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Public Relations Manager – $65,000 – $68,000 – Washington DC

The Role

Do you have a creative mind and excellent writing and editing abilities? Do you have the ability to manage projects, multi-task and juggle multiple demands amid quickly shifting priorities? If so, we are looking for you.

Octane is seeking a Public & Media Relations Manager who will be the primary contact between the media and Octane clients. You will be responsible for all details related to media relations, you will handle multiple communication angles in a fast-paced environment and has a close eye on both the current PR needs and future PR needs.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of a Public Relations Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage public relations strategy and earned media opportunities for the firm, and its clients.
• Partner across marketing, digital and business development team, and agency leadership to proactively develop visibility strategy and topics of focus.
• Build relationships with key publications to shape coverage, growing agency and client identity and brand as recognized and trusted entities.
• Build strong client relationships and become a trusted consultative resource to influence and advocate for thoughtful public and media relations initiatives and approaches.
• Deliver excellence in work product, cross-team collaboration, and client service.
• Develop and execute strategic comprehensive public relations plans, media strategies and media initiatives for all clients.
• Develop and implement new pitch angles, content ideas, media outreach strategies, targeted partnerships, and events

The Company

At Octane, our goals are simple: to provide innovative social marketing campaigns for any target audience and to excel at client service in the process. Even simpler is that here at Octane, we want to help people change their lives. And we do that through thoughtful, creative, research-based, and innovative marketing campaigns. Intrinsic to such change is a consumer-focused paradigm, a different way of doing things: we listen to the target audience and meaningfully engage them as partners to develop integrated communications programs.

The Person

The key skills and qualities of a Public Relations Manager are:

• Bachelor’s degree required; journalism, communications or related focus preferred
• Demonstrated track record of managing PR campaigns
• 3-5+ years of public relations experience required; agency experience preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills; strong interpersonal communications skills; detail-oriented; mastery of AP Style required
• Team player capable of building relationships and managing projects throughout the project cycle.
• Demonstrate key competencies to include managing complexity, balancing stakeholders, seeking collaboration, ensuring accountability, and cultivating innovation.

If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button to find out more.

Octane Public Relations and Advertising

The 1-800-Flowers.com Enterprise Product Team is seeking a Sr. Director of Product Design & UX to lead design strategy, UX, UI design, and user and product research. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading teams as they identify opportunities and forge new solutions that meet business goals. The Sr. Director of Product Design & UX will establish and enforce design standards and scalable systems across the 1800Flowers.com Family of Brands. They will be expert in design and innovation strategy, leading the UX process from research through conceptual development, testing, and deployment. Creative problem solving, team leadership, and stakeholder management are critical to the success of this role.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the UX team, attracting and coaching top UX researchers and designers
• Establish and manage performance metrics for the UX organization
• Own the vision, execution, and standards for product design and UX
• Oversee design aspects of product development from idea to wireframes, studies, prototypes, and shipped product
• Collect, synthesize, and understand various data to guide UX decisions
• Establish and enforce usability and product quality standards
• Work closely with product Leadership on prioritization and resourcing
• Communicate UX priorities and vision through excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in UX, research, strategy, product design or related experience
• 2-3 years leading UX/design teams
• Demonstrable experience delivering intuitive, beautiful products at scale
• Expertise in scalable design systems
• Deep understanding of Agile processes
• Extensive experience with research and data capture and analysis methods

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

Groupe Marie-Claire, un leader sur la scène québécoise de la mode depuis plus de 50 ans. Notre entreprise détient plusieurs bannières d’horizons variés dont les Boutiques San Francisco, la Parfumerie Dans Un Jardin, les Boutiques Marie-Claire, l’enseigne Claire France et maintenant LIVOM. Nous avons plusieurs ouvertures et possibilités au sein de notre département recherche tendances & design de mode .

Créateur(trice) de mode passionné (e). Ayant des qualités d’équipe et un bon flair pour les tendances et le merchandising.

Nous cherchons un(e) designer /styliste. 

Toutes catégories de produits

Exigences :

Diplôme en design de mode

Grande connaissance des matières tricot et tissé.

Dessin illustrateur et photoshop

Maîtrise des recolorations et créations d’imprimés, de graphisme artistique.

Connaissance de la construction et confection d’un vêtement.

Être au fait des dernières tendances modes

Expérience de développement de produit avec la Chine

Expérience chez un détaillant et connaître les processus d’achat est un atout

Bilinguisme

Être organisé et rapide d’exécution

Avoir de l’initiative, développer la marque à travers le branding du produit, participer au lancement marketing

L’expérience des essayages de vêtements est importante

Votre candidature sera traitée confidentiellement.

Groupe Marie Claire Inc.

Robert Half Marketing and Creative is seeking a Sr Design Manager for a full-time role with a long time client.

*Hybrid Role – Atlanta area applicants only

*Portfolio Required

Responsibilities

• Continuously improving the core web presence, to drive engagement through interactivity and digital content.
• Telling compelling stories about individual service offerings in a digital environment.
• Strong project management skills demonstrated throughout a project’s lifecycle, including requirements gathering, concept development, design (wireframes and mockups), oversight of development and production, launch, and evaluation of the project’s performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience working on digital design products.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a either a project leadership or supervisory role.
• A strong portfolio of work that demonstrates ability to implement effective, user-centered solutions.
• Expert with Adobe Creative Suite and prototyping tools like Sketch or Figma.
• Experience in Art Direction for Photography and Video projects

Robert Half

3BLACKDOT (3BD) is an entertainment studio at the unique intersection of Gaming & Culture. We partner with the most authentic and influential names in gaming who amass 6B+ hyper-engaged monthly viewers across the globe, and push the boundaries of modern entertainment by merging storytelling craft with gaming culture. A vertically integrated company, 3BD offers influencer marketing & sponsorships, media, branded IP, e-commerce, games IP, studio & book IP, as well as event production all under one roof in order to bring to life innovative cross-platform entertainment experiences for our talent, audience and brand partners.

In addition to our influencer and media success, 3BD has sold hundreds of thousands of merchandise units and more than 20M books. We have created cultural events attended by tens of thousands of gamers, musicians, artists and their fans. Also, we are the creative force behind such box office hits as Queen & Slim, and published games celebrated by the gaming community.

We are looking for a Director, Branded Creative that will ideate and develop creative concepts for both 3BLACKDOT Owned & Operated (O&O) Content Lifestyle Brands, as well as built-if-sold digital content series and branded campaigns that live on talent channels, and which are financed by third party brands. This is a heavily integrated role that will work cross-functionally on the development, organization and execution of these projects with our internal marketing, content, production, talent, and sales teams as well as having presence with external clients. The Branded Creative Director will manage projects from start to finish and is responsible for delivering final work to spec on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Be the creative lead and represent the marketing mindset on creative projects involving brand partners
• Partner with sales to interface with clients and develop custom, integrated, multi/cross channel, entertainment programs under our owned and operated brands, and/or on talent distribution channels, that perform highly and create deep and consistent consumer engagement within profitable budgets. This is about integrating brands into our digital storytelling in highly authentic ways and the majority of opportunities will be non-scripted
• Lead on strategizing and creating a compelling response to RFPs with big ideas, market insights, cultural proof points, measurement, and winning tactics
• Prepare presentation materials, status updates, case studies and other valuable sales tools to drive communication with clients and agency partners on a consistent basis
• Proactively build out content opportunities and strategies that align with our own brand or a talent’s channel DNA while delivering on clients’ marketing and media objectives
• Partner with other stakeholders such as brand, production, talent and finance teams to get buy-in and scope out production cost and forecast performance prior to sale
• Implement effective measurement models, help synthesize data, and quantify results from programs
• Develop program schedules, briefing docs, production and other campaign oversight to keep on top of deadlines, manage successful execution, and track KPIs. Production execution will transfer to our production team but you will remain involved in overseeing the creative vision and an intimate understanding of pre-/ and post production processes will make for a respectful collaboration
• Support and contribute to the overall vision of our owned and operated brands and the broader strategic priorities. This role could be integral in trialing formats that evolve into bigger self-funded sub brands.
• Keep pulse on brand integrations, digital, storytelling, and other technology trends. Be a source of creative and marketing thought leadership and proactively surface how we can continue to improve our own brand channel strength and offering to clients

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in digital branded entertainment creative development and production. At least 3 years should reflect hands-on involvement in production.
• Extensive passion and understanding of the digital and social landscape, creator economy, branded opportunities, and brand/agency buying behavior and preferences
• Strong insight into youth audiences and cultural convergence is paramount. We operate in the spaces where culture is shaped and gaming and entertainment intersect with sports, music, and fashion
• Exceptional storytelling and communication expertise. You can take clients, talent, internal stakeholders, and consumers on resonant journeys in both verbal and written form to bring a new idea or repeat campaign opportunity to life. You exude enthusiasm, positivity, and poise even in the face of things not going the way you’d planned!
• Track record of producing a volume of quality branded content ideas and success of converting into them into sales
• Ability to advocate for your work but shed ideas quickly and move on without resentment when they are rejected.
• Proven strategic thinking, client service, and project management skills. From concept development to production oversight, and measurement. You understand brand building and the marriage between content and emotional connection
• Strong ability to show value and program success with credible measurement models, synthesize data, and quantify results
• Good understanding of digital production demands and feasibility to execute are a priority. Ability to apply the same to complementary experiential/event-based ideas will be looked on extremely favorably
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously with strong quality control
• Experience working on an integrated team. You thrive working with a collaborative spirit on projects including development of ideas, prep of pitch and presentation materials, follow through, working under pressure, and solving problems in a timely manner. You actively seek points of view and expertise that differs from your own to make projects stronger.

3BLACKDOT

As an Assistant Designer you will support the greater design team in creating and maintaining all technical documents and presentation tools. You will help us gather inspiration for future seasons and generate concepts based on seasonal direction. Your ability to collaborate with other members of the design team and cross-functional partners will be critical to your success in this role.

This role will report to the VP of Design.

Duties:

• Support the design team with updating sketches, creating line sheets and maintaining supporting documents for presentations.
• Collect inspiration/Trend research relevant to seasonal needs.
• Create Tech Packs and maintain updates throughout the development cycle
• Take seasonal creative direction and propose design solutions.
• Keep material and trim library organized.
• Willingness to be flexible and eager to learn.

Qualifications:

• 0-2 Years Design experience
• Apparel Design Degree
• Understanding of garment construction
• Strong illustration skills (Hand or Adobe Illustrator)
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple seasons simultaneously
• General understanding of color/print/graphics
• Understanding of the DTC apparel marketplace
• Experience with PLM systems a plus

BYLT Basics

Company Description

Canada Goose isn’t like anything else. We’ve built something great, something special – an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you’re part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere – to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they’re yours for the taking.

Job Description

As the Director, 3D, you will be responsible for leading digital development and constructing roadmaps for all CG products, establishing a key set of technical features and elements for product experience, creating 3D virtual collections without the need of physical samples, and implementing digital visualization technology and 3D content for use by the Product and Commercial teams.

The Role:

• Plan and oversee 3D projects, including the management of budget and creation of development calendars with milestones and internal/external input
• Source and collaborate with third party 3D studios and vendors to ensure project visions are met and to support collaborations
• Negotiate contracts with consulting firms
• Select correct fundamental technologies for new 3D projects
• Create a visual style based on the vision for the project
• Design and provide art direction for various projects in collaboration with designers and merchants
• Collaborate with overall Product Team to Create 3D visual content for internal and wholesale presentations
• Provide coaching and share technical expertise with in-house 3D designers
• Create and maintain 3D library
• Participate in creation of Sales Meeting and Sales Conference presentation content
• Build strong cross functional partnerships with Marketing, Sales Planning, Merchandising and Product Development and Engineering.
• Partner with the Marketing Team to maximize the use of 3D content across the business
• Implement best industry practices; drive continuous advancement of 3D tools and applications; research and implement emerging 3D tools and 3D trends

About You:

• A minimum of 4 to 6+ years in 3D industry
• A minimum of 2 years in a project leadership position
• Demonstrated proficiency using digital design applications such as Maya or Modo, V-ray or Arnold, Zbrush, Keyshot, Photoshop
• Experience with Substance Designer/Painter, Rhino, After Effects or Nuke a plus
• Degree in Design an asset
• Collaborative and supportive leadership style; able to coach and provide direction to 3D team members and 3D content users
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Process orientation: demonstrated ability to develop repeatable processes
• Open and collaborative style; must be comfortable working in an environment where ideas are shared and challenged

Additional Information

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

Sr. Art Director

The Sr. Art Director is charged with managing the look and feel of our company’s identity in a multi-media environment. It involves development of concepts for design projects, working with internal and external teams, and understanding customer needs. At times, the Sr. Art Director will be required to create visual designs as well as provide direction for other designers, art directors and copywriters.

WHO YOU ARE

You:

• Raise the bar by taking the initiative to achieve results and make excellence your goal.
• Create lifelong fans by making customer experience your top priority.
• Are authentic and say what you mean, share how you feel, and are your true self.
• Are a team player and foster a sense of community by recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of our team.
• Believe it’s possible and look at challenges optimistically – seeing opportunities to bring solutions to the table.
• Embrace change and recognize the industry and the company is evolving.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Generate creative ideas that can be executed across both B2C and B2B channels
• Assist creative leadership to evolve brand aesthetic and update brand guidelines
• Partner with writers to develop video concepts, storyboards, and visual treatments
• Direct internal/external resources such as designers, illustrators, printers, stylists, and photographers as needed
• Conceive, develop, and produce effective advertising campaigns
• Support e-commerce and demand generation teams with digital solutions for landing pages, product assets, emails, and digital display creative
• Oversee work through production to ensure quality
• Communicate ideas quickly through sketching, mood boards, and other methods
• Monitor and change advertising campaigns to optimize effectiveness
• Manage multiple projects from concept through completion
• Help Creative Director and Project Manager prioritize and assign work to creative resources
• Collaborate with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposals
• Research competitors and keep abreast of market trends
• All other duties as assigned

HOW YOU’LL GET THERE

• Minimum 5+ years working in an advertising agency, design firm or inside a corporate marketing team
• Excellent design, photography, and typography skills
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Understanding of digital photography, image processing, color theory and production workflow
• Knowledge of digital file types and pre-press best practices
• Ability to take files through mechanical production as needed is a must
• Portfolio/work samples required for consideration

Company Description:

We started by developing the world’s leading sit-stand desk converter to help a coworker with back pain, but now we’re so much more than a desk. We are flexible workspace solutions made simple and installed fast.

From a collection of office furniture to workspaces offering space-as-a-service, we provide everything high-growth businesses need to unlock the potential of their workforce. Today, we have over 3 million fans worldwide. We’ve shipped products to more than 120 countries, and our solutions are in 98% of Fortune 500 companies.

We promote a company culture that encourages diversity, creativity, innovation, and inclusion. Vari® has become one of the most innovative, forward-thinking companies in the world. We’re growing quickly, so our company is fast-paced and exciting, but also friendly and supportive. Our employee benefits package includes medical, dental, and 401K, but also profit sharing, education reimbursement, and wellness perks, like an onsite gym.

Why Vari?

We’re award winners:

• Best Place to Work – FORTUNE
• National Entrepreneurs of the Year – EY
• Fastest Growing Company in DFW – SMU
• Award Winning Leadership – CEO of the Year (DCEO, 2021), Most Admired CEO (Dallas Business Journal, 2019), CMO of the Year (American Marketing Association, 2019), Outstanding CFO Large Private Company (DCEO, 2019)
• Multiple Innovation Awards

We want you to be happier and healthier:

• Your own Active Workspace
• On-site gym with Peloton Cycle and locker room
• Group fitness classes – from bootcamps to yoga
• Comprehensive health plans
• Wellness program and insurance premium discounts

We value our employees:

• Community events that promote company culture
• Enhanced paternity / maternity programs
• 401K and Profit-Sharing plan
• Up to three weeks of personal time off a year
• Earn up to 8 hours of volunteer time off a year
• Team building events on and off site
• Short-term and long-term disability premiums covered at 100% by Vari®

**Vari® provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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