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We are looking for an Art Director for a creative agency in Sacramento, CA. This is a hybrid position, onsite 3 days/week.

The salary range for this position is $80-100k depending on years of experience.

Responsibilities:

– Art Direction

• Translate creative vision of a project into conceptual and visual directions for the design team to expand upon and execute
• Oversee and execute (when necessary) projects from initial ideation to the final stages
• Establish original, compelling, conceptual direction and provide direction and feedback to team members with expert attention to detail
• Lead client presentations and support designers’ presentations, with the ability to clearly and successfully communicate ideas and design decisions to clients
• Manage your time and priorities effectively to balance your own tasks while also guiding the team and providing timely feedback

– Team Management

• Mentor, motivate, and inspire design team members to thrive toward their growth path
• Manage design team members and provide updates to Creative Director.
• Support hiring process for the design team and build training schedule alongside the Creative Director

– Schedules + Processes

• Assign project teams and leads based on skills, expertise, and opportunities for growth/development
• Delegate tasks to designers, looping in Creative Director for visibility and scheduling purposes
• Work with Brand Strategists to develop budgets and timelines for project planning purposes for the Strategy and Creative Director’s review
• Work closely with Marketing Leads to ensure project timelines and budget are on track

– Client + Partner Relationships

• Manage and lead the development of relationships with current and new creative partners (photography, videography, printers, copywriters, web development, etc.). In collaboration with Creative Director, identify the best fits for clients/projects, budget, and goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients. Work as a liaison between clients and agency to share important information, address needs in confident, positive, and strategic manner, and improve understanding between parties.
• Professionally and positively represent agency to all clients and vendors.

– Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in a studio environment (branding, packaging, web design, + strategic campaigns)
• 2+ years experience leading and managing a creative team
• Experience managing partners/collaborators (photo, video, design, development) and print vendors
• Interest and some knowledge of agency’s niche industries of food, beverage, agriculture, and cannabis
• Ability to successfully communicate complex design decisions to the team and clients
• Excellent written communication as well as presentation skills

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party®

“All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment”.

Job Title: Art Director – Senior

Location: Dallas TX 75202

Duration: 32 months of Contract

Pay Rate : Payrate is 45-50 hr on W2

Job Description:

Overall Purpose:

The Sr. Art Director/ Sr. Designer is responsible for conceptualization and design of visual solutions from concept to completion for multiple print mediums and limited online applications. They will take the lead in the design decision-making process as it impacts the consistency of look and feel of campaign pieces.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Concept and design marketing campaigns with mobile-first thinking across clients digital platforms.
• Create web page layouts that communicate marketing hierarchy, tell the story of complex products and offers, and support the customer journey.
• Basic video editing using existing videos. Resize videos for different viewports dimensions.
• Concept, design, and QA modular components through development.
• Composite multiple images into a single new environment. Retouching. Understanding of composition, lighting, and color.
• Partner with copywriters, producers, and strategists to ensure creative supports AT&Ts marketing needs.
• Presentation of work and creative strategy to senior execs. 8. Time management across multiple projects.

Qualifications:

• Digital designer with mobile first design experience. This is not a print role.
• 5 + years of advertising agency or in-house agency digital experience
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in design, art, communications, or marketing
• Strong digital portfolio including web pages, UI, beautifully crafted graphics, image compositing, and type layout
• Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic video editing with Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro
• Basic 3D modelling with Cinema4D is a plus
• Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Ability to conceptualize, design, and direct work per client standards
• Strong typography skills, composition skills and color sense
• Understanding of technical limitations and emerging technologies
• Flourishes in a lively, fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Highly organized and be able to juggle multiple projects
• Precise attention to detail
• Strong verbal communication skills necessary to effectively communicate concepts and solutions
• Entertainment and/or tech experience a plus

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

ASK Consulting

Are you looking for a unique opportunity where you can use your background in music to facilitate groups in a variety of settings?

Are you passionate about helping people and see music as a tool to create connections and joy?

As our practice grows, we are seeking musically inclined professionals looking to make a difference in the lives of children and adults through music. The Programmatic Music Assistant will facilitate and lead music groups in schools, in our center and out in the community. This position is perfect for educators, early intervention specialists or anyone else looking for a meaningful job change. You must be able to sing . If this is you, apply today!

Why work with us?

·        Be part of a dynamic team making a difference in people’s lives

·        Engage in professional development and continued growth and learning

·        Gain experience with diverse participants working with young children, children and adults with special needs and older adults

Essential Responsibilities:

·        Plan, organize and lead goal-driven programs and universal music making events for groups and individuals with diverse skills, abilities, and needs in a variety of locations and settings

·        Document all programmatic sessions within the required time period including logs, reports and client communications

·        Communicate client progress as requested

·        Engage in continuing education and professional development within the team and external programs to be able to better serve Roman Music Therapy Services stakeholders and program participants

·        Collaborate with other team members, as well as family members of participants and staff when applicable

·        Demonstrate a professional attitude to all participants, colleagues and other professionals at all times

·        Demonstrate timeliness in service delivery including arriving on time and prepared

Complete Job Description provided upon request.

Requirements:

Must have musical skills which include strong vocal skills. Guitar and piano skills also preferred.

Must have reliable transportation, valid license and proof of insurance.

Must be willing to travel to various sites throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

Must own or have access to a computer/laptop.

Background in education, early intervention, therapeutic environments preferred.

Job Setting:

On-site at Roman Music Therapy Services in Wakefield, MA and off site visits in the surrounding Greater Boston, Metro West , South Shore and North Shore areas through contracts with schools, community programs, agencies, and individual families. Sessions may be delivered in-person or virtually.

Position Reports to:

Clinical Coordinator, Roman Music Therapy Services

Roman Music Therapy Services

Title: Art Director

Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid – 3 days a week)

Duration: 6+ Months of Contract

Job Description:

Ideally, you’re a visual storyteller. You can take facts and data and craft compelling designs to turn them into a great story. You have a great eye for photography. And while you’re great at sky-high concepting, you’re also ok with detail oriented, day-to-day marketing work. Finally, you have the strategy chops to provide consultative design guidance to the creative and not-so-creative alike.

bank Auto is seeking an experienced Digital Art Director who will be working in a classic creative team, as well as partnering with larger groups (including business partners, project managers, strategy teams, etc). You’ll have a strong understanding of B2B and B2C advertising, web, and be up on current trends in the marketplace.

In addition, you must have strong communication skills and be able to manage your own workload to achieve tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The nitty gritty:

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid – Monday & Friday remote, Tuesday through Thursday in office.
• On-site in Plano, TX is required
• Works well under pressure; effectively handle tight deadlines, unexpected delays, revisions, ad hoc requests and changing priorities
• Work is primarily B2B focused

Type of work:

• Developing print and digital communications for acquisition and customer management, sales collateral, experiential design, event design, large format design, digital storytelling, web-design – working with developers, design thinkers, brand strategists and business partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Web Design; or Military Experience – At least 3 years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat)
• At least 2-3 years of experience in design for Digital and Mobile (Figma is strongly preferred, Dreamweaver or Adobe XD)
• At least 2-3 years of agency or in-house creative experience demonstrated through a strong portfolio of work
• Expertise in email, mobile and digital design trends and best practices
• Ability to multitask, conceptualize, manage one’s own time, create and work directly with other employees – Strong creative problem-solving skills
• A strong portfolio with a range of digital and print work

Preferred, but not required:

• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Working knowledge of DSLR camera, photography and videography

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

Mindlance

The Company

At Scott Credit Union, we truly value our employees. While our buildings convey the Scott Credit Union name that our members know to trust, it’s the faces inside that make it much more than a place of business. These faces represent the promise that we will help each member make the most of their money, in the simplest manner possible- all while getting to know members personally by name and not by a number. Credit unions were built upon a “people helping people” philosophy. Not only do our employees help their members and fellow teammates, but they are also dedicated to helping the local communities that support us.

At Scott Credit Union, we encourage and incent our employees to volunteer in our local communities that so diligently support us. If you are an energetic, hard-working individual with a passion to help others, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the Scott Credit Union team.

Key Pointers:

• Founded in 1943, Scott Credit Union is a full-service financial institution providing financial services for individuals and businesses, including free checking accounts with interest, ATMs, credit and debit cards, new and used vehicle loans, mortgage loans, unsecured lines of credit, savings products, online banking, free online bill paying and much more.
• Scott Credit Union, like all credit unions, is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that offers banking services. When someone opens an account with a credit union, they become a member and an owner.
• Conducting financial business with a credit union saves consumers money. Scott Credit Union offers similar products and services to what the conventional financial institutions have, but we do so with our members’ best interest in mind.
• Your experience with Scott Credit Union is about more than money, it’s about you getting the most value for your money and reaching your financial goals.

Purpose of the Position

Provides leadership and strategic direction to the collection and loss mitigation activities of the credit union related to the consumer, credit card, commercial and mortgage portfolios. Is responsible for identifying ways to decrease delinquency and charge-offs while increasing recoveries. The Collections Manager is responsible for overseeing collection efforts by analyzing the credit quality of the portfolio, managing delinquent accounts, and implementing collections strategies. The Collections Manager is responsible for directing and motivating the team to meet organizational goals and will also collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives. This key role oversees all aspects of SCU’s collection and recovery efforts and initiates programs and procedures to adjust to the changing economic environments.

Duties must be accomplished in compliance with federal and state laws and in accordance with the credit union’s policies and procedures and with focus on SCU’s Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors the collection activity for the credit union to ensure that the credit union meets established delinquency goals and objectives, while at the same time trying to help the membership maximize its experience with the credit union.
• Exhibit strong leadership presence by engaging staff in modeling and setting clear expectations. Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with staff to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
• Monitor progress of department staff and mentor staff to ensure achievement of performance goals.
• Maintains a systematic process for identifying delinquent accounts of borrowers and establishes methods and procedures for immediately responding to delinquent situations with collection activity.
• Develops, coordinates, and administers loss mitigation strategies to minimize credit losses in the consumer and residential portfolios.
• Monitor tracking systems for all bankruptcies, suits, foreclosures, and other post charge off activity. Monitor collection practices and procedures and maintain a written procedures manual regarding all collection functions including garnishments, judgments, and other legal proceedings.
• Implements reporting and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators.
• Stays current with all provisions of the Federal and State bankruptcy codes and regulations as well as repossession and collection laws.
• Monitors and communicates on the department’s performance against operational goals and objectives to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Maximize recovery and collection of Credit Union assets from delinquent and charge-off accounts.
• Prepare monthly executive reporting.
• Enhances the operations of the department through process improvements and automation to improve effectiveness and employee productivity.
• Recommends accounts for charge-off.
• Directs activities of the unit to ensure effective management and maintenance of all assigned accounts; including compliance with all environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for being knowledgeable of applicable state and federal collection and repossession laws and making recommendations to management, when necessary.
• Responsible for vendor management and relationships.
• Responsible for overseeing the network of repossession companies to be utilized when a vehicle is placed for repossession, along with selling or redemption of vehicles.
• Responsible for evaluating and maintaining a network of collection agencies to place charged-off accounts.
• Ensures that appropriate technology is in place to support department operations.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises the employees in the Collections Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; recruitment and selection, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems, seeking Management’s assistance when necessary; attending Supervisory meetings as well as any ongoing training sessions and communicate new information to the staff.

Provide direction to effectively coach and motivate employees. Provide direction and coordination of communication and teamwork with branches and departments to support the credit union’s goals.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Ability to work with senior executives and other staff. Maintains strict confidentiality of records and information. Uses diplomacy and tact in dealing with persons from outside and inside the organization. Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-started, and be detail-oriented. Must be professional in actions and appearance, organized and dependable. Position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive attitude. Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Responsible to keep the following confidential as it pertains to SCU, member and employee information and is defined as the following:
• Financial record information, which includes but is not limited to the information contained in a document granting signature authority over an account, a statement, ledger card or other record on any account which shows each transaction in or with respect to that account, a check, draft or money order drawn on a financial institution or other entity or issued and payable by or through a financial institution or other entity or other item containing information pertaining to any relationship established in the ordinary course of business between SCU and its members;
• SCU business information, such as member lists, pricing, purchasing activity, business strategies or techniques, operational data, marketing materials and methods used to develop and maintain member relations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work related experience.
• Five years’ work experience in a financial institution or Five years’ experience as a Collections Manager.
• Experience with automated collections systems and Microsoft® Office products.
• Working knowledge of federal bankruptcy laws as well as state and federal lending regulations.
• Experience with Akcelerant/Temenos, and Symitar

Compensation

• Base salary and discretionary bonus

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Scott Credit Union

About Hubble Homes:

Founded in 1997, Hubble Homes has been proudly building homes of exceptional quality, craftsmanship and value for over 25 years.

From its first humble beginnings, Hubble Homes has constructed and delivered over 7,000 value-rich homes throughout the Treasure Valley. Our success is owed first to the founding belief that families and individuals should be able to easily find a new home of exceptional beauty and quality at a price that they can afford.

No one else does this better than Hubble Homes. We deliver on this commitment thanks to decades of experience in multiple disciplines that include careful planning and research, smart engineering, resourcefulness, superior design and architecture, strategic partnerships, and superior homebuilding knowledge. By streamlining the homebuilding process, we eliminate inefficiencies and pass the savings to our customers and create true value without cutting corners.

We are always working to help make the neighborhoods, communities and surrounding areas we serve and call home, places of compassion and prosperity. Since its inception in 1997, Hubble Homes has contributed over $3 million in donations to local charities and non-profits through our Heart of Hubble program.

Hubble Homes is now a part of the Woodside Homes family.

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

• Recruit, interview, and hire well-qualified, high potential team members to support Inspiration Gallery operations.
• 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 Meridian, ID
• 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.

Hubble Homes, LLC

Fuse Interactive is a creative agency with a hybrid office located in the hub of Irvine, just a few minutes from Irvine Spectrum. Employees work remote but can access our hybrid office as needed. We foster a positive and collaborative work environment and thrive on bringing creative brand ideas to fruition. We are looking for a full-time Art Director to be an integral member of our close-knit creative team. Our work is fast-paced and versatile across the creative platform, so we are looking for someone who is capable of carrying out multiple tasks at a time covering different disciplines.

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate closely with Creative Director to deliver high quality conceptual solutions

· Design Key visual concepts as needed for campaign pitching as well as final key art after shoots

· Work closely with Project Management team to ensure projects stay on track and organized

· Collaborate with rest of creative team to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time

· Oversee and review various creative deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality

· Develop and implement template / style guides to ensure consistency amongst team

· Participate in various design projects from concept to completion

· Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Experience:

· 5-7 years design experience with strong conceptual background

· Strong ability to work in Adobe suite

· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

· Able to follow instruction and carryout project steps accurately

· Eager to learn and keep up-to-date with the latest in design technology

· Ability to work independently and with teams of various sizes

· Able to work well under pressure and deadlines

· Available to work occasional after-hours in order to meet deadlines

· Be open to receiving objective criticism and improve upon it

· Ability to commute to our Irvine, CA office as needed

Fuse Interactive

Job Summary:

As a Creative Director at Catchy, you will serve as the foremost visionary and strategic leader, focused on conceptualizing and executing end-to-end campaigns targeted at gamers who build their computers with state-of-the-art hardware. This role blends deep industry knowledge, a passion for gaming culture, and experience in digital and brick-and-mortar retail to create compelling campaigns that resonate with gamers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, develop, and pitch industry-leading creative ideas that reach key audiences across various touchpoints, with a focus on experience-led storytelling.
• Partner closely with client services, strategy, and production teams to translate client briefs into compelling creative solutions that drive results.
• Ability to provide strategic vision while providing hands-on execution
• Direct lifestyle and product photoshoots, blending digital art and photography to create compelling graphics that resonate with gamers, showcasing gaming as a lifestyle and experience.
• Create and activate brand materials to uphold Catchy high-creative standards.
• Participate in new business activities, including initial discovery, scope, proposal, and pitch development
• Evaluate and monitor the quality of creative deliverables from adherence to strategic vision, brand guidelines, and team productivity.
• Monitor consistency of brand and visual identity alignment of creative deliverables
• Lead and grow a deep network of creative freelancers, forging new collaborations, and leveraging external talents with an eye for high-quality creative deliverables.
• Have a constant pulse on creative and design trends to continually push the boundaries of our creative deliverables.
• Lead and inspire a team of creatives fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment through mentorship, resources, and training.

What You Will Bring:

• Gaming Industry Expertise: You have extensive knowledge of the gaming industry, particularly in the hardware space, understanding gamers’ preferences, trends, and aspirations.
• Extensive Creative Experience: You have 10+ years of experience in a senior creative role within an agency, with a significant focus on creative strategies in the gaming and developer industry.
• Strategic Vision: A visionary thinker with the ability to conceptualize and execute creative strategies that elevate brands and drive business goals.
• Leadership Excellence: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and grow creative talent, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Communication and Engagement: Outstanding communication skills to articulate a clear vision, engage with technical teams, clients, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and commitment
• Industry Leadership: A reputation for impeccable taste in design, industry-leading ideas, and a portfolio showcasing a breadth of successful, innovative campaigns and projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a senior creative role, art director, or creative director experience at an agency, or consulting firm, preferably within the gaming or tech industry.
• Proven experience leading and growing a talented creative bench delivering impactful work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of successful, innovative campaigns across various channels.
• An extensive network of creative freelancers and creative collaborators.
• Exceptional visual and verbal presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality
• Experience working in the tech sector with B2B experience is preferred. 
• Video production experience is a plus

Catchy

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential services, solutions, and award-winning customer support to help our customers – and our people – thrive. When you partner with Quill, as a customer or as an associate, every workday is more rewarding. From paper, ink & toner, to technology and custom print, we deliver the right products at the right value, plus an unmatched assortment of over 900 instant rewards available with every order

What you’ll be doing:

· Oversee and be hands-on in all aspects of our creative strategy, development, and execution.

· Lead internal resources and outside agencies to complete projects as briefed by e-Commerce, Merchandise, Promotion, and Channel teams.

· Partner with marketing leadership peers to understand business needs, prioritize work, and identify new capabilities required of the creative team.

· Work with engineering and e-commerce teams to develop and maintain design consistency across the website.

· Work with sales teams to create and test marketing collateral and landing pages.

· Partner with merchandising to support key product launches, programming, and seasonal initiatives.

· Work closely with digital marketing channel partners to ensure all creative is produced on time, on budget and on brief.

· Manage an in-house creative team that includes project managers, copywriting, web design, graphic design, photography, and video.

· Deliver a consistent and differentiated brand voice, look, and feel that represents the brand and assortment in a way that is captivating and relevant to our customer.

· Develop, manage, and communicate our style guide, brand guide, voice and tone, and design standards with an eye to always evolving it and keeping it fresh.

· Direct the development of copy, brand, photography, video, voice and design standards for internal team and agency partners.

· Develop and present unique, innovative, and strategic concepts and communication solutions for a variety of projects, including for design and copy in marketing, advertisements, web pages, print materials, and other marketing assets.

· Direct photography and video produced internally and in partnership with external production resources.

· Develop and maintain a robust library of digital assets.

· Oversee and manage an efficient design operation and team that works effectively to meet deadlines and deliver projects on time and within budget.

· Analyze and report on effectiveness of the creative team and integrate feedback from internal and external partners about the impact of the team’s output.

· Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies and share insights and best practices with the team.

· Hire, manage, and direct full-time employees, freelance resources, and external agencies, as needed.

· Manage an internal agency budget.

What you bring to the table:

· Self-starter with strong organizational skills who can work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

· Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

· Strong problem solver who knows how to ask the right questions, build hypotheses, and prove or disprove with data insights.

· Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret and leverage data to drive decision making

· Strong written & verbal communication skills

· Ability to manage direct reports, and extended teams of agency resources effectively

· Proven expertise in ideation, execution, and end-to-end facilitation of complex marketing and advertising content and copy across mediums and channels, to include national TV, direct marketing, paid social, lead generation, and print.

· Experience creating and evolving brand guides, style guides, brand voice and tone, and brand architectures.

· A customer driven creative’s vision and a scientist’s curiosity, adapting the work and constantly testing and learning to achieve and improve results.

· A master storyteller, crafting engaging creative that fulfils the needs as outlined in the brief and beyond.

· Experience directing photography and video content for both social/low production and TV/high production outputs.

· Knowledge of social media platforms and trends.

· Knowledge of digital marketing practices, including SEO and A/B testing.

· Experience with print and package design.

· Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and other design and editing tools.

· Experience using Jira.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

· 10+ years of related experience as a Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, or Art Director in either an agency or in-house creative role

· Digital media focused portfolio with high calibre work for both awareness and performance marketing projects required

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in art, design, media, or similar area of study

We Offer:

· Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

· Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

· Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits.

Quill

Manager, Marketing Partnerships Creative – Creative Producer, 30897626

THE ROLE

Within Marketing Partnerships, Creative Production brings the creative vision to life by focusing on how the idea will be produced and implemented. This will cover everything from logistics/creative production to mapping resources, to timeline and financial management, to cross-functional coordination and partnership/agency management (and more). In many ways, Creative Production functions as the Executive Producer of the campaign – and this role is essential to managing, communicating and bringing the creative vision to life.

Creative Planning

· Input into partnership development and deal memo/related terms to ensure we can both enforce and fulfill partner commitments.

· Review all creative concepts for feasibility, ensuring that campaign can be made on-time, on-budget and within reasonable risk of our legal/BA parameters.

· Partner closely with the Creative Development team on campaign planning rollout and in selection of creative partners, if applicable. Own development of agency SOW/estimate, if applicable.

· Develop a project plan that drives timeline, budget and key cross-functional stakeholder milestones. Partner with the lead creative agency to develop and adhere to the plan.

Campaign Production / Implementation

· Partner closely with the Creative Development team for flawless and impactful campaign execution. This includes executional oversight and coordination of all campaign elements (video, print/ooh, talent/legal, influencer kits, digital, social media/content, activations/events, PR, etc.).

· Act as key liaison to the organic/brand partner and agency partner.

· Own and manage budgets, including reviewing and negotiating production/talent estimates/bids. This also includes recommendations for additional investment into the program.

· Anticipate bottlenecks and propose solutions in advance. Lead problem-solving when elements of a campaign go off-course during execution – making key decisions so we can continue to deliver without compromising overall creative vision.

· Act as the co-lead alongside the creative team in any bespoke AV productions/shoots to ensure the smooth running of the production, taking into account all requirements.

· Ensure all necessary assets are reviewed, approved and delivered on-time – to all necessary cross-functional partners (internal, external and agency partners).

· Coordinate with key internal teams for optimal amplification of the campaign.

Team Management and Operations

· Manage all tasks and resourcing on key projects so they move smoothly and efficiently and all tasks are properly assigned.

· Input into workflow and resource management for the entire team, anticipating and planning for thoughtful freelance and agency support.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

· Minimum 7+ years of experience on marketing partnerships and program execution, preferably with experience in an entertainment or agency environment.

· Deep experience and understanding in partnerships and program management – working on fast paced projects that involve multiple stakeholders, content production, and media activations.

· Ability to cultivate relationships and efficiently communicate across multiple cross-functional partners – internal, external and agency partners

· Operational management within a film or TV studio environment is a plus.

· Prior relationship management experience is a must.

· Works effectively and enjoys the interplay across multiple teams and stakeholders

· Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Bias to action, proactive & innovative by nature

· Understand, advocate, and embody the company’s values and team goals.

Pay Rate Range:

· $3,750-5,000/week

Cypress HCM