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Residency Opportunities for Creative, Performer, or Production/Personal Assistant Types

Job Description: We are offering unique residency opportunities for individuals seeking a creative haven away from their regular day-to-day lives. This program is ideal for self-starters, team players, go-getters, and individuals with a great attitude and a desire for adventure. In exchange for housing in prime, special locales, residents will provide personal, production, or casting assistant services as needed in a busy and hectic office/house environment. This opportunity is perfect for those in life transition, eager for new experiences, and seeking a springboard for future endeavors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance in personal, production, and casting tasks as needed (approximately 35 hours per week).

• Support various projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Exhibit discretion and problem-solving skills.

• Maintain a positive and energetic attitude.

• Be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and tasks.

Requirements:

• Must be a self-starter, team player, and go-getter.

• Must have a great attitude, be easy-going, and energetic.

• Must be discreet and a problem solver.

• Eager for opportunity, adventure, and new horizons.

• Desire “space” and time away from regular day-to-day life to create, refresh, and learn.

• Open to individuals in life transition, looking for something new, or in search of a place to use as a springboard for other things.

Compensation Details:

• Residency includes housing in very special, prime locales.

• Opportunity to explore the area, travel, take workshops or classes, write, shoot, audition, pick up side gigs, hustle, rest, and repair during off-time.

• Most residencies last between 2-4 weeks.

Pacific Northwest Ballet values inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (I.D.E.A.) as guiding organizational principles. We seek to reflect and embrace our community, and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where artists, audiences, students, staff and volunteers of all backgrounds learn, collaborate, and participate for the benefit of all.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Production Stage Manager and Production Director, the Stage Manager prepares all activities and technical elements for rehearsals, performances and production related events as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and assist crew stage left for all ballets called by the Production Stage Manager (PSM), including checking preset lists, relaying cues, and assisting dancers as needed.
• Call selected ballets as assigned by the Production Stage Manager.
• Assist the Production Stage Manager and Technical Director in ensuring continuity and artistic integrity in all production aspects.
• Together with PSM prepare and up-date all run-of-show paperwork (prop lists, run sheets, etc.)
• Help co-ordinate all rehearsal prop needs and set up props & scenic elements in the studios when necessary.
• Together with PSM ensure all rehearsal studios have spike marks as needed.
• Along with Production Stage Manager, help to ensure a safe and sanitary working environment for the dancers both in the rehearsal studios and in the theatre, including assisting with first aid in the case of injuries.
• Maintain the video and audio archives, including transferring formats as necessary, labeling all videos and audio CDs for archiving, and updating the archive books.
• Provide copies of archived videos to dancers and artistic staff for study purposes.
• When necessary and together with PSM video record studio rehearsals for Rehearsal Directors’, guest stagers’, and choreographers’ use.
• Create and update the backstage access list and create and provide backstage passes to all groups involved in each production.
• Provide shoes to all Professional Division students (approximately 30-35 school dancers), including ordering all their pointe and flat shoes, maintaining their inventory throughout the season, and ensuring they have dyed shoes as needed for roles in company productions.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• 4 years of professional Stage Management experience or equivalent (dance preferred)
• Able to follow cue sheets and scores.
• Able to manage several projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to carry out duties in a timely manner, with a positive attitude.
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to maintain diplomacy under pressure and maintain a positive sense of humor.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Technical/Computer Skills:

• Proficiencies in MS Office, and internet access.
• Knowledge of video & audio control, recording, and editing equipment and programs

Other Requirements: Ability to work nights and weekends.

Stage Manager position is represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists.

Pay Rate: Per CBA: $1,382.96/week; 44 weeks/contract year; Salaried

Benefits: This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. Go to https://www.pnb.org/aboutpnb/employment/pnb-perks/ for additional information

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and stand for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pacific Northwest Ballet

YOU ARE:

• A passionate, hands-on creative leader with 12+ years of experience who creates inspiring work and inspires great work in others. 
• A big picture creative and strategic thinker who believes B2B can be just as powerful and emotional as B2C.
• An empowering guide and mentor with at least 5 years of experience managing a team.
• Someone whose three favorite words are ‘What if we….?’

WE ARE:

• A NJ-based brand and communications agency. We are remote-first and culture-first and believe that we can always find a way to make it happen, and that everyone deserves to meet their full potential.
• Looking for an ideal candidate who wants a long-term home and is all about having a big impact—on colleagues, clients, and the agency.

We are looking for someone who shines in four main areas:

1.  Creative leadership.

You are both a proven creative leader and thought leader who leads the charge with visionary thinking, driving innovative solutions that stand out.

• Inspire and mentor the creative team, helping them develop their skills and advance their careers.
• Collaborate closely with strategy and marketing to ensure that all creative work aligns with client goals and expectations.
• Partner with account managers to fully understand client requirements and scope projects accurately.
• Play an active role in the leadership team, contributing to the agency’s strategic direction and growth.

2.  Team management.

You are an experienced team manager who puts collaboration at the heart of everything you do and a master delegator who empowers teams to take ownership and excel in their roles.

• Foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect throughout your team and the agency.
• Highly skilled at providing clear, constructive feedback at exactly the right times during the creative process.
• Understand that success is not just in the creative product, but also in the financial health of each project—and you keep a strong pulse on profitability and timely delivery.
• Work seamlessly across all disciplines to ensure efficiency, profitability, and overall creative quality.
• Play a key role in recruiting and onboarding new talent.

3.  Creative Execution.

Your exceptional hands-on skills are on full display when actively working on projects. You fully understand the power of collaboration and can shift seamlessly from leading creative execution to acting in a supporting role. 

• Develop innovative, out-of-the-box ideas and concepts that captivate and inspire.
• Bring the power of brainstorming to spark creativity and unexpected thinking.
• Craft compelling narratives for client presentations—you have a true gift for translating client feedback.

4. New Business.

You love the art of the pitch and will work closely with the Director of New Business Development and other agency leaders to actively pitch and win new business and foster organic growth.

• Generate new and creative ways to mine and build client growth.
• Participate in new business conversations—you are exceptional at uncovering what a potential client is looking for.
• Oversee the creation of marketing and sales initiatives, including our website and social channels, that express the uniqueness of JK.

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and create impactful work, we’d love to meet you!

Requirements.

• 12+ years of experience as a designer.
• 5+ years working with B2B clients, leading branding projects, and managing creative teams.
• Experience collaborating across multiple disciplines and managing budgets.
• Expertise in web design (UI/UX) and extensive experience in print, web, video, and digital.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Figma, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Dreamweaver (or other HTML/CSS applications) is a plus.
• Familiarity with generative AI concepts, trends, and platforms.
• Final candidates must pass a background check.

Benefits & perks.

• Subsidized health insurance, including dental and vision.
• Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term disability (with medical plan).
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing.
• Option to participate in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid time off, selected holidays off, and one full week off for winter break.
• JK Gives Back: one day off each year for volunteering/charitable activities.
• Half-day Summer Fridays.

Location.

We are a remote-first agency that also provides opportunities to connect in person at JK’s offices in Hillsborough, NJ. This includes both optional and required in-person gatherings such as onboarding and periodic department, team, and all-staff meetings, face-to-face client meetings/visits, and social events. 

Equal opportunity employer.

JK is an equal opportunity employer. JK prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws (protected characteristics). It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

JK Design

ABOUT

As an Art Director you will be responsible for campaign-level ideation and creating visually compelling stories for activations, events and digital content. The role requires a sophisticated aesthetic sensibility that can be applied to a wide range of categories and verticals.

The Art Director will start at initial brief through to the deliverable stage and be asked to manage multidisciplinary design processes that may include graphic design, illustration, animation/motion, and experiential activations. 

In order to thrive in this role, you must be an experimental problem-solver and passionate about storytelling and visual excellence. The ability to communicate creatively and professionally with clients is an absolute must. We believe in trust and responsibility — you should be able to work autonomously to create while working through creative challenges. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive aesthetic and conceptual development of multidisciplinary projects from pitch through execution
• Conceive and develop innovative, compelling output
• Research design trends in competitive markets (including regional and global fashion markets as well as traditional and non-traditional media markets) and apply that knowledge to creative projects.
• Ensure that creative output is client-appropriate, designed to perform and is completed on time with the highest standard of quality for both internal and external reviews.
• Manage teams of graphic artists and work with 2D and 3D motion designers, architects, and other multidisciplinary designers to ensure that the overall creative vision is being met.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with art direction and campaign-level ideation
• 3+ years of experience with Art Direction and team leadership
• Ability to visually articulate complex concepts in a simple but directional manner
• Ability to develop novel design concepts and tactics against a larger strategy or brief
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to multitask while managing multidisciplinary design processes
• Ability to be proactive and productive despite a high degree of ambiguity
• You are passionate about design, technology, advertising, marketing and are always keeping pace with it
• You are ego-free and highly collaborative, but can work independently when required
• You are very organized and comfortable leading junior creatives through design processes
• You aren’t afraid to question the status quo and proactively take steps to change things for the better

WHAT WE OFFER

Full time DE-YAN employees are eligible for a full suite of benefits, including Health, Dental, and 401k, with employer contribution to all. Employees can also elect to participate in optional wellness perks, including vision coverage and FSA plans. DE-YAN employees enjoy company holidays and paid time off annually.

DE-YAN

Job Title: Assistant Stage Manager

Department: Production

Reports to: Production Stage Manager and Director of Lighting and Production

Status: Full Time

Schedule: 10:00am – 6:00pm/Monday – Friday, as needed/ Flexibility (including nights and weekends) is required as the schedule shifts for performance weeks, touring, and special events. The typical season runs from September – May, with a summer layoff.

Salary Range: $25 per hour, eligible for overtime

Miami City Ballet seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Miami City Ballet is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Miami City Ballet is an EEO employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Production Stage Manager and Director of Lighting and Production, the Assistant Stage Manager supports and assists the Production Department in ensuring the safe and efficient running of all rehearsals, performances, and special events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Works with the Production Stage Manager to coordinate all rehearsal prop needs and set up props and scenic elements in the studios as necessary

·        Maintain the rehearsal preparedness of MCB rehearsal studios

·        Together with the Production Stage Manager, preparing and updating all run-of-show paperwork (prop lists, run sheets, etc.), logistical paperwork (schedules, security lists, etc.), and maintaining an orderly, up-to-date callboard at all venues.

·        Helping to ensure that all performers, staff, and crew are following all health and safety protocols, as required by MCB

·        Working backstage in conjunction with the crew to safely and successfully execute all rehearsals and performances

·        Assisting in the maintenance of the production archives and repertory history index

·        Being prepared to call performances or special events if needed

·        Additional duties as assigned

 QUALIFICATIONS

·        Bachelor’s degree in Stage Management or related theatre discipline or equivalent professional experience

·        Dance and touring experience preferred

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Exceptional work ethic and promptness

·        Attention to detail with the ability to learn quickly and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

·        Positive attitude and ability to work in a collaborative manner

·        Ability to remain calm and organized in high-pressure situations

·        Strong copy-editing and formatting skills

·        Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat

·        Ability to be in a stationary position, move items up to 35 lbs, and traverse for long periods of time

·        Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED certified is a plus

·        Covid Compliance Officer training is a plus

·        Ability to read music is a plus

TO APPLY

To apply, please send:

1. Resume

2. Cover letter briefly outlining your experience in relation to the qualifications and selection criteria above.

Email your application to [email protected] with the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. No agencies or phone calls, please.

Miami City Ballet

Chaplin & Gonet, PC is a well-established Law Firm specializing in Insurance Subrogation and Contract Collections throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our Richmond, Virginia headquarters is seeking a Full Time Subrogation Collection Case Manager. Are you looking for a change? Are you looking to gain experience? Chaplin & Gonet can provide the opportunity for you to work with senior associates to meet these goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the collection of accounts in a professional and consistent manner. Maryland Collections knowledge preferred but not required
• Utilize technology for all day-to-day activities. Includes: placing and receiving outbound and inbound calls and accurately documenting all information pertaining to accounts on our collection system.
• Perform required skip-tracing via the Internet and other tools available
• Maintain compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

·      Managing updates in collections software (JST CollectMax software knowledge preferred but not required)

·      Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and all state and federal regulations.

Requirements:

• Two (2) years of collection experience preferred
• Prior Auto and/or Property Insurance claims experience as well as debt collection experience preferred. Candidate will handle primarily uninsured motorist collections
• Ability to stay calm under pressure with strong negotiation skills

·      Must have the ability to speak clearly, courteously, and professionally on the telephone

·      Must work with sense of urgency 

·      Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and outside work-related contacts

·      Consistently demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail

·      Ability to collect, analyze information, problem solve and make decisions

·      Reliable attendance record

·      Technology forward with emphasis on Office 365

·      Ability to Independently work on secondary assignments

Successful candidate will be offered Full Time Salary position with Benefit Package. Business Office is located near Willow Lawn Area in Richmond, Virginia. Must be able to pass a Criminal Background check. Please provide resume and cover letter.

Chaplin & Gonet

At PACO COLLECTIVE, we build brands. Brands that breathe inclusivity and diversity. Brands that live, experience, and connect with the audiences that they serve. Because our mission is to create work that’s not only relevant to the various cultures that we are a part of, but work that also helps strengthen our communities, while reinventing the consumer experience to create change that really matters. And the way we are going to accomplish this is by challenging the status quo, the way we think, and the way we do things, over, and over again. That’s our way.

We are a collective of creators, thinkers, and strategists; made up of people from all backgrounds and cultures working together to harness creativity, culture and innovation to drive value for our clients while having fun doing it. A place where we value our people above anything else, where we embrace free thinking and the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from it. A place that values the constant pursuit of creating the possible and the impossible. Because we are all one, and as one we move forward.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Art Director is an experienced specialist responsible for the conception, design and execution on complex projects with minimum supervision. Senior Art Directors can generate and sell big ideas and/or campaigns with the use of advanced design and presentation skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Concepts big ideas.
• Partners with the Copywriter to design and art direct concept ideas across all disciplines
• Comes up with creative thinking during brainstorming sessions and project kick-off meetings.
• Responsible for brand’s visual direction, as well as the development of all required assets for any media.
• Has the ability to present a campaign to senior creatives, account services and executive level clients with authority and conviction.
• Initiates and completes campaign elements without supervision.
• Owns brand guidelines and style for assigned brand(s).
• Is knowledgeable about products and services specific to assigned accounts.
• Acts as a hands-on art director.
• Maintain a high level of design and creative excellence as well as a high level of consistency across all brand touch points.
• Keeps up to date with trends within the branding, marketing, advertising, and client related industries.
• Has an understanding of how to target certain audiences, and have an audience-first mindset, and the ability to translate consumer research and insights into effective creative strategies and designs.
• Assist in the supervision of the creative department to promote an inspiring atmosphere and desirable workflow to achieve the best work.
• Recommend required resources and technology needed to execute assigned projects to junior staff.
• Showcase a deep sense of responsibility toward client costs and agency expenses.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Commission photographers, artists or filmmakers to work on projects.
• Visit and assess locations for potential shoots.
• Work on location.
• Attend meetings at production houses and with other directors.
• Work in editing suites to oversee the finished product.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Five to Seven (5-7) years of advertising agency experience required.
• Strong design portfolio showcasing a variety of projects. Award-winning projects are a plus.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work with teams internally and present to clients.
• Excellent skills in Adobe’s Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Digital savvy.
• Flexibility, proactive working style, and accountability.
• Strong conceptual thinking and design abilities.
• High Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

PACO Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• 15 Paid holidays
• Flex time during Christmas holidays (average 5 additional paid days off)
• Flex time / remote work schedules
• 401K match up to 4%
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance, 100% cover employee only
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Financial Wellness Program & Working Advantage
• Phone allowance
• Professional Development Allowance
• Amazing PACO office space in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood
• Dogs (or whatever animal is your pet, except tigers) at work
• PACO outings, movie days, lunches, happy hours, and volunteer days (PACommunity)
• We close shop at 2pm on Fridays

PACO Collective

Role/Title: People & Culture Manager

Location: remote (LA or NY due to travel requirements)

Salary: Up to $100k

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

Clutch is looking for a People & Culture Manager with agency experience for a position with a client of ours.

Responsibilities:

• Support, foster a positive and inclusive work environment, and embody the company values.
• Organize the annual team meetings efficiently.
• Drive performance through feedback, performance reviews, and cultivate a culture of growth.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing for all team members.
• Oversee interviewing, and onboard new hires.
• Partner with HR team to develop and implement employee policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify operational obstacles, ensuring team members have the resources they need.
• Plan and execute events in collaboration with team leads.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Network at events, conferences to build relationships.
• Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Serve as a company advocate. Promote the company values, mission, and services.

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of experience in HR, communications, or similar field.
• Previous experience in a marketing, advertising, or media agency.
• Strong writing, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, agency environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems and payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.

Please read: Contact from Clutch employees will always come from the domain @clutchnow.com ONLY and we will always provide a phone number where you can contact us. Clutch will NEVER present a job offer without a verbal or video interview and we will never ask you to transfer or pay money to get hired. If you are skeptical about any email or job offer, please reach out to us directly.

Clutch

Art Director with 8+ years of relevant experience needed for a hybrid position with our client in Greater Hartford. Must be able to work a hybrid work model with ideally 2-3+ days a week onsite. Looking for someone with a diverse portfolio that includes digital, print, and PowerPoint. Looking for someone who is looking to build a team and mentor junior designers. Ideal candidate will have experience being able to map out campaigns. Any animation experience would be a bonus. Strong Figma skills are preferred. Target base salary is 100-130K with some flex plus 10-15% bonus.

Responsibilities

• Creating compelling stories that balance creative vision with business objectives
• Translating complex concepts into effective sales enablement materials
• Working closely with sales teams to gather feedback on presentations and collateral and incorporating those changes across an entire brand system
• Managing day-to-day creative projects and adhering to internal deadlines and timelines
• Designing, producing and providing direction/oversight on a wide variety of print, digital, and web marketing content including visual brand systems development, social creative, sell sheets, brochures, sales presentations, advertisements, banner ads, web pages, email templates, slide templates, proposals, and more
• Overseeing and guiding brand team to create and steward brand systems
• Preparing image assets for web, email, paid marketing, social, and other digital channels
• Building and maintaining clean working files inside a collaborative file structure
• Completing projects both independently and in partnership with other designers
• Mentoring up-and-coming designers and fostering a culture of innovation, pushing team members to try new things and push the envelope

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of professional design experience
• A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of fundamental design principles
• Expert-level proficiency: Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Very proficient with: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Basic experience in: Web design and production and content management systems within WordPress, Squarespace, HubSpot

Robert Half

This is an ongoing contract need looking for someone to go onsite in Englewood Cliffs (flex schedule)

Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Pay: $30-40/hr

Schedule: 40hrs a week, full-time hours

Art Director (Social, Digital)

This role will work part of a team of account people, designers, writers and producers to create a range of material, from print collateral, video, digital/social content and more.

• You must be open to collaborate and partners with a copywriter to concept a core idea for any given assignment and/or campaign. Translates ideas into a finished design across a variety of mediums.
• You must be able to drive creativity. Develop the visual design, layout and feel of the advertising to be executed.
• You must be a strategic creative. Listens to and responds to creative briefs, understanding where/if there are gaps. Knows what questions to ask during briefing session in order to act upon it, understands how to respond to a brief.
• Craft. Craft. Craft. Ability to create and execute your ideas in an efficient, organized way. Your attention to detail to bring an idea from concept to the shoot is a must. Produce the final assets necessary including preparing and directing files for mock-ups and presentation boards. Responsible for the timely development and execution of campaigns and projects

What you need to be great in this role:

• 3+ years of experience in creative agency, or equivalent.
• Social media experience is a MUST
• Must be able to lead a Video and still shoot
• Previous experience working on beauty or personal care campaigns a must
• Proficiency in all Adobe products; experience creating motion graphics in after effects a plus!
• Must have some experience managing/working with graphic designers or Jr. Art Directors

Robert Half