• Leads and enhances creative guidelines for the studio teams including styling, hair and makeup, photography, posing, and selects.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of creative workflow and production to help problem solve, manage budgets efficiently, and coordinate with team members to tactically meet all KPIs.
• Work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Creative, Buying, and Ecom Teams to guarantee alignment in business goals.
• Possess an elevated eye in casting talent to guarantee all models adhere to Forever 21’s brand vision and support mission to celebrate diversity and inclusion.
• Works closely with agents and freelancers to create long-lasting relationships.
• Provide direction and schedule ad hoc content requests for social, web, and marketing teams
• Develop and execute a photography strategy, to capture, produce and utilize impactful visual assets to enhance and support the publicity, social, and marketing campaign throughout its lifecycle online.
• Foster and mentor all team members for successful growth and create learning opportunities.
• Lead the planning, prioritization, and management of inbound project requests from concept through completion 
• Manage the process of print & digital assets, photography, video, corporate websites, and other creative projects from start to finish
• Collaborate with the creative team and provide creative input
• Communicate sales/marketing material design standards and guidelines

Skills: Creative Direction and Styling, Creative Workflow and Budget Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Talent Acquisition and Diversity Advocacy, Relationship Building, Strategic Content Direction, Photography and Asset Management, Team Leadership and Development

• Own the management with PM team of the RPG game asset development both with internal and external teams, including CGI, Motion Graphics, Video editing, Design, Localization and Re-sizing projects.
• Work closely with the Creative Services Management team on managing the department’s processes, tools, DAM system and workflows. 
• Provide regular feedback to the marketing and creative teams on priorities, deadlines, budget, workload, etc.
• Manage the marketing content and creative development process for major business verticals including Legal and Automotive
• Work with Marketing Experiences and Audience Development teams to drive effective creative strategies that meet business goals
• Lead the team to create clear copy and creative that reflects brands positioning, key messaging, and effectively communicates to target audiences
• Develop strategy and collect insights and research to apply them to creative thinking, paid campaigns and content development.
• Project manage numerous campaigns and creative requests working across in-house and freelance teams.
• Drive a culture of creativity and inspire new ideas to drive engagement with brands across channels.
• Understand insights and research and apply them to creative thinking, campaign and content development
• Work with Marketing Execution teams to continually look for opportunities to optimize based on research, user feedback, and performance data.
• Instill a passion for collaboration, teamwork and inspiration throughout the department

Skills: Project Management, Creative Workflow Optimization, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Marketing and Content Development, Leadership and Team Inspiration, Data-Driven Decision Making, Creative Strategy and Innovation, Collaboration and Team Building

• Lead the creatives team in developing collateral and media that inspires, captivates, informs, and communicates intended messages to the key audiences or market segments
• Spearhead and implement monthly deadlines, project goals, expectations, and workflows to ensure a smooth production process focused on high-quality outputs and on-time delivery
• Prioritize work and resources across projects based on short- and long-term business needs
• Supervise the creatives team and daily workflow, assign project workload, monitor production schedules and deadlines, and maintain consistent communication with stakeholders and partners
• Facilitate and lead creative project kickoff, brainstorming, and design review sessions 
• Set stakeholder expectations by determining project production requirements and considering other scheduling factors and priorities
• Help to shape brand, creative, and format standards for the company, including consistent design elements (colors, typography, images, etc.), logos, templates for multiple teams and projects
• Develop procedures to ensure all outputs align to Afni’s mission, values, culture, and brand
• Seek opportunities to renew and refresh branding assets related to internal and external marketing and communications
• Manage feedback, measurement, and impact of deliverables and output from each team member for continued improvement
• Utilize strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in branding, graphics, and multimedia to introduce new and unique ways to visually engage and communicate

Skills: Creative Leadership, Project Management, Resource Prioritization, Team Supervision, Facilitation of Creative Processes, Stakeholder Management, Brand Standards Development, Trend Integration

• Lead and review work of the creative team in the production of all collateral such as photo, copy, content
• Uphold Touch of Modern’s “Brand Tenants” standard in all asset creation 
• Manage the production calendar for Photo, Copy and Editing to ensure all events are completed in a timely manner
• Spearhead and manage content strategy for both small-scale and large-scale projects
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Merchandising departments in developing and identifying opportunities for user engagement 
• Partner with customer service on incorporating feedback from customers in content creation
• Serve as a final gatekeep for upholding brand standards for all individual events 
• Work with transportation in Sample process to ensure events do not result in pushouts
• Supervise a cross-functional team of photo editors, content writers, photographers/videographers in the strategic development of messages and deliverables
• Train and develop a team of creative talents
• Prioritize work and resources of the team, including management of the production budget 
• Produce fresh and innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print and digital experiences for visually sophisticated users

Skills: Creative Team Leadership, Brand Standards Management, Production Calendar Management, Content Strategy Development, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Customer Feedback Integration, Final Quality Gatekeeping, Team Training and Development

• Conduct creative audits to ensure content in use is still applicable, accurate, and effective
• Evaluate each team member to identify areas for skill improvement and expansion
• Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively balance multiple high-priority assignments and allocations for the creative department, across both internal and external teams
• Collaborate with internal product teams and external development teams on game assets.
• Assist the internal review and approvals process with licensors.
• Manage all creative/studio resources (small in-house team plus freelance)
• Plan all project requirements including daily/weekly/monthly trafficking
• Work with the client services team to sense check briefs, help with budgeting and project time-planning and keep all projects on track
• Source and manage 3rd party suppliers (print/digital/photography/film/experiential)
• Production management/producer, especially on larger/key projects

Skills: Creative Audit Management, Team Evaluation and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Multitasking and Prioritization, Collaboration with Product and Development Teams, Review and Approval Processes, Resource and Project Planning, Supplier Management

• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of design, copy and web practices.
• Knowledge of brand development and marketing models.
• Familiarity with all areas of printing and duplicating, bindery, graphic arts, and use of related equipment.
• Knowledge of mailing processes including, but not limited to, postal regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of computer systems related to the development of tracking and record-keeping applications.
• Must have extensive knowledge of equipment and techniques used in the printing trade.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software and hardware.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately.

Qualifications: BA in Marketing with 6 years of Experience

• Experience overseeing creative services for multiple brands
• Work experience translating business strategies into inspiring creative solutions that resonate with different audiences and personas such as end-user clients, manufacturers, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Work portfolio that showcases quality work products and ideally includes technology and/or Business-to-government (B2G) creative solutions
• Proficiency with job-related software applications including Adobe Creative Suite, HubSpot, Salesforce (or similar), Canva, MailChimp (or similar), video editing tools, and other applicable creative tools
• Conceptual thinker with creative energy, confidence and self-motivation
• Understanding creative strategy, and vernacular and creating visual language to support it
• Concept development and hands-on design development
• Proficiency in asset management and protection
• Proficiency in editorial-style photo and video production, with an emphasis on post-production and editing
• Understanding of visual storytelling/communication and marketing principles
• Understanding of creative services budgeting

Qualifications: BS in Communications with 7 years of Experience

• Excellent skills in managing social media platforms and running organic and paid campaigns
• Knowledge with social media practices and trends, including best practices for engagement, and extrapolating data for social media reports.
• Excellent skills in Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, SoundCloud, Youtube, Flickr, Hootsuite, Constant Contact, Bitly, Photoshop, Google Analytics, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat Pro, Jira.
• Strong analytical ability and understanding of online behavior.
• Excellent judgment, trustworthiness, and commitment to integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and to establish and follow through on priorities.
• Ability to quickly learn about the environment and its current issues.
• Able to cope with continuous change and pressure in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Knowledge of translation and accessibility requirements.
• Ability to work with community and functions on requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, and to adjust to the demands of media deadlines in different time zones.
• Knowledge of web authoring and publishing tools on website

Qualifications: BA in Advertising with 5 years of Experience

• Excellent project management, reporting and communication skills
• Proven leadership skills and expert knowledge of Jira.
• Ability to work well with others, take constructive feedback and apply it
• Ability to ideate and translate a creative vision across B2B and ideally, B2G channels
• Good storyteller, forward-thinker, and problem solver with the ability to work within brand guidelines and deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with sharp attention to detail, and solid judgment.
• Good sense of aesthetics and eye for what visually works.
• Fluent in today’s trends, technologies, and media.
• Highly collaborative, flexible, and must be able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge in HTML/CSS

Qualifications: BS in Graphic Design with 4 years of Experience

• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent understanding of communications, its importance, and the role it plays in an organization.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to write and proofread effectively on deadline.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud platform with advanced InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills.
• Proficiency with video production and motion graphics software including Adobe Premier Pro and After Effects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint software applications.
• Ability to possess above-average communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills and a trained eye for visual details.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Previous experience in the architecture, engineering, or construction (A/E/C) industries

Qualifications: BA in Public Relations with 6 years of Experience