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Looking for a CONTRACT Art Director with responsive and interactive design element experience! 100% Remote (must be able to work in the US)

JOB TITLE: Art Director

LOCATION: Remote (must be eligible to work in the US)

RATE/SALARY: $50-$55/hr, DOE w/ full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

START DATE: ASAP

DURATION/END DATE: 3 months (contract through 12/31/22 with potential to extend)

Summary

Our well-known retail client is looking for an Art Director to join their team. In this role, the Art Director will manage a small to mid-size team responsible for the day-to-day updates and seasonal campaigns.

• Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments
• Hands-on design of various digital, social and email based campaigns, among others
• keeping up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and the competitive landscape
• directs the implementation of the design strategy
• Translate marketing goals and objectives into innovative campaigns and projects and designs

Qualifications:

• 8 years experience working in design (including 3 years of web design) and advanced knowledge of design software (Adobe Creative Suite)
• 2 years experience managing small or mid-scale interactive campaigns
• Agency experience strongly preferred
• 2 years experience developing design concepts in a retail or marketing environment
• Comprehensive understanding of responsive/adaptive design

NEXT STEPS:We will reach out to qualified candidates for this position, but may not be able to get back to everyone based on volume. That said, we will keep you in mind for other relevant positions, as well!

At WunderLand we’re zealous about helping our customers increase customer reach, engagement, advocacy, and brand loyalty through digital, creative, marketing and communications channels. WunderLand’s mission is to be the go-to partner for digital, creative, and sales enablement services, and a premier employer for creative and digital specialists. It is WunderLand Group’s practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant because of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available. WunderLand Group is part of the Advanced Group, a talent acquisition and management, consulting, outsourcing, and professional services organization.

WunderLand Group

Seeking an Associate Producer for a 6+ Month Project with an established retail client

OUR CLIENT: Large Retail Company

JOB TITLE: Associate Producer

LOCATION: 100% Remote

ROLE TYPE/DURATION: 6+ Month contract with possibility to extend

COMPENSATION: $30 per Hour

JOB SUMMARY: Looking for an Associate producer to ensure successful creation and delivery of creative assets for client’s website. Responsibilities of this position include setting up schedules, trafficking assets, communicating status and priorities with creative and business teams, driving project milestones and ensuring the on-time delivery of quality assets. Must be able to handle heavy volume, many stakeholders, many agencies and many projects at any one time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Independently lead and manage multiple creative projects, engaging directly with business partners, creative leadership and freelancers.
• Manages project lifecycle of projects in a fast-paced environment. Project deliverables can include banners, landing pages, emails, and in-store creative.
• Ensures each final deliverables meets the project objectives, is accurate and is approved by all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams such as Sales partners and internal Creative to coordinate tasks and ensure campaign alignment.
• Work with external agency partners from inception to completion to execute creative deliverables.

What’s Required To Apply

• Bachelors degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Writing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 1 years experience in interactive design, editorial content management, or related field OR 3 years’ experience in interactive design, editorial content management, or related field.
• Combination of agency and/or in-house experience.
• Experience with Workfront (project management tool)
• A keen eye for details, organization, and possess a solution-oriented mindset.

NEXT STEPS: We will reach out to qualified candidates for this position, but may not be able to get back to everyone based on volume. That said, we will keep you in mind for other relevant positions, as well!

WunderLand Group is the destination for digital, marketing, and creative talent. We deliver on our promise to provide companies with in-demand, highly-qualified talent for contract and full-time positions. WunderLand Group invests time to understand our clients’ business and resource challenges and connects them with exceptional talent in today’s fast-paced digital, marketing, and creative landscape.

The industry has verified WunderLand Group’s reputation for loyalty and quality through numerous awards and recognitions, most recently the Best of Staffing® Client Award and Talent Award.

It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant because of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

Please visit www.wunderlandgroup.com (https://www.wunderlandgroup.com/) to view available jobs and register with us or for more information.

At WunderLand we’re zealous about helping our customers increase customer reach, engagement, advocacy, and brand loyalty through digital, creative, marketing and communications channels. WunderLand’s mission is to be the go-to partner for digital, creative, and sales enablement services, and a premier employer for creative and digital specialists. It is WunderLand Group’s practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant because of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available. WunderLand Group is part of the Advanced Group, a talent acquisition and management, consulting, outsourcing, and professional services organization.

WunderLand Group

Droisys Agency Description

Amazing things happen when we work in environments where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and the opportunity to succeed. Droisys is a technology company, services provider, and creative agency. At Droisys, we help the biggest brands in the industry accelerate their digital initiatives, from strategy and planning through execution. We invest in our talent, and we are always looking for amazing individuals to deliver top results for our clients. Join us to challenge yourself, grow your career, and accomplish work that matters.

Client Description

Our client is a major Fortune 500 Company, the world’s top smartphone company, as well as one of the world’s most innovative, cutting-edge, and beloved brands (hereafter, the Company).

This role is with the Launch Keynote Team of the global Marketing Communications Group. The Marketing Communications Group oversees all marketing and advertising, delivering solutions on a worldwide scale. The Group works on high-impact projects that serve various lines of business, and the Company’s website receives billions of individual visits every year. Overall, the Marketing Communications Group is responsible for the Company’s global messaging and brand, as the Group continues to develop, innovate, and execute flawless world-class communications.

What We Are Looking For

Droisys is seeking a seasoned Associate Producer, Product Launch (hereafter, “Associate Keynote Producer”) –

• This position is onsite in Cupertino, CA on a hybrid schedule.
• This is a contract position, where you would work as a freelancer at the Company on our Droisys W2.
• This is a long-term assignment, with a project period of at least 1 year, with extensions processed every quarter.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has several years of relevant experience producing video, film, and/or motion graphics/VFX deliverables at a creative or advertising agency. You are organized, proactive, and detail oriented, and you can be the primary point of contact to ensure the design and development of a global launch moment. You also have experience in Apple Keynote with respect to presentation software.

Overview of Role and Responsibilities:

• As Associate Keynote Producer, you will coordinate the production of corporate announcements, in partnership with teams across the Marketing Communications Group.
• You will be instrumental in bringing the Company’s products to market by producing the Keynote presentation for the relevant product launch (or the product launch Keynote).
• You will serve as primary day-to-day contact for internal Marketing Communication teams, managing and ensuring that all assets and deliverables within launch Keynote are on track.
• You will work closely with Keynote Designers to design and develop the presentations.
• You will coordinate the design and development of launch moments from conception to completion
• You will be responsible for scheduling internal meetings, taking and sharing notes, and following up with teams to ensure the work moves forward.
• You will facilitate creative reviews with Creative Directors by creating agendas and ensuring all teams are prepared for the review.
• You will support the lead Keynote Producer by disseminating feedback received from Product Marketing and Executives.
• You will partner with producers from other functions (e.g., Animators, Photos, Screens, Film) to ensure that all deliverables are on track.
• You will partner with Business Affairs to manage all content clearances.

Key Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience (e.g., Account Service, Project Management) at a Creative Agency or Advertising Agency
• Experience producing video, film, and/or motion graphics and VFX deliverables
• Experience in Keynote or similar presentation software
• Successful track record of successfully working with a wide range of folks across disciplines

Key Skills:

• Extremely detail oriented – pays attention to the smallest details and refusing to settle for anything less than perfection
• Highly organized
• Proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment – react quickly to new information and adapts seamlessly to change
• Resourceful – capable of wrangling even the most complex problems into ideal solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills

Education: Bachelor’s

Droisys is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. Droisys believes in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and we are committed to fostering a diverse work environment.

Droisys

Job Description

This job is hard to summarize with one title— but so are you.

We are looking for a creative editor and graphic artist to join our team and create cinematic, epic visuals to market our upcoming projects.

There’s no ideal candidate or amount of experience.

All that matters is that you have experience crafting work in the mediums of advertising, social media, design, film and video. We only require that you have a passion for storytelling, a killer sense of timing, and an unwavering approach to incorporating your style to every project you touch.

Company Description

Invisible Narratives is a “tradigital” entertainment start-up that specializes in providing content and story development services, custom merchandising capabilities, and organic marketing expertise to Creators in the Creator Economy. Invisible Narratives helps build out IP franchises with Creators by leveraging social media platforms alongside its direct-to-fans e-commerce platform, INVIZ.tv, where fans can seamlessly watch premium content featuring influential Creators, and shop unique and custom product bundles featuring limited-edition merchandise drops.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with creative principals to conceptualize and create visual & graphic marketing materials (movie trailers, hype videos, advertisements, social posts & more)
• Supervise with various external freelancers and vendors for any specialized creative assets or overflow work.
• Become an integral part of the creative team which will present work to senior creative staff, marketing managers, and Content Creators

Requirements

• A passion for current social content creators (IG, YouTube, TikTok)
• Master Experience of Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere and After Effects)
• VFX and 3D Application experience a strong plus
• Exceptional Attention to Detail
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Highly motivated and eager to take on new challenges— and own them.
• Video Editing and Graphic Design experience

Invisible Narratives

JOB OVERVIEW

The Creative Director is responsible for the oversight, creation and direction of brand strategy, voice, and initiatives. This position will drive the overall marketing vision for the brand in partnership with the founder of the company. They will continue to evolve the imagery, voice, and themes of the Felina brand as we evolve and expand into new customer and product channels. The Creative Director will work directly with and alongside Design and E-commerce leaders to spearhead all creative planning for the brand. This is a hands-on role with an individual that has both the capability to be a strategic thinker while also excellent at execution of projects.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the Design/Ecom/Sales Team to establish a unified brand understanding and voice
• Responsible for both wholesale and retail marketing strategy and execution including print, social media, and traditional media
• Conceptualize campaign vision, connecting graphics, copy, content websites, social media, and other marketing materials
• Oversee the creative direction of all image assets including brand and product photoshoots
• Work with outside social agencies on content and the ability to direct content creators to produce imagery. This includes not only content creation but determining and posting content in the appropriate channel.
• Oversee the development of creative briefs for brand and video content
• Partner with the Content Production Team to ensure assets are captured and photoshoots are executed on-time and reflects the overarching creative direction
• Guide the direction of all online assets, inclusive of contents websites and social media
• Guide unique and well-crafted copy that fits brand standards and communicates effectively to the Felina demographic. This includes directing daily email design and copy that aligns with the goals of the business
• Present and oversee the presentation of final concepts, and coordinate production and dissemination for cross-organizational use
• Ensure all visual communication and brand standards are met departmentally and throughout the organization
• Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies that the marketing team can execute

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Proficient in creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand development
• Analytical viewpoint and ability to tie performance of sales metrics with marketing initiatives.
• Highly proficient in design copy and general marketing guidelines
• Highly proficient in brand development and multichannel marketing concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficient in creative software, including Photoshop, InDesign, etc.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong creative leadership skills
• Strong planning and communication skills
• Deadline-driven with a strong sense of urgency

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a brand or creative management capacity
• Experience in retail and wholesale marketing

Felina

6-Month Contract

Hybrid in Culver City, CA

Desired Skills and Experience *

– 3+ years of experience in a Creative Production role

– Strong understanding and passion for the entire production process from end to end

– Strong experience with work back schedules and the ability to communication clear deadlines and hold all parties involved accountable

– Experience with budget planning/management, accruals, partner outreach, and contract negotiation/execution

– Self-motivated, resourceful, solutions-oriented and problem solving attitude

– Highly organized and detailed oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Day-to-Day *

Insight Global is looking for a diverse Creative Producer to support efforts within one of our largest retail clients brand teams. You will be part of the North America Brand creative team and report to the Director of Production. The Producer will be responsible for managing end-to-end production for content creation (photography, motion, animation/illustration, CG or any other form of content) through post production. You will be responsible for leading and owning medium- scale productions. You will facilitate creative partner outreach and negotiations, budget management and accruals, contract execution in partnership with legal, and will usher the creative vision through to final delivery. On set, you will lead shoot management, establishing the ROS and maintaining production schedules. You are the connection between internal and external teams and will partner closely with Creative managers, Studio managers, Production Coordinators, finance, legal, procurement, and Product Specialists. This role is based out of Culver City area and is a hybrid on-site role Tuesday through Thursday.

Insight Global

Description:

Through conceptual and creative thinking skills, as well as a firm command of graphic design,

guide and execute creative communications that deliver on the brand’s thoughtful, optimistic, and clever point of view. This individual should have the ability to concept, plan and do the work.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Sets creative tone that upholds brand standards and maintains global brand consistency.
• Drives creative concept, photography direction, design and voice to achieve creative objectives against seasonal campaign strategy.
• Manages and directs seasonal photo and video assets; reviews and select optimal photography for various applications including website, social, email, retail and wholesale sell-in materials.
• Collaborates with marketing leadership, business leads and other internal stakeholders to conceptualize and deliver compelling collateral and multi-channel communications.
• Directs internal and external creative service providers (graphic designers and copywriters) to conceptualize and create on-brand communications.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of art direction and/or graphic design experience.
• Be highly creative, imaginative, collaborative and positive.
• Excellent track record of creative concepting, design and implementation.
• Proven leadership skills with at least 4 years’ experience of managerial experience, including the management of creative teams (e.g. photographers, producers, graphic designers).
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Solid presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team based, deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience working with and influencing both external & internal senior leadership.
• Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Powerpoint, Google Drive and general file organization and management.

This role is an IN PERSON role located in Santa Barbara, California. Remote work will not be approved for this role.

Toad&Co

About the Role

The studio manager is responsible for the general operations of the photo studio. They will be in charge of ordering supplies, keeping the equipment organized, and maintaining the shoot bays and workstations. During e-comm shoots, they will also give production support and be the main point of contact from a location standpoint. The ideal candidate has experience working on photo sets or in a studio setting and has some working knowledge of photo equipment and/or digital capture, asset management, and image software. We will be able to train the right person who has other important skillsets, but this person should feel generally comfortable working on the computer and learning new platforms and software. This position is full time and in-person. There is potential for growth in this role depending on the skillset that is brought to the position. There could be opportunities in production and/or digital asset management.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Creating organizational standards for the photo studio as a whole
• Maintaining and organizing shoot bays, capture stations and workstations
• Stocks/orders studio supplies
• Keeping photo equipment organized and in working order
• Opening and closing the studio during photo shoots
• Generally acting as the Production Assistant during on-figure photo shoots: orders crew lunches, stocks craft supplies, prints documents, ushers talent, etc.
• Is the main point of contact for freelancers during product laydown shoots
• Is aware of the photo calendar and shot lists for each shoot and is proactive in prepping the studio for different shoots and projects
• Helping to keep studio documents updated: Casting roster, process documents, and studio and lighting diagrams

About You

• Proficient in MS Office applications, with intermediate Excel skills required
• Excellent collaborator with a demonstrated ability to work with cross functional team
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Extremely well-organized possessing multi-tasking skills
• Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to improve standards
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to lift 40 lbs unassisted

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

Ariat International

TMZ is seeking an Associate Producer for the Photo Galleries department, to create and edit photo galleries across the web and social media platforms for TMZ. The Photo Associate Producer should have detailed photo editing skills, strong knowledge of social media, a knack for spotting trends and a daily desire to be inventive. The ideal candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced news environment and have a passion for pop culture. This position is located in Playa Vista, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Create engaging photo content for multiple platforms
• Gather and organize photos from photo agencies and social media
• Create eye-catching artwork in Photoshop
• Resizing and watermarking photos, building galleries and posts in a CMS tool
• Filling in Metadata and SEO tags to optimize posts and galleries

Requirements:

• Photoshop proficiency a plus
• Strong attention to detail

TMZ is a workplace that requires the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Requested accommodations/exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with law.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TMZ

Job Title: Ecommerce Art Director

Reports to: Sr. Art Director

Brand Overview:

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. Our high energy, fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose….while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity of personal growth and success.

Role Overview:

Vuori is seeking a Ecomm Art Director with an excellent eye for studio photography, fashion art direction experience, and excellent planning and time-management skills, to join our quickly growing creative team. This role will be responsible for directing the visual aesthetic of our ecomm photoshoots, and managing freelance talent to ensure that our photography is on-brand and the highest quality. This person will have extensive experience in the fashion and active apparel industry, leading photoshoots for aspirational global brands. The Ecomm Art Director will report to the Sr. Art Director and will partner with the Studio Producer, Product Marketing Manager and the ecommerce team to make sure images are accurate, on-schedule and on-brand.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

This role is an important leadership role on the Vuori creative team. This person will own making selects for our ecommerce channel, which is an incredibly important part of our business. This person will collaborate with multiple teams, and will be open to feedback while still maintaining the creative direction for brand photography. The Ecomm Art Director will oversee both on-model and off-figure photography. This person will work under the direction of the Senior Art Director, and will be required to complete tasks on-time according to the ecommerce studio processes.

• Make selects for all ecommerce photography, including on- and off-model. Selects must be completed on time, organized according to our studio needs, and be in the Vuori brand aesthetic.
• Partner with the Studio Producer, Sr. Art Director and Marketing leads to curate model selection and update as needed, seasonally. Create moodboards to support presentations and discussions.
• Direct models and freelancers on set, clearly communicating specific notes to achieve on-brand, best-in-class imagery.
• Direct flat-lay and pin-up stylists and photographers on set, clearly communicating specific notes to make sure all off-figure photography is aligned to our style guide, and retouched correctly.
• Create moodboards, and go-bys for freelancers so they have clear direction for photography, crops, poses, hair & make-up and styling.
• Make retouching notes and crops in the Vuori studio software management system in a timely manner, meeting the studio deadlines
• Oversee image quality upon receipt from the retouching vendors. Partner with the Asset Manager to make sure images are retouched accurately, named correctly and organized in the correct folders in our DAM.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends in fashion, design, film, art, media and technology as relevant to ecommerce photography.
• Work closely with the Studio Producer to continuously improve processes and make sure all ecommerce creative operations are working as smoothly as possible.

Education/Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or combination of relevant education, experience and training
• 7-10 years leading art direction in an agency, editorial or marketing environment, working in fashion, active, and/or lifestyle category.
• Accountability to follow processes that are time-sensitive and affect multiple work-streams and teams.
• Highly skilled at working with freelance talent and clearly communicating direction to ensure a desired result.
• Highly skilled at making selects according to brand direction. Will integrate feedback and adjust selections accordingly.
• Experience building mood boards for styling, poses, crops, and hair & make-up direction
• In-depth knowledge of the ecommerce photography industry (ie sample management, making selects, using software to organize and select images, etc)
• Detailed understanding of today’s media landscape and how people engage with content, with in-depth knowledge of interactive communication, processes and user-interface design for digital products
• Excellent time management with ability to toggle between daily and long-term tasks, keeping workstreams moving forward simultaneously
• Proactive approach to identifying and acting on ways to improve the work, continually pushing the vision forward

Vuori