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At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Creative Producer:

CAVA is looking for an innovative and nimble Creative Producer to create and execute photography and video content that consistently articulates our brand and our mission. In this role, you will collaborate with the Art Director, Social Strategist, and other members of the creative team to translate the overall brand marketing message into an aligned and innovative creative vision. You will be a storyteller as much as you are a producer, as you create a wide variety of content, across platforms, and work to bring a vision to life.

Our ideal possesses tremendous communication and creative skills, with proven success in production, a strong background in food and lifestyle brands and editorial content, and a passion for executing the details efficiently and effectively. They will be responsible for providing creative solutions and project oversight for top quality content that is consistently on time, on budget, and on brand. This role will report to the Art Director.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee and manage production of all CAVA creative content
• Take the lead on planning and managing production projects within the creative team ensuring all final assets are delivered to a consistently high standard, on budget, and on time
• Make sure the day to day studio operations run smoothly
• Understand each project’s goals, help to develop photo, and video content aligned on goals
• Communicate with cross functional teams to create necessary deliverables list for shoots
• Translate concepts into visual treatments
• Help create and execute video-first social content
• Manage and own the production schedule and details for shoots, inclusive of both pre-production and post production, ie. locations, model bookings, props, eq rental, crafty, deliveries, retouching and editing, and other production logistics.
• Work closely with agents and artists on all production related topics Negotiate rates for freelance contributors on creative projects
• Manage usage rights for all creative projects
• Manage production for company collaborations and partner with brands on co-production needs
• Prepare and manage production budgets, including tracking invoice payments
• Review/approve expense reports at the end of each month
• Work with CAVA’s legal team to execute production contracts
• Work closely with the Art Director, Social Team, Head of Copy, and Creative Director to establish a vision of annual content, and plan to implement long-term strategies for production efficiency and improvement

The Qualifications:

• 4+ years creative production or production experience
• Past experience creating content for a brand or agency
• Strong storytelling skills
• An understanding of and passion for CAVA’s brand voice, look, and feel
• Genuine interest in food and lifestyle brands, and how they communicate with their consumers
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask effectively within tight timelines, and remain calm and positive in a fast-paced environment
• Equally loves to be a team player, while also being a driven executor with a passion for details
• Strategic problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of the market with regards to photographers, models, stylists, etc.
• Strong negotiation, organization, and time management skills
• Strong understanding of production budgets
• Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible, positive, and agile with constant changes and time restraints—proven aptitude for quick, creative, and adaptive thinking
• Knowledge and understanding of casting and booking talent for content shoots
• Having a positive attitude working through tight deadlines and managing production for multiple shoots at once
• You have an established network of creative, production, photography, video, and freelance partners
• Excellent project and time management, written/verbal communication and on-set leadership skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Highly engaged in the social media and digital space
• Impeccable aesthetic, attention to detail and love of photography and design

The Competencies you’ll exhibit:

Service Mindset:

• Understands the guest is the root of all processes and decisions that are made at CAVA
• Abides by policies and procedures that support a service mindset
• Treats all guests according to CAVA values and works to make guests feel our generosity first, always
• Treats all internal and external stakeholders; communicates with respect and kindness

Accountability:

• Structures and achieves goals in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Takes initiative on designated responsibilities without needing reminders from managers
• Manages timeline expectations within and across teams, delivers on our responsibilities accordingly
• Provides timely updates and support to colleagues

Diversity Cultivation:

• Embraces CAVA’s view of diversity as a crucial element of the organization and not just a buzzword
• Earns the trust of their Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values
• Intervenes and reports instances where guests or Team Members aren’t being treated equitably

People Development:

• Dedicates themselves to celebrating the success of the team over personal achievements
• Takes constructive feedback in stride as a part of their developmental process
• Recognizes all team members across the organization are working toward common goals
• Actively contributes to their department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals

Enterprise Leadership:

• Dedicates themselves to celebrating the success of the team over personal achievements
• Takes constructive feedback in stride as a part of their developmental process
• Recognizes all Team Members across the organization are working toward common goals
• Actively contributes to their group in order to complete tasks and meet company goals

Innovation and Growth:

• Evaluates new opportunities for calculated risk-taking to increase the functionality of our role and team
• Adapts to new processes and directives; communicates these changes efficiently and effectively
• Adapts to support the needs of the team in roles that may not fall under primary job description

Emotional Resilience:

• Recognizes the emotional stake each Team Member has in the personal and organizational success of the business
• Possesses the emotional intelligence to treat guests and Team Members in accordance with our values, even in situations when emotionally taxed themselves
• Possesses the emotional resilience to bounce back from possible mistreatment by guests or Team Members without losing their cool

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

CAVA

Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and has a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes ​a commitment to evolution, diversity, excellence, and work-life balance. We’re best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though now we are creating compelling new games. We’re always on the lookout for amazing talent to join our team.

As the Director of Environment Art, you will provide leadership for the environment department across the studio. This department consists of artists skilled in various disciplines, including material, worldbuilding, props, lighting, and foliage. This role requires a proactive communicator that can work with the project leads to realizing the vision, be a consistent source of direction and qualitative feedback for the projects, as well as the external voice of the environment team to partners. If you thrive on new challenges and can define and communicate clear and compelling direction and feedback, we’d like to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement strategic goals for the Environment Art department by understanding the needs of the department and the studio.
• Regularly work with the Studio Leadership group to create and communicate initiatives.
• Work with leadership teams across multiple projects to understand the Environment Art needs on those projects.
• Working with Art Directors and Environment leads to growing department skills to build a visually consistent and highly immersive world that runs within performance guidelines.
• Continue to advance the studio’s art training programs, processes, workflows, and pipelines between projects.
• Work collaboratively across multiple projects with Art Directors, Environment Leads, and other departments to establish visual bars for environments.
• Direct art reviews if needed, with the ability to critique big-picture elements as well as individual assets in gate reviews.
• Work with leadership teams across multiple projects to define needs on current and future projects, including outsourcing efforts
• Be actively involved with recruiting, hiring, contracts, and external outreach.
• Provide leadership through 1-1s, mentoring, and reviews for the department.
• Can be asked to represent the Environment Art team to external business partners
• Organize social and team-building activities.
• Help develop and manage department budgets.
• Encourage and excite the team to find their voice and help them apply it to shape unique new projects as well as fit in with established brands and IP.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years experience in the game industry, specifically modeling and texturing environments
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role
• Experience using Unreal or proprietary editors, software, and tools
• Experience establishing and driving new workflows for content creation
• Understanding of visual art with a focus on environments, composition, and critique.
• Experience mentoring artists and leads with 1:1’s and establishing career goals for artists
• Experience managing, scheduling, and critiquing work for multiple artists
• Shipped 1+ AAA title in last three years

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Foundation knowledge in traditional arts, with a strong understanding of color theory, and be able to create balanced & appealing color palettes through lighting, texturing and material work
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of composition and form grasp of scale, proportion, and lighting.
• Solid understanding of the aesthetics of the environment, function vs. form relationships, as well as what makes a game level fun and engaging
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to bridge the gap between art, design, and tech.
• Ability to work within a style and effectively communicate to the rest of the team
• Expert-level knowledge of MAX, Maya, or other 3D software package
• Proficient with Z-Brush or other high-resolution sculpting tools
• Experience using proprietary editors, software, and tools or other similar experience with Unreal Engine, Radiant, Source Engine, etc.
• Solid grasp of performance requirements and constraints of current generation console and PC development
• Understanding of the construction and application of PBR materials and material software such as Substance Designer
• Excellent understanding of art pipelines and workflow
• Must be punctual, diligent, articulate, and organized
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize within time constraints and manage multiple efforts.
• Can initiate visual direction without specific concept or design

Certain Affinity or its partners or affiliates run background checks on candidates or employees with written authorization from the candidates or employees. These may be done for the purposes of offering employment or determining eligibility to work on a specific project. Multiple searches may be required.

Certain Affinity is authorized to do business in many, but not all, of the states in the US and the Canadian provinces. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Certain Affinity is registered, you will not be eligible for employment. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where we are registered.

Certain Affinity

Do you have beauty experience in creating new brands, brand identity and product design? If so, this could be the role for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven Creative Director with beauty product experience to join our amazing team.

At Matrix, we are brand and product creators in the beauty, lifestyle and wellness space. We are looking for a creative hands-on leader, with commercial awareness to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, to deliver a bold and creative vision across our 3 business units.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for leading the creative studio team; ensuring that projects are briefed brilliantly, the direction is given effectively, and work is produced on time and to brief, with best-in-class standards and lots of curiosity
• Accountable for delivery of amazing creative work across brand identity, product, packaging, shopper marketing, digital, and communications, both for our owned brands and for our clients
• Play a leading visionary role, levelling up our existing and future creative output by motivating and inspiring the team to upskill and think outside of the box to ensure we are producing work that wows
• Leverage inspiration, strategic direction, and insights to build a strong creative output and ideas that are in line with the strategy, insight or core concept
• Form brilliant partnerships with key internal partners such as Head of Planning and Insights, Head of Business Unit, Head of Brands
• Have full visibility of the progress of all creative and design projects; ensuring that deadlines and brief deliverables are hit to a high standard
• Experience of interpreting a marketing brief and designing assets that tell a story in a clear and compelling way
• Deliver compelling presentations with amazing storytelling, demonstrating understanding key objectives and brand positioning
• Find innovative and engaging ways of presenting work which will provide sizzle both for our owned brands and our clients
• Champion introduction of new technologies that can both broaden the role and evolve the outputs of the creative studio
• Ensure we consistently champion sustainability within all project work
• Coach and direct the creative studio team, building their skills and confidence whilst managing their performance
• Be knowledgeable and curious about the beauty industry, trends, creative industry and technological developments, regularly attending events and taking time for research to drive inspiration in the team

Requirements:

• A passion for creating brands and products that are aesthetically amazing
• Extensive beauty industry experience, especially beauty product design
• Great communication and collaboration mindset
• Ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale with brilliant storytelling
• Exceptional team leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire, whilst being hands-on when required
• Experience of managing and developing a team of designers, freelancers, and a studio manager
• Highly imaginative and curious, with the ability to spot opportunities, create new ideas and make things happen
• Strong portfolio full of successful designs that demonstrate market awareness and commercial pragmatism
• Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills
• A knowledge of 3D, tech & digital design is strongly beneficial

Life at Matrix

Our culture is based on an amazing team of people who demonstrate great Drive, show Curiosity, take Ownership and strongly value Relationships

Matrix is committed to promoting a positive workplace culture by rewarding people for the great work they do. Here are just some of our fantastic benefits you’ll get when you join us!

• Unlimited holiday
• Flexible working
• Team Events & Socials
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension
• Season Ticket Loans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Matrix is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Matrix

About the Job

Public Inc. is uniquely positioned as a mix of consultancy and agency, with a core focus on driving impact out in the world. In 2022, we were shortlisted for Strategy Magazine’s Small Agency of the Year award.  As a purpose-driven business with continued growth ahead of us, we are looking to bring on an Art Director to join our core Creative department. 

Description

As an Art Director, you work with Creative Directors, Copywriters and Designers to develop concepts for different client projects across a variety of channels. You produce the look and feel of concepts and content, create storyboards and concept boards, prepare presentations, and source and design artwork for projects that require visuals. You may also be asked to lead and develop designs independently. 

This role involves interpreting briefs, working on tight deadlines, and presenting creative designs and ideas to clients. After the work is presented, you are responsible for the production of the work, including managing client and internal feedback and working with external partners to get the work completed on time and on budget.

Reporting to the Head of Art and Chief Creative Officer, the Art Director works closely with Copywriters, Designers, and/or other Art Directors, and other members of both the creative department and the larger Public group.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading concepts and communicating ideas
• Producing design, artwork and/or imagery suitable for a variety of channels
• Designing within existing brand guidelines
• Providing quality assurance of creative deliverables
• Building and maintaining relationships with Public team members, clients, partner agencies and vendors
• Contributing to the innovative development and culture of the creative department
• Participating in new business pitches and ideas
• Preparing and delivering presentations to clients

Key Skills

• Experience in art direction and design experience
• A natural sense of curiosity and personal interest in social impact topics
• Proficiency in art direction and conceptual ability  
• Understanding, experience and/or willingness to produce artwork for a variety of channels
• A strategic mindset, an innate ability to problem solve, resilience and energy
• Excellence in Adobe InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator
• Proficiency or excellence in Animation (i.e. After Effects), Video Editing (i.e. Premiere/Final Cut Pro) or 3D modeling software is considered a plus.
• Diverse experience in long-form content or editorial design is also a plus. 

Requirements:

The ideal person for this role has prior experience in an agency environment, a creative portfolio of current examples of work, an ability to work on multiple (and time-sensitive) projects at once, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.

Does this role sound like a great fit for you? If so, please apply directly on LinkedIn or email Max Cox ([email protected]) with your portfolio. This role is hybrid, with four work-from-home days a week and one in-office day, and is open to candidates across Canada and the United States. 

About Public:

We’re a determined collective of forty people in Toronto, Boston, and Los Angeles. We live impactfully. Work strategically. Breathe creativity. And dream endlessly. As a full-service social impact agency, we’ve put purpose at the top of the business agenda. We’ve helped transform corporate reputations with social responsibility campaigns. We’ve driven profits with sustainability programs. Our services include: research, strategy, brand and social impact marketing, advertising, design, digital, PR, social media, corporate partnerships, measurement and evaluation, and project management.

Public encourages applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. Public is committed to building and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace which values diversity and encourages respect for dignity, beliefs and ideas consistent with the principles outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Public recognizes the value of identifying and removing barriers and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

Public Inc.

At MSL, we’re on a mission to make every client more influential and a positive force of influence in the(ir) world. Why? Because we know that influence = impact and the more influential you are, the more impactful you can be. We’re proud to partner with incredible brands, companies and leaders who want to push boundaries and create change – and we’re looking for passionate creators and storytellers who want to do the same. But it’s not just our work (and the awards we win for it) that energizes us, it’s who we are as a team. A team of powerhouse professionals that is driven by three core values: Leading, Learning and Loving. A team that has ranked us a “Best Place to Work” in the industry year over year. If you like what you’ve read so far, please go on for details on the Vice President, Creative Director role we have open.

What we’re looking for: VP, Creative Director for MSL’s Creative Center of Excellence supporting our healthcare practice.

What you bring to the table: As an integral member of our team, this person should have experience leading the development of creative activations that power healthcare (pharma, device, medtech, etc.) brand identities forward and creative ideation that helps create connections between healthcare organizations and audiences that matter to them.

What you’ll do: Part of our Creative Center of Excellence (CoE), the Healthcare Creative Director will be a creative strategist & a catalyst: responsible for driving the creativity across our portfolio of brands. Whether it’s a theme and an activation to engage caregivers and patients, a platform that establishes leadership with HCPs, or a program that will draw attention to current treatments, this person will help connect with patients, professionals, opinion leaders, advocacy groups, and employees in a way that builds reputation. This individual will lead the creative process and evolve concepts from idea to execution, with a focus on new & innovative tactics that bring ideas to life in the earned and influencer space, collaborating with our digital and media teams.

Here’s our promise: If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited to drive creative thinking for campaigns and influence, we want you on the team. You should have a pulse on what is happening in culture, what captures attention of our audiences and a desire to influence conversations that lead to behavior change. We offer a collaborative and creative environment that celebrates innovation and pushing yourself and our clients out of their comfort zones.

Responsibilities:

• Work with account teams and Creative CoE team to lead and elevate creative ideation, increase cadence of ideas, and evangelize a ‘creativity-first’ approach among employees at all levels
• Conceive, plan, and support creative execution of innovative, creative work that will run the gamut from big idea to tactical thinking to real-time ideas that will propel brands in culture and conversation today based on pop culture, trendspotting, social conversation, etc.
• Conduct new and leverage existing research to develop insights that will drive strategic creative programming; working closely with Strategy CoE (where appropriate) to finalize strategic vision/framework
• Lead brainstorm sessions for new and current client opportunities, crafting creative briefs, vetting ideas, and leading development into actionable concepts
• Report creative work to Creative CoE to vet, develop, and refine ideas as well as collaborate on addressing business or creative challenges
• Work with earned media and digital/influencer teams to develop holistic creative executions
• Create and confidently present impactful ‘proof of concept’ presentations for internal teams and clients, working with in-house and freelance design team to produce supporting visuals and/or presentation design.

Requirements/Skills:

• Creative thinker with a pulse on what’s happening in culture; shares a passion for bringing forward-looking ideas to the team and client
• Problem solver and critical thinker; demonstrate creativity and analytical thinking leveraging data and insights to inform work
• News junkie who follows healthcare and wellness trends across social and earned ecosystem
• Strong writer who can make a concept come to life with the way it’s described
• Self-starter who can spearhead and manage a creative project from start to completion
• Experience working in tandem with other creative agencies to develop integrated concepts
• Strong verbal communication and written communications skills as well as an ability to develop and present compelling client proposals

Compensation Range: $121,000-$204,500. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

MSL (Global)

Art Director + Copywriter Team needed for conceptual development of unignorable and unorthodox ideas and the flawless execution of creative deliverables. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this team will demonstrate an ability to justify concepts to both the client and the project team. They ensure their projects are smart, kickass and beautifully crafted.

What you will do…

• Regularly attend and participate fully in briefs, product group meetings and client presentations; attend client briefs and research as needed
• Present creative work and creative rationales to product group and then to client for discussion and approval; compellingly and with an authoritative manner, building a positive working relationship with client contacts
• Create persuasive art and copy that engages the target audience and follows the brand’s tone of voice.
• Execute creative using new and modern perspectives along with reliable production methods while keeping the client’s existing graphic look, brand image, and goals in mind.
• Partner with Production to ensure the development of formats that achieve the strategic objectives outlined in the brief and maximize the use of the production budget
• Manage multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain quality and budget control throughout all aspects of the art, file prep and/or broadcast production process in conjunction with Production and Studio
• Championing the client’s cause while balancing it with McCann’s objectives
• Contribute to building a positive agency culture, building positive working relationships with other departments and clients

Who you will be…

• Must be a team player.
• 3+ years of experience as Art Director or Copywriter
• Knowledge and experience in performing on a variety of consumer, industrial, corporate and institutional communication assignments, across multiple mediums.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive self-starter
• Proven experience developing progressive digital, direct and social projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop concepts relevant to the client’s objectives, and distinct in their presentation.

The Company

McCann Worldgroup Canada is committed to a diverse workforce as an Employment Equity employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples, and Visible Minorities) and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation, we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

McCann Canada

Are you a highly skilled Creative Director looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent and take your career to the next level?

As a Creative Director, you will lead and manage a team of creative Interior design professionals from concept to execution for a portfolio of client work. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of retail clients from various industries locally and internationally, and your work will involve all aspects of the design process, from initial sketches to project documentation.

You will work closely with all levels of staff to ensure the timely completion of projects while maintaining the critical path of each project. You will also liaise with other client project consultants, such as Architects, Engineers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and more throughout the life of the project.

To be considered for this role, you must possess a Design Degree, a minimum of 10 years of Retail Design experience in a mid to large size firm, and strong technical expertise in all aspects of design. You must also have demonstrated design proficiency, both directive and hands-on, as well as exposure to team management.

Your in-depth understanding of Retail strategy and your demonstrated ability to translate strategy to design deliverables are key to this role.

If you are an individual who is principled, determined, positive, and has a collaborative attitude, we want you to join our team! We value individuals who have excellent work ethic can handle multiple projects/tasks, and a true passion for retail design.

With an average employee tenure of 12 years, our firm is a place where you can continue to grow your career long term. To join this team APPLY with your resume and portfolio.

Vered Klein Recruitment Consultants

News12

At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond.

The Art Director will lead, concept, and execute breakthrough creative and art direct internal teams, external agencies and production in the development of wide-ranging omnichannel creative executions. A true owner of work with a team-first attitude and a relentless drive to evolve the brand, you are equally comfortable leading projects as you are at developing concepts and creating impactful assets. Leverage your deep background in branding, graphic design, and advertising to bring the Beyond Meat brand to life in innovative ways while ensuring we show up consistently and effectively for customers and consumers.

AS THE LEAD ART DIRECTOR OF BEYOND IN-HOUSE, YOU WILL…

• Create innovative design solutions that help drive the success of the Beyond Meat brand. Adhere to and shape new global creative standards to ensure Beyond Meat evolves and shows up consistently and effectively.
• Develop insightful concepts, compelling creative solutions, and thought-leadership across a wide range of omnichannel work, driving a high level of execution strategically and creatively.
• Architect strategic presentations leveraging a mastery of communication design and help spark ideas that link creative solutions to brand and business objectives.
• Guide and offer feedback to junior creatives, providing creative consultation to external agencies, and art direct production (film, photography, audio, production design, etc.)
• Interpret and integrate creative feedback to advance the work, demonstrating flexibility and skillfully responding to feedback and questions, extracting meaningful input and clarity from the audience.
• Keep a pulse on creative and cultural trends and expertly translate findings to inform and inspire the work, helping evolve and strengthen the Beyond Meat brand.
• Think strategically about creative solutions as an advocate for the consumer and brand, championing creative work while pursuing the briefs objectives, and may partner with stakeholders to inform or co-author briefs.
• Manage workload effectively across multiple, omnichannel, and highly complex projects and initiatives with varying deadlines—support the creative project manager in developing timelines and project approach.
• Role model a positive attitude and actively creates a productive environment that promotes inclusion, collaboration, empathy, and respect—deftly adapt to team dynamics and helps build Beyond Meat internal culture.
• Build strong working relationships collaborating proactively and skillfully with cross-functional teams on assigned projects and broader initiatives–may serve as a design ambassador in cross-functional settings.
• Demonstrate excellent storytelling ability, strategically and effectively present work to a broad range of audiences, and expertly navigates discussions.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH…

• Bachelors degree in Fine Arts/Visual Design/Visual Communication/Graphic Design, related creative certification or evaluated by relevant experience.
• Applying exemplified mastery of creative and design principles to create and art direct work.
• Skilled at graphics file creation optimized for digital, social, media, packaging and/or print
• Sharply attuned to cultural, consumer, and design trends and applying insights with a keen eye for shaping concepts, aesthetics, and details
• Excels at sharing ideas and feedback clearly and thoughtfully with teammates and possesses excellent presentation skills
• Possesses high EQ with an exceptional ability to build effective working relationships with cross-functional teams and executives
• An understanding of integrated marketing and its various components
• Has an outstanding portfolio demonstrating a wide range of creative projects
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to work independently, lead and inspire in a team environment, and build agency/in-house culture.
• Proficient in Mac programs. Highly Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Creative Cloud.
• Understanding of programs like Procreate, After Effects, and Premiere Pro is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years art direction experience at creative agency or in-house creative team.
• 4+ years art-directing complex, high-impact advertising, media, and social campaigns, including strategic concepting, film & social concepts, storyboards, art directing photoshoots and film shoots, art directing production, production designers, and external agencies.
• 4+ years experience developing brand identities and branding/creative guides.
• 4+ years of experience developing digital design, and UX design, including art direction, illustration, animation of assets, and creating multiple forms of digital design assets.
• 4+ years of experience leveraging strategic insights with mastery of communication design.
• 4+ years of experience developing packaging design systems
• 4+ years concepting and developing retail experience and designing systems for cohesive brand communication
• Foodservice design experience a big plus

Portfolio

• Please submit a portfolio as part of your application

Work Environment

• The internal creative team works collaboratively to complete projects. The right person for this role would have a great sense of humor with the ability to perform under pressure while elevating the brands sense of aesthetics across all channels.

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD 100,000 and 120,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.

Beyond Meat

As an Art Director Intern, you will work to understand our client’s objectives, help shape our creative approach, and work with the design team in overseeing the creative vision and execution of projects.Specific responsibilities include:

• Concept big ideas for all kinds of clients and industry verticals
• Bring those ideas to life with creative team collaboration
• Work with and learn from copywriting and other craft experts
• Operate and learn across mediums, from digital to traditional to cutting-edge space
• You will useAdobe Software(PhotoShop,InDesign, etc.), and basic proficiency is preferred

Qualifications

• You can be a rising senior, recent graduate, career changer, or reentering the workforce after taking some time off
• Pursuing a degree, certification program, or equivalent work experience
• Must be within a commutable distance (ideally 30 miles) from Hub location
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Tell us if you are available to work for 40 hours per week. If not, what is your availability? We offer flexible schedules to work around school or other commitments.

Program Duration and Details

• Hybrid Internship (minimum of 1-2 days in our Chicago office)
• 10-week internship program from 6/6/2023-8/15/2023
• The hourly rates for our internship positions is$20/hour

Additional Information

Hawkeye is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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