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Our client in the global product design and technology space is searching for a Senior Art Director to join their team. In this role, you will lead the motion graphic art direction for our long-form broadcast projects and select short forms. Your primary role is to translate existing collateral around our product launches into imaginative and captivating, full broadcast package style guides. This includes lower-thirds, full-screen motion graphic typography treatments, supers, transitions, product offer cards, etc. Your secondary role is to direct and collaborate with a small team of internal and external 2D motion designers and 3D animators. You must be able to lead a team to fulfill your vision and deliver a tightly polished final product under tight deadlines.

This role is a contract-to-hire opportunity for those who reside in OR, WA, CA, TX, and NC at this time.

As the Senior Art Director, you will:

• Creative Leadership: Spearhead the strategic art direction for our video projects, collaborating closely with internal clients and teams.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of talented artists, including motion graphic artists, 3D animators, and video editors, to ensure the highest quality output and adherence to project timelines.
• Concept Development: Develop multiple concepts and create presentations showcasing your work, delivering them to brand, creative, and executive teams. This includes the capacity to promptly receive and respond to feedback with a positive attitude.
• Motion Graphics Expertise: Utilize industry-standard software and tools to create and direct compelling motion graphics, visual effects, and animations.
• Trend Awareness: Keep a close eye on industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring that our motion graphics executions and techniques remain cutting-edge and effectively complement the launch of new products within our brands.
• Project Management: Work with producers and project managers to ensure the team produces content that meets our standards within our timeline. Pivot and communicate plans, strategies, and concerns as needed. This may require replacing key team members and negotiating scope changes.

Who we’re searching for / About you:

• 6-10 years working in an agency or creative department
• Prefer degree or accreditation in graphic design and/or motion design
• Experience working with major brands
• Must be enthusiastic about leading the charge, rallying your team around a vision, and having a clear point of view. This skill will ultimately lead you to elevate to an ACD within the agency quickly.
• A deep passion for storytelling through motion graphics and graphic design.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities across everything from hands-on creative execution that you present to the client, to directing a team of creatives through the job and across the finish line.
• Proven experience in a similar role with a strong portfolio showcasing design systems, typography, and ideally, broadcast motion graphic packages.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects. 3D expertise is a bonus.
• Strong communication, project management, and client management skills.
• Storyboarding and animatic skills/ experience preferred.

We know that experience is gathered in many ways. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties but got there in a different way, please apply.

Pay range:

• $70-$83/ hour, depending on experience

Why 52 Limited:

52 Limited is a digital staffing agency with an industry-leading focus on the creative + technology space. We exclusively place tech and creative talent in direct-hire, contract-to-hire, and contract roles

When you’re a talent, you’re family at 52 Limited. We provide paid time off when you are sick and offer comprehensive health insurance and voluntary benefits. We check in with you on the regular. In short, we want to make sure you are happy and able to do your best work.

52 Limited’s reputation in the recruiting industry is unparalleled in the Pacific Northwest. While we’re headquartered right here in Portland, our tenured team routinely places world-class talent from all over the West Coast and Texas. We work with some of the most forward-thinking and recognizable clients in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, and beyond. To learn more about our team, visit https://52ltd.com/our/story

We are committed to fostering a people-first candidate experience that benefits our talent, clients, and community. 52 Limited encourages a diversity of applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process.

52 Limited

Our client is a growing collection agency looking to fill multiple positions for experienced Legal Collection Managers and Commercial Collection Managers. Position can be on site, hybrid or remote.

Please do not apply if you don’t have management experience at a 3rd party collection agency or a collection law firm.

This is an excellent growth opportunity providing good work/life balance for a motivated Legal or Commercial Collection Manager. Competitive base salary plus bonus plan. Medical benefits. Good technology, stable and well capitalized company with solid client list.

Responsibilities:

• Coach collectors regarding collections policies and procedures.
• Assist collectors with difficult calls.
• Ensure compliance with FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA and other government regulations and company policies.
• Monitor performance metrics.
• Provide leadership in quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in hiring and training.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years recent experience as a legal collection manager or 3rd party collection supervisor or collection manager at a collection agency or law firm.
• Hands-on with ability to mentor new hires and existing collections staff.
• Strong on collection strategy and tactics.
• Able to manage portfolios to hit targeted liquidation rates.
• Analytic abilities including working knowledge of Excel.

All replies strictly confidential.

Apply today for rapid consideration.

Executive Alliance

Job Title: Creative Director (Filmmaking, Social Media, and Corporate Video Production)

Location: Buena Park

Job Type: Full-Time

Unis LLC, a 3PL, is looking for an experienced and visionary Creative Director who combines expertise in filmmaking, social media trends, and corporate video production. The ideal candidate will lead our creative team in crafting compelling narratives, visual storytelling, and impactful social media content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of creatives, including filmmakers, editors, designers, and writers, to produce high-quality video content.
• Project Management: Oversee the production process from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Storytelling and Concept Development: Develop creative concepts and narratives that effectively communicate brand messages and engage target audiences.
• Social Media Strategy: Craft innovative social media strategies that enhance brand presence and audience engagement across various platforms.
• Corporate Video Production: Direct and produce corporate videos, including promotional content, training videos, and internal communication pieces.
• Client Relations: Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and requirements, providing expert guidance and creative solutions.
• Market Trends Analysis: Stay abreast of the latest trends in filmmaking, social media, and corporate video production to keep content fresh and relevant.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all content aligns with brand identity, messaging, and strategic goals.
• Quality Control: Review and approve all creative outputs, ensuring high standards of quality and creativity.
• Budget Management: Oversee budget allocation for creative projects and ensure cost-effective resource management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in film, Media, Communications, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in filmmaking, with a strong portfolio showcasing corporate video production and social media content.
• Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar leadership role in a creative setting.
• Excellent storytelling, conceptualization, and scriptwriting skills.
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing trends.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and client management skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an advertising or creative agency.
• A strong network in the filmmaking and media industry.
• Familiarity with graphic design principles and software.

UNIS

Optimist Studios is a multipurpose sound stage, content studio, and event space where distinct visions come to life. A home for the bold and curious on the westside of Los Angeles, our fully integrated studios are meticulously designed to offer the setting, tools, and services you need to compete.

As part of the Optimist network, Studios is more than a space to work, it’s a space to create and creation is in our DNA.

Optimist is a creative experience agency that bridges the gap between brand culture and human emotion. In a world that’s ever changing, we find innovative ways to move people through unexpected and unforgettable moments. From concept to execution, we blend creative, strategy, design, digital, content, innovation and production to make big ideas a reality all over the world.

Summary

As Stage Manager, you’re highly organized, proactive, and a reliable resource to the Studios team. You work collaboratively with a nimble team to ensure the success of live events and productions.

This Stage Manager is a part-time position and will report to the Studios Operations and Salesperson. The compensation for this position is $25/hour.

Role Priorities

Production and Stage Management: Responsible for production related tasks/logistics before, during and after production

Additional Responsibilities:

● Act as primary contact, greeter, and liaison upon client’s arrival to the studio

● Provide exceptional customer service to our clients throughout all touchpoints ensuring a best-in-class experience

● Review call sheet to familiarize and prepare yourself accordingly with incoming clients for each stage

● Coordinate and communicate with other stage managers in preparation of production’s needs

● Accurately communicate pertinent information to the Bookings and Stage management team members keeping everyone consistently informed throughout productions

● Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of clients, staff and studio information

● Stay abreast of equipment fulfillment and management

● Troubleshoot, problem solve, and source gear as needed

● Manage and maintain rental paperwork/order processing

● Assist with maintenance issues in the event the maintenance team is unavailable

● Perform other job-related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of productions and events

● Create a thriving work environment through efficient operations and a dedication to client service

Qualifications

● 2+ years of production operations experience in the studio and event production industry

● Experience operating material handling equipment

● Knowledge of Grip and Lighting equipment

● Flexible and open availability required

● Ability to effectively communicate and partner with management, clients, and team members

● Great interpersonal skills with exemplary communication skills

● Highly organized with exceptional attention to details

● Adept at working independently while demonstrating accuracy in the execution

● Shows skills in anticipating needs and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

● Must be reliable, professional and possess good judgment

● Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner and in alignment with Company policies and procedures

Who We Are

Optimist is an independent award-winning global agency of creatives, strategists, artists and entrepreneurs who move people, brands and culture forward to create impact. At our core, we celebrate diversity by allowing our distinct viewpoints to shape a shared vision. We’re looking for people to join our team who share our commitment to challenging convention and making an impact. Interested candidates may submit a resume, portfolio and cover letter via directly via LinkedIn, or to careers-acc@optimistinc.com.

Optimist Inc.

Our client, the largest independent producer of music festivals in the country, is looking for a Festival Brand Manager to join their team! The Festival Brand Manager will quickly become a thought-partner to cross-functional teams and drive a unifying thread between festival goals, business goals, and our positioning with fans in the market. This person will play a key role in bringing multiple high-priority initiatives to market in the coming months, as well as act as one of the key connectors between teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the positioning and key interest points across our festivals. What is the value we are offering to fans? How do we stack up to competitor capabilities? How does this launch tie back to our brand differentiators?
• Build go-to-market strategies and lifecycle campaigns across our festivals.
• Pull together business goals, festival considerations, and expertise of the marketing teams to align on audiences to target, channels to employ, markets to activate, etc.
• Work across teams to align on programs or festival features that speak to the fan value.
• Assess upcoming festival activities to identify bigger stories or position multiple launches in a clear way for fans, and tie those launches back to the broader festival lifecycle.
• Work across teams to clearly define needs and coordinate across various parts of the organization to execute against those needs (e.g. marketing, design, copywriting, organic social, paid social, partner marketing, etc).
• Partner with design and content teams to ensure coherent and consistent language and narrative between all items produced.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience B2C and/or music and entertainment industry product marketing experience.
• Experience in Marketing or related fields with an emphasis on product marketing, consumer, or growth/lifecycle marketing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication capabilities with the ability to work across both highly operational and highly creative teams.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Experience and success in managing cross-functional teams to bring stories and features to market.
• Experience in developing consumer messaging, positioning, and targeting, and in handling multi-phased launches.
• High tolerance for change, and the capacity to accomplish enormous amounts of work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• High-level understanding of revenue growth and developing strategic roadmaps
• Demonstrated ability to create detailed and actionable festival go-to-market briefs, and understanding and enthusiasm for rock music culture.

AG Foundry – Recruiting & Staffing

Art Director, AR/VR

W2 Contract

Salary Range: $187,200 – $200,000 per year

Location: Cupertino, CA – Hybrid Role

Job Summary:

In the Art Director, AR/VR role, you will craft innovative and compelling solutions with high production value and bring the creative to life. You will conceive, design, and guide the development of high-quality interactive experiences.

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for the creation and art direction of interactive 3D and AR/VR experiences across a range of deliverables. The ideal candidate demonstrates the utmost attention to detail and proactively identifies efficiencies. You will effectively communicate and support the chosen design direction with creative and project management staff. You will collaborate with creative technologists, 3D artists, and design leads to craft stunning visual solutions that delight the public.

Qualifications:

• You have at least 5-7 years of applicable experience leading design and concept efforts on interactive, 3D, motion graphics or game development projects.
• You are proficient in interactive 3D design tools such as Unity, Unreal, Photoshop, Maya, Blender, or other relevant software.
• You have an understanding of visual and UI design fundamentals and know how to apply them to a variety of interactive projects.
• You have a sound understanding of AR/VR, real-time 3D, and motion graphics workflows that will enable the smooth progress of various projects from concept to delivery.
• Your design skills are accompanied by experience in guiding, evaluating, and redirecting the creative work of a multi-disciplined team.
• You have excellent presentation, written, and oral skills.
• You can collaborate, multitask, and work within deadlines. You thrive in a creative and dynamic work environment.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in design-related fields or equivalent industry experience

Desired Skills and Experience

Art Director, AR/VR, Unity, Unreal, Photoshop, Maya, Blender

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Bayside Solutions

Art Director, AR/VR

W2 Contract

Salary Range: $187,200 – $200,000 per year

Location: Cupertino, CA – Hybrid Role

Job Summary:

In the Art Director, AR/VR role, you will craft innovative and compelling solutions with high production value and bring the creative to life. You will conceive, design, and guide the development of high-quality interactive experiences.

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for the creation and art direction of interactive 3D and AR/VR experiences across a range of deliverables. The ideal candidate demonstrates the utmost attention to detail and proactively identifies efficiencies. You will effectively communicate and support the chosen design direction with creative and project management staff. You will collaborate with creative technologists, 3D artists, and design leads to craft stunning visual solutions that delight the public.

Qualifications:

• You have at least 5-7 years of applicable experience leading design and concept efforts on interactive, 3D, motion graphics or game development projects.
• You are proficient in interactive 3D design tools such as Unity, Unreal, Photoshop, Maya, Blender, or other relevant software.
• You have an understanding of visual and UI design fundamentals and know how to apply them to a variety of interactive projects.
• You have a sound understanding of AR/VR, real-time 3D, and motion graphics workflows that will enable the smooth progress of various projects from concept to delivery.
• Your design skills are accompanied by experience in guiding, evaluating, and redirecting the creative work of a multi-disciplined team.
• You have excellent presentation, written, and oral skills.
• You can collaborate, multitask, and work within deadlines. You thrive in a creative and dynamic work environment.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in design-related fields or equivalent industry experience

Desired Skills and Experience

Art Director, AR/VR, Unity, Unreal, Photoshop, Maya, Blender

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Bayside Solutions

Art Director, AR/VR

W2 Contract

Salary Range: $187,200 – $200,000 per year

Location: Cupertino, CA – Hybrid Role

Job Summary:

In the Art Director, AR/VR role, you will craft innovative and compelling solutions with high production value and bring the creative to life. You will conceive, design, and guide the development of high-quality interactive experiences.

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for the creation and art direction of interactive 3D and AR/VR experiences across a range of deliverables. The ideal candidate demonstrates the utmost attention to detail and proactively identifies efficiencies. You will effectively communicate and support the chosen design direction with creative and project management staff. You will collaborate with creative technologists, 3D artists, and design leads to craft stunning visual solutions that delight the public.

Qualifications:

• You have at least 5-7 years of applicable experience leading design and concept efforts on interactive, 3D, motion graphics or game development projects.
• You are proficient in interactive 3D design tools such as Unity, Unreal, Photoshop, Maya, Blender, or other relevant software.
• You have an understanding of visual and UI design fundamentals and know how to apply them to a variety of interactive projects.
• You have a sound understanding of AR/VR, real-time 3D, and motion graphics workflows that will enable the smooth progress of various projects from concept to delivery.
• Your design skills are accompanied by experience in guiding, evaluating, and redirecting the creative work of a multi-disciplined team.
• You have excellent presentation, written, and oral skills.
• You can collaborate, multitask, and work within deadlines. You thrive in a creative and dynamic work environment.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in design-related fields or equivalent industry experience

Desired Skills and Experience

Art Director, AR/VR, Unity, Unreal, Photoshop, Maya, Blender

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Bayside Solutions

A leading entertainment and gaming company is in search of a Creative Producer with a strong project management and production experience to

JOB DETAILS

TEMP

HYBRID: LOS ANGELES, CA

PAY: $56.00/HR

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge of best practices for Social and Paid Media initiatives.
• Take on project leadership responsibilities, nurturing relationships with marketing, development, and creative teams.
• Facilitate communication among the Development Team, Partners, and internal teams to monitor the status of builds, problem solve, track features, and provide updates.
• Exhibit a fundamental grasp of development terminology (e.g., build, HUD, UX, UI), working independently with minimal supervision while remaining receptive to guidance and feedback.
• Manage and uphold the quality of deliverables in alignment with standards and business objectives.
• Execute all expectations and delivery dates to all teams contributing assets.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential threats, adjusting schedules as necessary to meet final project deadlines.
• Manage tools development and scheduling coordination across multiple teams.
• Organize tasks and projects to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
• Route creative materials to stakeholders, monitoring approvals and revisions.
• Review materials for compliance with technical requirements, brand guidelines, and legal standards.
• Demonstrate a track record of successfully managing multiple work streams under tight deadlines.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of project management, workflow, and infrastructure.
• Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with partners, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Act as a advocate for Marketing Creative in cross-functional meetings, disseminating information and clarifying next steps.
• Develop processes to improve project management and workflow efficiency.
• Resolve urgent partner issues with composure and effectiveness, even in high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work on-site in Orange County, CA within a hybrid schedule!
• 4+ years of experience in Project management, operational, account, or production, a consumer marketing or advertising background, collaborating with creative teams is preferred.
• Proficient in video game production and capture is also preferred.
• Exceptionally organized, with a proven track record of tracking and trafficking a high volume of assets.
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders and overseeing multiple approval channels.

Please submit your resume for consideration!

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Syndicatebleu

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

As an Art Director, you will help us evolve and share our brand story, visual language, and create original breakthrough ideas for various touch points. You will work with leadership, communications, marketing, growth, and engineers to demonstrate inspiring concepts through well-crafted experiences. If you are a storyteller at heart and passionate about bringing ideas to life, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Partners with the Head of Design, Communications and Brand Marketing
• Embraces storytelling to write and present inspiring concepts
• Develops innovative ideas that meet strategic objectives, and translate into creative proposals
• Contributes to brainstorming and development including storyboards, mock-ups, visual references
• Conceives functional solutions that can be implemented alone or as part of a team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 7 years professional experience in Marketing, Art Direction, Creative Direction, or equivalent
• Experience in an agency setting preferred
• A portfolio that demonstrates integrated campaigns and brand experiences
• A student of creative trends, acute aesthetic sense, and strong ability to develop ideas
• Expert in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite [Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign]
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and business development
• A reliable self-starter, organized, and efficient with attention to detail
• A team player who brings a unique sense of style and passion

Anduril Industries