Creative Director

Bond Branded Gear is seeking an innovative and experienced Creative Director to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a versatile and highly skilled professional with a strong background in graphic design, web building, CRM implementation, email marketing, and social media. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate across departments, and deliver high-quality creative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. *Graphic Design:*

- Create product mock-ups and custom artwork.

- Convert logos and other branding elements into various formats.

- Ensure all design work aligns with brand guidelines and project objectives.



2. *Web Building from Templates:*

- Build and maintain websites using platforms such as Shift4Shop and Shopify.

- Perform quarterly updates to ensure website content is current and accurate.

- Utilize light coding skills to customize templates and improve functionality.



3. *CRM (Customer Relationship Management):*

- Assist in sourcing and selecting a suitable CRM service.

- Implement and integrate the chosen CRM system to enhance customer engagement and retention.



4. *Email Marketing:*

- Design and create engaging email blasts.

- Schedule and manage the release of email campaigns to ensure timely communication with our audience.



5. *Marketing and Social Media:*

- Develop and execute social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.

- Collaborate with the marketing team to create cohesive and effective marketing campaigns.



6. *Cross-Training and Support:*

- Participate in continuous education (CE) to stay updated with industry trends and best practices.

- Provide support in shipping and production departments as needed.

- Assist with various tasks to ensure smooth and efficient operations across the company.



*Required Skills and Qualifications:*

- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field.

- Proven experience in graphic design, web development, and digital marketing.

- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

- Experience with web building platforms (Shift4Shop, Shopify) and basic coding (HTML, CSS).

- Strong understanding of CRM systems and implementation processes.

- Excellent communication and project management skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

- Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.



*Preferred Qualifications:*

- Experience in email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact).

- Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics.

- Knowledge of current marketing trends and techniques.

- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

*Application Process:*

Follow the instructions carefully in order to be considered.

To apply, please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Rogers, MN 55374 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rogers, MN 55374: Relocate before starting work Location: In person

The Assistant to the Creative Director Executive Assistant assists the Creative Director carry out the objectives of the organization.

This is a hybrid role, remote with periodic meetings in the Austin, TX office.

Job Responsibilities:

Sales & Marketing

• Maintain and update product pricing spreadsheets
• Complete a variety of projects including creating presentations, spreadsheets, reports, and agenda material.
• Write standard operating procedure documents
• Learn Quickbase reporting to be able to produce sales & shipping reports
• Attend weekly sales meeting
• Distribute sales reports
• Create weekly presentation based on itinerary
• Take meeting notes and record in Dropbox paper
• Assist with tradeshow material and research
• Create basic marketing materials and white papers

Operations

• Assist with establishing the Austin based DDI office
• Coordinate with IT vendor regarding issue
• Check in with vendors on production times
• Maintain company subscriptions i.e. Amazon, Dropbox, Creative Market
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.

Design

• Assist with visual standardization across departments and programs
• Design presentation templates and product
• Assist with custom client projects
• Design easy to follow installation instructions

Personal

• Book flights & hotels for work and personal travel
• Occasionally running errands in the Austin, TX area
• Schedule meetings and make appointments
• Help with coordination of personal tasks including researching home renovations, coordinating appointments, etc.

Sample Projects

• Update marketing & sales materials to reflect the new DDI brand guide
• Organize Dropbox Sales Resources folder and write standards for maintaining and updating files

The ideal candidate:

• High School Diploma required. Associates or bachelor s degree preferred.
• At least three to five years of administrative experience required.
• Familiarity with our industry is a plus.
• Must be detail-oriented and well organized

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency including the ability to create spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and reports using standard software applications.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize correspondence and workflow.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with management, vendors, sales staff, support and warehouse personnel to see through sales process from conception to completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong phone contact handling skills and active listening.
• Must be comfortable working independently and making decisions without direct supervision.
• Some analytical ability to gather and summarize data, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Must be detail-oriented and well organized.
• Flexibility in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, so a flexible schedule is required.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.

This is a hybrid role, remote with periodic meetings in the Austin, TX office.

Downtown Decorations is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All applicants also have rights under federal employment laws:

• Employee Rights under FMLA
• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
• Employee Rights: Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in the Austin, TX Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78705

ABOUT Happily

Happily is a global events and livestream media production company that represents the work of over 60,000 independent specialists across our departments of Strategy, Creative, Web, Broadcast, and Experiential. We join together on a shared mission to bring the best of humanity to live and virtual experiences for clients such as Airbnb, Adidas, B Corps, H&M, TikTok, TED, and YouTube. We care about the future of our planet and use technology to create unique, fun, carbon zero events.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are looking for an experiential production designer to be a part of our creative team. You will attend and lead client presentations, come up with concepts and mood boards to develop concepts into strong imagery and experience. You will lead and oversee the work of designers and fabricators to ensure the brand vision is perfectly expressed in the final physical and digital products.

Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings as needed to achieve team alignment
• Comfortable directing the work across sets, web, print and motion graphics for a live summit & award show
• Work within budget to obtain all props needed for set design
• When onsite, set up all props and provide feedback to team on practical lighting
• Coordinate with venue management on any changes to venue decor
• Collaboration with experiential and event design team to develop concepts
• Create the visual assets, such as 2D sketches and 3D concept renderings required to transform creative ideas into tangible experiences.
• Manage schedule of set preparation to maximize use of event spaces.

Skills required

• Extensive experience working on live events, festivals, conferences and award shows.
• Good English including written and verbal
• Ability to work in 3D tools such as SketchUp to showcase plans and designs

We require all candidates to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 once required to work onsite.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $80.00 per hour



Experience:

• event creative/design: 10 years Location: On the road

About the Position

Our company is seeking a multi-talented leader. Our ideal candidate is passionate about creating highly intuitive, beautifully crafted, well-communicated campaigns that implement our creative innovative vision, voice, and style. You must have strong experience in print and digital along with a range of mediums including social, integrated, and traditional media.

5 years of Creative Development & Management experience. writing, vetting product images, providing creative feedback, managing feedback processes.

You have crafted quality work in the mediums of advertising, social media, conceptual campaigns, product launches, branding, photography, film, and video.

You enjoy creating physical and digital assets through storyboarding. Physical assets include packaging, wearables, experiential, displays, and sales selling tools. Digital assets include social media, presentations, visual toolkit—from colors to icons—and digital channels email, web, paid, ecommerce, etc.

You are passionate about exceptional writing, and creative innovation, that is thoughtful, meaningful, and significant.

You have an incredible talent for developing elevated aesthetics, visually cohesive campaigns, and the ability to tell a powerful story through the work.

Experience working with consumer-packaged goods brands, ideally with exposure to cosmetics and food sectors

Assists with the design creation and editing of marketing materials, brochures, promotional items, and other related marketing needs in support of our overall business goals.

Develop a communication strategy to advance brand awareness and reputation utilizing both print and digital channels.

Photography, video editing, and/or illustration skills a plus

Responsibilities:

Managing and building brand identity and creative elements for traditional print and video content

Develop and execute effective strategies for both marketing and customer acquisition

The Basic/Solid tools you will need:

1. Great project management skills; must be able to prioritize and be organized

2. Impeccable attention to detail

3. Flair for the creative

Maintain timelines and ongoing status reports

Manage strong budget analytics

Copywriting and press releases

Develop test plans to determine optimal site experience

Design and execute primary customer research to assess customer satisfaction along with customer behavior and usage patterns

Develop with Sales all strategies for key presentations and sales initiatives

Create and Write Video Content

Manage Creative team

Work directly with internal and external clients with a high degree of professionalism

Requirements:

Excellent communication and organization skills

Highly organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task

Work with brand strategy and management to facilitate appropriate print and digital execution

Experience managing photography and video shoots

Must have blend between traditional and digital marketing

Well-versed in all advertising mediums/integrated marketing and their appropriate usage, including email, blogs, social media, PPC, SEO, SEM, mobile etc.

A creative thinker possessing the willingness to play a hands-on role executing and managing details

Make recommendations based on identifying trends and gaps

Advanced Excel and Power Point skills

Marketing Degree, 5+ years marketing experience plus 2+ years of management experience

Mandatory for applicant to be considered; the following must be included on the cover letter with accompanying resume

Outline of why your previous experience would make you successful in this position

Desired salary range

Outline a marketing strategy that you have recently seen and tell us why it caught your attention

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chatsworth, CA 91311: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Give us an example of your creative ideas for digital marketing communication.
• Do you have experience copy writing for product brochures? Provide details.

Experience:

• Marketing: 5 years Location: One location

Switch is an award-winning, full-service creative agency + production house that specializes in experiential, traditional and digital marketing. We have over 40 years of experience bringing smart, effective and unique ideas to life for our clients while creating a culture of collaboration and having a whole lot of fun every step along the way. And we re looking for someone who can help us do more of that while bringing their passionate, knowledgeable, and one-of-a-kind personality to work every day.

Position Summary: The Creative Director is responsible for all creative operations for their group of accounts, including staff supervision and work production. They are a compelling and inspiring presenter; a senior-level client contact who possesses strong, creative, and award-winning ideas; and uses their relationship with the client to collaborate, sell in work, and grow the business. The Creative Director leads and directs the activities of their team to maintain the agency s standards of creative excellence, timeliness, and profitability, while helping solve the problems clients present while giving others the confidence and opportunity to express their ideas.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of the creative strategy for their clients and projects
• Provide direction to the team throughout the creative process to ensure the work delivers on this strategy; determine the effectiveness of the work after it has been activated; and use the learnings to make the necessary adjustments and improvements to future work
• Present and sell in the agency s work in compelling ways to client, demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client s challenge
• Works with Project Management to develop budgets and managing the profitability of each project
• Maintains a close and positive relationship with their clients and works with the account team to grow the business with each client over time
• Collaborates with internal teams to ensure appropriate creative strategies, adequacy/accuracy of input, schedules, budgets, production support, necessary reviews, and client presentations
• Leads, inspires, and provides direction to a creative team. Mentors team and is responsible for the teams development and growth
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of related experience
• Extensive knowledge in the technical production requirements of live shows
• A collaborative nature as evidenced in experience
• Polished presentation skills demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challenge
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically, providing marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics and visual design
• A passion for marketing and developing creative solutions to marketing and business challenges

Candidates will be asked to submit a portfolio of completed business meeting and corporate event projects and other experiential projects as it relates to the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Louis, MO 63139: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: One location

Must reside in one of these states: NY, GA, OH, NC, TX, IL, FL

Only apply for this position if you have a portfolio to showcase your work.

In this role, you will focus on using design to create an exciting shopping experience, where customers come to discover the joy of style and savings. You will be responsible for branding, designing, and managing advertising and marketing campaigns. You will work with internal and external teams to help us create an EPIC shopping experience, where customers come to discover the joy of style and savings..

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for everything creative including branding, photography, content, and other creative aspects of marketing.
• You will work with internal and external teams to conceptualize, design, and execute multi-channel creative assets that are engaging and consistent with our brand visual identity, industry best practices, and our brand positioning
• Continue to expand and develop brand image

Desired Outcomes:

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop and execute our branding strategy
• Deliver high-quality creative marking material
• Identify areas for improvement to improve our brand and brand image
• Ensure that all marketing efforts consistently meet or exceed established standards
• Proactively assess and double down on successful initiatives
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices and continuously seek professional development opportunities

Skills and Experience:

• Must have compelling portfolio of work of creative projects
• Prior graphic design experience
• Highly proficient in Figma (highly desirable) or the Adobe Creative Suite specifically Illustrator and InDesign
• Prior marketing experience
• Track record of seek professional development growth opportunities

First year compensation $70,000 plus a $5,000 signing bonus
Work hours are 7am - 4pm ET

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in one of these states: NY, GA, OH, NC, TX, IL, Location: Remote

About:
WeBe is an early-stage digital health company led by internationally recognized experts in mental health and suicide prevention, innovative product, program, and technology strategists, and talented communications professionals. WeBe provides expertise and customized tools that enable organizations to: (1) Assess, enhance, and monitor the emotional health and well being of their population. (2) Develop strategic messaging campaigns that engage and educate individuals, families and communities while directing those in need to services. (3) Integrate and deliver curated tools and resources to improve the behavioral health outcomes of target populations. (4) Activate peer support networks.

WeBe s Well Being Ecosystem includes a web portal and a hybrid IOS and Android mobile application that provide insights from data generated by end users. Organizations use WeBe s web portal to manage and deliver well being tools and resources to their members. End users interact with the WeBe app to track and strengthen their well being and access the curated resources offered by their organization. WeBe provides aggregated insights generated from activities and engagement of the end users back to the partner organization.

By harnessing the power of the community, the WeBe platform integrates data from individuals, their support networks, and curated resources to inspire users to take better care of their own well being and the well being of people close to them.

Position Description:
WeBe Life Inc. is looking to hire an Associate Creative Director (ACD) to support Digital production projects from concept to delivery in support of Brand and client needs. The ACD works directly with WeBe s Creative Director supporting multiple project teams of art directors / designers, writers and creatives. As an Associate Creative Director, you help create and develop campaign concepts and design materials for marketing content and campaigns. A qualified Associate Creative Director candidate should be creative with strong visual storytelling skills, hands on graphic design designer with communication and multitasking skills.

The ACD is expected to build on creative concepts and strategies that are insightful, relevant, innovative, and emotionally effective to the project goals. The ideal candidate is a visual designer with demonstrated animation/motion expertise and the ability to support multiple project teams to concept-deliver assets in support of multiple concurrent projects.

At a minimum, the ACD is expected to (1.) Support the Creative Director with the development of concepts, strategies, visual content assets and building client presentations. (2.) Ensure resources are allocated according to project needs. (3.) Direct the design and development of creative materials, assets. (4.) Ensure brand identity and message consistency across channels. (5.) Meet client objectives, values, budgets, and deadlines. (6.) Participate in brainstorming sessions. (7.) Monitor the latest trends, strategies, and technologies. (8.) Evaluate creative team performance and guiding improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in marketing, graphic design or related field.
• 8+ years of agency experience.
• Solid knowledge of marketing, brand, and design principles and digital development.
• Experience leading and managing creative teams.
• Strong concept and strategy development skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong creative mind.

Desired Skills:

• Advanced degree in marketing, graphic design or related field.
• 5+ years leading and managing creative teams.
• Experience working with Federal Government clients on public health campaigns.

How to Apply:
To be considered, interested candidates must submit their updated/current visual design portfolio, resume and cover letter (optional) to [website] Please include the position title in the subject line.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour Location: Remote

Job Description - Creative Director
Our company is driven to find the next big thing, and we're hoping that can include you, as our newest creative director. Leading a team of thinkers and doers, the right creative director will bring a mix of marketing expertise and business understanding to the position, promoting our company and that of our valued clients. We're looking for an experienced manager of people, someone that can inspire others, taking our creative to a new level as we continue to grow. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design and a drive to inspire dynamic ideas that connect with all types of audiences.
Objectives of this Role

• Build, lead, and review work of the creative team in the production of all web, print, and digital marketing collateral
• Spearhead and manage content strategy for both small-scale and large-scale projects, harnessing strategy, digital and brand design, compelling content, and technology
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales departments in developing marketing plans, analyzing results, and identifying opportunities
• Develop internal marketing campaigns that translate marketing objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies
• Analyze brand tracking, market trends, consumer need, and the competitive landscape
• Meet budget standards by forecasting and managing expenses

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messages and deliverables
• Prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs, establishing production schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production departments
• Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner
• Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring deliverables that effectively address marketing goals and challenges
• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiences
• Present, or oversee presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables

Skills and Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience with 7+ years of creative direction in agency or corporate setting
• Years of experience creating marketing/advertising campaigns from developing vision and the message platform to overseeing production on time and budget
• Understanding and past experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, mobile, but also understand offline and print
• Proven experience with concept development
• Highly skilled with leading a team of creative talent
• Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in marketing or business
• Prior experience with copywriting, design, or production
• Prior project management experience, with a focus on creative Type: Full-time