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Our client, an international digital and integrated agency is looking for a Digital Media Director to serve as a key strategic lead in planning and developing performance digital media planning and optimization.

OVERVIEW

You know how to collaborate with internal teams and clients to create strategies to achieve client business objectives and KPIs through thoughtful media/marketing strategies. You will lead the media mix strategy and investment recommendations across paid media channels, including budget allocation, strategic framework, audience architecture, creative messaging and measurement plan. You will have full ownership of cross-channel media strategies across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic (Display, Video, CTV, Audio, DOOH), tracking implementation, optimization and reporting.

As a digital media leader in our thriving office in western Canada, you will work within our integrated media team, overseeing digital media buyers and PPC specialists. In the role of a senior strategist, you will consult with clients, maintaining a strong knowledge of their business needs and objectives, and developing innovative and effective digital paid media strategies and plans. You’ll also oversee and assist with execution of media plans, analysis and reporting.

This company fully believes in the power of creativity to touch hearts, change minds and transform business. If this sounds like the kind of magic you want to be a part of on a daily basis, then you are the right fit.

The working model will be hybrid, and the expected on-site attendance is twice a week to maintain the company culture and ignite collaboration. To support your mandate, you’ll report to the VP, Media and manage 5 specialists.

Come work with an amazing team passionate about doing great work for great clients. You’ll build an impressive portfolio of regional and national clients, and you’ll do it surrounded by some of the best people and brightest minds in the biz. Perks include professional development opportunities, competitive benefits including a creativity/fitness allowance, hybrid work model, and a great culture.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

● Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful, large-scale regional and national digital media strategies

● Deep knowledge of paid media platforms and technology including Facebook, Google, Bing, Twitter, LinkedIn, various DSPs and ad servers

● A digital thought leader with a passion to inspire and inform

● Determined to validate data and prove out CPA and ROI, experience with attribution and ROAS analysis

● Analytical ability to extract insights from data and relate the “story” back to client’s business goals

● Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills

● Proven ability to manage a fast-paced, fluctuating workload, while mentoring and supporting team members

● Experience with any of the following a plus: e-commerce, marketing automation solutions, DMPs

WHAT YOU BRING

● 7-10 years of experience working in paid media advertising comprising media activation with multi-channel experience preferred: (search, social, programmatic (display, video, CTV/OTT, audio)

● Extensive experience developing, optimizing, analyzing and reporting on media campaigns across brand and performance objectives

● Experience leading cross-channel client engagements with minimal oversight

● Experience working closely with a given client’s additional agency partners on integrated strategy, planning, and measurement

● Entrepreneurial and you know how to manage volatile demand

● Driven to keep improving their expertise and learn new skills and platforms

● Ability to diagnose, improve, and implement a better process

● Curious problem-solver on the look for consumer/product/business contexts to empower media insights

● Experience working with analytics teams on granular program tracking and performance dashboard creation (Google Data Studio)

● Effective time management and project management skills

● Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field

● Excellent oral and written communication skills

BENEFITS

● Competitive base salary

● Health and dental benefits

● Short and long-term disability

● $500 creativity allowance

● Professional development opportunities

● RRSP matching up to $2,000 per year

● Generous paid time-off policy

• base 2 weeks of paid vacation
• additional 10 days
• stat long weekends
• business closure between Christmas and New Year
• one paid volunteering day

Contact leo@ariagency.ca for more information and to apply.

Ari Agency Digital Recruitment & Executive Search

WHO WE ARE:

We are a small spa company with big dreams and strong values. Luckily we are in wellness industry, which we believe is the best industry on the planet. Every day we get to enhance the lives of our guests and our team. Which is why we need you. 

The Talent and Culture Coordinator is the most important person in our growing company. This position not only keeps the heartbeat of rnr Wellness pumping but it is also our path to the next level of our strategic vision.

AS AN HR COORDINATOR, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Play a key role in aligning our company culture with our Guiding Principles.
• Work directly with our leadership team to shepherd our family towards our vision. 
• Support the growth and development of employees and the organization through collaboration, coaching, support, and by providing resources.
• Maintain confidential human resource records including employee files and management of Booker software.
• Team scheduling for maximizing business performance as well as employee wellness
• Develop Top Grading strategies to attract and retain the industry’s best and brightest talent. 
• Manage the full RnR Human Resources cycle (recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and development)
• Assistance with payroll and benefits.
• Lead the performance management processes.
• Support leaders by providing sound coaching and advice on people-related matters.
• Coordination of creative employee recognition and culture building initiatives.
• Explore opportunities to leverage technology as it pertains to human resources. 
• Other duties administrative tasks as assigned. This support will be approximately 30% of your role.
• Assist with other special projects and provide team member support as required.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLL?

• Are you humbly confident with a high EQ?
• Are you passionate about Health & Wellness?
• An undergraduate degree or certificate in Human Resources is an asset but not mandatory. We value you and your experience over your education. 
• Your proven relationship building skills and the ability to connect with people.
• Exceptional oral, presentation, negotiating and written communication skills.
• Agility and ability to adjust to a changing entrepreneurial environment.
• Solid leadership, people management, mentoring, coaching and relationship building skills and experience
• High level of initiative and accountability and the ability to work autonomously
• A passion for People & Culture practices. Maybe even a geek about it. 
• Critical thinking skills. 

Do you think that you are the best person for this role?:

If so please attach a cover letter along with your resume. Video cover letters will be given priority. 

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

rnr Wellness

Animal Logic – the studio that brought you Peter Rabbit – is expanding in Vancouver!

We are looking to add an experienced, organized, and energetic Artist Manager to work with digital artists in growing their careers. The Artist Manager will be responsible for managing performance, development, and ongoing opportunities within the studio while contributing to our positive and supportive culture.

What you’ll get to do:

• Provide leadership and advocacy for the Artists, including representing the group and individual needs to production & studio management, supporting career development, and ensuring resources are provided
• Foster and support a positive, collaborative and productive culture within the department; take steps to ensure that Artists feel connected to the studio
• Work closely with Recruiting to ensure they have appropriate position briefs and updates on projections
• Ensure a regular assessment of salaries is conducted across the Artist group
• Ensure Artists receive clear and regular performance feedback, providing positive recognition as well as addressing areas for improvement and development
• Conduct formal performance reviews for all Artists, with input from supervisors and production management
• Identify training needs and skills gaps in partnership with the Learning and Development Manager
• Ensure contract management is carried out in a timely manner, and that Artists are kept abreast of the forecasted needs where possible
• Establish and maintain an appropriate level of communication with all crew members to establish confidence and trust
• Communicate related Company plans and objectives back to the Artists
• Consult and work with HR on employee issues

What you bring:

• Previous experience managing a team or teams of people in a creative or production environment
• Previous experience working in the Animation and Visual Effects industry with direct involvement in hiring, onboarding, managing Artists
• Experience in a large global studio preferable
• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills to engage in dialogue effectively across numerous departments and levels; ability to empathize and resolve conflicts
• Experience in managing the annual performance and compensation reviews, contract renewals, salary negotiations and promotions
• Experience providing feedback and constructive criticism in a respectful and effective manner within a professional setting
• Previous experience successfully working with multiple stakeholders and balancing differing priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Excellence in problem solving and balancing quick turnaround
• Excellent attention to detail

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join a growing, award-winning studio based in downtown Vancouver!
• An inclusive workplace of employees who are passionate about creativity and technology
• A chance to contribute to the success of ground-breaking animated feature films
• Exposure to a USD pipeline
• A dedicated Learning and Development and Artist Management team focused on your personal career growth
• Paid ‘Volunteer’ days to support those causes close to your heart!
• A world-renowned working environment packed with social clubs, activities and events
• A variety of employee benefits including free gym access, breakfast, use of barista coffee machines, weekly lunches/pastries and snacks galore!

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, then we want to hear from you! Please apply if you are eligible to work in Canada.

Animal Logic

Company Description

This role is currently an open call. We are accepting submitted applications and will reach out when active recruitment for role is open. Please expect a delay in outreach as we are currently not actively recruiting for this position

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer. Mikros Animation has also produced more than 250 hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, TF1, France TV, Gulli, M6, Gloob, and Super RTL. Our animated episodic content airs and streams globally, in over 180 countries.

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.

Job Description

Mikros is looking for an experienced Art Director to work on an exciting new animated feature film. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of creative leadership, great interpersonal skills and animation production experience at a senior level, who is excited by the prospect of setting the visual direction for this ambitious movie in close collaboration with the director and production designer.

• Driving and managing the visual development of all of the movie’s design requirements.
• Effectively communicating the visual direction of the movie, by providing and sourcing relevant imagery and documentation.
• Collaborating with our director and carefully interpreting his feedback to ensure we meet our creative brief.
• Supervising a talented design department in generating art for our characters, sets and props as well as establishing mood, color language and lighting for our movie.
• Providing clear, concise and detailed direction to your design team for their assignments.
• Collaborating closely with other department supervisors and reviewing designs, models, surfacing, the color script, set dressing and light keys to ensure we meet the high production standards we expect to deliver to our clients.
• Providing clear and practical feedback to ensure the visual direction remains consistent for the duration of the production.
• Prioritizing, problem solving and finding efficient and effective solutions to allow us to complete the production to schedule and to budget.
• Developing and nurturing the skills and abilities of all the digital artists in your team.
• Have the ability to work to deadlines, be comfortable under pressure and able to effectively manage, motivate and develop your team and their skills.
• Collaborate closely with the production team to stay aligned with the production’s overall goals.

Qualifications

• Have proven experience working in animated features or television in Art & Design departments in a senior role.
• Have art directed (or acted in a similar role) at least one animated feature film.
• Be an excellent artist in their own right, as demonstrated through past work and/or their portfolio.
• Have a clear understanding of the steps and processes involved in creating and taking 2D designs all the way from concept through to final image in a 3D pipeline.
• Knowledge of drawing software including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Knowledge in Maya is a plus.

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Mikros Animation

Project Disinfectant Casting Call

We’re looking for an Art Director for marketing agency client of ours.

This position will start ASAP and last 1-1.5 weeks. You will be required to be in office (Toronto) 2-3 days.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4+ years of Art Direction experience
• Print Production experience / knowledge. Experience with large format prints (e.g., billboards) a bonus.
• Ability to work in-office in Toronto for 2-3 days

Vitamin T

Apple TV+ ‘Pachinko’ Season 2 Speaking Roles

CAPE cannot answer inquiries and is only sharing it on behalf of the casting team. 

U.S. CASTING CALL FOR MEDIA RES / APPLE TV+ PACHINKO SEASON TWO – MULTIPLE ROLES

Roles to portray:

• Korean and Japanese male teens (around 14 y/o) who speak Japanese OR Japanese and Korean
  
• Korean and Japanese men (30-50 y/o) who speak Japanese OR Japanese and Korean
  
• Korean male (8 y/o) must speak fluent Korean and/or Japanese
  
• Korean male (around 19 y/o) must speak fluent Korean and/or Japanese
  
• Japanese male (in his 70s) speaks Japanese
  
• Japanese female (early 20s) speaks Japanese
• Japanese female (early 30s) speaks Japanese

  *all roles must be fluent or highly proficient in the languages listed above

  The project will be shooting in Toronto, Canada and Japan from January through mid-June 2023.

  This production has adopted a mandatory vaccine requirement for Zone A roles shooting in Canada.
  

Role Overview:

The Creative Director will work for a new first party studio in charge of developing New IPs. Your main responsibility will be to successfully establish a new studio and secure its games by providing a creative direction for its products that are not only seen as innovative by players but also “Must Plays” by the wider industry . You must make key creative decisions with the development team while nurturing the industries best talent.

Role Responsibilities:

General:

• Represent and nurture our studio in your area
• Establish the studio/project strategy in your area
• Help recruit a best in class, results driven team
• Work collaboratively with other directors, leads and developers to support project and studio strategies
• Own our games creative vision and carry forward our studio’s culture/ideology
• Become the role model through your knowledge, inspiration, and behaviour for all who work around you

Specifics:

• Provide a loud & clear Creative Direction that leaves little room for misinterpretation while inspiring and engaging your teams
• Application of current and historical cultural media references (movies, TV, literature, games, pop culture , music etc.)
• Application of various industry/further afield business models that can support your ideas
• Unite Narrative, Cinematic, Universe Building, Game Mechanics, Graphics, Audio and Technical with your creative recipe
• Inspired, never forced, selling of your ideas to others on its creative merit.

Role Requirements

• Experience as Creative Director for two years or more
• 8 years + of game development experience on Game Consoles
• General understanding of all creative and technical elements used for developing a game
• Expert in identifying what is markable, fun and must have for players
• Avid gamer who keeps abreast of current trends
• Ability to self-organize and organize others autonomously
• Ability to cooperate and construct positive relationships with other directors, leads, and staff.
• Ability to communicate digestible ideas to others with simplicity, creativity, and logic
• Ability to prepare, present and document material for others
• Ability to hands on review and give low level feedback on the game to the team
• Strong presentation and sales skills
• Experience in marketing creative ideas a plus

NetEase Games

Who are we?

Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum – from brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. Rooted in a deep understanding of human behaviour, we are uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change.

A super-charged experience powerhouse – 700 people strong, with subject matter experts working collaboratively across 12 studios and 8 countries – we have helped some of the world’s biggest brands (Amazon, LEGO, PepsiCo, Target and AB InBev, to name a few) connect to their audiences and tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities of today’s consumer landscape.

About the team

The Marks Marcom team is our agile and talented agency-with-an-agency. They create smart, insight- driven omni-channel campaigns, programs, and content – bringing them to life across multiple touch-points and mediums, both digital and physical. A multidisciplinary group of problem-solvers, our team uncovers the truth behind client asks and needs, developing innovative and creative solutions that engage audiences, build brands, and drive sales.

About the Role

This position calls for a highly collaborative team member with a creative spark, sophisticated design abilities, strong communication skills, passion, and self-motivation. You will be tasked with thoughtful problem-solving that leads into high-caliber campaign concepts and executions, informed by a strategic framework and narrative –

As a Senior Art Director you not only develop the big idea, but also bring that idea to life across different touch-points and mediums – presenting and selling internally, and to clients, with passion and energy.

You have a keen design eye and hands-on prowess, matched only by your clever conceptual thinking that addresses client needs and business goals. You can shift seamlessly from creating big ideas to crafting high impact visual statements and conceptualizing and visualizing in motion. From social media to digital content, retail programs, traditional media and beyond, you help to set and maintain the quality bar for the creative product of the company at a level that is amongst the top tier within the industry.

You’ll work and consult with teams across our entire Marks ecosystem, on an exciting range of clients and categories, including toys, food & beverage, beer, wine, spirits, technology, personal care, beauty, retail, and many more.

On any given day you might

• Work with your creative team partners to develop overarching campaign ideas and narratives
• Develop overarching campaign visuals and design directions that bring your ideas to life.
• Create individual executions within an existing campaign – everything from OLV storyboards to social content, retail communications and more.
• Build and create compelling presentation decks to frame up and sell your creative ideas.
• Partner with our internal and external productions partners (designers, photographers, CGI, motion etc) to execute your creative vision.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and internal reviews
• Keep up to date with the latest trends and innovations

The ideal person

• Lives and breathes marketing communications – gets excited to talk shop and always learn
• Is innately curious, has an insight into human behavior, and an instinct for popular culture
• Is a hands-on creative that loves to roll up their sleeves and get things done.
• Loves to think in motion – and understands the different ways, and challenges of creating motion content.
• Is embedded in the digital ecosystem, with an intuitive understanding of all its forms.
• Loves digging into problems and seeing beyond the “ask”
• Has an excitement for their discipline that is contagious – with compelling storytelling skills that captivate clients and internal partners alike.
• Is fascinated by the differences between digital and physical experiences – seeking out ways to combine the two worlds.
• Has experience with 360 shopper and trade marketing programs across a wide range of clients (including CPG, food/beverage, wine/spirits, electronics and toys)

You Bring

• Degree or diploma in Graphic design/Advertising & Marketing, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in marketing communications
• Well-rounded portfolio showcasing excellent understanding of campaign development in different communication spaces, mediums and approaches – including print, digital, social content and motion
• Expert fluency in design software, especially Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Fluency in Keynote/Powerpoint. Experience in after-effects, XD, Premiere a bonus!

Marks, part of SGS & Co

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.

Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

The Video Producer is a member of the THQ Communications Secretariat (Internal Communications Team) and is responsible for the production of video assets for The Salvation Army. He/she reports to the Senior Media Producer.

With guidance from the Director of Internal Communications (or Territorial Director of Marketing and Communications (NDMC) for externally facing projects) and/or the Senior Media Producer, the Video Producer is tasked with the planning, shooting, editing and post-production of video resources required by the organization. These video assets are used to communicate with internal stakeholders, build public awareness of Salvation Army programs and initiatives, and increase fundraising results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Video Production:

• Performs the following video production functions: shoots and edits raw footage; adds audio and special effects; adds titles and graphics; produces and edits the master video.
• Ensures compliance with established video production standards as well as the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
• Assists in all regular video productions, including but not limited to assisting in pre-production, shooting, editing and mastering.
• Participates in all live productions, including webcasts, special events, in-house events and multi-camera shoots. Serves as a member of the general video crew with an emphasis on capturing raw footage. This includes, but is not limited to, camera operator, audio recording, production assistance, lighting and general support duties, with occasional travel for location filming.
• Partners with others on the Internal Communications and Marketing and Communications Teams with the day-to-day operations of media recording spaces.
• Assists with the ongoing development of video production standards and procedures for territorial headquarters, and the future implementation throughout the territory.
• Assists in the production of various video projects, which may involve travel throughout Canada and occasionally internationally.

Equipment Management:

• Under the supervision of the Senior Media Producer, may plan and implement activity in the media studio spaces and storage areas. This includes all filming/recording preparation with lighting, cameras, audio, sets and props.
• Shared responsibility for the entire inventory of equipment, cables, sets and props, and records their use.
• Shared responsible for the safety, maintenance and security of all equipment in the studio and contained storage areas. Provides similar support when on location, to include the gathering and issue of all needed equipment for a video recording session. Provides preparation support, organizes transportation, and assists in load in/load out of equipment when at major Army events that are recorded and/or webcast.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Video Production or Communications.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time related work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices and comprehensive skill with Adobe CC, specifically: PremierPro, AfterEffects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator and the ability to utilize them with proficiency.
• Knowledge of established video production practices and procedures to ensure compliance with general industry standards.
• Knowledge of copyright laws.
• Manage project schedules, critical paths to ensure deliverables are met.
• Ability to maintain a well-organized and cataloged equipment inventory system.
• Ability to organize equipment for major live production events, including webcasts.
• Ability to work as a member of a team in producing a variety of high-quality videos, including those of an information, educational and promotional nature.
• Ability to work effectively with outside vendors.
• Ability to create high-quality video capturing.
• Ability to develop media production standards for The Salvation Army.
• Ability to serve as a technical resource throughout the territory related to video production.
• Ability to understand media storage workflows and provide assistance to the libraries.
• Responsible for maintaining quality control and repairs of all equipment.
• Adherence to the values of The Salvation Army and Fundraising Code of Ethics and a strong desire to participate in the mission of The Salvation Army.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• High standards of integrity, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Proven oral and written communication ability, especially as it relates to copywriting.
• Detail-oriented, organized, confident and self-directed.
• Strong presentation skills, oral and written.
• Superb customer service skills and experience.
• Creative and able to produce well thought out projects.
• Strong word processing and publishing computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of French an asset.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

The Salvation Army in Canada