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Responsibilities:

• Lead PR execution, work with various agencies on program execution, develop and maintain key relationships with media and influencers, and stay on the top of key trends to ensure we are executing an innovative marketing communications program, as well as driving awareness for our products.
• Oversee execution of brand initiatives including lifestyle influencer strategy, celebrity engagement, media relations around key selling seasons.
• Oversee regionalized events across all channels of business, with a focus on driving sales and new customer acquisition.
• Work with CMO to develop messaging and visual execution based on brand strategy.
• Work closely with corporate and brand communications to refine the global communication strategy into a tactical plan that supports the brand.
• Lead development of brand partnerships meant to increase awareness and support strategic initiatives.
• Support CMO by vetting potential brand partnerships, outlining requirements, and interfacing with other brand representatives to develop and execute partnerships
• Responsible for managing PR and Influencer budget, including T&E, events, new launch collateral, etc.
• Serve as day-to-day liaison with Brand, Acquisition, Creative, Merchandising and Media Buying teams to strategize a full 360 approach for new product launches.
• Align closely with the North American business priorities and Global PR strategy (across all channels of business), working cross-functionally to support local press outreach to support the various initiatives.
• Leadership of influencer initiatives driving engagement programs, earned media and cultural relevance, inclusive of influencer identification, events, product seeding and execution.
• Pitch and secure regional editorial coverage (digital + print) including product placement and features for women’s and men’s collections, inclusive of bags, ready-to-wear and footwear.
• Manage regionalized events across wholesale and retail locations.
• Standardize monthly regional press recaps, reporting out on North American KPI’s and metrics for executed strategies, to understand full EMV & ROI.
• Ensure departmental budget details are up-to-date; management of influencer and regional press budget.

Profile

• Apparel industry experience
• Strong expertise in the Influencer space
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong follow-through
• Proven leadership experience
• Deep understanding of popular and emerging social networks & influencers regionally
• Ability to collaborate with and influence internal and external partners
• Self-starter with strong initiative, ownership and accountability for business
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, fast paced, deadline driven environment

Confidential

Who We Are:

Okcoin is on a mission to make crypto investing and trading more accessible to anyone around the world. We are building the next generation of tools to help onboard the investors and traders who have been on the fence about crypto.

Okcoin is a global exchange with offices in San Francisco, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. We are a collective of global citizens with a common passion to help decentralize finance and level the economic playing field for everyone around the world.

About the Opportunity:

We’re seeking a creative communications professional to join our global marketing team. As Okcoin’s communications manager, you’ll play an important role in both strategy and execution for our external communications initiatives, including public relations and executive thought leadership. The ideal candidate will have a passion for, or strong interest in and willingness to learn about, cryptocurrency and our mission of building an inclusive future of finance.

What you’ll being doing:

• Shaping news angles, preparing press materials, and building relationships with journalists at mainstream and trade publications
• Collaborating with brand, content, and product marketing team members to turn complex/technical information into engaging, easy-to-understand narratives
• Driving executive visibility by securing speaking engagements, developing thought leadership content, and more
• Working closely with our PR agency to ideate, project manage, and evaluate results of earned media campaigns
• Creating PR plans for major go-to-market and brand awareness campaigns

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field
• 3+ years of experience in an in-house communications or PR agency role
• Strong research and writing skills, with an ability to translate nuanced technical topics into relevant, understandable content for the average person
• Sharp understanding of grammar and AP style
• Existing relationships with tech, finance, business, and/or general news journalists
• Fluency in English
• Experience in:
• Pitching media and securing top-tier coverage and broadcast segments
• Turning data/research into storytelling/news opportunities
• Measuring, evaluating, and reporting effectiveness of earned and paid press coverage
• Working in a fast-paced industry and efficiently managing a fluid workload

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in event marketing, social media, product marketing, and/or related areas
• Understanding of PR tools such as Muck Rack, Cision, Meltwater, etc.

Highlights of Perks and Benefits:

• Market competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance (Company pays 100% for employee/80% for dependents)
• 401K with company contribution
• Flexible PTO policy, company paid holidays, and flexible hours
• UberEats Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus Program paid in BTC
• Company Donation Match
• More surprises when you join!

Okcoin Statement:

Okcoin is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Okcoin

Event & Communications Coordinator

Corporate Office: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS – Hybrid Schedule Available

Department: Communications

Reports To: Director of Communications

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc, (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets. We are serving over 3,800 locations in more than half of the states in the country from ten distribution centers! AWG also owns and distributes our private labels including Best Choice, Best Choice Superior Selections, Always Save, & Clearly by Best Choice.

In addition to AWG’s cooperative wholesale operations, we as a company also operate subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and is a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply.

AWG has a wide range of departments including retail, HR, IT, sales, management, finance, accounting, and so much more!! If you have a passion for what you do on the daily and want to help feed families in America, then get in touch with our Recruiting department today and see if we can find your next career path!

Make us your BEST Choice!

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating large corporate events including the Annual Innovation Showcase and Annual Shareholders Meeting.
• Works directly with the Showcase Core Planning Team serving as the lead project manager and collaborates with other teammates involved in the execution of the Showcase.
• Assist with meeting and travel of Board Meetings.
• Manage event communications for corporate events.
• Content development including research, fact checking, writing, and editing internal & external communications.
• Assist with creating, revising internal and external communications and communication plans.
• Some travel may be required in this position.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

Skills:

• Excellent organization, analytical, project management, and critical thinking and prioritization skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in corporate event planning including project management, hotel and vendor coordination, experience design and attendee registration.
• 5 years of experience in corporate event planning.

Corporate Events:

• Assist with planning corporate events such as employee events, Innovation Showcase and Annual Shareholders Meeting, Virtual member events, and Leadership Conference.
• Assist in preparation of meeting materials.
• Manage technology for events.

Showcase:

• Create and maintain event action items.
• Schedule and manage coordination of planning meetings, create agendas, and draft & distribute meeting minutes.
• Timeline accountability.
• Create, manage, and distribute event communications.
• Coordinate with the marketing and advertising team for materials.
• Maintain document repository.
• Track expenses and sponsorships & process expense payments.
• Manage registration website content and changes.
• Manage registration data and dashboard.
• Assist in speaker contracts and coordination.
• Work with A/V company to plan and coordinate logistics.
• Manager venue and hotel registration.
• Assist with vendor management and sponsorships.
• On-site support for the event.
• Post event recap meeting.
• Miscellaneous administrative tasks.

Communications:

• Assist with internal and external communications including intranet updates and Storefront postings.
• Assist with coordination and dissemination of member communications. Assist with updating member and vendor guides.
• Assist with the planning and execution of webcasts/webinars that include development of presentation content.
• Administrative duties as needed to support communications and board meetings.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus

Associated Wholesale Grocers

United Artists Releasing, a Joint Venture between Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) and Annapurna Pictures (Annapurna), is a U.S. theatrical releasing company. Built upon the legacy of the iconic United Artists motion picture studio, the joint venture provides a home where filmmakers are supported by thoughtful approaches to marketing, publicity, and distribution. United Artists Releasing offers content creators an alternative distribution option outside of the studio system and supports Annapurna and MGM’s film slates as well as the films of third-party filmmakers.

Publicity Assistant– Assistant, Publicity – Looking for a motivated self-starter to assist the Executive Vice President of Publicity in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced office and handle multitasking and prioritizing with impeccable attention to detail.

Your Responsibilities:

• Handle all administrative duties for Executive Vice President’s desk which includes answering phones, scheduling meetings, maintaining calendar for EVP
• Plan and coordinate travel and reconcile expense reports
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls with talent, filmmakers, agencies, and reps
• Act as the point of contact for vendors and on-boarding
• Collect items for internal management meeting agendas
• Assist with coordinating press events (press junkets, premieres, special events, screenings/Q&A’s)
• Book and coordinate screenings and liaise with Distribution department to insure DCP delivery
• Coordinate invoice processing
• Help monitor digital landscape for trends, new social media platforms and competitive studio tracking
• Participate in brainstorming sessions with publicity and marketing executives
• Work on special projects and research assignments as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Your Background:

• 4 Year undergraduate college degree preferred. Degree in media, journalism, or communications a plus.
• 2 years prior experience working in the film/entertainment industry
• Minimum of one-year direct publicity experience at an agency, studio, streamer, or network
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and autonomously on assigned projects
• Prior studio experience with film publicity and awards campaigns
• Working knowledge of film distribution companies and talent rep community
• Genuine love for all kinds of films and pop culture
• Knowledge of current and emerging social media platforms
• Intuitive people skills and a good sense of humor a real plus

United Artists Releasing is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, registered domestic partner status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please inform UAR’s Human Resources Department if you need assistance to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. UAR will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Not accepting resumes from search firms or recruiters.

Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.

Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

United Artists Releasing

Position Summary:

Provide technical support, including audio, for live and recorded content production, which includes delivery, installation/set-up, and basic operation of broadcast and IT related equipment in or outside broadcast facilities. Position often works in a fast-paced production environment with time-sensitive deadlines.

Essential Duties:

· Reporting into the Production Supervisor, support day-to-day operations of studio technology systems, software, and equipment.

· Focus on camera and lighting (Studio or Location productions).

· Transport and setup of all audio equipment as required.

· Assist with pre-show facilities checks.

· Fill show roles during productions as assigned, with a focus on camera and lighting related positions.

· Perform equipment prep, configuration and check-in / check-outs to studio staff as well as routine maintenance and updates.

· Work with Video Production team on video productions, live productions, operation of multi-camera studio, video switching, signal routing, character generation, digital effects equipment, cameras, hard disk video recorders, video distribution switchers and audio mixers, studio lighting equipment, microphones and other audio equipment.

· Transport and setup of video, lighting, audio equipment, mixers, microphones, field records, etc. as required

· Manage client interaction and expectations regarding video production support efforts

· Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships

· Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, systems and objectives

· Resolve or escalate issues in a timely fashion

· Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change

· Perform other job-related duties and projects as needed and assigned.

Qualifications:

· 5+ years in a TV/ Audio production environment (remote, studio, broadcast, on location)

· General knowledge of microphone selection and audio engineering for broadcast.

· General knowledge of operating studio audio consoles and field audio recorders/microphones during studio and on-location shoots

· Basic understanding of wireless systems, IFBs, direct boxes, intercom, sound reinforcement, mix-minuses, and field audio

· Familiar with mic placement techniques for lavalieres, handhelds, and musical instruments

· Education or training in production or computer platforms, IP/IT technologies with excellent troubleshooting skills.

· Hands on experience with audio/video switching, connectivity, routing, terminations, encoding, and signal flow.

· Demonstrated familiarity with basic server, networking topology and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, etc.)

· Self-motivated & Resourceful – ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems in a cool and collected manner in high pressure environments

· Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record

· Must be able to communicate effectively in a team

· Must be willing to be on call for coverage of critical technical systems

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to sit, reach outward or above the shoulder, stand, walk, handle with fingers, stand, bend, and stoop.

· Ability to operate a keyboard; view a video display terminal screen, ability to use telephone equipment.

· Must be able to climb ladders up to 24 feet tall and lift up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 30 pounds.

Company requires all candidate be fully vaccinated.

Gravity Media

SVP, Creative Director/Copy

The SVP, Creative Director/Copy is responsible for leading a creative group in developing campaigns and other promotional work for each assigned account. The SVP, CD/Copy ensures that the work is on strategy and contributes to growing the Client’s business.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and execution of all Agency offerings
• Ensures execution of a comprehensive copy platform for each assigned account
• Ensure that Agency work is on strategy and contributes to growing the Client’s business
• Work as a team with art directors to develop conceptual approaches to meet Client objectives
• Demonstrate sound understanding of marketing
• Provide extensive strategic input into marketing/advertising initiatives
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Client’s business
• Develop positive, productive relationships with all members of Client/Agency team
• Attend relevant trade shows and share learnings with team
• Demonstrate understanding of market research to create test materials and be an effective
• research attendee
• Maintain positive relationships with internal business group departments such as Editorial and Traffic
• Demonstrate high level of professional craftsmanship and superior writing skills
• Be aware of, and familiar with, medical and scientific information that pertains to Agency brands
• Maintain awareness of current advertising, marketing, and other communications
• Demonstrate the ability to work in various forms of media
• Provide constructive and direct on-going feedback and generate performance reviews for team members
• Manage, mentor and supervise direct reports as well as other relevant creative staff
• Effective presenter-clearly communicate creative concepts and sell Agency work to both Clients and new business prospects
• Manage freelancers, when needed
• Offer original solutions for creative strategic tactical challenges

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally
• Demonstrate good problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects and to delegate work appropriately
• Remain calm despite high pressure situations
• Project a professional, positive attitude toward peers and clients within the department and the agency
• Uphold Agency quality standards in servicing the Client
• Maintain accurate time sheets
• Foster a positive team atmosphere demonstrating respect for peers and supervisors
• Assist other members of department/team as needed when workload allows
• Foster senior level partnerships with creative/account colleagues

Responsibilities

• Monitor Time Off / Vacation schedules for appropriate coverage
• Assign work to assure project deadlines are met
• Monitor overall workload to effect efficiency and assure that waiting or downtime is minimized
• Keep supervisor or department head apprised of any workload challenges/concerns on assigned team accounts that may necessitate hiring freelancers
• Monitor, review and approve direct report’s time sheets in terms of hours worked on specific jobs
• Provide constructive and direct ongoing feedback to direct reports
• Evaluate performance of direct reports and complete and deliver performance reviews
• Help supervisor manage and resolve staff issues including performance, personal presentation and internal interactions
• Recommend adjustments/additions to the roles and procedures of the department to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency across all accounts and/or specific accounts
• Help interview, train and orient new team members to the agency, department, and account(s) at the direction of department head
• Provide ongoing guidance to all team members and be available to them as a resource for account/agency/departmental policies, procedures, etc.

Senior Vice-President Responsibilities

• Advocate of Harrison and Star; makes decisions with the agency’s and employees’ best interest in mind
• Embodies the three core values; stand together, grow together, live together
• Provides leadership within his/her department as well as across the agency
• Proactively provides suggestions that Impact agency policy and operations
• Demonstrates support of the agency’s goals and mission
• Presents a professional and positive image of Harrison and Star both internally and externally
• Ability to identify, recruit, train and develop talent; motivates direct reports, and acts as a mentor to all

Qualifications

• College degree
• 10+ years of Copywriting experience
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Proven ability to lead a creative group in pharma advertising.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Professional image

Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you

Harrison and Star

The Team

Hearts & Science has taken a unique approach to digital media, merging the programmatic and traditional media buying into streamlined planning process. Digital Planning, Optimization, Partnerships, and Business Intelligence are the groups that constitute the larger team. Our goal is to continue to plan and manage audiences, holistic frequency control, maintain a clean supply chain, and deliver against both business needs and marketing KPI’s.

About the Job

The Entertainment & Content Marketing team works with clients to develop custom, integrated, cross platform entertainment programs, creating deeper and consistent consumer engagement. The team taps into a broad network of digital publishers, entertainment production companies, television networks, movie studios, social platforms, and streaming companies to produce breakthrough storytelling from large-scale properties to smaller, original programs, covering all budget levels and brand program needs.

This role will help strategize, brainstorm, develop, and execute content partnerships for the client account and will have the opportunity to work across multiple lines of the client business.

Strategic & Functional Team Lead

• Support and contribute to the overall vision and management of branded content & entertainment initiatives on behalf of our clients
• Actively build out content opportunities that deliver on our clients’ marketing and media objectives with media networks, digital publishers, and more.
• Develop sound content recommendations to clients, with insights, big ideas, cultural proof points and compelling tactics
• Understand and implement approved measurement models to justify investment and quantify results from programs
• Develop close relationships with media strategy and investment teams to align our team’s content programs to broader strategic priorities and objectives
• Stay atop of current content, storytelling, and technology trends and how those may impact the client business
• Support the Senior Director with presentation materials, status updates, and ad hoc meetings to ensure successful communication with advertising and media clients and agency partners on a consistent basis

Execution

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact and content expert for clients, integrated agency teams, and partners to execute multiple programs across a calendar year, from strategy to ideation to creative development to execution.
• Assist in the development and lead the activation of multi-platform distribution plans for programs across digital, linear, and social
• Develop and execute timelines, manage production schedules, adhere to deadlines, set up/organize internal/client meetings, and enforce ongoing team communication throughout program
• Ensure pre, during and post program measurement and optimization plans align to KPIs and are in place for each program
• Manage internal and external work streams and production process for assigned projects during the creative development phase; development phase will require help with producing written and visual materials such as brand briefs to share with partners, client recommendations, program overviews, and more

Thought Leadership

• Offer support to Hearts and Science and TCC Leadership on new business pitches and marketing collateral on an as-needed basis

Knowledge/Expertise

• Passion for entertainment and culture opportunities for brands
• Experience working with various marketing communication channels (including digital and social)
• Experience in concept development, production oversight, and foundational understanding of working with and managing media partners
• Understanding of the digital and social landscape
• Experience implementing effective measurement models, synthesizing data to prove value and program success
• Can manage peer level clients with a successful track record in account management and client service

Hearts is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class

Hearts & Science offers a generous time off package including paid vacation, personal days, typically summer Fridays as well as other benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and great opportunities for growth.

Hearts & Science

A BIT ABOUT US

The Marketing Store is a consumer engagement agency that believes in the power of experience to build brands. Experience is any valuable interaction between a brand and consumer, and it’s the currency of 21st century marketing; consumers are placing greater value on it, technology provides brands with greater opportunity to deliver, and it’s the key to unlocking huge growth.

Our core skill is therefore transforming brands, products and services into experiences. To leave lasting impressions and influence future purchasing decisions.

We do this through our expertise in the sharing of experience and the science of experience. Yet none of this can be achieved without our investment in people and culture. We’re committed to breaking down silos to create more efficient and better-connected working processes. That’s why we are a people-first agency, built to serve consumer-first brands.

**TMS requires all of its US based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.**

WHAT ARE OUR PEOPLE LIKE?

Our agency is home to creative problem solvers. Those who overcome any obstacle to successfully put consumer-first ideas, products and technologies into market.

People who wear their talent lightly. Willing to be part of a close community that pushes them to be better.

Because our goal is to bring people and brands closer together. Closer insights, closer connections and closer collaboration breed better, more effective work. It’s this dedication to getting closer that drives us to go further.

WHO WE WORK WITH

We apply insightful, strategic, brand-building processes to the creation industry-leading, award-winning promotions, digital experiences, retail activations, CRM and loyalty programs, premiums and brand events. 

Our clients include McDonald’s, Nissan, Infiniti, T-Mobile and more!

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE

As an Art Director, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of a team that pushes boundaries, and champions out-of-the-box thinking. Responsible for crafting program concepts that drive consumer engagement and build emotional connections, you’ll be working with an all-inclusive, extremely talented group that cares about producing effective, head-turning work almost as much as they care about other people. 

From being the Art Director on photo shoots to leading the designs on promotional campaigns, you’ll wear many different creative hats for a variety of clients. 

We’re not just looking for an experienced Art Director, but rather for an Art Director looking to experience something completely different. Partnering with the biggest brands to produce the biggest ideas, we’re dreaming up and executing some of the most recognizable campaigns around. We have plenty of passion, with a new hybrid work model that allows for plenty of play.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY

Responsible for everything from coming up with ideas and executing layouts, to crafting concept decks and utilizing print and digital design skills, you love being a part of all aspects of a project. Always eager to add a new layer into the mix and bring a unique POV to the table, you not only have the passion to push yourself, but you excel at inspiring and pushing others. 

You are someone who can own a project from start to finish, present to clients, and bring ideas to life for both mass and digital. Comfortable with diving in on new projects, you enjoy ideating and coming up with big concepts just as much as cranking out stellar design work. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

This role will work closely with cross-functional teams, driving the ideation and execution of various client programs and brand promotions.

Digging deeper on the details:

• Works with Creative Directors and Copywriters to build ideas and designs for marketing campaigns within various channels such as POP merchandising, experiential, social and digital
• Meets team goals based on specific Client objectives
• Supervises and executes specification and design of typography, photography retouching, color correcting and cropping of final art
• Participates in project meetings and kickoffs, communicating rationale behind design executions to internal departments and
• Coordinates and handles multiple jobs and projects daily, meets timelines and expectations, while measuring and improving efficiency
• Maintains knowledge and skills of creative applications and stays on top of new and evolving technology
• Stays current with the latest techniques, photographers, illustrators, etc. creative trends and industry innovations

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE



**US based employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination is required.**



As an integral part of a larger multi-disciplinary team, you’ll be responsible for many aspects of the visual creative

• 4 – 5+ years working as an art director; Agency experience preferred
• Knowledgeable and able to flex between art direction, digital design, and print design
• Able to quickly ideate, visualize raw ideas, and sketch on the fly
• Have critical attention to detail while not missing the big picture
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple client projects and demands at once
• Loves presenting to clients and internal teams, able to inspire others and sell creative vision
• Expertise in the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and online proofing tools (ie. Proof HQ, Frame.io, etc.)
• Proficient in various digital tools including Sketch, Abstract, and Zeplin
• Skilled in typography-based design and solid experience using print-based templates; Strong understanding of keylining processes
• Able to operate in full digital workflows, including but not limited to:
• Interpret wireframes into graphic UIs
• Design experience for both mobile and desktop
• Work within accessibility standards
• Prep and deliver pixel-perfect files for delivery

The Marketing Store

A BIT ABOUT US

The Marketing Store is a consumer engagement agency that believes in the power of experience to build brands. Experience is any valuable interaction between a brand and consumer, and it’s the currency of 21st century marketing; consumers are placing greater value on it, technology provides brands with greater opportunity to deliver, and it’s the key to unlocking huge growth.

Our core skill is therefore transforming brands, products and services into experiences. To leave lasting impressions and influence future purchasing decisions.

We do this through our expertise in the sharing of experience and the science of experience. Yet none of this can be achieved without our investment in people and culture. We’re committed to breaking down silos to create more efficient and better-connected working processes. That’s why we are a people-first company, built to serve consumer-first brands.

TMS/HAVI requires all of its US based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.

WHAT ARE OUR PEOPLE LIKE?

Our agency is home to creative problem solvers. Those who overcome any obstacle to successfully put consumer-first ideas, products and technologies into market.

People who wear their talent lightly. Willing to be part of a close community that pushes them to be better.

Because our goal is to bring people and brands closer together. Closer insights, closer connections and closer collaboration breed better, more effective work. It’s this dedication to getting closer that drives us to go further.

WHO WE WORK WITH

We apply insightful, strategic, brand-building processes to the creation industry-leading, award-winning promotions, digital experiences, retail activations, CRM and loyalty programs, premiums and brand events.

Our clients include McDonald’s, Nissan, Infiniti, T-Mobile and more!

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE

We’re not just looking for an experienced junior-level Art Director, but rather for a junior-level Art Director hungry and looking to experience something completely different. Because that is just what we are doing! We are changing the way families and children play with Happy Meals by bringing them imaginative and engaging digital experiences that enhance and completely re-imagine playtime of the Happy Meal toy.

So if you have a passion for toys, playing, gaming, UX, design, illustration and most of all…enjoy having fun — then we want you! Teaming up with an exceptionally talented group of diverse and inclusive creative thinkers, you will help build the future of one of the world’s most iconic brands.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY

With a young-at-heart personality and quirky, spirited attitude — your playfulness and creativity shines throughout your work and creative aesthetic. You are an imaginative creator who not only thinks outside of the box, but strives to shatter it. You love creating experiences that push people out of their comfort zone, redefining how they interact with the digital world around them.

As an Associate Art Director, you get excited diving into new projects, and enjoy ideating big concepts just as much as cranking out stellar designs and illustrations. With a strong desire to learn and a passion for innovation, you are keen on always bringing a fresh perspective and voice to the table, and you have the conceptual design chops to match. From idea to execution — you collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to drive the creation of on-brand, interactive experiences in a digital space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will work closely with Strategists, Art Directors, Copywriters and Motion Artists on the conceptualization and execution of digital games and brand experiences for Happy Meal. As an integral part of a larger multi-disciplinary team, you’ll design and manage many aspects of the visual creative.

Digging deeper on the details:

• Work and collaborate with the wider creative team to build big ideas and designs for digital brand experiences that invoke interaction and engagement
• Support and own the creative process from original concepts to final implementation
• Interpret briefs in order to create designs that are strategically driven and compelling – not just “pretty”
• Manage and balance multiple jobs and projects daily, meeting timelines and expectations, while measuring and improving efficiency
• Maintain knowledge and skills of creative applications, staying on top of new and evolving technology
• Think conceptually and strategically to discover the best way to problem-solve for design and technical challenges
• Be a constant learner, with a passion for actively keeping ahead of the curve and exploring digital tools, trends/standard methodologies, and styles, as well as advertising and design styles
• Be a team-player to others by collaborating, working hard and always innovating and pushing creative boundaries and expectations

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• 1-3 years working as an Jr. Art Director including past internship experience
• Experience across digital (web, mobile, responsive, web-based apps), gaming / mobile gaming, traditional, integrated, 360 programs
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Solid illustration skills are a huge plus
• Ability to quickly ideate and create a branded look & feel for various client needs and programs, taking projects from initial concept development thru hands-on design execution
• Strong attention to detail while not missing the big picture
• Understanding of mobile best-practices and user interaction in the digital space
• Comfortable operating in full digital workflows, including but not limited to:

1. Interpret wireframes into graphic UIs
2. Design experience for both mobile and desktop
3. Work within accessibility standards
4. Prep and deliver pixel-perfect files for delivery

• Ability to collaborate with other Art Directors, Motion Artists, and Copywriters to design, create, and deliver fun and engaging digital experiences for a young audience
• Interpret storyboards into digital assets, with the forethought of how they need to be designed for animation

And we’d love you to have

• Experience and/or interest in digital / mobile gaming, video games, social, pop culture, toys, collectibles
• Working knowledge of Sketch and Abstract
• Knowledge and/or understanding of motion / experience partnering with Motion Designers
• Playful and fun design aesthetic
• Accessibility knowledge a plus

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

US based employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination is required.

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Join Thunder Lotus (Jotun, Sundered and Spiritfarer), a studio of passionate humans, in their quest to create and publish engaging games! As Talent and Culture Director, you will work closely with the CEO in a vibrant and warm Studio.

IN YOUR DAY TO DAY, AS TALENT AND CULTURE DIRECTOR, YOU’LL:

• Support the Studio’s growth by supporting senior management in its strategic planning, design and implement talent management projects and offer advice on the application of recognized talent management strategies, systems and programs;
• Develop capacity plans with production teams, coordinate recruitment with external partners, and carry out selection activities (e.g. creation of job postings, identification of skills profile, interview facilitation) and integration activities;
• Develop a training offer for managers and individual contributors by identifying learning opportunities offered by partners (e.g. La Guilde, universities) and industry (e.g. GDC, E3), in addition to design and deliver training workshops;
• Develop and implement a career path program, ensure the implementation of the talent development program and support managers in the execution of the development activities calendar;
• Ensure the implementation and continuous optimization of the various talent management programs and processes (e.g. compensation, retention strategies, engagement survey, hybrid work) and corporate policies;
• Coordinate the annual talent compensation process within the Studio and lead talent review activities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE BRINGS THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES, QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS TO THE TEAM:

• Doctorate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Ph.D or DPsy
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in organizational development and leadership development
• Coaching training, an asset
• Knowledge of change management and project management, an asset

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM THROUGH THE FOLLOWING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Their flexibility and resourcefulness to adapt and overcome the obstacles that come their way
• Their collaborative approach, their ability to listen and their search for win-win solutions
• Their great autonomy and their developed sense of ownership
• Their thirst for learning and surpassing themselves

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FILLS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• The studio is bilingual. It is important to have a good understanding of spoken and written English and French. The person can choose to express themselves in the language with which they are most comfortable
• Based in Montreal, as the work will require face-to-face time with the team
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

THUNDER LOTUS OFFERS:

• Competitive salary
• Net Revenue Sharing
• Participation in the company’s Stock Option Plan
• Corporate RRSP contribution program
• Generous vacation policy and unlimited discretionary unpaid leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability benefits
• Virtual Mental Health and Telemedicine Program (Dialogue)
• Flexible working hours and 35 hour work week
• Flattened structure and small teams with tons of creative control over the games we make (Original IP)

If you’re interested in joining our Studio, please send us your resume and a short cover letter. We will contact you if there’s a match between our needs and your qualification to schedule a discussion with the team.

Thunder Lotus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value talent, ideas and collaboration. Unusual backgrounds are welcome!

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Rejoins Thunder Lotus (Jotun, Sundered et Spiritfarer), un studio de créateurs exigeants et passionnés, dans sa quête pour créer et publier des histoires engageantes! Comme Directrice.teur Talent et Culture, tu travailleras étroitement avec le CEO au sein d’un Studio vibrant et chaleureux.

DANS TON QUOTIDIEN, EN TANT QUE DIRECTRICE.TEUR TALENT ET CULTURE, TU AURAS À:

• Soutenir la croissance du Studio en accompagnant la haute direction dans sa réflexion stratégique, concevoir et porter des projets de gestion de talents et offrir des conseils sur l’application des stratégies, des systèmes et des programmes reconnus en gestion des talents; 
• Développer les plans de capacité avec les équipes de production, coordonner le recrutement avec des partenaires externes, puis réaliser les activités de sélection (p.ex. création d’affichage de poste, identification du profil de compétences, facilitation d’entrevue) et d’intégration;
• Développer une offre de formations pour les gestionnaires et les contributeurs individuels en identifiant les possibilités d’apprentissage offertes par des partenaires (p.ex la Guilde, des universités) et l’industrie (p.ex. GDC, E3), en plus de concevoir et diffuser des ateliers de formations;
• Développer et implanter un programme de parcours de carrières, assurer l’implantation du programme de développement des talents et accompagner les gestionnaires dans l’exécution du calendrier d’activités de développement;
• Veiller à la mise en oeuvre et l’optimisation en continue des différents programmes et processus de gestion de talents (p.ex. rémunération, stratégies de rétention, sondage d’engagement, travail hybride) et des politiques d’entreprise;
• Coordonner le processus annuel de rémunération des talents au sein du Studio et animer les activités de revue de talents.

LA PERSONNE IDÉALE APPORTE À L’ÉQUIPE LES EXPÉRIENCES, LES QUALIFICATIONS ET LES COMPÉTENCES TECHNIQUES SUIVANTES :

• Doctorat en Psychologie du travail et des organisations, Ph.D ou DPsy
• Minimum de 4 ans d’expérience en développement organisationnel et développement du leadership
• Formation en coaching, un atout
• Connaissances en gestion de changement et gestion de projet, un atout

LA PERSONNE IDÉALE CONTRIBUE À L’ÉQUIPE GRÂCE AUX COMPÉTENCES INTERPERSONNELLES SUIVANTES :

• Sa flexibilité et sa débrouillardise pour s’adapter et surmonter les obstacles qui se présentent à elle
• Son approche collaborative, son écoute et sa recherche des solutions gagnants-gagnants
• Sa grande autonomie et son sens de l’ownership développé
• Sa soif d’apprendre et de se dépasser

LA PERSONNE IDÉALE REMPLIT LES EXIGENCES SUIVANTES :

• Le studio est bilingue. Il est important de bien comprendre l’anglais et le français parlé et écrit. La personne peut choisir de s’exprimer dans la langue avec laquelle elle est la plus à l’aise
• Basée à Montréal, car le travail nécessitera du temps en face à face avec l’équipe
• Légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada

THUNDER LOTUS OFFRE:

• Salaire compétitif
• Partage des revenus nets
• Participation au régime d’option des actions de la compagnie
• Programme de cotisation de l’entreprise au REER
• Politique de vacances généreuse et de congés sans-solde illimités discrétionnaires
• Prestations médicales, dentaires, de vision, d’assurance-vie et d’invalidité
• Programme virtuel de santé mentale et télémédecine (Dialogue)
• Horaires de travail flexibles et semaine de travail de 35 heures
• Structure aplanie et petites équipes avec des tonnes de contrôle créatif sur les jeux que nous créons (IP d’origine)

Si tu es intéressé-e à rejoindre notre Studio, envoies-nous ton cv et une lettre de motivation. Nous te contacterons s’il y a un fit entre nos besoins et tes qualifications pour planifier une discussion avec l’équipe.

Thunder Lotus est un employeur garantissant l’égalité des opportunités. Nous célébrons la diversité et nous nous engageons à créer un environnement inclusif pour tous les employés. Nous valorisons le talent, les idées et la collaboration. Les parcours atypiques sont les bienvenus!

À PROPOS DE THUNDER LOTUS

Thunder Lotus® est un créateur de jeux vidéo magnifiquement puissants. Un collectif passionné d’expatriés AAA, indépendants et mobiles avec plus de 130 ans d’expérience combinée dans l’industrie et plus de 80 titres expédiés, Thunder Lotus aspire à distiller ses IP originales visionnaires en expériences interactives captivantes auxquelles l’équipe elle-même aimerait jouer. Fondé en 2014, Thunder Lotus est récemment entré dans sa sixième année dans l’industrie avec une dynamique et une ambition significative.

Le fondateur Will Dubé et ses collaborateurs ont apporté le jeu d’action-exploration dessiné à la main Jotun à Kickstarter en juillet 2014. Jotun et l’extension Jotun: Valhalla Edition ont été chaudement accueillis sur tous les principaux systèmes de 2015 à 2018. La deuxième création de Thunder Lotus, Sundered était initialement sorti en 2017, et a vu la sortie de l’extension Sundered: Eldritch Edition en 2018. La troisième production de Thunder Lotus, intitulée Spiritfarer, sortie avec Xbox Game Pass pour PC et console, Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch ™, Mac et Linux en août 2020, est acclamé par la critique et connaît un succès commercial.

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