You’re a gifted visual storyteller. From pixels to Bezier curves, photos to videos, and everything in between, you’re a wizard of the visual arts. You know how to captivate and engage audiences through impactful ideas executed with eye-popping visuals that drive action.
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For nearly 40 years as a full-service advertising agency, Russell Herder is committed to creating Work That Matters for our clients and community-at-large. We’re seeking an experienced art director to work within our creative group, developing and executing smart, disruptive, and engaging visual concepts and solutions for our clients. You’re a quick learner and energized team player, capable of bringing abstract concepts to life in engaging, relevant, and visually impactful ways. As an organized person, you’re a self-starter and someone people can rely upon. Your previous agency experience reflects empathy, curiosity, speed, adaptability, and a devotion to pushing boundaries. You know how to listen, learn, and are always willing to grow.
Status: Reports to the Creative Director
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Responsibilities:
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- Develop and implement innovative conceptual ideas and visual stylistic directions across all media platforms for a wide variety of clients
- Create and adopt visual styles and tonal personalities that reflect the nuances of client’s brand and voice
- Work collaboratively with Account, Strategy, Digital, Social and Project Management teams to successfully produce creative within time constraints and on budget
- Actively analyze concepts against client requests to ensure they meet strategic goals, objectives, and timing
- Develop and execute ideas from strategic concept development to project completion
- Integrate current and contemporary visual trends and media into day-to-day assignments
- Present work internally to the agency and externally to clients in a confident and professional manner
- Produce work worthy of industry recognition and client praise
- Strictly adhere to timelines, schedules, and budgets
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Performance Standards:
- Concepted materials meet agency and client strategic objectives
- Work continually enhances our firm’s reputation
- Projects are completed on time and within budget
- Client presentations are organized and effective
Location:
In-person work Monday-Thurs at our Minneapolis office, with a remote work option on Fridays.
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Job Description
A vertical series production is seeking a talented Wardrobe Stylist and Production Designer to join the creative team. This project will be shot in Los Angeles and requires professionals with a strong eye for detail and proven experience in designing for vertical format productions.
Job Responsibilities
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Wardrobe Stylist: Curate and manage costumes that align with the series’ tone and characters
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Production Designer: Develop visual design concepts and oversee the set’s creative look
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Collaborate with directors and producers to ensure visual consistency
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Organize and present creative decks for approval before execution
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Manage on-set adjustments and troubleshoot design-related needs
Requirements
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Previous experience with vertical video projects
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Strong portfolio demonstrating past work in styling or production design
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Professional resume highlighting relevant experience
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Ability to work within the shoot schedule provided
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Creativity, organization, and adaptability in fast-paced environments
Compensation
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Paid opportunity; rate to be discussed based on experience