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Looking for a Creative Director who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves a challenge!

Role

We are looking for a Creative Director to join our design-savvy team, leading clients to convey genuine stories across digital channels.

You thrive in fast-paced environments and love the challenge of creating engaging and innovative content. You are a hands-on visionary who builds impactful social, digital, and brand activation campaigns. You champion creative work, actively evolve design strategies, and translate marketing objectives into jaw-dropping visuals from concept to execution. All this while being the guardian of quality and the safekeeper of a brand’s look and feel.

If you are passionate about all of the small things and are eager to get your hands dirty with ever-evolving work across a wide range of projects, we’d like to meet you.

Salary Range: 150-190k based on experience

Responsibilities

• Work from a brief with a copywriter or other members of the creative team, generating ideas to present to clients
• Determine how to best represent concepts visually
• Produce storyboards, wireframes, and layouts based on creative ideas
• Visualize concepts for presentations and proposals
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and a target audience to develop an artistic approach and style to match
• Design & produce effective social and digital campaigns
• Coordinate with designers, motion graphics artists, video editors, and copywriters
• Offer input & share ideas in creative meetings
• Produce attractive and effective designs for various media outputs
• Manage projects, on and off location, and work within a budget

Requirements

• 7-10+ years experience in creative field
• Expert knowledge of design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
• Understanding and experience with editing tools like Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Innovation in layout, typography, hierarchy and composition
• Keen eye for design and visualization and a meticulous attention to detail
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Creative problem-solving aptitude
• Inspirational and visionary with the self-drive to maintain and improve design standards
• Team player with flexibility to step in when needed on any project
• Agency or social media experience strongly preferred

Benefits

What you get

• Autonomy to lead your projects and grow your accounts; as your account grows – so will your team
• Great benefits offerings including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Commuter Benefits, Life Insurance and 401K, just to name a few
• Generous time-off package, including the last week of the year off
• Wellness & Development stipends
• Flexible working environment
• Plus, much more!

About 1000heads

1000heads is a social transformation company. We help global brands adapt to rapid and continual shifts in media, technology and culture. The company delivers social-first data, insights, strategic consultancy and creative services to clients around the world. We deliver social & influencer campaigns to our US roster, which includes; Google, Arm, Thomas English Muffins, Snapchat, Caviar, Noom & OPI.

1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity. We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.
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The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for the world’s leading entertainment, education and mission-driven brands. The Studio seeks an Art Director to oversee and execute high-level design work for nonprofit and higher education clients. This role will report to the Associate Creative Director and collaborate cross-functionally with the Studio and Town Hall team. The selected candidate has a keen eye for detail and a passion for crafting high-quality work that adheres to our client’s brand standards and achieves our strategic goals.

What You’ll Do

The Art Director will develop and execute creative concepts alongside our Associate Creative Directors, copywriters, and designers to support the marketing strategies of our nonprofit and higher education clients. You’ll also dynamically present ideas to our clients in ways that resonate with them.

• Work as a high-level hands-on designer closely guiding creative ideation through every step of production
• Oversee a team of freelance design support to ensure high levels of craft and consistency with the client’s brand standards
• Stay current with design trends, techniques and processes
• Coordinate with hired illustrators, photographers, animators, etc. as needed

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Attend daily forecast meetings to determine schedules and resources based on daily needs
• Work with Project Managers and Client Services to ensure creative goals for each project are clear, and that every project has sufficient time allocated and timeline schedules align with designers needs
• Oversee freelance design support on final design execution, providing clear creative feedback in a timely manner
• Keep production running smoothly by ensuring you are meeting deadlines and addressing roadblocks as they happen

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience at a creative agency or similar environment
• A portfolio showcasing polished, well-thought design in lead and hands-on roles
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign)
• Eagle-eye for details like spotting alignment issues and inconsistencies
• Strong sense of typography
• Dynamic and confident presentation skills to pitch ideas clearly and effectively
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment
• A deep understanding of how technical factors affect designing for the digital space
• Troubleshoot and problem solve efficiently, intelligently and with positivity
• Experience with retouching and digital compositing

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $90,000 – $105,000
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for leading entertainment, education and mission-driven brands—Madison Square Garden, WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Columbia University, Harvard Online, and No Kid Hungry.

The Studio is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.
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Description

Chernoff Newman is passionate about solving problems through creative communications. We enjoy the folks we spend our days with, whether it’s inside the office or outside after hours. We have a relentless curiosity, no matter what discipline we’re working within, and that drives our passion for creativity. It also fuels a culture of collaboration and fun. We live in a team environment, where we truly work across all disciplines in our marketing efforts. And the most important member of our team? That’s our client. This approach, where we put our clients first, helps us work together as a unified team. A team built to connect with consumers on a personal level. Technology may drive this engagement, but people are who really make it happen.

We’re in search of someone who is able to routinely conceptualize creative solutions that effectively communicate strategic intent across a variety of mediums. Ultimately, our art directors are expected to understand clients’ needs and visually express ideas through compelling, persuasive imagery and design. Art directors work closely with our associate creative directors and copywriters to schedule and monitor all art direction and graphic design projects.

Our best work is achieved when we bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets together to solve problems for our clients. In addition to diversity of thought, we value diversity of people and are committed to a workforce that’s inclusive of our community and culture.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associates (2 year) degree in advertising, communication design, or visual arts. A bachelor (4 year) degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of design experience in an agency setting is required.
• If no degree is possessed, then 6–8 years related experience in agency setting is required.
• Must possess exceptional computer skills. Macintosh operating platform a must. Thorough knowledge of the following software applications is required: Adobe Creative Cloud, Keynote and any widely utilized word processing application.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Primary Responsibilities: Art Direction/Graphic Design
• Interact with Copywriters, FE Developers to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned product(s).
• Possess solid understanding of the science and market dynamics of assigned product(s).
• Work closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects.
• Provide accurate time and cost estimates for each tactic.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, as directed by Creative Director or ACDs.
• The responsibilities are many, various, and not limited to those written in this document.

Benefits

• Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Matching Plan
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Training & Development

Growth Path

Increased responsibilities and direct reports as the Agency and its affiliates continue to grow. As a general guide, Art Directors will be trained and developed to become Senior Art Directors.

And here are a few ways we describe the people who fit into our agency culture:

• Curious – everyone here has the courage to wonder what’s next for our clients and our industry
• Team-driven – this is a true team environment where our clients are the most important member of the team
• Big thinkers – we are all makers, innovators and catalysts for change
• Business savvy – our focus is on strategic, original work that drives a positive bottom line for our client
• Get it done attitude – we are client-focused, responsive and always thinking about measuring our results
• Pride in work – we do what we say by the best of our ability and we are always going for great

If you are ready for the challenge, then we are ready to hear from you!

Pay Range: Industry competitive, commensurate with experience
Chernoff Newman

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

An Executive Producer is responsible for the overall editorial content on all platforms produced by KBLR

Job Duties

• Conceive and execute daily programs incorporating top news stories responsible for on-air look and program format
• Develop future segments, special event coverage, sweeps planning, incorporating evening anchor talent
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing on topical and special promotion
• Work with Arthouse on graphic production and art direction
• Oversee the Platform Managers and Content Producers
• Collaborate with other newsroom managers for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage
• Work with all facets of the organization, including production, IT and engineering to ensure the most accurate and compelling local coverage
• Responsible for managing the production of news specials, entertainment shows and other productions outside of the regularly scheduled newscasts.
• Performs as Line Producer and other related duties as assigned by News Director.
• Contribute to and develop content for digital platforms.
• Schedule nightside content producers to ensure proper coverage
• Collaborate with Digital Lead to develop content and promotion strategies on all platforms
• Hire quality talent when needed, as well as coaching and mentoring current employees
• Work with Digital Lead to manage KBLR efforts. Manage playlist like a newscast rundown to maximize opportunity for engagement.

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in newsroom management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Minimum 5 years’ experience writing, producing and desktop editing

Requirements

• Must be willing to work in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Proven ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish.
• Proven ability to understand and communicate well in a duo Spanish/English-speaking environment.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong editorial judgment as well as the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation for coverage across multiple platforms
• Ability to lead the newsroom
• Experienced at providing ongoing feedback to develop individuals
• Innovative and creative thinker who will push to make Telemundo Las Vegas local content the best in the market

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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US Army

Position Summary:

The associate producer of KQED’s The California Report is a critical member of a team that delivers a statewide newscast to public radio stations around California, working in the daytime to edit and produce material to help the editorial team in shaping the direction of the show.

This position requires an ambitious and dedicated journalist capable of juggling multiple tasks at once and meeting mission-critical deadlines – all while staying cool, calm and collected. The associate producer must be proficient at audio production, writing for on air, writing text stories and producing other online news content for the web, mobile and social media platforms. Special projects and coverage, as well as breaking news duties, are also part of the job.

Salary range information will be provided to applicants who are contacted for an interview

KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. This will enable us to better serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling.

We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply.

The mission that drives us:

KQED provide citizens of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas.

This role will work hybrid between working in and working remotely. KQED requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The successful candidate will be required to join The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

Essential Functions:

Researches, writes, edits, produces and reports stories for The California Report.

Produces a variety of editorial content for the web, mobile and social media, such as audio, scripts, text stories, blog posts, photographs, video and databases.

Delivers audio, scripts, text stories, blog posts, photographs, video and other content from the field.

Assists the Senior Editor, Host and others on the KQED News team in developing coverage strategies and daily assignments.

Assists the Editor, Host and others on the KQED News team in determining appropriate platforms to best tell the story.

Logs, edits and dubs sound for story production as necessary.

Performs Other Essential Duties, As Required.

Other Job Functions:

Edits online and multimedia content.

Knowledge/Experience Required

Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.

Excellent news judgment

Excellent organizational skills to function in briskly paced, multi-platform news operation.

Excellent knowledge of current and emerging technologies impacting journalism, including web, mobile and social media.

Excellent communications skills.

Strong project management skills.

Ability to work under deadline pressures.

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and innovate.

Demonstrated ability to work well with both veteran and new staff.

Demonstrated ability to work in teams and across departments.

Demonstrated ability to work with external partners and collaborations.

Knowledge/Experience Desired

One-three years experience working in a news operation is desired.

Experience in broadcast news is a plus.

Working knowledge of the 9-county Bay Area and the Sacramento region is a plus.

Experience working in a demographically diverse news environment strongly desired.

B.A. or Masters degree in journalism, broadcast, mass communications or comparable media curriculum containing multimedia and digital news emphasis a plus.

Let us tell you more about our benefits:

Whether you’re single, married, have children, are in a domestic partnership or anything in between, we have you covered. Employees at KQED enjoy a family-friendly workplace offering paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, family medical leave benefits, comprehensive health/vision/dental and commuter benefits as well as a 403(b) plan. KQED encourages diversity, openness and offers training to support personal and professional development. In addition, we are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, wellness programs as well as free KQED membership.

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A full-time Curatorial Assistant position, reporting to the Museum’s Arnhold Associate Curator and providing support to the Adjunct Curator of Digital Art, is available. The incumbent will assist the Curators with scholarly projects as well as a variety of project-related administrative tasks. Excellent research and writing skills are essential, as well as a deep knowledge of 20th- and 21st-century art history.

Responsibilities include: Assistance in planning, research, organization and installation of exhibitions; assistance with catalogues and other publications, both print and digital; research on artists for curatorial projects and acquisitions; writing didactic labels, press releases, and other copy; serving as liaison with Curator’s contacts, including artists, donors, and gallerists; support for the Digital Acquisition Committee; overall administrative support; additional support for acquisitions for the Whitney’s permanent collection, including coordination with Conservation, Registration, and Documentation departments; TMS data entry; other tasks as needed to support the work of the Curatorial Department.

Job requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in 20th- and 21st-century art and art history
• 2 years of museum, gallery or relevant experience, including experience with TMS, Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills; excellent writing, research, and communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Interest or experience in digital art is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Fixed compensation of $50,000 per annum
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
• Generous PTO benefits
• Commuter benefits – parking and mass transit
• Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
• Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.

About the Whitney:

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement:

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

COVID guidelines:

The health and safety of our Museum community is the highest priority. As such, the Whitney Museum is requiring all newly hired staff members to be fully vaccinated and boosted with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical, religious, or other reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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About The Shipyard

The Shipyard is a leading, independent agency that builds performance-driven brands audiences can’t help but love.

By applying modern mindsets to established models, we fuel brand and marketing decisions that are more courageous and more validated.

Our ability to align bold creativity with individual consumer motivations lets us do more than hope for brand love – we methodically engineer it throughout the consumer journey. That’s how we activate the synergistic power of brand building and performance marketing.

Engineering Brand Love through the courageous ambitions of our people and our clients.

The agency has significant momentum and is on a roll with new business. Our team continues to expand across four cities (Columbus, Newport Beach, Sacramento, and San Diego) and we’re still growing. Come join our team!

Summary

We are looking for a smart, experienced, and motivated Art Director to join our San Diego team.

The Art Director is responsible for leading creative professionals with panache. We need someone who sees people over projects; who can help grow a creative team that makes our clients’ consumers weak in the knees. We’re making a huge dent in the advertising industry and we need someone to wield the hammer with precision. That means you’ve got an eye for typography, a finger on creative composition, and the gentle direction that designers love working for.

This is a hybrid work from home/office position, but the candidate must live near San Diego.

What You’ll Do

• Strongly embrace human-centered design mindsets and methodologies to deliver creative concepts that solve consumer needs.
• Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriter
• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize ideas
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
• Collaboration with Digital Experience team to ensure continuity across all brand touchpoints
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
• Manage on-going staffing needs
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members
• Stay on top of cultural & marketing trends and evolving best practices

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of design experience, preferably in an agency environment
• An innate curiosity and strong desire to expand your knowledge
• Hands-on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, and image selection
• Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills

What You’ll Get

• Open PTO
• 40 hours of paid sick time (annually)
• Flexible work hours and remote work
• Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401k program with employer matching
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee bonus referrals
• Dog-friendly offices
• Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)
• … and lots more!

Requirements

• All employees of The Shipyard must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Shipyard

Company Description

• This role is ONSITE at the client studio in Sterling Heights, Michigan (suburb of Detroit)**

Working on some weekends, nights and holidays is required for this role.

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022.

About Dentsu Creative

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022.

Job Description

You will work closely with Producers, Product Specialists and Executive Producers on live virtual car walkthroughs for customers for our General Motors client. This role requires a mixture of technical knowledge as well as knowledge of digital workflows, with an onsite experiential component. In this role, you will work onsite at the GM studio, ensuring all technical and digital aspects of the virtual walkthrough flow smoothly – from setting up video equipment and setting up the network connection to ensuring there are no connection issues and that onscreen intro and end frames are correct.

The Associate Producer is an entry level position responsible for supporting all levels of production on integrated engagements, sometimes leading small engagements on his/her own. It is a learning position where priority is to have wide exposure into different productions, but also a role who is expected to independently manage small/low stakes productions. You are our first source of information, communications, and statuses/successes/failures, and act as the documenters and trouble shooters for all things going on in the studio, ensuring the correct info gets to the correct people in a timely manner.

Primary

Responsibilities

• Your top three daily duties:
• Monitoring live tour sessions
• Prepping and maintaining equipment
• Key personnel for group tours (responsible for entire administration of each tour)
• Dentsu Producers elevate the creative; find versatile solutions to keep good ideas alive. They lead the evolution of creative concepts into even stronger executions.
• Ambitiously gather knowledge on production process – try to apply on projects and advocate for adherence to it to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality assets. Escalate any potential project risks to the lead producer
• Support lead producers in the creative development, development and trafficking of all the digital campaign elements for our high-volume, fast paced client.
• Maintain schedules set by lead producers, communicate progress and status on multiple projects, coordinate people and resources, identify challenges and recommend solutions.
• Asset Management and banner content creation within Google Studio and associated tools leading to generating client preview links and ensuring quality control before links are sent to internal and client stakeholders for review.
• Manage communication with partners and maintain knowledge and awareness of partner agency efforts in order to communicate risks and manage expectations around timelines.
• Assign tickets and track progress in our internal task management system (JIRA).
• Production organization; Coordinate meetings, notes, status reports, task lists, hot sheets, etc.
• Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of art directors, copywriters, account and PM
• Develop and track small/low stakes project timelines and resources with minimal oversight
• Manage multi asset deliveries using assets tracker to ensure on time and on spec delivery.
• Close out projects properly; file management and final budget/resource actualization.
• Conduct and document post project summary meetings

Secondary

• Partner with senior Production team members to define the scope of projects (goals, deliverables, schedule and budget)
• Support a senior Production team member on larger production initiatives.
• Aim to side kick on bigger mid/high productions
• Actively seek exposure to new project types (scale, media etc.)

Qualifications

Skills:

• Passion for the craft of production and creativity
• Experience working in a very fast paced and ever changing production environment
• Positive spirit, team oriented and always a “helping hand” attitude
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and go with the flow as productions schedules shift frequently
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Interpersonal/Emotional intelligence
• Curious with a drive to experiment and to take on new challenges
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills; responsive and flexible to evolving responsibilities and changing environments
• A self-starter that can work well within highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Interest in digital, experiential and/or content production process.

Additional Information

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We are united by four signature strengths:

Boundless Creativity – Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture – the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale – Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides. We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft – Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration – Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

Dentsu Creative

UWorld is seeking a talented Director to lead our growing art and illustration department. This is a unique role that provides opportunity to support and drive a high performing group of full-time artists in their daily activities. These illustrators, animators, and graphic artists partner with some of the brightest minds in education to create award winning illustrations for our e-learning products. A successful candidate will have outstanding leadership skills including project management, resource planning, and the ability to communicate and work effectively with the senior leadership team.

Minimum Education:

• Master’s degree in fine arts, graphic design, or a related field required (Master’s degree in biomedical visualization is highly preferred)
• Project management certification a plus

Minimum Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Illustration, Medical Illustration, Graphic Arts, or a similar field
• Proficiency with at least one of the following major animation programs Maya, 3DS Max, or C4D
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite and ZBrush
• 5+ years of experience in a management role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to create, manage, problem solve and execute the overall design and visual style for creative projects
• Has an understanding of trends in education and applies those insights to creative projects.
• Experience creating and overseeing the creation of 2D illustrations, 3D models, storyboards, animations.
• Strong ability to foster relationships both within the department and cross-functionally with other teams and leadership
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and empower direct reports and teams
• Strong business acumen and focus on driving results
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Skilled in process improvement and change management
• Able to communicate well and work effectively with senior leadership team
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategy of the Art and Illustration department by defining the direction and goals of the team
• Guide department in the creation of original illustrations for a wide range of high stakes exams,
• Collaborate with internal content writing teams to create unique ways of visualizing difficult concepts and tell stories through illustrative concepts
• Support all training and hiring efforts for a growing department of Illustrators, animators, and graphic artists
• Responsible for connecting the creative approach to business strategy
• Foster an environment of learning and growth while maintaining focus on efficiency and meeting overall organizational goals
• Maintain a library of 3D and 2D assets
• Guide the department in the creation of illustrations according to stylistic guidelines
• Resource planning – understanding what the teams are capable of delivering and guiding the team leads to adapt as priorities shift. Stay aware of changing priorities and coordinate efforts across all the teams. Seeks and maintains knowledge about all products, their upgrades and their upcoming priorities.
• Help maintain an efficient and successful production process
• Actively support recruitment and retention of talented artists for the various teams.
• Lead the development of a departmental vision and strategy.
• Seek to grow the unique skill sets of the team including technical, interpersonal and leadership skills for appropriate team members; grow and empower team leads; partner with them to solve problems.
• Seek to improve workflows and all systems related to efficiency and effectiveness.
• Serve as advocate and liaison to senior leadership as well as the verticals.
• Analyze data (internal and external) as needed to support the team’s productivity and overall effectiveness.
• Systematize reporting – create a more consistent methodology for measuring and reporting on productivity and quality.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits:

• Stable and growing work environment that prioritizes a quality work/life balance
• Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
• Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
• Generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
• 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
• On-site group fitness classes & relaxed work environment

At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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