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Job Details:

Job Title: Art Director IV

Location: Bay Area (remote)

Pay Range: $100-$110/hr. on W2.

Duration: 3-6 months

Summary:

• The main function of the Art Director is to oversee the design, preparation, and creation of new media projects using a variety of new media software applications, techniques and tools.
• This person supervises the activities and staff involved in preparation and production of various technical and non-technical materials, forms, manuals, brochures and literature to include, but limited to: annual reports, marketing brochures for specific company product lines, recruiting brochures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares high level graphic arts designs and designs integrated text/graphic layouts.
• Directs the design, graphic preparation and production of various technical and non-technical illustrations, forms, manuals, brochures and literature.
• Frequently required to create new designs and work from rough draft concepts for these ads, brochures, internal publications and other marketing materials.
• Ensure compliance with corporate identity standards in external documents and other materials.

Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability.
• Ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film.
• Ability to visualize in 2D and 3D and understand aesthetic aspects of design.
• Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images.
• Experience with Adobe publishing and graphics software.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• If managing, supervisory skills required.

“U.S. Tech Solutions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.”

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Marketing – Photo Production 3

Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02114 (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months Contract (with strong possibility of extension)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To thrive on our team and be successful in this role:

● You are a detail-oriented producer with experience in project management

● You consistently complete projects on-time, on-budget, and on-brand

● You have excellent communication skills and emphasize being succinct and kind

● You are empathetic and find ways to connect with stakeholders to build and maintain trust

● You are a resourceful self-starter with a team-first, collaborative attitude

● You are knowledgeable in creative production, including stills, motion, and video

● You have on-set experience managing or working on commercial productions

● You can speak the languages of pre-production, production, and post fluently

● You maintain objectivity to ensure everything is product-focused and customer-centric

● You think logically and realistically when troubleshooting a problem, striving for clarity

● You show strong judgment by knowing when to move and when to pause for consultation

● You are radically candid in acknowledging your mistakes and sharing feedback

● You love to learn new skills, master new technology, and push for process optimization

● You always maintain a positive attitude and give stakeholders the benefit of the doubt

● You have experience with digital tools like Asana, Airtable, Slack, Zoom and MS Office

● You have familiarity with creative tools like Figma, Miro, Frame.io, Keynote, and Adobe Suite

● You have a connection to streetwear culture and a passion for keeping up with trends

● You love Converse: you wear Converse, follow Converse, and exemplify brand values

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a Content Producer for Global Digital Content & Design you will work within a highly matrixed,

cross-functional team composed primarily of Art Directors, Experience Strategists, Operations,

Copywriters, and Designers. You will collaborate closely with internal teams across the Digital

Organization, including Brand Marketing, UX, Merchandise, Legal, Finance, and Geography Teams

from North America, Western Europe, and Partner Markets. You will partner with external vendors

across all production disciplines as needed. Together, you will identify creative needs and produce

assets that support digital business goals and the Converse Brand.

This role reports to the Lead Producer, Global Digital Content & Design.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Specifically, this role is focused on our wholesale (“sell-in”) and custom (“Converse by You”)

businesses. These businesses require a high amount of cross-functional collaboration and the

willingness to build deep relationships with partners in Experience Strategy, Product Management,

Art Direction, Design and Operations.

Wholesale: You will be responsible for bringing all our wholesale photography content and catalogs

to life. This means getting access to products that are a year or more away from their public debut.

These images are highly confidential and captured at our in-house studio. You will manage a world

class production team to create these assets in very close collaboration with Experience Strategists,

Product Managers, Designers, and Copywriters. This seasonal production is fast-paced and

high-volume which requires consistent and detailed communications to successfully project manage.

Custom: See all of that incredible imagery on converse.com/c/custom? You will be responsible for

producing most of the photos, GIFs, and 3D assets that educate and excite Converse audiences to

build and design their own custom footwear. You will work closely with external agency partners and

internal teammates across Experience Strategy, Product Management, and Design to develop and

distribute these assets across email, SMS, social, and .com channels.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Production

● Act as the on-set leader for all assigned productions, ensuring that you uphold our

Production Principles and safety standards to ensure an optimal work environment

● Lead on-set production for all shoots, planning run-of-show and tracking time to ensure shot

list is fully executed while avoiding overtime.

● Collaborate with external Line Production partners to source and confirm all talent and crew.

● Manage talent and crew call-times that promote efficiency and maximize budget.

● Own production budgets and ensure all budget trackers are up-to-date and accurate

● Partner with Operations to develop and update detailed production schedules

● Source, negotiate, hire, and coordinate payment for all production partners

● Partner with Converse and Nike Legal to execute contracts, work orders, and NDAs

● Source and book studio and on-location spaces for live-action productions

● Manage all footwear, apparel, and accessory samples to Nike Security standards

● Partner with Art Directors from brief to final delivery to ensure on-brand creative

Project Management

● Serve as the central point of contact for cross-functional partners during all phases of

production: planning, pre-production, production, and post through final delivery

● Own all weekly Wholesale and Custom meetings by planning each meeting’s agenda,

ensuring the correct stakeholders are present, taking notes on all feedback, and

communicating results to relevant stakeholders

● Own and update Asana project management boards for assigned productions every season

● Own digital asset management, maintaining quality control and consistent file naming

● Own hind sighting process and meetings for every production and attend each hindsight

● Maintain the latest information and process documentation within our knowledge base

● Partner with Operations on process improvement, developing solutions, and training team

• members on best practices and new ways of working

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

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Job Title: Art Director IV

Location: San Francisco CA

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Pay Range: $90 – $95 an hour on w2 without benefits.

Job Description:

This role is responsible for creative art direction and design efforts on projects from conception to execution.

Summary:

The ideal candidate is highly creative, technically skilled, organized, prioritizes attention to detail, thrives in a multi-tasking, deadline-driven environment, and must have a demonstrated ability of working with a global team to create dynamic content across various platforms for an international audience. This person should be passionate about all things virtual and augmented reality and have a genuine interest in the latest technology in this space. Additionally, this person should have strong communication, and the ability to deliver content on time and on strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with producer, creative director, XFN team, capture team and post-production team to support projects at every stage.
• Art direct and produce social-first design ideas and deliverables focusing primarily on in-product experiences, leveraging both new and existing formats.
• Work with Social media Manager and Creative Director to ensure deliverables and creative approach align with strategic content goals.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and external partners from brainstorming phase through to execution and delivery.
• Work closely with producers to ensure the project is staying on deadline and within budget.
• Adhere to technical and brand standards and specs.
• Bring passion for the craft of design and art direction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Visual portfolio of published work
• 6+ years of experience in an ad agency/in-house concepting and art directing ideas for brand and product.
• Experience working on social across multiple platforms.
• Experience translating complex topics into easy-to-understand and entertaining social concepts.
• Experience designing, art directing and articulating conceptual design decisions.
• Experience bringing ideas to life with high quality mock-ups and prototypes using creative software and other tools (Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Experience with self-initiated projects.
• Expert communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with VR and AR in-device capture.
• Experience developing content for a branded social media account.
• Experience working within a creative department that places priority on visual storytelling.
• Able to work and thrive in a self-starter, fast-paced and changing environment.

Disclaimer: U.S. Tech Solutions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

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