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we’re amika. a friend to hair, hairstylists, her, him, them and you. 10 collections created for every hair type, texture and style – all hair is welcome.

We were kind and clean before it was a thing. Cruelty-free, Vegan and free from harsh chemicals like sulfates, parabens, dea, mit, mcit and over 1,300 ingredients on our “no list”. Going greener is top of mind, so we’ve partnered with Terracycle to recycle the unrecyclable and began producing only PCR plastic bottles in 2022. amika is a Climate Neutral Certified organization, Leaping Bunny Certified and Certified Vegan.

Founded in Brooklyn, we’re a collective of creatives, hair stylists, chemists and product enthusiasts. We create the style, products and packaging; take our own photographs and make our own films.

We love what we do.

Job overview:

as the Creative Director you will be responsible for guiding all projects as well as the overall quality of work produced by the creative department. You will be responsible for leading the design team, developing creative guidelines and directing creative work both internally and externally.

Location: brooklyn, NY (Hybrid in-office/work from home schedule, with 3-4 mandatory trips per year to HQ in Brooklyn, NY which are paid by company) you will be required to be onsite for photoshoots.

Salary: $200,000 + benefits

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the SVP Marketing, Brand President and CCO to develop thoughtful, innovative omnichannel creative content and campaigns in line with brand strategy and business objectives
• Build the creative strategy and lead development of innovative creative content for a brand that stands for fun, effective, inclusivity and clean
• Effectively balance creative strategy and execution with a hand-on approach to concepting, art direct pre-production & content capture in order to deliver compelling creative storytelling across all omnichannel platforms.
• Partner closely with Marketing to understand creative needs to support overall brand strategy and activation from new launches to evergreen campaigns.
• Ensure a high level of excellence in concept, design, photographic art direction, supervision of retouching, supervision of production, and campaign execution to ensure consistency and cohesiveness.
• Lead the Creative Ideation and Development of Campaign concepts from briefing to final release, supporting a full consistent 360 activation lens for every new product launch and promotion (Digital, Print, Point of Sale, Experiential, Out of Home)
• Oversee vendors including photographers, directors, illustrators, animators and external agencies to help bring all new campaigns to life
• Be hands on in talent resourcing, development and relationships/communications with outside agencies that we partner with
• Collaborate with the Creative Operations Director & Senior Creative Producer to ensure all creative deliverables are executed on time & in budget
• Maintain brand differentiation by staying true to the brand values and strategy yet staying up to date and infusing the work with beauty, fashion, music, art and other cultural movements – in other words, know who we are but keep it fresh
• Optimize amika’s Brand Guidelines and work with the team to ensure all ongoing projects remain consistent to the approved look and feel; partner with in-house design team & outside agency partners to maintain a high level of design and creative excellence and consistency across all brand touchpoints from digital to in-store
• Lead and mentor the in-house creative design team while closely partnering with marketing and e-comm teams to create content that proves to be effective and engaging
• Create content with an understanding of the marketing funnel; ability to leverage existing data, metrics, and campaign learnings to inform the creative work and pivot when needed; partner with marketing team to continually optimize content and align with key stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Stay on top of consumer and industry insights as well as market intelligence
• Develop direct reports: challenge them to create their best work, motivate, mentor, assist in goal setting, provide development opportunities and performance feedback
• Lead with positivity; continually uphold our culture of teamwork and collaboration

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ Years Beauty / fashion experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of digital-first creative content best practices across the entire consumer journey
• Must have proven track record of building & driving 360 creative content across DTC, Social & Retail Point of Sale & leading Creative teams in a fast-paced environment
• Diversified portfolio demonstrating a unique/differentiated/elevated/boutique point of view
• Keen aesthetic sensibilities and a talent for building desire around a brand or product through creative content, especially through motion video
• Expert knowledge of brand systems, typography, layout. A rich cultural library both current and historical from which to draw inspiration and to teach and inspire a young team of Creatives
• Proven experience creating compelling content and storytelling on social media
• An audience-first mindset. Ability to translate consumer research and insights into effective creative strategies and designs
• Must genuinely enjoy working with & teaching young designers & mentoring them
• Proven history of building, leading and motivating a team to create their best work by nurturing, inspiring and challenging

Additional job requirement: This job position requires in-person work as stated above, and therefore as company policy, you must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Proof of vaccination will be requested before your first in-person work assignment.

Ready to apply?

Please click the link that will bring you to our careers page through Greenhouse. Submit a cover letter describing yourself and why you’d be the perfect fit along with your resume.

amika

Senior Art Director

Location: San Francisco/Bay Area

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Art Director to join our growing creative team in San Francisco. Whether working on a big (a multi-channel campaign) or small (a social post) project, we need a nimble Art Director who consistently delivers exciting, cutting-edge, brand-focused concepts and designs for various digital and print objectives. Partnering with some of the most talented copywriters and designers, this candidate must meet the following criteria:

Responsibilities

• Required to develop concepts and designs for print and digital across a wide range of assignments including large 360 campaigns to one-off social posts, banner ads, reports, video storyboards, mockups, infographics, presentations, and print collateral
• Strong conceptual, typographic and layout skills needed in a Mac-based environment
• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with production, strategy and account
• Flexibility to both ideate and execute ideas
• Partner as well as lead a team of designers to execute an idea or layout
• Ability to ideate independently or alongside a writer partner

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of art direction experience in a related agency or department (advertising, digital, social media, publishing/content or public relations)
• Must have a portfolio that showcases both conceptual ideation and design execution

Additional Qualifications

• Education in design and conceptual thinking is preferred
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately within all required aspects of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) as well as presentation software (PowerPoint)
• Experienced in Sketch and Figma
• Must be self-motivated, hard-working, well-organized, and resilient to ever-changing timelines, requests, and deliverables
• The ongoing drive to understand emerging techniques, trends, and philosophies in design, technology, interaction and social media
• Bonus skills: illustration, photography, retouching, UX, HTML5, Ceros

About us

Back in 1999, Iris was founded by a team of six people around a single client. Those six founders are still at the very heart of our business. Today, Iris is a thriving micro-network of over 1,000 people in 14 locations across the globe. We deliver a multitude of fully integrated specialisms within creative, consulting and mar-tech to some of the most progressive clients around the world.

We are part of the Cheil Worldwide network – the world’s 15th biggest creative agency company. Our partnership with Cheil has allowed us to extend our global to a network of 55 offices.

We are ‘For the Forward’. Always exploring. Restless. Never done. Radiators of positive energy that serve to motivate. Empowering and supporting others to find opportunity. We liberate ourselves by removing the barriers that stand in the way of progress. Confident, bold, decisive and at times challenging. We stretch what’s possible. Always asking ‘What will move us Forward?’

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and recruit on talent alone, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, education, class, sexual orientation or disability. We champion diversity and believe it not only benefits but enhances our creativity, our company and the wider society at large. We are For The Forward.

Iris

Location: Remote and Hybrid work to Redmond WA

Who We Are

At Jar of Sparks, our goal is to build great games that we want to play and our players love. We believe the best way to accomplish this, is through building great teams that work together on a common vision. Central to our team vision is leaning into experimentation that we can learn and grow from.

While we are headquartered in Redmond, Washington, we support full remote and hybrid models for development. We want the most talented teammates wherever they call home. We believe a diverse team with varied perspectives make us a better studio and will help us make better games.

If you believe you can bring a new spark to the studio and expand our point of view, we look forward to talking more.

Your Role

The Associate Producer at Jar of Sparks Gaming Studio will play a key role in the development and production of interactive game titles using Unreal Engine. They will work closely with the project team to ensure that development is on schedule, within budget, and of high quality. Overall, the Associate Producer at Jar of Sparks Gaming Studio will be a key member of the development team, and will play a critical role in the success of our projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for gaming and a proven track record in game development, specifically using Unreal Engine.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to establish and maintain development schedules, milestones, and budgets
• Coordinate the efforts of all team members to ensure successful completion of the project
• Track and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any issues that arise
• Assist in the management of external partners and vendors, as needed
• Help to develop and maintain project documentation, including design documents and production schedules
• Identify and manage project risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them
• Help to manage the day-to-day operations of the studio
• Collaborate with the QA team to ensure the quality of the game is upheld

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in game development, specifically in a producer or associate producer role
• Strong understanding of game development processes and methodologies
• Experience working with Unreal Engine
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. game development, project management)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management software such as JIRA or Trello
• Experience with Agile development methodology
• Understanding of game design and development concepts
• Strong knowledge of game engine, programming and scripting languages
• Proficient in Excel and project planning software such as Microsoft Project
• Experience in multiplayer game development and online systems.
• Passion for gaming, specifically in the industry of Unreal Engine.

Jar of Sparks is a new first party studio with NetEase Games. NetEase Games is one of the largest game developers worldwide by size and revenue. Over the years, NetEase Games has been focusing on developing high quality content and providing the best experience for gamers all around the world. So far, the company has more than 100 games in operation. Its recent games include Naraka: Bladepoint, Knives Out, Onmyoji, Identity V, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, etc.

We are an equal opportunity employer that places high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, disability status, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military status, ideology or veteran status.

Jar of Sparks

Who We Are:

IMG Production & Studios is part of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.

IMG Media LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/img-media/

IMG Media Website – https://www.imgmedia.com/

What You’ll Do:

IMG Productions is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Associate Producer to specialise in graphics for an exciting live soccer broadcast project in New York taking shape in 2023.

As Associate Producer, you will build VIZ graphics for Studio Shows and Sports Games.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Building full screen and lower third graphics for MLS Apple Shows and Games
• To deliver graphics and content on-time and on budget
• To assist in the definition of the editorial content
• Forward planning, ideas generation and the ability to think creatively
• Work closely with Production Management on the deliverables
• Responsible for adhering to compliance guidelines for broadcasters/clients as appropriate
• Promoting a progressive and positive culture within our teams, supporting the values of IMG Media. Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion, Entrepreneurialism and Persistence
• Supporting the D&I initiatives across the department
• Requires regular weekend working

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Previous experience as an Associate Producer
• Relevant and up-to-date technical production knowledge and workflows
• Self graphic building skills on VIZ
• Previous experience working in a live studio environment
• Previous TV/digital content production experience
• A portfolio of work covering a variety of sports production, to include Soccer
• Ability to deliver against challenging deadlines

We’d Love If You Also Have These:

• A portfolio of work covering a variety of sports production, to include Soccer
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work without supervision, under pressure and to tight deadlines
• An ability to work collectively in a team environment.

Our Values:

• We are fueled by Persistence, adapting and seeking solutions in the face of challenges.
• We support and elevate diverse voices, promoting equity and Inclusion within our company, industries and community.
• We operate with a spirit of Entrepreneurialism, a willingness to take risks and mindset that is built to disrupt.
• We rely on Collaboration across our network to power culture and unite people around the world.
• We hold ourselves to the highest standards of Excellence in every aspect of our work, including how we interact with one another, our clients and our partners.

Our Work Ethic:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You’ll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process, but we are currently excited to have our employees experience our office culture as much as possible.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and ally-ship the way we do anything. Fiercely and fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Long-Term Disability
• Buy-up Long-Term Disability
• Commuter Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare/Elder Care
• Online Education
• Fitness & Wellness Membership
• Breast Milk Shipping Service
• PTO and FMLA

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

• Tele/Virtual Interview – 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview – Virtual – with hiring manager and peer
• 2nd stage interview – Virtual- if required

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

IMG Media

Who We Are:

IMG Production & Studios is part of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.

IMG Media LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/img-media/

IMG Media Website – https://www.imgmedia.com/

What You’ll Do:

IMG Productions is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Associate Producer for an exciting live soccer broadcast project in New York taking shape in 2023.

As Associate Producer, you will create feature content for the live studio programmes to wrap around Match Coverage.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Editing features & creating engaging content for use in live studio programmes to wrap around Match coverage as well as Whip Around Show
• To deliver features and content on-time and on budget
• To assist in the definition of the editorial content
• Forward planning, ideas generation and the ability to think creatively
• Work closely with Production Management on the deliverables
• Responsible for adhering to compliance guidelines for broadcasters/clients as appropriate
• Promoting a progressive and positive culture within our teams, supporting the values of IMG Media. Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion, Entrepreneurialism and Persistence
• Supporting the D&I initiatives across the department
• Requires regular weekend working and occasional regional travel

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Previous experience as an Associate Producer
• Relevant and up-to-date technical production knowledge and workflows
• Self editing skills
• Previous experience working in a live studio environment
• Previous TV/digital content production experience
• Ability to deliver against challenging deadlines

We’d Love If You Also Have These:

• A portfolio of work covering a variety of sports production, to include Soccer
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work without supervision, under pressure and to tight deadlines
• An ability to work collectively in a team environment.

Our Values:

• We are fueled by Persistence, adapting and seeking solutions in the face of challenges.
• We support and elevate diverse voices, promoting equity and Inclusion within our company, industries and community.
• We operate with a spirit of Entrepreneurialism, a willingness to take risks and mindset that is built to disrupt.
• We rely on Collaboration across our network to power culture and unite people around the world.
• We hold ourselves to the highest standards of Excellence in every aspect of our work, including how we interact with one another, our clients and our partners.

Our Work Ethic:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You’ll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process, but we are currently excited to have our employees experience our office culture as much as possible.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and ally-ship the way we do anything. Fiercely and fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Long-Term Disability
• Buy-up Long-Term Disability
• Commuter Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare/Elder Care
• Online Education
• Fitness & Wellness Membership
• Breast Milk Shipping Service
• PTO and FMLA

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

• Tele/Virtual Interview – 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview – Virtual – with hiring manager and peer
• 2nd stage interview – Virtual- if required

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

IMG Media

IW Group, Ad Age A-List 2022 Best Multicultural Agency, is looking for an energetic and driven Art Director to join our growing Creative team. This person will be responsible for leading a small team of creatives to develop, pitch, hands-on craft and execute 360 campaigns, branded content, digital and experiential projects of IW Group clients. The objective is to drive fresh, innovative and brand holistic concepts from ideation to completion across multiple platforms, demonstrate speed and efficiency in delivery and ability to react to feedback and adjust as needed.

Success Factors:

The following factors include sample attributes of a successful IW Group employee:

· Enthusiastic and hands-on Creative, with the ability to concept, sell and articulate a great idea

· Collaborate with other experts on the team, to solidify and strengthen ideas

· Resourceful, creative and efficient in getting the work accomplished and have the experience and skills to ensure successful delivery, and execution

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Hands-on design, art direct & supervise on-brand creative assets including Moodboard, Mock Up, Art, Copy, Digital/Print/Video & Motion Graphics, Illustrations and Branding

· Research, develop and drive creative direction in partnership with internal production and creative leads and/or vendors

· Contribute exciting creative ideas and solutions for a wide spectrum of clients/channels/platforms

· Spearhead bold and out-of-box ideas including Metaverse, NFT, KPOP, AI Art and more

· Bring continuous knowledge and expertise to produce high quality branded content and marketing campaigns

Experience:

· 7+ years of experience working in a design firm, advertising agency or other professional setting

· Experience leading and coaching designer, copywriter, production crew and vendors to achieve creative vision

· Concept development and design expertise in 360 campaigns, video, photo, print, social, web and experiential

· Well-versed in turning strategy into idea and execution, feedback tracking and resolving, working with stakeholders/production vendors/talents and artists

· Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, leading and art directing productions, curating talents, vendors and influencers

· Hands-on experience in UX/UI, post-production, motion graphics and 3D design a plus

· Candidates must show a robust portfolio demonstrating a track record of hands-on work

Experience:

• Design/Adobe CS: 7+ year

• Art Direction: 3-5 year

• Managing: 1-2 year

• Writing/Copy editing: 4+ year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid — Los Angeles one day per week

IW Group Inc.

We are an award-winning, bi-coastal digital video partner that produces commercials and documentaries for Fortune 500 companies and major brands. We are passionate about video production and prioritize being at the cutting edge of digital video advertising today. We are expanding quickly due to the high demand for our services and we are seeking a creative producer with experience based in the Miami area.

While this is a work-from-home position we will need you to visit client sites in the South Florida region from time to time. We are looking to start the role off as a permalance position and then move the position to full-time after 2 months.

In this role your primary job duties will be client communication and internal communication regarding projects and the creative direction of such projects. You will be on set from time to time, and you will also oversee/direct post-production only projects.

The ideal candidate is a clear communicator with a creative vision.

The application should include:

• Resume
• Website or professional social accounts (if available)
• Portfolio or examples of relevant work

It is not required, however live stream experience is an additional plus.

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience level.

7 Wonders Cinema

LHH is partnering with an expanding non-profit, performing arts center based in Orlando, FL to find a hands-on, exceptionally creative Art Director. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively across the organization as well as lead a team of in-house designer, writers, and outside vendors to develop and execute various design projects.

A strong portfolio showcasing layout, composition, typography, branding, and general principles of design across all channels is a must.

This is an on-site position in Orlando, FL.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and produce marketing assets and materials using original artwork, photography, type, illustration, etc.
• Provide hands-on team leadership (collaborate with writers, designers, project managers, and vendors)
• Partner with Marketing and Project Management team members to foster integration on all creative for multichannel needs and track job deliveries
• Production and localization of supplied/existing marketing assets for a wide range of multichannel tactics.
• Photograph shows, events and other marketing needs (edit, retouch, and color-correct as well)
• Direct photo and video shoots
• Supports the Creative Director on all Work Plan initiatives.
• Participates in the recruiting, selection and training of team members.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of relevant in-house or agency experience.
• Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred in graphic arts, digital media, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates expertise in layout, composition, typography, branding, and general principles of design across all channels (print, digital, web, video and email)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. – After Effects is a plus, but not required)
• Familiarity of using a CMS and email marketing platform.
• Working knowledge of digital photography, photo retouching, manipulation, and editing. (Preferred knowledge of video capture, editing, production, and export using industry-standard software)
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• This position requires the ability to work a variable schedule, evenings, weekends, and holidays

If you meet all requirements apply now or pass along to someone who does!

LHH

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

Position Title:                           Director of Early Childhood Music

Date of Job Description:           10-5-22

Status:                                     Full-time

Reports To:                             SMES Assistant Head of School and SMAA Director of Music and Organist

Regular Employment Hours:     Sunday Morning TBD

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

                                               Wednesday 8:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday 8:15 a.m – 12:15 p.m.

                                               Breakdown of hours:

                                               Sunday Morning                       TBD                            SMAA

                                               Monday – Friday                      8:15 – 12:15 p.m.          SMES

                                                (one weekday SMES music enrichment until 1:30 p.m. TBD)

                                               Monday, Tuesday, Thursday      1:00 – 4:15 p.m.            SMAA

                                               Wednesday                              1:00 – 6:30 p.m.            SMAA

This is a shared position between Saint Michael Episcopal School (SMES) and Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (SMAA).

Major Responsibilities for SMES:

·        Teach and expose music, including instrumental and vocal to all SMES students.

·        Plan age-appropriate music activities to promote the love of learning music, including accompanying on

piano or guitar.

·        Evaluates students’ interests, aptitudes, temperament, and individual characteristics to determine suitable

instruments for use.

·        Develop a music curriculum to support musical learning and movement.

·        Work with school chaplain to create and implement curriculum for chapel services.

·        Responsible for creating and directing two preschool performances per year (Christmas and End of Year).

·        Supervise children in a safe and loving environment.

·        Assist in performing and maintaining standards as required by Texas Health and Human Services (THHS),

Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and other governing bodies.

·     Demonstrate flexibility in working with all staff as needed to maintain quality programming, including

substituting in other classes and performing other tasks as requested.

·        Support school events (ex. Parents’ Night, Auction, and Barnyard Bash).

Major Responsibilities for SMAA:

·        Direct a preparatory choir for ages 4 through 2^nd grade for SMAA (Cherub Choir), which meets on

Wednesday afternoons and evenings during the program year, and sings occasionally on Sunday

mornings.

·        Oversee recruitment and plan repertoire and activities for the Cherub Choir.

·        Assist with annual Christmas Pageant rehearsals and performance (Sunday afternoons mid-October to

mid-December)

·        Lead the music portion of the annual Vacation Bible School (one week, usually in June).

·        Assist with annual summer Chorister Camp (two days, typically in August).

·        Attend relevant regular meetings (e.g. weekly music staff meeting, monthly full staff meeting).

·        Serve as liaison for young families between SMES and SMAA, including, but not limited to, discerning and

implementing new ways to connect school and church families.

·        Discern and implement new possible partnership(s) through early childhood music with church’s Mission &

Outreach efforts.

·        Assist with recruitment and administration of annual Royal School of Church Music in America (RSCM-A)

Dallas Boys Summer Course.

Employment Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience

·        Early childhood music certification

·        Must meet personal qualifications as outlined in the THHS Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. A

copy of the Minimum Standards is available in the staff workroom.

·        Employee must meet personal qualifications as outlined in the Saint Michael Episcopal School and Saint

Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Employee Handbooks

·        Employee must embody SMAA Core Values: Collaborative, Loyal, Effective, Kind, and Growth-Oriented

·        Employee must have basic computer skills and ability to communicate via email

·        Employee must have access to the internet and/or text messaging to be able to communicate with SMES

and SMAA staff, parents and caregivers outside of school hours

We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, religion, disability/handicap, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws unless a particular status protected by federal, state, or local laws contradict the deeply held religious convictions of the School or the church.

Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

We are LEGOLAND California Resort – the place where FUN is built and memories are made. Across our Resort we have two fantastic LEGO themed Hotels, a Water Park, a SEA LIFE Aquarium, more than 60 rides and attractions, 20 food and beverage locations, and 14 retail stores – the opportunities here are endless!

Scope of Job:

LEGOLAND California are seeking Entertainment Operation Managers who are a detail-oriented, multi-tasking, highly motivated, and a proactive leader. Our Entertainment Operations team are responsible for running the daily entertainment and events offerings in resort. Collaborates with production teams to manage, schedule and support rehearsals processes, daily operations, maintenance, installation & strike, and postproduction review sessions of all Core, and Seasonal Entertainment offerings. The Entertainment Operations team is essential in maintaining original artistic direction of all guest offerings as intended by the Production Manager. This leads the Entertainment Stage Management team in show quality and fostering a professional and fun place of work.

Main Responsibilities:

Oversee and lead all components of Entertainment daily operations including administrative functions, show quality, company management, and leadership support of the Entertainment Stage Management team, Performers, and Costume Character Team.

Ensure all Shows, Events and Experiences are communicated out to guests correctly and to internal channels.

Leads the Stage Managers over one or multiple areas to include, Stage Venues, Atmosphere Entertainment, Costume Character

Experiences, Hotel Entertainment and Experiences.

Create, Foster, Promote and Engage in a professional Entertainment culture which provides growth, development, fun and an atmosphere which puts a smile on the face of a child through the outreach of each Entertainment offering.

Lead Events Assistant Managers in producing and executing Events (Seasonal, Media Events other Events)

Action out Operational Team responsibilities throughout the Production process to maintain a collaborative a partnership with the

Creative/Production team and work to a seamless transition into daily operations.

Actively participate in forward product development executing within the aligned overall Entertainment & Events multiyear strategy vision.

Responsibilities:

Leads and supports all functions of the Entertainment Stage Manager program including recruiting, training, and development of all Stage Manager roles.

Responsible for driving the Operational processes through all phases of the new show, event or experience development working with Entertainment and Other Resort Departments teams to ensure successful product opening for guests.

Manages the daily operational Entertainment budget specific to the needs of show, event, and experience costs including health & safety, breakroom supplies, and other key essential expenses supporting the business in tracking and procurement.

Manages crowd control and ushers for Shows and Events

Contributes to and maintains Operational Production Books sourcing or creating production schedules, production logs and cumulative punch lists, standard operating procedure manuals, risk assessments, production books, venue checklists and track sheets, maintenance requests and other materials that aid in the Production and/or Operational process.

Tracks, manages, and reports on all show reporting databases metrics including when required daily attendance trackers, summary of operational up time, and information for accurate music licensing filing and reporting.

Supports special events as assigned including but not limited to: media shoots character offsite requests, partnership events, and internal park events.

Ensure staffing remains at adequate levels to support both daily and forward production offerings and work with

Production/Technical teams in advance for additional casting needs.

Administrative duties include payroll, recognition platforms, schedules, recordkeeping, performance tracking documents, and personnel files

Partner with Creative, Production, Costume & Technical Teams to support all rehearsal needs

Communicates, inspires, and maintains new project intent among all will maintaining collaborative relationships with executive leadership, department production, technical, costuming and partner department teams.

Advocates and actively participates in maintaining a safe, fun and professional work environment for all Entertainment teams including conducting Department Tam Building sessions, Department Meetings, and being an active and engaged leader

Attends all Pre-Production, Production, and Postproduction Meetings.

Serve as Production Manager for assigned Special Events and Projects.

Oversee the Departments Duty Management Program

Serve as Department Duty Manager.

Perform other duties as assigned

Background and Experience:

(3+) Years of proven experience in cue writing/development, character/performer/technician training, show-calling and stage management

(3+) Years of Theatre/Entertainment or Event Production & Company Management experience

(3+) Years of proven ability to lead diversely skilled Entertainment teams supported by positive performance evaluations.

Experience working within establishing budgets, running financial reports, and budget tracking

Familiarity with lighting, audio, special effects, scenic and stage set-ups.

Trusted leader that guides with integrity and fosters a professional work culture

Proven ability to identify and coach behavioral enhancements and performance opportunities.

Proven evaluation & problem-solving skills

Ability to work days, nights, and over holidays to support Peak and Off-Peak Entertainment offerings across all Resort functions.

Proficient in Microsoft & Adobe software products. Knowledge of purchasing and reporting systems.

Demonstrated initiative, communication, and interpersonal skills; Confident and outgoing presence with the ability to professionally interact with various levels of team members and leadership.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects with a detailed oriented style and strict deadlines.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in theatre/performing arts or related field or equivalent professional experience within the Entertainment/Theatre industry

Other requirements:

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings & weekends to support Resort operations.

SITE MANAGERS

Site Managers are responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety & Security within their location, in line with the Group Policy (HS001). In particular, as the ‘Responsible Person’ (see the HS001 for definition) they must ensure that risk assessments have been carried out, that safe working procedures are in place for all work activities and that all employees under their management are aware of the Group Health, Safety and Security Policy and their obligations under it. They must ensure that safe working practices are monitored, and that risk assessments and procedures are reviewed regularly. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are investigated appropriately and that where necessary, corrective action is taken to ensure that such incidents are not repeated

ALL OTHER MANAGERS/SUPERVISORS

Managers/supervisors are responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety & Security within their team, in line with the Group Policy (HS001). In particular they must ensure that risk assessments have been carried out, that safe working procedures are in place for all work activities and that all employees in their teams are aware of the Group Health, Safety and Security Policy and their obligations under it. They must ensure that safe working practices are monitored, and that risk assessments and procedures are reviewed regularly. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are investigated appropriately and that where necessary, corrective action is taken to ensure that such incidents are not repeated.

EMPLOYEES

Employees are responsible for the safety of themselves, their colleagues and guests (where appropriate), in line with the Group Policy (HS001) and the law. In particular, they must ensure that they follow safe working procedures for all work activities that they undertake, and they must not use any tools or equipment for which they have not been trained. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are reported to their line manager and must cooperate with any investigation as appropriate.

** Please consider whether you’ll be able to travel to and from the Resort. Some shifts may fall into unsociable hours.**

What You’ll Get…

Alongside company paid holidays, you can also look forward to enjoying a great benefits package, free tickets to Merlin attractions globally and 30% discount in our retail shops and restaurants.

Compensation:

Compensation for the opportunity is $64,500.00 – $68,000.00

*Compensation Rates are dependent upon skills and experiences related to the opportunity*

Everyone Matters at Merlin.

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we’ll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform their best at interview, so if you have additional requirements due to disability or ill health please get in contact with [email protected].

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LEGOLAND California Resort