a commitment to creative and products that deliver an engaging user experience
• Deep experience in brand creative cross-platform expertise: digital, motion, print and experience
• Excellent creative leadership and management to inspire and motivate team
• Highly collaborative leader and team player with a talent for influencing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to build relationships and navigate change
• Ability to self-start, self-manage, and meet deadlines
• Possess a passion for media, entertainment and social impact
• Proven experience completing cross-functional complex creative projects
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, InDesign)
• Flexibility and adaptability; comfortable working in an often changing environment

Sesame Workshop

The Gig:

We’re on a mission to create the world’s most irresistible travel brand and are searching for a

talented, cutting-edge, innovative, resourceful, sea-based entertainment rock star to help make

that a reality. Entertainment onboard our ladyships is one of the key elements to executing a

brilliant sailor experience, so are you up to the task?

The Entertainment Technical Manager is the human who makes sure all of the complex

entertainment technical systems onboard are in tip-top ship-shape. They will lead a large,

multidisciplinary team of expert technicians while keeping a laser focus on the consistent and

safe operation of all gear and equipment.

Virgin Voyage’s entertainment experience will be truly revolutionary and it takes a very special person to ensure that all of the pieces that make the magic happen are in perfect condition. This is a complex, multifaceted assignment where technical knowledge, creativity, strategic planning, strong management skills, exquisite communication chops, and a genuine passion for Virgin Voyage’s incredible entertainment are the keys to success.

What You’ll Be Up To:

• Manage a large and diverse team of technicians and specialists
• Manage the operation of professional lighting, audio, automation, rigging, pyrotechnics and video systems
• Manage the maintenance and repair of entertainment technical equipment
• Manage and update technical documentation and inventory of entertainment technical equipment
• Create an open environment by apprising crew of performance goals while actively promoting the shared values (crew creeds) onboard
• Maintain safety standards in varied venues, indoors, outdoors and off-site
• Attend all production meetings
• Collaborate with entertainment management on schedules for cast, technicians, Shows, Happenings, Parties, Music and rehearsals
• Manage the operation and data entry of our digital scheduling tool for technical events and technician work hours
• Lead regular meetings with direct reports and attend departmental meetings as necessary/requested
• Write and conduct evaluations for direct reports.
• Oversee the general and logistical needs of direct reports.
• Lead sign-on and sign-off of direct reports working with the onboard crew/sailor services department.
• Ensure training is up to date for direct reports.
• Field and action maintenance requests for direct reports.
• Be on call to assist with medical or safety emergencies for direct reports.
• Oversee direct reports crew perks and ensure their compliance with all rules and regulations
• Audit and submit direct reports work hours to people and culture, as needed.
• Actively address the concerns and needs of their direct reports
• Write regular voyage reports on your areas of the sailor experience, as deemed necessary by reporting structure
• Work with the shoreside team to implement additional programming for charters, holiday parties and special events
• Preserves artistic integrity and intention of all productions
• Other duties as assigned
• General safety duties, as dictated by the Safety Officer onboard
• Embody the Virgin brand with passion and joy

Superpowers Required:

• Minimum of five years professional experience in live event, broadcast or theatre industries
• Bachelor’s degree in theatre, stage management or technical arenas with knowledge of international theatrical production preferred
• Strong knowledge of the techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the operation of stage settings, rigging, scenery and lighting system
• Exceptional communication and collaborative skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
• Knowledge of broadcast technical systems a plus
• Cruise ship experience is an asset, but not required
• Able to work in loud, disruptive spaces
• Ability to work outside in the sun
• Must have an outgoing personality with excellent communication, language and social skills with a genuine interest in entertaining people
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• A self-starter, who can roll up their sleeves and make ship happen with little supervision
• Great energy and attitude of optimism
• Ability to move mountains without relying on others to do the heavy lifting
• Work experience outside of the United States, in cross-cultural settings, preferred
• Knowledge and experience in using key business tools (MS Office, Google Apps, etc.)
• Conversational English ability is required
• STCW training required

What Matters to Us:

As our founder, Richard Branson famously said, “Company knowledge and job-specific skills can be learned, but you can’t train a personality.” With this in mind, we encourage you to come as you are and be the best version of yourself. Smart and strategic are great, but so are intuitive, passionate, and kind (it’s cool to care).

In return for your epic talent, we’re committed to providing you with engaging and rewarding programs, events, activities, benefits, and perks, with the ambition to make Virgin Voyages your best gig ever.

Virgin Voyages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Virgin Voyages

The Art Director will be the lead for our in-house studio photography and evolve the creativity and projection of the floral, plant, food and gift brands we create and oversee. This role will be responsible for a small team of stylists and cross functional partners, such as photographers and retouching. The ability to plan, concept direction and manage tight deadlines and large volumes is a must. The scope of work is photography and photo production, and draws heavily on strong visual acumen, problem solving, conceptual thinking, plus deeply collaborative communication skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Maintain and evolve on-brand creative from initial concept through creative reviews and dailies

· Ensure all work visually supports the cohesive creative projection of each season

· Support leadership in creative exploration of test ideas

· Collaborate with cross functional teams from Merchants to Product Development to produce

on-brand and on-brief photography

· Deliver a highly creative level of art direction for all projects by established deadlines

· Create and present forward thinking but on-brand seasonal set development/moodboards. Be able to persuade teams and present detailed ideas in collaborative way.

· Oversee on-set art direction, and maintain cohesive style guide for all photographers internal and external.

· Create retouching ziflows and approve all retouching

· Partner closely with leadership to support and roll-out seasonal directions and ancillary campaigns

· We are a learning focused creative team: as a leader you will be required to coach and develop overall junior creative team, giving opportunities to learn and hone new skills

· Lead and empower team through roadblocks and unexpected problems

· Manage and hire freelancers for internal/external shoots and videos when necessary

· Stays relevant creatively & technologically by owning patterning and researching current

design/industry photography trends. Present seasonally new and refreshed directions

· Cross functional partnership and collaboration are a large part of this role

Qualifications:

· Excellent creative and conceptual thinker

· Ability to manage a small photography studio at different skill levels

· Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages and meet deadlines

· Highly organized with extreme attention to detail

· Strives to make each project exceed expectations

· Self motivated and independent thinker

· Strong leadership and problem solving skills

· Understands the brands and have a high creative taste level

· Must be flexible and able to work with challenging/vocal personalities

· Strong communication and presentation skills

· Willingness to work late when deadlines dictate

· Expert knowledge of ecommerce and direct marketing/e-marketing best practices

· Expert knowledge in ecommerce photography

· Positive, collaborative, inclusive and flexible team member

Enterprise wide:

· Ability to multitask, handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment without a lot of direction or oversight

· Self-starter with strong work ethic and a can-do attitude

· Excellent planning and organizational skills and techniques

· Communicate effectively among peers and senior management

· Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict

· A balance of art & science – ability to think creatively & strategically, with strong business mindset

· A Problem-Solving mindset and willingness to challenge the established norms

· Comfortable with using data throughout aspects of the role, turning consumer and social insights into strategic thinking

· Passion for big iconic brands and desire to leave a mark

· Know your stuff – bring the capacity to ask meaningful questions and challenges, access data and cull it into sharp insights that justify great decisions and work

· Understanding of peak time periods, and working some weekends and off-hours during peak periods is a must.

Experience Required:

· Bachelor of Fine Arts degree required

· 8-10 years of photo art direction experience

• 2-3 years managing direct reports in a leadership role within a creative team

• Strong retail, home goods or fashion, and eCommerce experience

• Proven talent in photographic direction

• Video and motion experience desirable

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite

Essential Functions:

· Ability to manually operate a computer

· Ability to lift 25 pounds

· Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

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