At TAXI, we create connected brands. We are living in an age of unprecedented human progress. Technology continually revolutionizes the way we interact and opens up powerful possibilities for connecting with the world. Putting people at the centre of everything we do allows us to harness our core practices – strategy, creativity, and experiences – to build those meaningful human connections for brands and deliver real business value for our clients.
We resist the usual ways of seeing, doing and thinking whether it is creating great work for clients or hiring new team members. At TAXI, we value authenticity above all else. We want everyone who walks into our office to feel welcome, comfortable and included.
Art Director
Yes, your portfolio is going to have to blow our hair back. It will have to show us that you are smart, not just clever, and that you know how to create work that gets noticed, gets people excited, and gets them buying stuff. You know all the applications and are specialized in graphic arts. You work well within a team that values impeccable work as much as you do.
You love to create masterful work that gets noticed and gets people talking – work born of clear strategic insights and strong conceptual thinking. You will work closely with the ECD on a large North American account and produce creative work across a wide range of executions.
TAXI is one sweet ride. Get in!
You Will:
- Work on projects on a large client in the tobacco/vaping/nicotine category
- Participate in briefs, product group meetings, and presentations to client
- Work with production to develop solid conceptual ideas and formats that achieve strategic objectives and maximize budget
- Present layouts of concepts to the creative director, account group and client for discussion/approval
- Estimate and adhere to personal creative time
- Take up daily challenges with enthusiasm while researching and proposing new approaches (refining techniques and new technological opportunities)
- Demonstrate drive and collaborative concern, excellent work ethic and high degree of ownership
- Thrive in a diverse and multidisciplinary environment
- Accomplish several tasks at the same time and know how to prioritize projects and deliver quickly
- Do a whole lot more
You Bring:
- Creatively impressive portfolio with experience in interactive design
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to present compelling ideas
- Ability to collaborate with partners, creative directors, art directors and other agency designers to create and implement concepts
- Skills with Adobe Creative Suite software, especially Photoshop
- Flexibility and brevity with ever-changing requirements and feedback
- At least 3+ years of experience as a designer/art director in an agency
TAXI values diversity and encourages all applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, colour, sex, race, age, disability, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship or family/marital status.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Job Description
A173 West Studios is seeking crew members for the upcoming short film In the Backyard, directed by Ben Cruz. The emotionally driven coming-of-age film explores childhood memories, family relationships, and the realities of aging through the eyes of a young boy during the summer of 2010.
Production is now hiring passionate and creative crew members for several key behind-the-scenes positions. This is a non-union volunteer opportunity with catering provided.
Job Responsibilities
On-Set Sound Mixer / Boom Operator
- Handle on-set audio recording during filming
- Operate boom microphones and lavalier systems
- Ensure clean and professional sound capture throughout production
VFX Supervisor / Animator
- Create and supervise visual effects for a featured scene
- Design animation involving a shadow extension effect with movement
- Collaborate with the director to execute the visual concept
Key Hair / Key Makeup
- Design hair and makeup looks fitting the early 2010 setting
- Apply aging makeup effects for grandparent characters
- Maintain continuity throughout filming
Requirements
- Prior experience in the relevant crew department preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Passion for independent filmmaking
- Ability to work collaboratively in a production environment
- Reliable availability during filming weekends
Compensation Details
- Non-union volunteer position
- Catering provided on set
- IMDb and Letterboxd credit provided after completion
- Behind-the-scenes photos included