Entertainment Careers Casting Calls and Auditions

Lead a dynamic team of in-house Production Artists, Graphic Designers, and Illustrators, collaborating with contracted artists to craft captivating graphics for the gaming industry’s most coveted titles. Possess a robust skill set in Illustration, Graphic Design, and Team Management, coupled with a keen eye for attention-grabbing visuals.

Direction and Leadership:

• Direct and guide visual creatives from Concept through Production Art.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for Visual/Aesthetic Approach, Scheduling, and Process Assignment.
• Manage visual consistency across thematic platforms by coordinating with the Design Team and Project Artists.
• Facilitate Creative Problem Solving to ensure explicit and thematic visuals align with game design rules.
• Oversee project documentation, including Art Schedules, Mock-ups, and Licensing Communication.
• Utilize Adobe Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) and Clip Studio, jumping in as a support artist when needed.

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• 7+ years working as a production artist (in print, digital, social, packaging etc.)
• Exhibits strong illustrative and visual problem-solving skills
• Includes examples of creative process (sketch à color art à final product)
• Shows proven examples of skills in Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as any other design software (ZBrush, Nomad Sculpt, Procreate…etc.)

Print Knowledge:

Thorough understanding of printing methods and pre-press production, including silk-screen printing, offset lithography, and digital printing. Effective communication with purchasing agents, quality control, and vendors to meet aesthetic and quality expectations.

Licensing Experience:

Collaborate with A-list licensors, working within design constraints and parameters. Communicate effectively between the Design Team and Licensor’s Agent to deliver exceptional art packages.

Additional:

• Strong background in Illustration/Graphic design; willingness to contribute hands-on to project completion.
• Deep knowledge of design team dynamics, understanding the design process from concept to playable design.
• Creative drive, ownership mentality, and ability to sense when further work is needed.
• Expertise in working with creatives, harnessing team strengths, and pushing industry limits.
• Strong writing skills for communication, script creation, and potential marketing collaboration.
• Understanding of performance through music or drama to enhance the “fun-factor” in game design.

Abrazo Group

Overview 

• This is a full-time salaried position based out of our office in River West
• This is a Hybrid position with three days required in the office, Tuesday–Thursday. 
• Our ideal candidate has previous Creative Director experience 
• Our ideal candidate showcases a diverse body of work that spans across industries
• Please provide two references. Include at least one person you’ve managed.  

Who You Are

You’re not just a Creative Director; you’re a visionary leader with a passion for purpose-driven advertising. You thrive in a hybrid environment, seamlessly blending creativity with strategy to deliver exceptional results. You’re a master storyteller, capable of transforming ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences across platforms. You’re catalytic in bringing an idea to life with style, grace, and the joy for the work to make it happen. You’re a strategic thinker, constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity to achieve tangible business outcomes. You’re a proactive communicator and problem-solver who bridges gaps and develops and supports the success of your team and the organization. You’re a humble servant-leader who collaborates with ease. You’re hands-on with production when needed. You’re a confident guide for clients who can secure buy-in and promote business development opportunities. 

Responsibilities 

• Leads the creative vision and production for Vera Creative and our clients
• Leads the design team through ideation to implementation and supports the work’s success each step of the way.
• Serves as a brand director for every creative deliverable on behalf of our clients and for Vera Creative
• Identifies opportunities for growth and innovation in the work, and for the organization
• Advises on the latest best practices and expert recommendations as they intersect with internal and external objectives for results-driven outcomes.
• Oversees deliverables, timelines, and budgets for creative development. Oversees quality control and consistency across copy and art direction. 
• Manages and develops the design team, including but not limited to graphic designers, web designers, UX/UI, photographers, and videographers. Provides direction and leadership to freelance resources where appropriate.
• Directs and oversees creative department organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organization goals. Translates business and marketing objectives into clear design strategies.
• Manages and leads reviews, ongoing coaching, and leadership development for direct reports
• Develops and refines operational processes, SOPs, and ways of working for your department as well as proactively introducing and implementing organizational refinements with approval from the CEO. 
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver creative ideas, strategies, and designs across all product categories and brand-led initiatives. Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams
• Leverages data to develop design strategies, campaigns, deliverables and solutions in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Dept. and Outreach Team. 
• Facilitates content creation opportunities for the team while fostering upskill opportunities and operational refinements. 

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in advertising, with a proven track record of success in creative leadership roles.
• A portfolio showcasing your innovative campaigns, demonstrating your ability to craft compelling stories across diverse channels.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate your vision and inspire others to action.
• A strategic mindset with a deep understanding of branding, marketing, and consumer behavior through the lens of human-centered design.
• A passion for purpose-driven work, with a commitment to using creativity as a force for positive change.
• An adaptable skillset to support the success of our ongoing campaigns, with the ability to support innovation for the success of future creative campaigns. 
• A willingness to roll your sleeves up to support creative production for digital campaigns, impactful traditional media, experiential activations, and more. 
• Expert working knowledge of the Adobe suite, Figma, WebFlow/web design, and video editing software. 

Come as you are

Vera Creative is a progressive, open-minded meritocracy that puts people and equity first. Vera Creative is also an equal-opportunity employer provider and is committed to creating a diverse environment. Vera Creative considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law.

About Vera Creative: 

Vera Creative is a human-centered creative marketing agency that shapes the future of social equity through design, strategic communication, and community engagement. We take a purpose-driven approach in both our partnerships and in the way we create. We keep our finger on the pulse. Whether working with a government agency, a non-profit, or a commercial business—our value goes beyond what your typical agency can offer. We don’t just bring brands to the culture; we build a culture around brands. 

Visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.veracreative.com

Vera Creative

This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of a facility. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or as necessary.

Essential Functions:

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.
• Creates budgets for sales, expenses, and wages and monitors club indexing, making sure budgeted numbers are achieved, and ensures department staffing levels are within company guidelines.
• Works as part of the management team by ensuring all opening and closing procedures are followed; communicating with opening and closing managers to ensure a smooth transition from day to night operations; and participating in discussions about merchandising opportunities and directions, scheduling concerns, associate issues, issues needing to be escalated, additional resources needed, and any special opening or closing instructions or information.
• Plans the production, labor, and execution for major events (for example, holiday, seasonal demands) by reviewing the production plan report; modifying production plans based upon holidays, local events, weather forecasts, and other local events impacting member traffic; modifying fresh associate’s schedules based upon projected changes in member traffic; reviewing projected business results and comparing them to actual results; and making adjustments as business conditions require.
• Oversees and enforces the execution of food safety standards, cold chain compliance and food merchandise quality by evaluating the temperature, storage, sanitation, date coding, product rotation and recalls on stocked merchandise, and training associates about Food safety standards, sanitation, and expectations.
• Drives sales and profit in Fresh areas by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, including accurate and competitive pricing, proper signing, in-stock and inventory levels, budgeting, and forecasting sales; assessing economic trends and community needs; reviewing club financial reports (for example, profit and loss (P and L), operational income statement (OPIS)); comparing projected financial results with actual results; ensuring Fresh financial performance is meeting budgetary expectations; and managing product and labor ordering and scheduling based upon analysis results.
• Manages the performance of club’s Fresh areas by reviewing current club Fresh performance (for example, sales, production planning, food safety); identifying gaps between projected results and actual business results; managing Fresh area processes to close performance gaps; managing food safety compliance requirements (for example, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA)); assisting the third-party technical team in delivering training; implementing and monitoring process improvements to meet the club’s financial goals; and making adjustments to processes as business conditions require.
• Manages and enforces Sam’s Club Fresh standards by evaluating finished product, packaging, and in-stock; comparing finished product to published standards; removing substandard products from display area; training Fresh associates and holding them accountable to sanitation and department standards; ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards; evaluating and improving club in stock and fresh production planning; performing Fresh equipment reviews; managing Fresh standards, specification guides, and recipe guides adherence; managing backroom organization; and managing product layout on the sales floor.

Leadership Expectations:

• Customer/Member Centered: Focus on the Customer/Member:
• Use Appropriate Judgment
• Manage Execution and Results
• Planning and Improvement / Plan and Pursue Team-Based Improvement
• Influence and Communicate
• Adaptability
• Drives Club Experience
• Manages Merchandising Operations
• Manages Fresh Operations
• Manages Finances

Sam’s Club

Company Description

VeSync is a portfolio company with brands that cover different categories of health & wellness products. We wouldn’t be surprised if you have one of our Levoit air purifiers in your living room or a COSORI air fryer whipping up healthy and delicious meals for you every night.

We’re a young and energetic company, we’ve had tremendous success, and we are constantly growing our team. As we garner more industry attention – just check out our accomplishments and awards by CES Innovation, iF Design, IGA, and Red Dot – we also need driven and talented people to join our team.

That brings us to you, and what you’ll be joining. Our teams are smart and diligent and take ownership of their work – they’re confident in their work but know how to collaborate with open ears and a spirit of learning. If you’re down-to-earth, approachable, and easy to strike up a conversation with, this may be a great fit for you.

Check out the VeSync sub-brands:

levoit.com | cosori.com | Etekcity.com

Job Overview

We are looking for a visionary who loves all things creative, ranging from copy, design, and production. This person is a natural-born creative who is highly motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Their main role is to translate marketing strategies into beautiful and competitive creative for marketing campaigns and the retail packaging experience. As a leader within the Creative Services business unit, they are responsible for the creative development and final output of the various projects they are assigned to. They are also ready and willing to roll up their sleeves and work alongside graphic and visual designers to deliver creative assets. The associate art director is responsible for managing the various internal and external resources with Creative Services. They will serve as the leader of cross-functional creative teams, promoting quality, productivity, teamwork, and unity in visual direction across a variety of mediums and platforms.

What you will do at VeSync:

• Lead creative concept development for marketing campaigns and product launches within the Creative Services business unit
• Lead creative development for retail packaging and in-store displays
• Create decks outlining the concept pitches for creative development
• Understand marketing initiatives and strategic positioning for products and relay them to the Creative Services unit
• Ensure the marketing department’s intended messages are delivered clearly and creatively to consumers
• Take work from concept to final execution, ensuring final assets are reflective of the vision and direction agreed upon by both the Marketing department and Creative Services unit
• Coordinate with department leaders and project managers within the Creative Services unit to align resources and create a unified vision
• Oversee the implementation of branding standards within marketing-focused and retail creative assets including, but not limited to, logo application, color palettes, typography, iconography, and illustration
• Execute art direction for relevant marketing and retail packaging initiatives through use of internal creative teams and external creative partners
• Serve in any capacity to fill in any gaps in graphic or visual design
• Manage the relationship between the company and external creative partners
• Review and approve assets from internal creative teams and external creative partners
• Ensure brand and visual communication standards are met for all marketing campaigns and product launch assets
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Company

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 programs
• Expert in the principles of graphic design including, but not limited to, typography, layout, color theory, hierarchy and balance
• Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other relevant visual design tools
• Experienced in working cross-functionally with other creative disciplines
• Strong understanding of marketing strategies
• Demonstrable graphic or visual design skills with a strong portfolio, specializing in creative marketing assets
• Hands-on experience developing packaging designs and consumer-facing in-store displays (POP, POS, PDQ, endcaps)
• Experience working on creative production assets for small home appliances preferred (in-house or agency)
• Knowledge of and ability to apply sustainable practices in print collateral preferred
• Skilled in creating decks in PowerPoint, Keynote, or other relevant software
• Able to develop creative that effectively communicates to our target audiences
• Proven leadership ability by providing strong communication (verbal and written), effective feedback, and clear direction
• Strategic in assigning roles based on team skills and delegating responsibilities
• Motivated to push creative boundaries while multitasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Receptive to feedback and ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business
• Innovative with a strong passion and vision for all things creative

Perks & Benefits:

• 100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision for employee AND spouse + dependents!
• 401K with 4% employer match (eligible after 90 days of employment) and immediate vesting
• Generous Sick + Vacation policy + paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Accident Insurance
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Travel Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym/ Wellness membership
• Fully stocked kitchen

VeSync (US)

About Woodside Homes:

Since 1977, the Woodside Homes name has been synonymous with integrity, excellence, design innovation and a great customer experience. That enduring reputation continues to attract generations of discerning homebuyers throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

For more than 40 years, Woodside Homes has designed, constructed and sold more than 45,000 homes, earning the trust and confidence of families who seek the very most from their home-buying dollars. That achievement attests to the success of Woodside’s commitment to building homes that are Better by Design…homes that are personalized to meet the needs, desires, and dreams of individual homebuyers. Better by Design means providing great spaces that become filled with life, and each buyer’s style emerges against a backdrop of quality, superb craftsmanship and money-saving energy efficiency. Even more importantly, Better by Design speaks towards Woodside’s commitment to provide a customer-friendly experience that puts our buyers front and center of every decision we make. You’ll receive the guidance, attention, and respect necessary for us to understand your needs, wants and dreams and translate them into a house you’ll love to call home.

Job Overview

The Inspiration Gallery Manager leads the Design team in creating an exceptional customer experience, while promoting the vision, purpose and values of the company. The Inspiration Gallery Manager fosters vendor relationships above industry norms. The Inspiration Gallery Manager effectively balances the administrative, creative, and strategic aspects of the Inspiration Gallery, providing daily leadership, regular training, and long-term implementation of plans and strategies.

Essential Duties

• Provide regular training to the Design team in effective management, presentation, and design standards.
• Ensure merchandising of options available are current to buyer tastes, market availability, and trends.
• Work with vendor representatives to ensure products and samples on display are current, and that the internal product inventory matrix is up to date. Work with the Operations team to ensure all products in the Inspiration Gallery are entered correctly into internal systems with regards to pricing and availability.
• Set up product knowledge training for the design team, field team, and sales team to educate them on new products for all product categories and general training.
• Learn and grow all current builder relationships to promote a stronger customer experience.
• Establish, manage, standardize, and review systems and procedures to increase the efficacy of Inspiration Gallery operations.
• Collaborate with other departments for continuous process improvement: paperwork, order processing, estimating, supporting documents, etc…
• Assess and address customer service concerns with homebuyers, trade partners, and/or the operations team as needed to support issue resolution.
• Conduct weekly design team meetings to review schedules, training, product offerings, processes improvements, to address concerns, and to promote sales strategies to improve team efficacy and achievement of goals and objectives.
• Establish sales goals and budgets for designers. Provide motivation and support to ensure team success.
• Hold Design team accountable to operating standards and achieving company goals and objectives.
• Attend pertinent builder and trade meetings when needed either at our Inspiration Gallery or offsite, as required.
• Collaborate with builder trades/OVO (outside vendor options) to ensure the design team is trained and has all tools to merchandise these product categories.
• Learn & teach system analytics. Develop and share effective reporting to analyze the business to promote option sales and to coach Designer performance.
• Attend community kick-off meetings, model frame walks and decorator model walks.
• Support Sales and company directives as requested.
• Complete customer appointments, providing structural and design option selections, material reselects and warranty appointments when needed.
• Attend trade partner events and conventions when requested.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional customer-facing communications to enhance their Inspiration Gallery experience.
• Prepare model and MIRC documents and collateral for ordering all interior finish packets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong ability to effectively lead within a collaborative team setting, inclusive of other’s ideas.
• Detail oriented with good follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Exceptional organizational capability, including the ability to multi-task.
• Action-oriented with the drive to push projects and tasks to successful closure.
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner with customers, subcontractors, and co-workers to enhance the lives of others.
• Expert knowledge of construction processes and Inspiration Gallery operations.
• Knowledge of the home builder environment and communication strategies with trade partners and their teams
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Able to promote positive working relationships with internal staff and vendors.
• Ability to coach and train team members on all Inspiration Gallery job responsibilities.
• Experience managing customer service issues with the customer and/or trade partners.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Education

• Advanced education in Interior Design preferred.
• Management & leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years Design Consultant experience.

Basic Information

• Position is located in Folsom, CA
• Hours are generally 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
• Salary is competitive and DOE

We recognize that few applicants may “check all the boxes,” but each person has unique strengths they would bring to the table. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic work culture, so we invite you to apply anyway. You belong here!

Woodside Homes is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. Diversity is critical to the growth of our company with an understanding of the importance of fostering an environment where everyone has a voice. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities during the recruiting process. If you need assistance due to a disability, please get in touch with us.

Woodside Homes

Job Title: Art Director IV

Location: San Francisco CA

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Pay Range: $90 – $95 an hour on w2 without benefits.

Job Description:

This role is responsible for creative art direction and design efforts on projects from conception to execution.

Summary:

The ideal candidate is highly creative, technically skilled, organized, prioritizes attention to detail, thrives in a multi-tasking, deadline-driven environment, and must have a demonstrated ability of working with a global team to create dynamic content across various platforms for an international audience. This person should be passionate about all things virtual and augmented reality and have a genuine interest in the latest technology in this space. Additionally, this person should have strong communication, and the ability to deliver content on time and on strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with producer, creative director, XFN team, capture team and post-production team to support projects at every stage.
• Art direct and produce social-first design ideas and deliverables focusing primarily on in-product experiences, leveraging both new and existing formats.
• Work with Social media Manager and Creative Director to ensure deliverables and creative approach align with strategic content goals.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and external partners from brainstorming phase through to execution and delivery.
• Work closely with producers to ensure the project is staying on deadline and within budget.
• Adhere to technical and brand standards and specs.
• Bring passion for the craft of design and art direction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Visual portfolio of published work
• 6+ years of experience in an ad agency/in-house concepting and art directing ideas for brand and product.
• Experience working on social across multiple platforms.
• Experience translating complex topics into easy-to-understand and entertaining social concepts.
• Experience designing, art directing and articulating conceptual design decisions.
• Experience bringing ideas to life with high quality mock-ups and prototypes using creative software and other tools (Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Experience with self-initiated projects.
• Expert communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with VR and AR in-device capture.
• Experience developing content for a branded social media account.
• Experience working within a creative department that places priority on visual storytelling.
• Able to work and thrive in a self-starter, fast-paced and changing environment.

Disclaimer: U.S. Tech Solutions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

US Tech Solutions

The Day to Day:

• Lead and inspire a team of creative professionals, providing guidance and mentorship.

• Proficient designer adept at pitching ideas in a client-facing context, showcasing skills in deck building, copywriting, asset creation, and design.

• Develop and implement innovative and engaging creative concepts for a diverse range of clients and projects.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the successful execution of creative projects.

• Oversee the entire creative process, from concept development to final production and post-production.

• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients, implementing their feedback and ensuring their satisfaction.

• Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.

Synergy Interactive

About the job:

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Salary: 75k-85k

This is a fulltime, on-site position. Remote candidates will not be considered at this time.

Prior Digital Media experience REQUIRED

Prior YouTube experience STRONGLY PREFERRED

We are seeking an Associate Producer for a successful YouTube creator (Over 20 million Subscribers across 3 channels). The content for the videos is a mix of family-friendly challenge and narrative videos. You will be working closely with a small team to create content through pre-production, production, and post-production. Must be organized and proactive, as you will be responsible for facilitating the production process and ensuring shoots go smoothly. This includes scheduling shoots, location management, serving as point of contact for talent (including child talent), etc.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creating optimal shooting schedules that strike the perfect balance of efficiency, serving the video’s creative, and addressing the needs of the content creators
• Point of contact for adult and child talent, including sending out call sheets, scripts/beat sheets, wardrobe information, on-set contact, etc.
• Point of contact for vendors/locations/rentals
• Curating an ideal on-set experience for freelancers and talent, especially child actors
• Serve as a hub of knowledge for each video and use that perspective to make decisions that best advance production’s goals

Who You Are:

• Prior experience in the creation/production of Digital Media REQUIRED
• Prior experience in the creation/production of YouTube content STRONGLY PREFERRED
• MUST BE ORGANIZED and professional. Proofreading your emails is second nature, you keep to-do lists, you never misplace items, etc.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proactive and takes ownership of responsibilities. You find ways to get answers and accomplish tasks in the absence of constant, explicit direction/oversight
• Passionate about YouTube content
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Clear communicator who is comfortable working across different departments (creative, art, talent)
• Scrappy attitude with the drive to make the best content possible
• Creatively driven

What YZ Productions Has To Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Full Health benefits after 90 Days
• $50 Gym Stipend after 90 Days

YZ Productions

Our client is seeking a General Manager of an entertainment center to motivate, instill accountability, and achieve results to drive success while maintaining our fun culture! This person will provide overall leadership, vision, and direction on initiatives and operating standards while providing a positive atmosphere for guests and staff.

Location: North Charleston, SC

Salary Range: $65K-$85K

Hire Type: Direct Placement Full-Time

• 3+ years of experience in Facility Operations & Management
• Experience in hospitality industry: Theme Parks, Family Entertainment Centers, Hotels, Resorts, Casinos, or Restaurants
• Intermediate computer skills – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to enthusiastically interact with others
• Strong character and decision-making skills

Insight Global

Our client is looking for a Creative Director to join and lead their team.

Direct hire / full time

Hybrid in Santa Ana – Onsite Tuesday’s each week + onsite for shoots, etc

$120,000 – $135,000 DOE

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate Creative Director to join our marketing team. This role reports to the Vice President of Marketing. Our marketing team, consisting of approximately 20 professionals, handles almost all our marketing activities in-house. Our team and workflow are fast-paced and dynamic. We support 4 brands across many product categories, sales channels, and seasons. We launch 50+ new products annually and we refresh digital and/or print content for 100+ best sellers each year. We’re proud to manage our photo and video shoots internally, as a part of our efforts to continually grow sales and elevate our brands. We’re a hard-working, fun-loving, down-to-earth team, and we love our open and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead creative strategy and execution for all marketing functions: digital marketing (Amazon and website product listings, landing pages, ads, email marketing, social media content), packaging, retail merchandisers and sales presentations.

• Provide brand leadership for all brands across sub-brands, categories, and channels (e-commerce and retail).

o Includes style guide creation, maintenance, and consistent application.

o Continually strive to elevate our brands and content. Lead efforts to keep the team abreast of design trends and emerging capabilities/technologies.

• Manage design team, which is currently 5 full-time direct reports + external freelancers. Provide art direction and mentorship and manage personnel.

• Project manage deadlines and priorities for all creative needs. Includes prioritizing with VP of Marketing; creating and reviewing projects in Asana and Google Sheets; and proactively communicating throughout the company as needed.

• Lead internal marketing team to plan and execute photoshoots. Hire and provide art direction to photographers. Manage the photoshoot budget.

• Provide art direction for internally created videos and at video shoots.

• Collaborate and lead marketing initiatives together with the Marketing Leadership Team (VP of Marketing, Dir of Digital Marketing, Dir of DTC E-Commerce, and Dir of Customer Marketing). Initiatives include new product launches, content/branding refreshes, digital campaigns and promotions, and retail focused projects.

• Support departments throughout the company with creative projects as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a Creative Director or Art Director.

o Experience leading a design team of multiple direct reports.

o Experience leading brand and creative initiatives for branded CPG products sold in an omni-channel environment (digital/e-commerce and packaging/merchandisers/retail).

• Strong experience strategically leading brand and creative across marketing functions, achieving both company/performance/profitability goals as well as elevating branding and content.

• Exceptional project management skills are needed for our fast-paced environment, including a focus on meeting deadlines, strategic prioritization, and problem solving.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design preferred.

• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Experience in Asana, Slack and Google Docs preferred.

• Thrives in a collaborative, highly communicative culture.

• Passionate about design, branding, and creative storytelling.

• Hybrid position based in Santa Ana, CA office one day per week (currently Tuesdays, but subject to change) + on location for photo and video shoots.

We support our team with a collaborative and flexible environment, while continuing to embody the entrepreneurial spirit that got us to where we are today. You can expect:

• Competitive pay with an annual bonus potential

• Medical, dental and vision

• 401k with company matching

• Paid Time Off: Vacation (3 weeks), Sick and Holidays

• Paid Volunteer Time Off: 2 days annually

• Half-day Summer Fridays from Memorial to Labor Day

• Regular company events/initiatives

• Annual performance & compensation review

• Growth and development – We are big on supporting employees who want to grow their career and love to see our team grow beyond their role

• • Talented coworkers in a diverse, energetic, and collaborative office culture

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