HEAD USA
Pickleball Communications Designer/Creative Content Coordinator
Job Description
HEAD is a leading global provider of premium, high-performance equipment and apparel for athletes and players, at all levels. Since our launch in 1950, we’ve achieved a reputation for cutting-edge design, engineering excellence and a passion for championing all sports, everywhere. World-class performance demands the very best equipment and that’s why, at HEAD, our purpose is to give athletes and players at every level, exactly what they need to compete at high levels.
HEAD USA is recruiting a Pickleball Communications Designer / Creative Content Producer to support our rapidly growing businesses. This position will report to the North American Brand Manager located in Phoenix, with a dotted line to our Global Communications Team in Austria and our Creative Studio in London/UK.
We are looking for an individual who is extremely passionate about Pickleball and is immersed in the culture of the sport. You will be working with a like-minded team of highly passionate and creative individuals on the ideation and creation of the projects for our Pickleball brand.
You’ll be leading our Pickleball marketing efforts through the creation and production of the many marketing and communication projects we produce for our various digital channels (web, mobile, social media, apps, interactive, film, video, POS, 3D, etc.). As well will be in charge of the execution and production of these campaigns for our partners and international markets.
Candidates should be bursting with ideas and passion for cutting edge design and have a passion for the sport of Pickleball (must be active/regularly playing), digital innovation and pixel perfection. As a person with significant creative digital experience, you’ll be expected to translate multi-channel briefs into user-centric experiences that transfer well across all devices. Additionally, you must love to craft ideas through innovative tech and inspire those around you. Preferably, you will have worked in the racquet sports industry and/or are an avid Pickleball player yourself.
Key Responsibilities:
·               Working across a multitude of diverse projects (including film, sound, graphic design, digital media, 2D and 3D) to produce innovative and high quality work.
·               Highly motivated to create cutting-edge and engaging content.
·               Developing great creative solutions for key business and brand propositions, tasks and challenges.
·               Interested in helping to push a consumer-focused organization forward with progressive ideas and concepts.
·               Improving usability, functionality and aesthetics across all digital media.
·               Passionate about keeping up-to-date with changes in design and technology, as well as knowledge sharing with team.
·               Aiding the wider creative and marketing teams in the understanding and creation of cutting-edge and engaging content.
·               Managing pickleball social channels.
·               Creating highly engaging, consumer-centric content.
 Skills/Experience:
You will need 3-5+ years’ experience working as a Digital Designer. You will need to show commitment and determination to help our brand develop and stand out on all digital platforms. As well, you must be proficient in using the most up-to-date editing software, graphic design software and hardware.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Essentials:
·          Must have experience in Pickleball or interest/desire to learn.
·          Naturally creative and imaginative with a strong eye for detail.
·          A keen eye for premium, luxurious brand experiences across all brand touchpoints.
·          Application of user-centred and user engagement design across all projects.
·          Conceptual thinker and developer of progressive ideas.
·          Ability to weave a high degree of interactivity into creative concepts to maximize the user experience.
·          Strong understanding of how to create engaging social media experiences.
·          A keen interest in the future of interactive media, particularly digital technologies, as well as in commercial trends and innovations (e.g. special effects, photography, film, sound, animation, etc.).
·          Experience working closely and effectively with developers in turning designs into compelling digital experiences.
·          Ability to work with developers to produce and test the functionality of the end product.
·          A master of industry-standard graphics and multimedia software packages.
·          A team player who thrives working alongside colleagues and external consultants across a wide range of briefs.
·          Organized, self-motivated and able to work efficiently to tight deadlines.
·          Understanding of what appeals to different target audiences, particularly Pickleball players of all ages, abilities, etc.
·          Works well under pressure with the ability to multi-task effectively.
Compensation Package:
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Base salary: $65,000 – $80,000
Bonus potential: 10%
Competitive benefits package
Additional perks
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Videographer/Editor position requires skills in a high-volume production environment specializing in the final storytelling of a project. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the filming and editing process for company video projects. This position requires a diverse knowledge of industry standard types of cameras and production equipment along with basic Avid editing skills. They will work closely with the Producers, Videographers and Editors on staff to ensure projects are completed on time and with the highest technical and aesthetic standards. They are responsible for maintaining the company’s production assets and working with the department production calendar so that equipment is ready for each project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Support production staff with variety of projects using production gear including various models of cameras, lenses, tripods, and other gear related to shooting.
- Work with Production team to build sets for production needs.
- Assist with general duties.
- Maintaining production equipment before and after projects.
- Coordinate the tracking of all production assets.
- Assist with research and ordering of equipment.
- Support with reporting and tracking maintenance and repairs of production equipment.
- Ingest media into company’s archiving system and prepare media for Editors.
- Log footage and edit basic to intermediate level projects.
- Operate additional cameras as needed for production needs including live events.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Minimum college or trade school experience in production or similar field..
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of practical field experience working in multiple aspects of film and video production.
- Color grading at intermediate level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Thorough understanding of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills as required to best work with production team in outdoor recreation company.
- Strong work ethic. Outgoing personality with ability to interact within group of creative individuals in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Willingness to react with short notice to changes in daily routine.
- Willing to travel as required – often locations require extensive driving and multiple night stays with early and late hours.
- Strong communication skills – able to understand direction and make themselves understood when communicating objectives for accomplishing story lines or goals of a production.
- Thorough knowledge of Avid non-linear editing systems, specifically the Avid Media Composer or similar.
- Strong working knowledge of various codecs, containers and file types used in today’s media environment.
- Able to work within a team environment including in the field or studio and in the post process, editing and finishing.
- Able to lift and carry heavy equipment in variety of terrain and conditions from very hot to very cold.
- Good driving record, able to secure Missouri Operator’s License Class E.
- Good organizational skills: able to keep multiple projects balanced at any one time
- Strong video resume required. This resume should demonstrate samples from all of the areas mentioned above.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 25-30%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly performs computer work and sits.
- Occasionally walks and stands.
- Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
- Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
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Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
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