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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

AJC’s Marketing and Communications Department seeks an experienced Art Director to boost the agency’s brand awareness, content marketing strategy, and overall appeal in a competitive marketplace while simultaneously overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Graphics Team.

In addition, the Art Director sets the agency’s visual strategy and translates complex ideas, often in the form of text, into simple, easy to comprehend images that can be used across a range of platforms. The Art Director project manages large initiatives and leads the Graphics Team in supporting the agency’s 24 regional offices and 14 overseas posts in all their design needs by prioritizing, coordinating, and fulfilling their requests. The Art Director must be detail-oriented and adept at managing a team that handles multiple projects simultaneously.

The specific responsibilities outlined below are not exhaustive. The position will play a key leadership and strategic planning role.

The Art Director does all this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and direct the visual strategy that increases AJC’s brand awareness in a crowded marketplace and builds support for the agency’s mission and advocacy objectives.
• Generate and oversee all agency design projects, including, but not limited to, promotional brochures, event collateral, direct mail fundraising packages, the AJC.org website, AJC’s social media platforms, email templates, and environmental graphics.
• Lead a talented Graphics Team in their efforts to create engaging, relevant, and inspiring visual designs.
• Manage and mentor AJC’s in-house Graphics Team, including overseeing an annual goal-setting process, along with identifying professional development opportunities, for all team members, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the team.
• Maintain and manage a roster of freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and external printshops.
• Review, adjust, and implement best practices for AJC’s in-house Graphics Team and print shop, and ensure AJC is utilizing state-of-the-art technology and techniques.
• Collaborate with key Marketing and Communications stakeholders, especially the Senior Director of Brand Marketing, to plan for major marketing initiatives, like the annual end-of-year fundraising campaign.
• Play a key role in setting AJC brand guidelines and ensuring they are adhered to across the agency for all print, digital, and environmental designs.
• Partner with the video specialist to provide creative oversight to all externally-produced video projects.
• Create and maintain a consistent brand look across AJC offices representing AJC’s global and regional prominence.
• Maintain a deep knowledge of compelling visuals relevant to AJC’s priority issue areas and audiences.
• Generate and oversee the vision for AJC Global Forum collateral and environmental graphics.
• Serve as a consultant and stakeholder to the Department’s efforts to maintain AJC’s digital asset management system and ensure AJC has secured the proper licenses/rights for images and that they are easily accessible across the agency.
• Oversee designs requested by internal clients and train all staff on how to interface with the Graphics Team.
• Routinely seek out insights from end-users to develop design and graphic request operations best practices.
• Identify, negotiate contracts for, manage, and evaluate outside design, photography, and printing vendors, ensuring that contracted projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the design trends of the Jewish communal organization sector, social media advocacy, and digital advocacy.
• Prepare and monitor annual graphics budget in consultation with AJC’s accounting department and the Managing Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Research and recommend efficient and justifiable purchases for the graphics team and print shop.
• Support AJC regional and overseas offices and national departments with design and branding requests.
• Present final layouts for approval, explaining the creative with clear rationale.
• Review and approve proofs of printed artwork and copy.

Qualifications:

• A strong portfolio demonstrating a passion for design and a mastery of visual communication.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, or related subject.
• Familiarity with the Jewish community, preferably with the Jewish communal organization sector, and/or key AJC priority issues areas, like Israel and antisemitism.
• 12+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in an agency or non-profit setting.
• 8+ years of supervisory experience.
• High-level ability to lead a team, problem-solve, multitask, manage up, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Expert understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Overall understanding of web production and digital design elements.
• Familiarity with video production.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to think and respond quickly, maintaining attention to detail on multiple projects simultaneously and create/design on short notice.
• Track record of demonstrating sound judgment by making appropriate decisions and knowing when to take initiative.
• Flexible work style with the ability to work outside of normal business hours (often on short notice).

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment
• Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays)
• Hybrid work schedule
• 403(b) participation, after one year of employment
• Transit plan

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000, depending on level of relevant experience and location.

AJC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, unless one has a legally recognized reason for exemption.

AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Jewish Committee (AJC)

• Meets regularly with and assists other Producers, Senior Producers and Executive Producers during pre-production, production, and post production.
• Responsible helping to track/close out jobs with producers, while making sure elements get to storage facilities
• Commissioning illustration and storyboard artists
• Opportunities to produce on things such as, but not limited to: revision projects, award show videos, internal presentation videos, New Business videos, radio, stills, social assets, animatics and case studies.
• Creates and maintains strong working relationships with the creative teams, content managers, business affairs and finance teams.
• Other duties as assigned (Screenings, Dept. Functions, etc)

Qualifications

• 1-3 years agency experience
• Strong creative aesthetic
• Knowledge of history and trends in digital, social, art, design and film
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• A great work ethic.
• Attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of photography, film, editorial and VFX
• Proficient in MS Office, Internet software, E-mail and calendar apps.
• Advertising/Production experience a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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

Saatchi & Saatchi (We Are Saatchi)

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

TileBar is becoming an omni-channel industry-leader through photography, video, graphic design and CGI production. We are dedicated to innovating on behalf of our customers and push the boundaries of traditional tile shopping. We are a national interior design resource, and our visuals are fundamental to this positioning.

Tilebar is searching for a highly skilled Sr. Art Director to help us create a compelling story and a strong brand. The Sr. Art Director is one of the key creative leaders in charge of the brand identity and aesthetic of TileBar, and is responsible for generating innovative visuals across all mediums: campaign development, graphic design, photography, branding, UI/UX + web, package design, 3D/CGI and motion.

The Sr. Art Director has an impeccable eye and high aesthetic-yet-functional standards across all media, all while leading and inspiring their team to push beyond creative boundaries.

This role reports to the VP, Brand Creative Director and will partner closely with copywriters, designers, photographers and videographers, as well as other departments across marketing, e-commerce, sales teams, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative concepts across a range of mediums including integrated campaigns, web design/digital, social media, traditional advertising and design.
• Develop and present bi-weekly visual content creation briefs for new product launches including guidelines for photography, graphic design and motion, both independently and in collaboration with copywriting partners and the Creative Director.
• Lead and mentor a team of Jr. Art Directors and 3D Artists, assist in their development and training, provide constructive feedback, and direct them to develop solutions that push the boundaries of creativity while fulfilling strategic requirements.
• Develop, guide and maintain visual brand guidelines throughout all graphic assets.
• Present comprehensive vision for projects to Creative Director before presenting to the broader team.
• Art direct, plan and execute campaign photo and video shoots.
• Partner and collaborate with on-staff creatives and freelance resources to create assets across our brand ecosystem.
• Oversee and execute when necessary creative from concept to pre-production through to final creative QC & asset delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Art Director in agencies and/or in-house.
• Passionate sensitivity for design, architecture and interiors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Impeccable eye for detail.
• Ability to meet hard deadlines and manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality standards.
• Work independently or with limited guidance at times.
• A background in interior design, furniture or home goods brands is a major plus.
• Extensive abilities across the Adobe Suite of products and Figma.
• Skilled to work in a fast-paced environment.

TileBar

About LEVEL MPLS

With over 35 years of business-building expertise and fierce determination, LEVEL partners with clients to develop the right strategies that produce the right results. We are woman-owned and women-led and are committed to infusing a spirit of collaboration and teamwork to be there for our clients — and for each other — always. Deeply immersed in our clients’ worlds, we listen and learn to discover insights that breathe new life into brands. We are inspired by our clients. And as a result, we push harder to uncover opportunities and provide fresh thinking and inventive solutions that bring organizations to the next stage and beyond.

LEVEL is hiring a Senior Art Director to develop and execute creative campaigns, strategies, and visual and design solutions for our clients – across an integrated channel mix. This role will partner with a Senior Copywriter and collaborate with leaders, project managers, developers, and strategists to ideate, develop and present creative campaigns and solutions that are on strategy and on brand. Your compelling creative will help differentiate brands in the marketplace, attract customers and add value to the products and services our clients offer.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a copywriter to develop creative campaigns and solutions for a variety of client marketing initiatives to create emotional connections, win over the hearts and minds of our audience, and meet/exceed client goals.
• Develop creative strategies and solutions that align with Brand and technology standards
• Translate the concepts and creative ideas into compelling ads, content, and marketing tools across an integrated channel mix.
• Work with internal and external partners like photographers, illustrators, directors, animators, and editors to produce the best work for our clients.
• Art direct and execute final work in partnership with a writer, attending photo shoots, broadcast shoots and more as applicable.
• Collaborate with project managers, digital strategists, and developers to develop and create impactful and meaningful connections and experiences at every touchpoint.
• Serve as a digital-first champion and strategist, recommending new, fresh, and forward-thinking ideas and digital strategies. Stay current with trends/platforms/technology.
• Create with a customer journey mindset, keeping the customer at the center of all ideas.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budgets.

Requirements

• BA/BS in advertising, design, or related field
• 7+ years of art direction and design
• Depth of channel expertise and an ability to create smart, strategic, and impactful creative across multiple channels
• A team player, collaborator, and self-starter

Necessary Skills

• Creative thinker and problem solver that sees brand/creative as powerful business drivers
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite, design, and prototyping tools, etc.
• A digital thinker (U/I/UX experience is a plus)
• Cross-channel expertise including website, email, print, OOH, video, social, and more
• Fosters a client-centric approach
• Strong presentation and communication skills

Employment Type

Full-time

Hybrid (combo of remote and in-office)

Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Friendly atmosphere and culture
• Working with other “A players” driven to create great client results
• 80% employer-paid healthcare coverage
• Vacation, sick time, and company-paid holidays

If you’re looking for an exciting new opportunity with a great team that empowers you to do great work, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected].

LEVEL Mpls

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

About the Job

Public Inc. is uniquely positioned as a mix of consultancy and agency, with a core focus on driving impact out in the world. In 2022, we were shortlisted for Strategy Magazine’s Small Agency of the Year award.  As a purpose-driven business with continued growth ahead of us, we are looking to bring on an Art Director to join our core Creative department. 

Description

As an Art Director, you work with Creative Directors, Copywriters and Designers to develop concepts for different client projects across a variety of channels. You produce the look and feel of concepts and content, create storyboards and concept boards, prepare presentations, and source and design artwork for projects that require visuals. You may also be asked to lead and develop designs independently. 

This role involves interpreting briefs, working on tight deadlines, and presenting creative designs and ideas to clients. After the work is presented, you are responsible for the production of the work, including managing client and internal feedback and working with external partners to get the work completed on time and on budget.

Reporting to the Head of Art and Chief Creative Officer, the Art Director works closely with Copywriters, Designers, and/or other Art Directors, and other members of both the creative department and the larger Public group.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading concepts and communicating ideas
• Producing design, artwork and/or imagery suitable for a variety of channels
• Designing within existing brand guidelines
• Providing quality assurance of creative deliverables
• Building and maintaining relationships with Public team members, clients, partner agencies and vendors
• Contributing to the innovative development and culture of the creative department
• Participating in new business pitches and ideas
• Preparing and delivering presentations to clients

Key Skills

• Experience in art direction and design experience
• A natural sense of curiosity and personal interest in social impact topics
• Proficiency in art direction and conceptual ability  
• Understanding, experience and/or willingness to produce artwork for a variety of channels
• A strategic mindset, an innate ability to problem solve, resilience and energy
• Excellence in Adobe InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator
• Proficiency or excellence in Animation (i.e. After Effects), Video Editing (i.e. Premiere/Final Cut Pro) or 3D modeling software is considered a plus.
• Diverse experience in long-form content or editorial design is also a plus. 

Requirements:

The ideal person for this role has prior experience in an agency environment, a creative portfolio of current examples of work, an ability to work on multiple (and time-sensitive) projects at once, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.

Does this role sound like a great fit for you? If so, please apply directly on LinkedIn or email Max Cox ([email protected]) with your portfolio. This role is hybrid, with four work-from-home days a week and one in-office day, and is open to candidates across Canada and the United States. 

About Public:

We’re a determined collective of forty people in Toronto, Boston, and Los Angeles. We live impactfully. Work strategically. Breathe creativity. And dream endlessly. As a full-service social impact agency, we’ve put purpose at the top of the business agenda. We’ve helped transform corporate reputations with social responsibility campaigns. We’ve driven profits with sustainability programs. Our services include: research, strategy, brand and social impact marketing, advertising, design, digital, PR, social media, corporate partnerships, measurement and evaluation, and project management.

Public encourages applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. Public is committed to building and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace which values diversity and encourages respect for dignity, beliefs and ideas consistent with the principles outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Public recognizes the value of identifying and removing barriers and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

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