Our client is a leading, international design and branding firm with offices in New York, Europe and Asia. They are currently seeking a PR Manager to join their team in New York. Leveraging multiple channels, the PR Manager will be responsible for creating clear and compelling communications with a strong, focused and unique voice for the company. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and passionate PR candidate to play a significant role in evolving the firm’s profile amongst the design and business communities.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a cohesive editorial voice for the firm
• Responsible for writing, editing, curating and managing the successful delivery of content across a diverse landscape that includes: Internet (websites, blogs and social media) and editorial placements in key design and business publications.
• Write new business proposals and presentations, as well as other marketing materials including brand campaigns, case studies, white papers, award entries, press kits and internal tools.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of PR or related experience is required for this role.
• The ideal candidate should be a big picture thinker who understands the details and how to express them with delight.
• Must have an understanding and passion for the design and branding space.
• Must have excellent project management skills, understanding prioritization and management of timetables and deadlines.
• Possess a highly inquisitive mind that can switch gears effortlessly across industries, business topics, and cultural trends.

Our client is a leading integrated fashion advertising agency with an incredible array of fashion, retail, beauty, and luxury clients. They seek a talented and driven Digital Account Manager/Supervisor to oversee some of their key clients and lead projects across diverse digital mediums—including e-commerce, social media, web, banners, mobile, and other innovative initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Working with internal departments to ensure client deliverables are delivered on time, on budget, and on brief
• Maintaining and strengthening client relationships on a daily basis
• Providing strategic insight into digital initiatives that will work best for the particular client’s needs and objectives

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience
• Digital account management experience in an agency environment and a true passion for the digital space
• The ability to work in a creatively charged, fast-paced and production intense environment

Our client is a boutique design firm with high-end clients across Art, Real Estate, Design, Finance and Luxury Goods. The company places a premium on working with brands who are entrepreneurial and share an aligned vision of placing craft at the heart of their business. It is seeking a Senior Production Artist to join their creative team. The candidate will have an opportunity to work on artwork for advertising (print and online), literature (books and brochures), magazines and websites.

Responsibilities:

• Main responsibilities will include preparing finished artwork on projects that provide unexpected solutions for business challenges. Client sectors include architecture and the arts, real estate, design, finance and luxury goods.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of files that are created or sent to print publications or vendors.
• Communicate as necessary with designers to eliminate and prevent errors and problems
• Check artwork for completeness and assure adherence to standards
• Monitor art preparation guidelines. Recommend technical and procedural updates and changes as needed
• Assist in the collection and distribution of assets for preparation of production artwork as necessary
• Assist in organizing, monitoring, archiving, and maintaining files on the server

Requirements:

• 7+ years experience preparing finished artwork.
• Highly skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign with relentless organization skills and a knack for typesetting. Retouching skills are a bonus.
• Design firm or agency experience preferred.

Our client is a creatively charged boutique advertising agency representing a wonderful array of lifestyle brands and producing beautiful and smart work across integrated mediums. The agency currently seeks a talented Account Director/Director of Client Services to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a great working relationship with the creative director (often acting as his "voice" during client meetings/presentations as well as his voice of reason)
• Guide the creatives in the face of client feedback (thus they seek a very creative and strategic candidate who can beautifully translate client feedback into creative language)
• Serve as a leading agency representative during new business meeting and client presentations
• Help to lead and implements 360 degree projects across multiple accounts
• This person would be very hands on and work collaboratively with all internal teams, managing 2 Account Supervisors and 2 Account Executives.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of agency experience
• Digital experience is required
• The ideal candidate will have a very positive attitude, true poise and confidence, and the ability to work with all different types of personalities.
• This is an opportunity to take a role to great heights as the environment is very entrepreneurial.

Our client is a creative and collaborative design and branding firm which represents and innovates across well-known consumer brands. While known for their great packaging work, they have grown into a full-service firm and continue to win great new business as a result. They seek a talented Account Director/Senior Account Director to join their growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Leading strategic and creative development across integrated initiatives, with an emphasis on packaging
• Managing and developing more junior account managers

Requirements:

• 8-12 years of experience in the design and branding world.
• A strong background leading packaging initiatives, preferably on consumer goods accounts
• Team-oriented attitude and a passion for creativity as this person will be leading a team and involved with new business initiatives as needed

Our client is a leading full-service public relations agency based in New York. The agency is recognized for its media expertise and its ability to secure in-depth feature coverage in print, broadcast and digital outlets. The agency has an enviable client roster comprised of the most respected names in real estate, wellness, luxury consumer brands, technology and entertainment.

It is seeking a seasoned and experienced Vice President who has solid experience in lifestyle and consumer public relations. This person should have client experience in the lifestyle/consumer spaces and a proven track record in running successful campaigns. He or she will help run this growing division.

Responsibilities:

• The ability to develop creative story angles and secure coverage in print, broadcast and online media outlets
• Develop and foster a stellar rapport with current and potential clients
• Develop “out of the box” media strategy campaigns
• Manage several lifestyle accounts independently with a positive and proactive attitude
• Write press releases, pitch letters, and business plans

Requirements:

• Solid media relations skills
• A minimum of eight years PR agency experience, working with lifestyle and consumer clients is preferred.
• Strong media contacts and excellent writing skills are essential.
• Proven ability to create media programs from concept and follow through to placement
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Creative and energetic personality with the ability to work with a sophisticated client base.
• B.S/B.A in public relations, marketing, business communications or related field

Our client is a creative advertising agency with a portfolio of fashion and beauty clients. It is currently looking for a Senior Account Planner to join its Los Angeles office. The Senior Account Planner will work closely with the account team to develop brand positioning and creative strategy for a range of beauty related accounts. He or she will use their business acumen and knowledge of consumer behavior to generate ideas that will build brand cohesion. The Senior Account Planner will be well versed in all forms of planning research methodologies and digital communications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning discipline in a way consistent with the agency’s goal of bringing a strong analytical foundation to uncover fresh and innovative insights/business opportunities
• Partner with creative and account management peers to develop engaging ideas at all points of customer contact.
• Create close contact with global planning counterparts to be abreast of planning initiatives.
• Orchestrate all brand planning, strategic planning and analytical activity for all accounts within the agency. Ensure all deliverables required from the group, internally and externally, are met in an efficient and timely manner. Identify opportunities to constantly improve the quality of thinking applied to client business.
• Support new business activity when required.
• Collaborate with senior clients and give them deeper insights into the dynamics of their business through the development of disciplined and thorough marketing, competitive and consumer analyses.
• Continue to develop and implement standardized strategic planning tools to foster consistency over time and across projects. Oversee and complete all administrative responsibilities required for department heads by the agency.
• Analyzing market data and research findings in order to develop insights into the category, brand, and consumer
• Research, analyze and present cultural and social trends that affect the marketplace in North America.
• Research consumer trends including consumer psychology and behavior, brand sales history, competitive sales and customer information and consumer demographics
• Participate in brainstorming sessions with research, planning and design teams to develop brand strategy in order to facilitate creative ideas
• Oversee the strategy of all client campaigns and projects, providing the creative team direction to ensure the marketing and creative work is on-strategy and on-brand
• Lead an integrated group of market insights, Multi-Agency team and brand planners in the delivery of all requirements to support the growth and development of all client business.
• Ensure strong collaborative relationship within the groups and externally with key agency and client partners to consistently elevate the quality of thinking and ideas applied to the client business.
• Actively grow the abilities and skill of team members through formal training programs, mentorship and hands on learning.
• Provide a department environment that fosters personal and professional growth for team members to encourage loyalty, openness of opinion and constant curiosity.

Requirements:

• Proven leadership abilities.
• Prior CPG or beauty category experience is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in planning, strategic planning and related communications experience.
• Strong analytical capabilities a must.
• Ability to think creatively and evidence of success in developing brands and delivering them to market.

Our client is a leading lifestyle brand located in San Francisco. They are currently seeking a Senior Global Art Director to be responsible for the brand’s global design strategy across all channels. Additionally, the Senior Global Art Director is responsible for the ideation and execution of all graphics and global brand consistency. This individual must have an extensive experience managing a large multi-functional creative team in a deadline driven environment with competing deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading cross-functional teams to deliver break-through creative that changes the competitive landscape in a variety of retail settings.

Responsibilities

• ​Convey overall creative strategy into break-through design direction, photography, advertising, marketing communication, packaging, in-store graphics and digital.
• Work collaboratively with the broader creative team from concept through execution, and present to business owners and key stakeholders.
• Conceptual direction for the design strategy and execution for the brand
• Development of innovative, breakthrough packaging ideas
• Photography Direction including selection of photographers, talent and production involved in high caliber photo shoots for on-figure and product photography. Responsible for pitching photo direction to internal clients.
• Generate highly conceptual ideas for seasonal campaigns: Conception through execution. Must be able to give and receive constructive feedback that results in elevating the overall creative
• Direct and inspire creative team to deliver multiple deliverables in fast-paced  studio environment.
• Work with team to design in-store graphics, windows, seasonal presentations, and press kits.
• Ensure quality and consistency across all communication channels including campaign, packaging, print, in-store and digital.
• Translate global print and in store design strategy into digital properties including Facebook, Twitter, online and email marketing.
• Maintaining style guide and communicating design update to the greater creative team.
• Must be able to attract, inspire, motivate and retain top talent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Fine Arts, Graphic Design
• 10 - 12 years of relevant creative experience in a growing, fast-paced lifestyle retail brand
• 8 years of solid brand design experience, with substantial exposure to a wide variety of disciplines, including brand strategy, identity development, print, packaging, advertising and collateral.
• 4+ years of experience managing a large, experienced creative team.
• Diverse portfolio with experience in graphic design, packaging and photography.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and other required tools. Ability to execute creative across all media (in addition to providing art direction to the creative team).
• Demonstrated strategic-thinking and creativity with excellent practical skills in getting things done.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and excellent communication skills are a must for articulating the strategic vision and providing succinct feedback.
• Strong organizational skills are a must.

Our client is an innovative accessories brand headquartered in San Francisco. They are currently looking for a Creative Director to join their team. He or she will develop and oversee the visual branding of all channels for the brand including website, printed catalog, marketing collateral, videos, training materials, events and packaging. The successful candidate will provide a holistic vision for the brand, bringing a consistent, irresistible look and feel across all platforms with the creative ability to transform fresh ideas into actionable concepts.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and work closely with the Founder and CEO.
• Report to the VP of Marketing and oversee a team of 9-10 full time employees plus freelancers.
• Oversee Look Books from concept to completion
• Coordinate and manage audio/visual/staging aspects of corporate events.
• Oversee creative direction of website and mobile
• Oversee creative direction for all video assets
• Direct design for all marketing collateral and packaging.
• Drive print development for accessories
• Creates media and advertising designs for print and online materials.
• Manage creative services project manager to maintain design schedule across all mediums, manage product workflow.
• Lead and build a talented team of creatives: manage 9-10 team members, plus freelancers.  In particular, guide prioritization and help them to further develop their skillsets.  Generate positive energy and serve as a role model & creative inspiration across the broader marketing team.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of proven success working on top notch consumer lifestyle brands as a design director/creative director.
• B.A. in related area
• Strong, proven leadership skills and highly developed interpersonal skills to lead and manage a team. Energetic and infectious leadership in a fast paced environment.
• Print production experience on consumer catalogs and marketing collateral.
• Experience managing model and product photo shoots on tight deadlines.
• Web-design experience with an understanding of HTML/CSS/Flash.
• Great communication skills. Enjoys collaboration and teamwork; interacts well with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Engages in all content, and is able to present design vision and philosophy
• Superior in typography and design sense.
• Ability to think clearly and contribute to editorial discussions and strategy during the entire design process, from concept through completion.
• Fluent working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Detail oriented, and able to juggle multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines.
• Sense of urgency and passion
• Action and results-orientation
• Resourcefulness and positive can-do attitude
• Strong relationship management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Candidate must possess a passion for the stylish and an understanding of a unique social selling model.

Our client is an innovative accessories brand headquartered in San Francisco and is actively seeking a VP of Marketing to join their team. He or she will be responsible for managing a team of e-commerce merchandising, public relations, email marketing, social media, brand and creative. The VP of Marketing will be responsible for ultimately driving new customer acquisition and cross category repeat purchase with innovative remarketing.

Responsibilities:

• Launch new collections, including style videos, email campaigns, social media campaigns and printed catalogs.
• Measure and refine all marketing programs to continually improve success rate. You must thrive in quantitative analysis to track and measure online and offline marketing programs and drive ROI based decisions.
• Collaborate with merchandising and inventory planning to deliver customer incentives and promotions including pop up sales, gift with purchase, purchase with purchase, holiday offers, etc.
• Develop strategy and execute customer programs like gift cards and loyalty points.
• Create and manage all marketing calendars and budgets.
• Partner with global teams to localize marketing materials for other markets.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of proven success in marketing leadership with emphasis on experience at a leading fashion or beauty company.
• A masterful combination of business acumen, creative thinking and execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field required.  Top tier MBA preferred.
• Energetic and infectious leadership in a fast paced environment, who is also effective as a collaborator and hands-on contributor.
• Proven ability to inspire a marketplace with  consistently innovative ideas
• Business Development and affiliate marketing experience
• Consumer goods print catalog and direct marketing
• Passion for emerging trends in social marketing, ecommerce and new media
• Knowledge of direct selling a plus.
• Global marketing experience a plus
• Competitive compensation, including base salary, performance based bonus and equity depending on experience.