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You are obsessed with building exceptionally authentic & compelling brands; you’re an outstanding creative director, UI/UX designer, copywriter, and project manager.

We have a huge opportunity to bring joy to the lives of millions of engineers while dramatically improving how fast they can develop new & awesome products. The tools for electronic product development need A LOT of love, and we’re going to give it.

We’re self-funded, profitable, and well-loved — used by engineers at Tesla, SpaceX, Apple, Google, and virtually every other hardware manufacturer.

Let’s build something amazing together.

Your Role

Design and build an exceptionally compelling implementation of our brand vision:

• website (comprehensive)
• marketing creative (comprehensive)
• recruiting copy & creative
• hardware product copy & print
• creative direction: podcast, video, photography, rendering, illustration, etc.

Manage freelancers/agencies as needed.

Own the marketing roadmap; achieve continuous clarity and alignment on it.

Role Requirements

Evidence of exceptional ability:

• Authentic technical copywriting
• UI design for web
• UX design for web
• Creative direction for photo & video production
• Creative direction for marketing graphic design & illustration

Highly successful track record:

• Project management
• Team management
• Auditing brand consistency

Exceptionally high standards & speed.

You have many impressive references who would unhesitatingly vouch for you.

Values-fit:

• Total ownership & dependability
• Humble; Team player; over-communicate
• Love of building & continual learning
• Care deeply about building a truly great product
• Care deeply about craftsmanship
• Have relentless enthusiasm for big ideas
• Be authentic with the customer

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: Top 10% or better, considering your abilities & market conditions.
• Paid Time Off: 20 days/year (four weeks)

For you and your family:

• Health Insurance: Blue Shield Platinum Full PPO 150-15
• Dental: Blue Shield Smile Basic 75/1000/MAC
• Vision: Blue Shield Enhanced Vision 15/25/120

Other benefits:

• 401K with 4% employer matching
• Child care services reimbursement (up to $1000/month)
• Off-site gym and personal trainer reimbursement (up to $1000/month)
• $400/month towards any 100% electric car (e.g. Tesla Model 3); free on-site charging
• Food & drink provided at work, weekly off-site lunches
• Weekly laundry & dry-cleaning service on-site
• On-site gym for cardio, weightlifting, and biweekly personal trainer

About Saleae

Our tools paint a picture of the hidden activity of electrical signals on a circuit board. We imagine a world where everything that happens on a circuit board can quickly & easily be recorded, visualized, filtered, and analyzed — in a way that brings joy, accelerates product development, and inspires confidence for millions of engineers, hobbyists, & students.

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THE DONERNORTH EXPERIENCE

Join DonerNorth! We are a new agency, having brought together UNION Creative and 6Degrees in December 2021. With deep competencies in brand storytelling, shopper marketing, experiential and packaging, we believe that ideas need to be as impactful creatively as they are commercially. Our list of clients includes a wide range of internationally recognized consumer packaged goods, retail and alcohol/beer. We like to say that DonerNorth is where the big idea gets its hands dirty, meaning we help our clients solve issues from insight, strategy and creative through to execution. We are a passionate, friendly, inclusive, professional, and growing agency, and our office is located in the heart of downtown Toronto at Church and Bloor.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Art Director is responsible for the visual style of communications used for, and not limited to print, experiential, instore POS, magazines, product packaging, all digital media, web design etc.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responsible for generating strategically sound ideas and concepts solo, or in tandem with a Copywriter
• Execute layouts to deliver on objectives of project briefs
• Oversee consistency, compliance with regulatory bodies, and manage evolution of brands from creative perspective
• Producing sketches, storyboards, art layouts based on approved concepts and ideas
• Understanding our clients marketing and business strategy and target audiences
• Responsible not only for developing visual styles, and guides, but designing final creative as well
• Able to delegate responsibilities to designer(s) as well as provide clear direction on final artwork
• Responsible for presenting and selling work to clients and internal team members
• Responsible for keeping on top of all trends and best practices
• Willing to work on alcohol and cannabis related clients
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Friendly, positive, can-do attitude
• Proficient in the use of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint
• Creative and conceptual while remaining focused on the client’s objectives and goals
• Results-focused, self-starter, highly motivated and detail-oriented with a high level of energy/high sense of urgency, with an understanding of time-sensitivity
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills

DonerNorth is an equal opportunity employer. We are a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

DonerNorth

This job is an INTERNSHIP!

The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work that demonstrates their passion for illustrative design and copywriting. This candidate will have experiences in working with numerous different design platforms such as digital and print forms. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to ensure consistency of designs across various media outlets
• Create compelling and effective, designs, print and digital media
• Maintain awareness of current industry and technology standards, social media, competitive landscape and market trends
• Write consumer-facing marketing copy in the form of emails campaigns, social media posts and paid ads
• Communicate drafts to receive feedback and write edits
• Co-author creative briefs and collaborate across marketing, product, and business development departments
• Assisting with new seasonal product uploads and noting product specifications
• Developing clickable, SEO content to drive organic traffic
• Creating and uploading engaging articles for our main blog & sister blogs while using best SEO practices

Qualifications

• Pursuing or having already achieved a degree that requires Creative Writing and Graphic Design
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent organization, communication, presentation skills, strong communication, conceptual thinking and design skills
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
• Eager to creatively write short-form and long-form articles and advertising copy
• Comfortable working independently and multi-tasking between assignments
• Ability to commit to 20 hours per week
• Potential to turn into a part-time or full-time position if the candidate shows exceptional skills

Personal Skills

• Be A Host – Care for others and make them feel like they belong. Encourage others to participate to their fullest/ Listen, communicate openly and set clear expectations.
• Champion The Mission – Prioritize work that advances the mission and positively impacts the community. Build with the long-term in mind. Actively participate in the community and culture.
• Be A Cereal Entrepreneur – Be bold and apply original thinking. Imagine the ideal outcome. Be resourceful to make the outcome a reality
• Embrace The Adventure – Be curious, ask for help, and demonstrate an ability to grow. Own and learn from mistakes. Bring joy and optimism to work.

Benefits

• The position is paid $500 per month for commuting expenses, and hybrid remote – a mix of both remote and in-office work (80% in-office, 20% remote work)
• Occasional paid lunches
• Great portfolio builder
• Pay: $500.00 per month

SORATE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

The Paper Store is a fast-moving retail leader that empowers our teams to be innovative and creative. Faced with an ever-changing retail environment, we have complex issues to solve every day – from implementing new Marketing technology, driving traffic into our stores, creating unique branding campaigns, to actioning on customer insights. As an integral part of our family-run business, you will be asked to look at projects with an entrepreneurial eye and treat the company as your own.

The Creative Director will develop and drive the vision of The Paper Store brand from concept and creative strategy thru execution in-store and across multiple marketing channels. The right candidate will bring a passion for concepting big ideas that connect our brand with consumers, establish a purpose for The Paper Store in their everyday lives and drive omni channel sales. This role will develop the brand voice and brand visual strategy, organic social media, and work cross-functionally with the Buying Dept to bring product trend development and seasonally relevant on-trend themes to our marketing and product selections. Our family-run organization is based on in-depth cross-functional collaboration between departments and the Creative Director role will play a pivotal role in facilitating this process. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Marketing and will be responsible for partnering with the executive leadership team, Chief Merchandise Officer, Art Director and Buying Department Senior leads.

–PORTFOLIO MUST BE SUPPLIED–

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the brand voice and visual direction that breaks through to the customer, maintains and enhances the brand image, and drives sales in all channels (online video, social & digital media, email, website, grand opening campaigns, in-store signage, store environmental branding and other marketing initiatives). Drive consumer-centric, brand right, engaging creative and tactical application – from concept through high-quality outputs.
• Develop the seasonal thematic campaigns, messaging and imagery that uniform the brand’s direction between marketing, stores and product and drive customers in store
• Identify and present product trends that drive the direction of private label product development and brand-exclusive collections. Oversee a Product Development Designer who will focus on both hard and soft line product development, pattern design/illustration and packaging design across various gift, décor and apparel categories.
• Drive the organic social media strategy for The Paper Store brands with an eye towards channel growth and brand voice/strategy development. Oversee a Social Media Coordinator to aid in content, posting, influencer management and customer engagement.
• Develop and manage a network of creative, media & PR agencies to fulfill integrated marketing campaigns throughout the year
• Seamlessly integrate the needs of a fast-paced, rapidly evolving multi-channel retailer while building the brand and driving transactions in-store and online
• Maintain close and collaborative partnerships with the Director of Marketing, Art Director, Photographer and Graphic Design team to ensure a continuous evolution and execution of elevated brand and product imagery
• Creates and support an open, authentic environment where diverse opinions are encouraged and respected. Build trust with senior leaders, peers and/or team through cultivating an open, transparent, feedback-rich environment.
• Identify and apply industry best practices to define and optimize presentation and execution of Creative from ideation to conceptual development, tactics and final asset delivery, to increase efficiencies and lead to the highest quality work

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent degree or professional work experience
• 6+ years of related work experience at internal or external agencies with at least 3+ years working with/managing creative for retail brands
• Exceptional design skills (well-produced, big idea campaigns), communication and presentation skills
• Proven understanding of store design and visual merchandising
• Extensive understanding of photography, video, illustration, typography along with broad photoshoot experience and a wide talent network
• Experience hiring and managing external creative, media and PR agencies
• Proven track record and experience in delivering projects on time and budget with strategic roadmaps and robust communication planning to support execution
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly moving retail business environment defined by uncertain, incomplete, or limited information and evolving targets. Comfortable finding (or building) common ground to drive his/her agenda. Strong at handling urgencies, constraints and prioritizing deliveries.
• Passion for fashion and trends

The Paper Store is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.

The Paper Store

Job Description

Job Title: Creative Producer

Topline Summary

Acts as both Executive Producer and a Creative Producer.

Executive Producer duties include leading/scoping all aspects of production, including identifying production partners, timing, budget and sourcing of deliverables across a variety of projects and platforms/placements. Drive collaboration with project management—to educate teams about the production process, to drive efficiency and grounded process.

Creative Producer duties include identifying creative partners, shepherding projects through the ideation, pre-production, production, and post-production process– managing everything from consistent integration of our creative brand POV, to driving contractual oversight and legal feedback, to ensuring assets are delivered to spec. Act as a 360 producer, everything from brand video & photography, to documentary content, to animation, to social assets, to events/activations.

Responsibilities

• Leading/Scoping all aspects of production – including identifying production partners, timing, budget, and sourcing of deliverables across a variety of projects and platforms/placements.
• Source creative photographers/illustrator/casting agencies/production agencies/stylists/models + talent/videographers/copywriters
• Oversee all elements of production (location scouting/casting/model & wardrobe selection, insurance coverage, adhering to shot list and schedule as relates to budget, obtaining creative overage estimates as need be, following ompliance guidelines, booking travel, ensure file and spec sizes, provide any necessary meta-data, review, and approve all final billing from vendor for payment.
• Responsible for art buying, managing internal and external content creation (photo, video, artwork, illustrators, copy, etc.)
• Cultivate relationships and collaborate with emerging and existing artists, agencies, and other partners
• Initiate, direct, plan, and execute photo and video productions. Work to create schedule, review concepts with Brand Creative and key stakeholders and ensure concept works within budgets and schedule.
• Serves as production lead on all projects that are assigned from inception to completion.
• Develop project plans and associated communications alongside key functional partners (creative, digital, editorial, influencer marketing, brand marketing, product, and ops)
• Drive collaboration with project management – including workbacks, budget tracking and communications as well as educating teams about the production process to drive efficiency and grounded process
• Collaborate with cross functional global and regional teams including IBC (integrated brand creative), Brand Management, Brand Planning + Operations, Digital Marketing and Retail Brand.
• Passionate knowledge of what’s happening in the creative and cultural world that our brand communicates
• Partner with legal team to clear all rights and obtain accurate release forms/agreements. Ensure compliance and good business sense with regulations and codes of practice
• Negotiate, prepare and control production budget while partnering with project managers and budget holders
• Contract negotiations and process improvements. Knowledge of industry trends to offer insights on opportunities for new growth, creative opportunities, and community network connections.
• Collaborate and partner with creative leads to drive new creative approaches that align brand aesthetics across all platforms.
• Drive creative excellence, creative opportunities and community network connections.
• Provide clear communication of project statuses.
• Proactive approach to responsibilities and creative problem-solving.
• Ensure all content gets uploaded to appropriate locations in Box and/or Brand Portal as directed.
• Partner with agencies and internal teams to execute brand activations to the highest standard to ensure cohesive consumer experience.

Key Capabilities

• Clear understanding of the creative and production process
• Background in motion/motion content
• Ability to lead talent, creative and crew towards one single vision
• Comes with a robust deep and evolving list of creative partners
• Leads with a creative vision and maintain a high standard for creative excellence
• Self-motivated
• Operates well under ambiguity
• Bias towards action + problem solving
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication written and verbal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be team oriented, organized and able to multi-task
• 5+ years of experience in photo/art buying industry

Duties

The nature of the work is focused on creating product and brand demand, understanding external constituents and effectively presenting company or product information. Lead the long term vision for product photography standards, processes and creative representation in order to be in front of brand, digital and sales needs Represent photography in strategic planning sessions; reconcile to departmental needs and strategies in order to support Understand evolving technology and how to grow/change team resources, processes and equipment to meet the future needs of the business Manage all aspects of the photo shoots, including budget and schedule. Negotiate fees with photographers, illustrators or agents, including overseeing contract creation

Skills

Experience providing creative direction through photography. Typical Office: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.
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Tape à l’Œil propose des vêtements et accessoires inspirés par la mode des défilés du monde entier et twistés par nos stylistes dans les Hauts-de-France.

Tous les jours, nous travaillons à rendre accessible et la plus responsable possible la mode des 0-16 ans.

Ce métier, nous le faisons avec passion, convaincus par la force du “CO” – COllectif, COllaboration, CO-construction, CO-création.

Collaborateurs, clients, partenaires, nous sommes tous intégrés à l’écosystème Tape à l’Œil partie prenante de ses décisions, partageant pour progresser ensemble, ouverts sur le monde.

Chez Tape à l’Œil, nous sommes des optimistes et croyons que nous avons tous du talent !

Nous prônons la différence, la complémentarité et prenons grand soin du développement du talent de chacun de nos collaborateurs, par exemple au travers de notre école de formation.

Au service du talent des enfants et de nos collaborateurs, pour façonner ensemble demain, nous créons une expérience collaborateurs personnalisée, collective, unique !

Dans ce cadre, nous recherchons aujourd’hui notre futur Assitant style

Nous recherchons notre nouvel assistant style en stage, et si c’était toi ?

En étroite collaboration avec un(e) Styliste confirmé, tu as pour missions :

– Création des dossiers techniques sur PLM, notre outil de suivi des produits, en anglais.

– Mise à jour des books de collections pour les magasins

– Participation au suivi fournisseurs des produits

– Validation des coloris auprès des fournisseurs

– Mise à jour des planches de collection

– Participation à l’élaboration des tendances futures (Piges, recherche web….)

– Gestion de diverses tâches administratives

Voici le profil que nous recherchons

De formation supérieure en stylisme et/ou graphisme, tu fais preuve de réactivité, d’autonomie et de rigueur.

Pré-requis :

• Connaissance d’Illustrator
• Bon niveau d’anglais écrit
• Dynamique, rigoureux et curieux
• Sensibilité à l’univers de l’enfant

Merci, si tu le peux, de joindre un book à ta candidature ????

Nous avons hâte de te découvrir !

Parce que nous croyons que la différence est source de richesse, nous sommes ouverts, à compétences égales, à toutes candidatures, dont celles de personnes en situation de handicap

Tape à l’oeil