General Staff Jobs

The Role

North Star: The Art Director will be responsible for the design, execution, and conceptualization of the visual style and images within the brand standards of the client. The Art Director will create and present the overall design and direct others who develop artwork or layouts.

The Art Director will frequently oversee the work of other designers and artists who produce the final artwork. They determine the overall style or tone, desired for each project and articulate their vision to the Mint designer assigned to the specific client. Their work requires them to understand the required design elements of projects, inspire other creative workers, and keep projects on budget, on brand and on time.

Working under the supervision of an Executive Creative Director the Art Director is responsible for idea generation and artistic direction of a variety of projects.

The Art Director will be responsible for the following:

• Present creative concepts and provide artistic direction;
• Work together with a copywriter, strategists and account services;
• Provide artistic direction for photography, film, animation and digital applications;
• Present creative to clients;
• Develop new 360o creative approaches
• Contribute, through a creative approach, to the constant evolution of creative products
• Get immersed in client brand to ensure holistic and fundamental understanding as well as protection of guidelines
• Develop creative concepts with internal team and client for campaigns and event-related creative needs
• Determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to utilize
• Develop the overall look or style of a publication, a campaign, set/stage, email, etc.
• Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members
• Liaise directly with clients to develop an artistic approach and style
• Coordinate activities with other creative team members
• Develop detailed budgets and timelines
• Present designs and concepts for approval

Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
• 3-5 years of experience in an agency;
• Ability to come up with concepts and designs;
• Proficient in creative suite for Mac operating systems;
• Strong understanding of the creative process;
• Familiar with the production process of all relevant disciplines;
• Fluent in English, oral and written.

*Please include your online portfolio link with your application

About Mint

We’re an independent creative agency made of culture creatures with multidisciplinary expertise across all major marketing disciplines.

Driven by creativity and inspired by humanity, we focus on brand love between companies and people. Our best work is done through true partnership, as an extension of and advisor to our clients. Guided by core structure, we build bespoke teams to collaborate on our client’s individual business problems to produce creative work that makes a positive impact on culture and the future.

Our Values

• Empathy – We believe the work is better when we consider the world through the eyes of others.
• Optimism – We believe in the good above all else; the good in people, the good in the world and the good in our future.
• Audaciousness – We are brave enough to try the untried and unexpected. And we dare to always follow through.
• Progressiveness – We fear status quo, so we break conventions and push to evolve, innovate and disrupt.
• Kindness – We are respectful, honest, transparent, inclusive, social and good to each other.

What we do: Advertising, Design & Branding, Strategy, Social, Digital, Content, Experiential, PR and Talent & Influencer.

Mint is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proudly an equal opportunity employer.

Mint

Role – In house producer mid weight @ Knock Knock

£40k + Benefits

About us

Knock Knock are a creative content producer based in Borough, London. We have a long history of creating beautiful and engaging work for London’s top advertising and marketing agencies . We now work direct to brand, delivering on a variety of creative projects and communication requirements.

So far this year, we have made some substantial wins in tech, health, fashion and the public sector and are growing fast. Clients include Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Haleon, Soho Home, Russel and Bromley, Explore Learning and Qatar Airways.

In general, we favour smaller crews over huge productions. We love to collaborate with clients creatively. We get excited by advances in creative technology.

Knock Knock underwent a full reset during Covid and our new team is now 7 wonderful members strong, looking for an 8th to join us on our journey of growth.

Who are you?

You’re smart, warm, confident and calm. You get a kick from utilising your natural organisational and interpersonal skills to keep projects on track. You understand the creative mindset and enjoy playing your role in making great work.

You will have ambitions to grow with us over the coming years, sitting at the heart of the team and working with us to expand our production offerings.

Sounds like you? Read on…

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and unflappable creative producer to join us at this challenging but exciting time. 

You’ll be a safe pair of hands, responsible for the smooth production of video and motion graphics projects. You will take these projects from client brief through to final delivery. You’ll manage staff and freelancers alike, keeping an eye on timings, budget and deliverables. You will get a kick from being an organizer at the heart of a job; the person who keeps projects on track and delivered to the very highest standards, both technically and creatively.

You will be able to clearly demonstrate a track record in moving image production irrespective of scope, budget and timeline. You will be a self-starter that shows initiative and can hit the ground running with lots of opportunity to make the role yours.

A proven track record in creating branded content / communications & film / animation are essential.

This is also a client facing role so excellent interpersonal, communication skills and an eye for detail are a must. Thankfully, our clients are fantastic. 

What do we mean by creative producer. (This is an important bit)

We’re not looking for one man band who can produce, edit, direct and deliver their own content. All our work is team based and your role is that of producer / project manager / account manager.

So why do we say ‘creative producer’? Well, we believe the most appropriate producers for us have an innate understanding of the job and an ambition to deliver excellent creative work. The job entails

• Spreadsheets 
• Problem solving
• Working with the creative team to help achieve our goals
• Client servicing and building meaningful relationships 
• Meeting commitments and going the extra mile
• Managing teams and resources
• Managing suppliers and negotiating when required. 
• Managing potentially difficult situations with vibesy aplomb
• Running multiple projects, some big, some small
• Recognising and recruiting the best freelance talent 
• Occasionally producing and feeding back on edits – bringing your eye for detail to the fore 
• Assisting with the ongoing development of new processes.

Typical jobs:

• Produce location and studio shoots
• Documentary films
• Talent / influencer lead shoot
• Communicate about camera / lighting equipment and other production specs
• Produce stand-alone animations
• Oversee post-production workflows 
• Fast turn around social films
• Interviewing contributors on set
• Overseas shoots

This is a full time role.

Start date: ASAP 

To apply, please send the following to [email protected] with SUBJECT: KK Producer 

A CV

• A cover letter
• Salary expectations
• Notice period if applicable 
• Please no recruiters

Final thoughts

Job applications are crazy. We want to thank all of you that apply.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within 2 weeks, however, if you have not included the elements requested in the spec, your application may be filtered out before it gets to the vetting stage.

Knock Knock

Position: Senior Art Director

Location: Toronto

Status: Full-time Permanent

Salary: Up to $110k DOE

Job Description:

Our agency client is looking for a hands-on Senior Art Director to join their team in a full-time role.

What you’ll be doing in this Senior Art Director role:

– Working on real estate clients, developing branding and launch campaigns for new developments

– Working closely with other ADs, Copywriters and Creative Director to create concepts and design creative assets

– Creating deliverables ranging from brand identity to print collateral, large format and digital

– Working onsite in the studio most days to collaborate with your team

Qualifications for this Senior Art Director role:

– 7+ years of agency Art Director experience

– You’re a pro at strategic and conceptual thinking, branding and applying that work across multiple channels

– You still like to get hands-on with day-to-day design work and have excellent design chops

– It’s a big asset if you have prior experience working on real estate clients, branding and marketing new developments

If you’re interested in this position, apply with a brief description of your qualifications & relevant work samples.

Creative Circle

Overview

GIANT Creative is a full-service marketing agency with a history of building successful client-partnerships with brands and organizations of all shapes, sizes & industries.

At GIANT, we develop captivating creative by combining data-driven insights and strategy with compelling art direction and design. We provide our client-partners with BIG thinking and integrated creative solutions across all channels, which drive GIANT results – from research to ideation to execution.

Our award-winning team has developed and executed successful marketing and communications campaigns for a wide variety of local and national brands that include McDonald’s Canada, YMCA Southwestern Ontario, London Health Science Foundation, 241Pizza, Voyago, to name only a few.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Creative Director to support our company’s creative department. The successful candidate must possess excellent leadership qualities, with the ability to maximize the talents of their team.

As a Creative Director, you will work alongside the Senior Creative Director and very closely with the graphic design and marketing department to deliver engaging content that meets the expectations of our growing customer list. You should be extremely creative, dedicated, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Working with the brand team to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications.
• Evaluating trends, assessing new data, and keeping up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques.
• Assisting clients in resolving issues by responding to questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Creating and implementing tailored marketing plans based on individual client requirements.
• Directing brainstorming meetings and creative sessions.
• Shaping brand standards and creating procedures to ensure all products are brand appropriate.
• Supervising the department’s daily workflow, assigning project workloads, and monitoring deadlines and budgets.
• Developing exceptional and well-crafted copy that meet clients’ requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, communications, journalism, and other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 5 years’ digital experience, particularly with, but not limited to web, social, and emerging technologies.
• A solid understanding of design, copy, and web practices.
• Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have in-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel marketing models.
• Must be a creative and strategic thinker.

Salary Expectations: 

• TBD | Commensurate to Experience

Benefits: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits Package
• Hybrid work environment

GIANT Creative Inc.

US Army

NFL: Pittsburgh vs Indianapolis – Skilled Utility

Date – 11/28
Project – NFL: Pittsburgh vs Indianapolis
Location – Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN)
Position – Skilled Utility
Rate – $250/10

**Must be fully vaccinated**

Touring Specialists serving music industry clientele seeks energetic and motivated individual to join our fast-paced, dynamic team in our modern office in Hermosa Beach. Travel or hotel experience is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities: negotiating rates and booking hotels (primarily)/transfers/tours, any other requirements as needed by our clients. Position requires a lot of research and patience. Create itineraries, work directly with vendors, and advice clients on travel destinations. Follow up with clients about travel plans and make adjustments as needed, including coordinating with the client as the trip approaches.

Required skills:

• Precise attention to detail, consistent follow through via email and phone
• Familiarity with domestic and foreign travel destinations
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Pivot at a moment’s notice to address changes and challenges
• Excellent phone manners and effective written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Google Drive
• Must be highly organized

Candidate with travel and/or entertainment industry experience is PREFERRED. Looking to fill quickly!

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hermosa Beach, CA 90254: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Negotiation: 1 year (Required)
• Travel planning: 1 year (Required)
• Hotel experience: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

INTERNATIONAL TOURS SPECIALISTS

US Army

JOOPITER is a space for today’s collector. We specialize in cultural artifacts; these are the objects created, collected and curated by culture. We celebrate stories, collaborate with curators and connect collectors.

Our employees thrive on innovation and change. They are driven to master their subject areas, hone their craft, and improve their communities. We facilitate smart, talented, creative professionals making a meaningful impact in culture, art, fashion, design, and the world around them.

We are looking for a full-time Creative Director to drive the heart and soul of the JOOPITER brand. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work closely with internal and external teams to meet all marketing, brand, digital, and merchandising needs. As an expert storyteller, creating conceptually rich and performance-driven work comes as second nature to you. As part of the leadership team, you will help shape the creative strategy and oversee the creative vision and execution of projects.

The Opportunity

At JOOPITER, we are always looking to expand our ideas of what is possible. This means, we get to interact and collaborate with some of the world’s most talented creatives, curators, collectors, and their teams. Our employees thrive on cultural innovation and change. They are driven to master their subject areas, hone their craft, and improve their communities. We facilitate smart, talented, creative professionals making a meaningful impact in culture, art, fashion, design, and the world around them.

As the Creative Director, you get to:

• Lead the strategy, creation, and execution of fresh, effective marketing campaigns that achieve business objectives
• Produce culturally-relevant, innovative work that translates into compelling experiences for a visually sophisticated audience.
• Build digital and physical experiences that push boundaries.
• Lead the development of the JOOPITER branded product.
• Work with the team to build processes that ensure for high throughput of deliverables
• Work with the team to build brand guidelines and DNA.
• Work with designers through from concept to execution
• Ensure the development of consistently superior assets in line with brand guidelines and key business objectives
• Ensure campaigns and projects are executed on time and within budget

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field
• 10+ years experience, particularly, but not limited to web, social, and emerging technologies or ideas.
• Have in-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel marketing models in the Entertainment industry.
• Strong proficiency with the Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and cross functional teams
• Proven experience operating in a start-up or highly dynamic environment, offering strategic leadership and hands-on execution
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication
• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple processes/deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

JOOPITER

Laundry is looking for an experienced Executive Producer to join our amazing team. 

In this role you would oversee a wide range of design-driven projects spanning across 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, editorial, and post/VFX. Candidates should have extensive knowledge in bidding and overseeing live-action production and audio post-production as well. There’s never a dull day!

EP would be responsible for two major areas, business development, and production management. You will work with our Managing Director and our robust sales team, Executive Creative Directors, and other Executive Producers to ingest jobs, bidding on projects, and managing budgets and schedules for multiple projects from inception through completion. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of executive producing experience in a creative production studio. EPs are charged with packaging projects with studio producers and creative teams and managing producers to bring the projects in on time and under budget while ensuring client elation! This position requires strong negotiation skills, meeting aggressive deadlines as well as extensive experience in project budgeting and scheduling for post and live action production. This position would oversee production and creative teams and report to the Managing Director and owners. Experience with diverse commercial work and direct to brand is a huge plus. Please apply only if you have excellent communication skills, grace under pressure, and strong client management experience.

We are looking for a strong leader who has vision and who is able to positively motivate others. We are a very creative studio with great vibes, we only hire great people. If you meet the qualifications above, are a hard worker, and feel you deserve the best job of your career, please send us your resume.

Qualifications and experience to include:

● Maintain positive and professional relationships with Clients. 

● Building Budgets and Schedules with ECDs and Managing Director

● Accurately scope work and create project schedules for delivery. Manage producers to meet approved budgets.

● Manage multiple producers on projects keeping them on-schedule and on-budget.

● Client Outreach & Entertaining

● Identify effective staffing for project needs.

● Ensure the team consistently exceeds client expectations.

● Ensure client approves and signs off on all job phases and deliverables.

● Oversee estimated actuals and Running Cost Reports from producers.

For 15 years, Laundry has used design-driven problem-solving to bring ideas to life for brands, agencies, and viewers alike. With offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, we are home to a diverse team of directors, designers, animators, editors, and makers of rad things. We offer a suite of premium strategy, branding, design, animation, live-action, and post/VFX services. Bound by no hard-and-fast rules, our house aesthetic shines in a California state of mind. Applicants can be from Southern or Northern California area.

Laundry offers a competitive benefits package. Please submit a PDF with a cover letter. No phone calls, please.

LAUNDRY