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Colle McVoy leads brands to their next. We combine purpose, innovation and experience in new ways to give businesses a competitive advantage, because brands that set the bar win. To help fulfill this mission, we need talent deeply rooted in the marketing strategies and techniques of now paired with the burning curiosity and courage to shape what’s next. We nurture a creatively driven, award-winning culture that’s all about empowered entrepreneurship – where people can be the inspired, energized, authentic individuals they are, while embracing opportunities to push themselves and the work. We believe we have a responsibility to our employees, clients, community and the environment to not only act with integrity in everything we do, but to use our expertise as a force for good to benefit all people, communities and the planet. We welcome applicants seeking meaningful careers that never stop evolving and who share our values of passion, partnership, integrity and courage.

Senior Art Director

As a Senior Art Director at Colle McVoy, you’ll be responsible for delivering brand-building, big ideas, putting your design skills to work and executing creative across mediums. You’ll spend a lot of time with a copywriter dreaming up ridiculously big ideas and then bring them to life. Sometimes you’ll work with outside vendors such as photographers, retouchers, illustrators, directors, animators, editors, influencers and other production partners. You may even work with an animal trainer or a chainsaw juggler at some point, if you’re lucky. So, if you’d like to work for an agency that has a sweet rooftop deck overlooking downtown, a tap server and has been named a Best Places to Work consecutively for twelve years, then show us what you’ve got.

Responsibilities:

• Develop concepts, designs and layouts, collaborating with copywriters and other creatives to produce a high caliber of work
• Take work from concept to design to final execution on time and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Present ideas and work effectively to internal teams and clients
• Establish visual vision and approach to appropriately reflect brand positioning
• Art direct through final layouts; attend photo shoots, broadcast shoots and all aspects of post-production
• Possess a spectrum of design skills including designing for social
• Remain current on industry trends and technology

Required Skills:

• A self-starter; needs little direction to tackle assignments
• Stellar ability to distill brand and project strategies into simple, compelling ideas
• Experience executing integrated productions (video/broadcast, photography, illustration, social, digital advertising, experiential)
• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Work collaboratively in an environment that values innovation, flexibility, and creativity

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of agency or relevant experience
• Online portfolio of award-winning work that demonstrates a range of ideas from integrated campaigns to video/broadcast, social, OOH/print and beyond
• Ability to travel as needed

About Colle McVoy:

Colle McVoy is a full-service creative agency that leads brands to their next. We combine purpose, innovation and experience in new ways to give businesses a competitive advantage. We bring this approach to a diverse collection of client partners, including 3M, AccuWeather, AGCO, Associated Bank, Blu Dot, Burnett Dairy, Capital One, CHS, Children’s Health, Cub Cadet, Deluxe Corporation, Elanco, Florida’s Natural, Goodyear, Houston White, Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism, Medtronic, Northern Tool + Equipment, Perdue, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, Target, UnitedHealth Group, U.S. Bank, Vermont Creamery, Whirlpool, Yelloh (formerly Schwan’s Home Delivery) and Zoetis, among others. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Colle McVoy has been named a Best Place to Work by Ad Age, Outside magazine and the Star Tribune. For more information, visit collemcvoy.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Colle McVoy

About Us

About the role:

Reporting into the VP/Digital Studio, Executive Producer, Taste of Home, will supervise the Digital Studio team’s efforts to create short and long-form digital content for TOH’s social channels and O&O site, and participate in the development and production of original series for streaming.

In addition to being a strong manager and coach, the Executive Producer, Taste of Home is a creative video expert with excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of short and long-form video content and production, extensive knowledge of best practices for audience engagement on all social.

With a deep passion for digital entertainment, the Executive Producer can also turn social-first formats into OTT formats and vice versa and has a strong track record of working with advertisers in the branded video space. Ideal candidate has experience with and a passion for DIY, home improvement, renovations, maintenance, and design.

About You

Dynamic and assertive, you love pushing boundaries and can see and guide your team toward a future ripe with possibilities. You foster a culture in which delivering creative excellence, experimentation and innovation are the norm. A person who leads by example, you inspire and delight your colleagues with your bold yet strategically and fiscally sound creativity. You encourage an environment in which ideas are eagerly shared, and support and mentoring are in the team’s DNA. Deeply curious, you’re a watcher, reader and consumer of content, enabling you to spot opportunities through your own creative endeavors. You’re obsessed with your craft, staying abreast of video and digital entertainment trends and applying your skills to the creation of dynamic, engaging social and OTT video experiences. You’re dedicated to bringing brand positioning and voice to life in your own and your team’s production work and understand the inherent connection between compelling content and building deeper audience relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective execution of creative vision for the Taste of Home brand in video content
• Manage all Producers and Associate Producers (APs) and their output
• Produce and manage all video content and original series video production in conjunction with the studio production team.
• Manage and track the Brand O&O Revolving Slate
• Create and present scripts or concept decks to internal leadership
• Work with CCO/Home & Garden and Content Director/TOH to manage team to establish programming creative and cadence across all major social platforms
• Work with CCO/Home & Garden and Content Director/TOH to plan original video that aligns with the brand’s annual content themes and global content calendar
• Deliver projects with the highest quality in a timely manner and on budget
• Develop workable budgets, work plans and realistic timetables
• Coordinate internal and external business requirements to define project objectives, tasks and deliverables for projects, including coordinating with in-house creatives, freelancers, cast, crew, and production partners
• Work closely with social media directors, VP of Digital Studio, and streaming TV executives to execute creative vision cross-platform and cross-product
• Work with the VP of Digital Studio and Director of Current Programming to develop content and formats that can be utilized on both social and streaming
• Collaborate with the sales team on preparation of recommendations, strategies and actions for branded content partnerships
• Work with the CCO/Home & Garden, Content Director/TOH, Community Manager (CM), Associate Producer (AP) to create outreach with influencers for editorial and e-commerce related content
• Lead by example and be willing to help with the entire spectrum of production work, from small – large budget productions, to community engagement, to posting for the channels

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a senior-level producer, EP, director in a production environment (digital, production, broadcast, post)
• Knowledge / understanding of standard production / post tech tools and workflow
• Excellent writer
• Experience leading large-scale productions
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights / weekends as requested
• Proficient in Premiere
• Deep knowledge of and experience creating content for all social platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, etc.)
• Familiarity and experience working with, casting and recruiting talent, social influencers and creators
• Passion for the content and subject matter (Food/Lifestyle) that the brand represents
• Experience executing from inception through editorial and completion of project
• Strong organizational, presentation and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and willing to expand knowledge
• Solid leadership skills with the ability to communicate strategy and objectives clearly

About This Team

The Digital Studio team at TMB is growing. This team is important to the success of our future digital growth and brand positioning in the marketplace. We work together as a team of producers, brand directors and community managers to elevate the quality of TMB’s video content to grow the audience and the business. We’re a tight knit group that relies on communication and collaboration – working daily with data, insights, content creation and overall creativity to be a worldwide entertainment leader.

Our Benefits

We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a Trusted Media Brands employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.

Trusted Media Brands embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

TMB (Trusted Media Brands)

Northwest Strategies, an Alaska Native and woman owned full-service brand marketing and communications firm headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska is looking for an experienced art director to join our team. Furthermore, this individual will embody our company values and align with our brand purpose. While we support local and national clients across a wide variety of industries, our primary focus areas are health, cultural communications and social justice.

Responsibilities: 

• Concept and design across all print and digital channels, including but not limited to fully integrated marketing campaigns as well as individual projects to include websites, emails, print collateral, direct mail, social media, multi-media, TV and more.
• Perform general production work including formatting, photo editing and processing, and resizing existing work.
• Work closely and collaboratively with creative director, other art directors/designers, and client services.
• Produce work that demonstrates a strategic approach to all concepts and designs at all stages of a project.
• Possess an enthusiastic willingness to be involved at all stages of project development, from creating concepts, to making internal/client changes, and releasing final files.
• Adhere to brand standards for individual clients across all media.

Qualifications and Key Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Fine Art, Graphic Design or a similar area of focus.
• 3+ years of professional commercial design experience, preferably with a marketing/advertising agency, or corporate marketing department.
• Expert skills Adobe Cloud including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop in a Mac OS environment.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong design aesthetic using color, typography and graphic elements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers and clients.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Deadline focused and flexible under fluctuating workload.
• Professional and presentable attitude and appearance.
• Portfolio of work samples provided through a link or PDF attachment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401K
• Medical insurance including both dental and vision
• Paid time off and holidays

Cover letter and resume required. Send your cover letter, resume and design portfolio to vice president of social marketing, Amanda Estes, at [email protected]. Salary dependent on experience. Full benefits package available. 

NWS Core Values:

Community

Balance

Honor

Optimism

Vulnerability

Respect

Ownership

Innovation

Self-determination

Resolution

At NWS, we invest in our employees by providing:

• A healthy work-life balance
• Professional development
• Fair and competitive compensation
• A harmonious, respectful and enjoyable work environment
• An atmosphere that encourages openness and new ideas

We expect our employees to invest in NWS by having a: 

• Sense of respect and responsibility for the health and well-being of the company, their colleagues, clients and the community
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Spirit of self-motivation and collaboration
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, solution-oriented approach to work

Northwest Strategies

Dana is looking for an Art Director to join the team in our Princeton NJ office.

The successful candidate will create design solutions that have high visual impact and results to match. A solid understanding of graphic design, typography, technology and digital standards is essential to execute designs that look great and deliver results.

The AD works closely with our Creative Director, Copywriters and the Interactive Director to create quality design throughout while ensuring that the finished product meets both agency and client expectations. Presentation skills and agency experience are a must.

Competitive salary based on experience and a solid benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Design/develop creative concepts, brand standards, websites, marketing materials across both print and digital mediums.
• Ensure designs and assets are delivered to specifications on time, on brief, on budget and within brand standards
• Selling your designs to the client and other team members
• Art direct and conceptualize photo and video shoots
• Maintaining the highest standards for design and creativity throughout the entire process
• Ability to edit video clips
• Staying up to date with industry trends

Qualifications

• BA in graphic design, advertising or related fields
• 5+ years of experience in design work (agency experience preferred)
• An exceptional online portfolio showcasing innovative concepts and creative design solutions in print and digital
• First hand knowledge of new and emerging technologies
• Expertly skilled in all Adobe Creative Suite programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier
• Prior experience in design with HTML5 and knowledge of CSS preferred
• Experience with UX and UI
• Solid understanding of advertising and marketing principles
• Ability to function independently and in a team environment

Dana Communications

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

Job Duties:

• The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and line produces at least one hour of a live newscast.
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• Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
• Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
• Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
• Responsible for successful marketing of projects and adherence to budget

Requirements & Skills:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
• Detail oriented
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
• Utilize state-of-the-art television technology

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

WVLA-TV

Our client, a world-class ad agency, is seeking a Creative Director to lead their creative team shape the brand of their amazing partners. Interested? Let’s chat!

You Will:

• Lead and inspire an integrated creative team across all creative disciplines
• Developing and evolving relevant creative strategies for both the agency and their clients
• Develop campaigns across digital channels, CRM, advertising, sponsorship, influencers and PR
• Work closely with the experience leader to innovate the creation of ideas across channels and customer journeys
• Offer thought leadership and a voice in the industry
• Champion craft skills and developing the creative team personally and professionally
• Future proofing the agencies creative product and offering through innovation in areas such as social media, content creation, branding and PR
• Contribute to New Business Development and ideas

You Have:

• Min 6-8 years of experience in creative marketing and communications agencies, with the majority being spent working across digital channels
• Proven experience of delivering innovative campaigns across channels
• A rich and varied creative portfolio of work
• Excellent communication skills and a nurturing nature
• A passion learning about consumer behavior and their motivations
• Inspiration from a changing world of channel usage and understanding of creative communications
• A proactive mindset in searching out new communications channels and tactics for reaching consumers

Logistics:

• Start Date/Duration: Full Time Hire
• Hours/Week: 40 Hours/Week
• Onsite/Offsite: Hybrid in Washington DC
• Laptop/Program Requirements: Client-Provided Laptop & Software
• Team Structure: Reporting to Agency Partner
• Background Check needed? Yes

Job #48653

Artisan Talent

CTP has partnered with a GLOBAL INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY LEADER hiring an Art Director!

This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. The Art Director is responsible for working closely with creative and technical disciplines to create considered concepts and elegant design solutions and email communications.

Key Qualifications:

• You have at least 5-8 years’ experience in design, including web, mobile or app design.

• You have strong interpersonal skills and design aesthetic, an understanding of branding principles, style guides, and systematic design rationale, Photoshop expertise, knowledge of HTML, and extraordinary attention to detail.

• Your Photoshop expertise includes intelligently organizing files for design iteration, setting up files for web production, and adhering to graphic design standards.

• You have proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity.

• You demonstrate excellent digital file structure and asset management skills. Unparalleled attention to detail.

Description:

– Collaborates with Writers, UX Designers, and Technologists to set the tone and concept for a project.

– Designs content and interfaces under the limited direction of an Associate Creative Director. This position requires a proven track record of graphic design and art direction for the web, particularly for the marketing of major brands; a strong knowledge of interactive creative development processes; and experience developing creative solutions with limited direction from an Associate Creative Director.

Please apply to learn more!

Clarity Technology Partners

Job Title: Photo Studio Manager / Producer

Brand Overview:

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. Our high energy, fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose….while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity of personal growth and success.

Role Overview:

The Photo Studio Manager / Producer maintains high-level knowledge and organization of all content productions and photoshoots. This role works closely with Brand Marketing, Performance Marketing and Creative to align on seasonal needs for the business.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own the production process of all studio shoots – Ecom Lifestyle, Product Flats, Video, Go-to-Market needs, etc – and select outdoor lifestyle shoots
• Own and oversee photo studio management – including but not limited to: model fittings, model agency communication, freelance crew, props/set design, equipment needs and day-to-day shoot logistics
• Work closely with Marketing Operations to operate within seasonal timelines and budget, ensuring shoot deliveries are being met on time and on budget
• Assess needs, propose and track budgets needed to successfully fulfill requested creative direction + shot list
• Own photo studio cleanliness, upkeep, stock, etc.
• Work closely with Product Marketing Manager to pull all necessary product needs based on shot list and catalog pagination
• Work cross-functionally with Legal, Talent Relations, etc… to obtain approval on all materials used in projects and to disseminate information on restrictions to all affected parties
• Partner with Creative Team, Creative Project Manager and Asset Specialist on post-production process and hand-off
• Own and oversee select lifestyle photoshoot management – including but not limited to: model and location scouting, model agency communication, hiring crew, location permitting, and day-to-day shoot logistics
• Own communication and cross-functional visibility between external agencies and internal teams
• Oversee Production Coordinator and guide them in the most effective sample organization, pre-production product prep, task and prioritization management
• Assist in maintaining on-set efficiency – keeping to time + budget
• Be a stakeholder for on-set prep, shoot, and takedown
• Source model packages and casting options and own process of model selects per season by routing for feedback and approvals to brand marketing and creative teams
• Maintain relationships and communication with model agencies
• Oversee casting and model fits by sending product, tracking sizes, etc.
• Manage studio calendar and ensure crew needs are met and scheduled
• Provide assistance and booking for product laydown shoots

Educational/Position Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of photoshoot and project management experience
• Experience with working with apparel product
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication and cross-functional skills
• Excellent understanding of GTM initiatives, planning and execution
• Attention to detail for accurate data entry skills
• Experience gathering requirements and documenting business processes
• Willingness to be in-office full-time for hands-on studio oversight and sample handling
• Working Knowledge of photo studio equipment and needs

Vuori

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Our client, a Digital marketing and technology agency is looking for dynamic Senior Art Director.

The ideal candidate will concept, design and execute visual solutions to deliver a high-quality creative product for the company with an emphasis on strategic thinking and team leadership.

Position Responsibilities:

• Inspires, leads, and drives the visualization process, from collaborative conceptualization through final product
• Conceptualizes great design in digital, motion, print and environmental channels
• Lead brainstorming sessions to develop creative based on client intent
• Provides creative solutions that deliver on the brief in unique and innovative ways and maintain an exceptional design aesthetic
• Utilizes animation and video to deliver engaging content and customer experiences
• Collaborates and leads projects that focus on UX and information architecture across multiple channels
• Creates design that translates across platforms and campaigns
• Establishes and maintains very aggressive deadlines for meeting demands of multiple client projects
• Troubleshoots and devises solutions with both the internal team and external clients
• Coordinates and directs other creative team members, including copywriters and designers, to ensure the successful outcome of campaigns and projects
• Presents creative solutions to internal team and clients
• Assists with proposals, estimations and helps define project scope
• Works with outside vendors to ensure the vision for the creative product is brought to life effectively and on budget
• Manages direct reports and supervises their performance and development goals
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Role Qualifications:

• Focuses on the strategy of the creative product and its visual execution.
• Works closely with the Creative Director, providing thought leadership and guidance to other team members to ensure the quality and integrity of the product meets or exceeds product vision, and pushes the boundaries of competitive visual execution
• Supports team’s goal of delivering world-class creative products

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in art direction/design
• A Bachelor’s degree in a visual arts program or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Must be proficient in the entire Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft applications as well as Sketch, Figma and Adobe After Effects
• Dreamweaver and Flash experience is a plus (Macintosh platform)
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with strong visual design skills; layout, typography and high graphic standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead direct reports
• Ability to thrive in a team
• Strong understanding of social media and web technology
• Previous ad agency experience is a must
• Previous experience in all print media desired
• Previous corporate experience is a plus

Benefits Summary:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 5 days of sick leave per year
• Medical/Vision/Dental/Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability: company pays 50% of premiums (eligible 1st of month after start)
• $25,000 Employer paid Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health/Dependent Care
• 401(k) benefits (eligible 6 months following your hire date) with 100% match on up to 4% of contributions
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Bonus is paid in the sole discretion of the company based upon annual board approval and depends upon WCG’s profitability and individual performance and contribution.
• Parking (50% reimbursement up to $30/month)
• Cool people to work with!

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