WHO WE ARE

Sid Lee is a borderless creative agency applying storytelling, design and technology to build customer experiences that matter.

Their multi-disciplinary team of professionals works as one, out of offices in Montreal, Toronto, New York, Paris, London, LA and Seattle.

Working side by side with progressive clients, they deploy their creative capabilities in several disciplines, ranging from design to interactive and experiential communication to advertising and architecture.

Practicing agile creative and production development, as well as radical collaboration both internally and with their clients, they create work that matters, allowing their clients to outperform their competitors and earn the trust and loyalty of their customers.

ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Creative Director to lead our creative team and oversee the development and execution of all creative initiatives.

As the Executive Creative Director, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the creative vision for our agency and ensuring that all creative output is of the highest quality.

We are looking for someone who knows and understands sports and entertainment, but someone who can also stretch across industries to apply the functional creative direction skills in other areas.

Cultural awareness is important to this role, understanding the right cultural references and meaning, and bringing this into our work.

This position requires someone who can generate brand ideas and direction and then work with talent that can bring them to life in any way from traditional advertising to innovative experiences, social media activation to physical stunts.

This position will report to the CEO of Sid Lee US and have a dotted line to the Global Chief Creative Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, manage and develop a team of creative professionals, including creative directors, art directors, copywriters, and designers.
• Set the creative direction for all client projects, ensuring that each campaign aligns with the client's brand identity and business objectives.
• Develop and oversee the execution of creative concepts and ideas, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with the account management and strategy teams to ensure that creative work is delivered on time and within budget.
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and collaboration within the agency.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the advertising and creative industries and apply them to our work.
• Present creative work to existing and potential clients at all levels of the business; from top to bottom of an organization
• Provide input, guidance and feedback at all stages of the process to ensure client and agency satisfaction with the final product.
• Mentor and develop team members to help them reach their full potential and advance their careers.
• Create effective and dynamic teams quickly across global offices to create globally relevant, meaningful creative ideas.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, design, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in an advertising agency environment.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful creative campaigns across various media channels.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire.

Onward Search needs a Creative Producer for a Technology client. This is a 12 month contract opportunity. To learn more about this Creative Producer opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today! Qualifications : Candidates must have at least 5-8 years experience acting as a producer or creative project manager in an advertising agency or creative / production studioExperience producing photography, art and / or video for multiple mediums and platforms is preferredCandidates must have excellent note-taking and task management skills, and be able to track creative milestones and goals in a timely, organized mannerResponsibilities : Schedule meetings, establish agendas and goals, record meeting notes and identify action items for directly responsible individualsCoordinate key personnel from various teams to ensure alignment and accountabilityMonitor team resourcing sheet and contribute to ensuring assignments and project schedules are up to dateCollaborate with Production leads and operations to track projects against scopes, ensure estimates, POs, SOWs, etc are gathered and processed in a timely mannerTo learn more about this Creative Producer opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today! What’s in our benefits packages : Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Program Commuter Benefit eLearning Education Reimbursement Ongoing Training & Development *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeksAt Onward Search, our job is to find you dream jobs.

We are creatives, marketers and digital wizards who use our talents to connect talented people with the nation’s leading brands.

And our relationship won’t end with your start date. More than recruiters, we are your advocates, advisors, and employers of record.

We pay weekly, make sure your needs are met, and measure our success by yours. Join us. DE&I is not just our promise, it’s our passion.

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Refer them to us and earn $500!Uncover more creative, gaming, marketing and tech opportunities at Onwardsearch.comEmployer Details : Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE / M / F / D / V / SO.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.

Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

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Job Description

Square Hardware is looking for an experienced, people-first Group Creative Director to lead our in-house creative team. You will manage our multidisciplinary creative team spanning Art Direction, Design, Copywriting, Studio Production, and Design Technology.

You will lead and oversee the creative marketing vision across channels and markets, including product launches, in-market awareness campaigns, landing pages, promotions, packaging, and retail displays.

In this leadership role, you will partner with Product Marketing, Product Management, Hardware Channel Marketing and senior leadership to influence our go-to-market roadmap and determine creative strategies that resonates with our audiences.

You will guide the Hardware Creative team through turning marketing challenges into remarkable creative solutions, and find ways to connect dots and bring stories and ideas to life.

You will report to the Hardware Creative Studio Lead,

You will :

• Establish a creative vision that the team can align around and move toward
• Lead a team of creatives, while creating an inclusive, collaborative, and productive team culture and have a healthy mentality about work-life balance
• Partner with teams to define and prioritize creative projects, balancing strategic investments across creative programs
• Scale the team and its processes to support a growing list of markets and programs
• Oversee creative work and campaigns from strategy to execution across channels to ensure creative excellence and cohesion
• Provide clear feedback and direction to level up the quality and effectiveness of the work being delivered
• Represent hardware as an important member of the global Square Creative Director working group
• Advocate for impactful creative work and the needs of the team with senior leadership and other parts of the organization

Qualifications

You have :

12+ years experience in creative role including 5 or more years leading a creative team and organization focused on consumer or business facing marketing.

Preferably with consumer electronics or hardware devices industry.

• Experience in in-house creative teams; ideally you will have a mix of agency and in-house experience
• A people first, user-centered mindset, and a sensibility for copywriting and design
• Experience defining and differentiating products and brands
• Experience influencing roadmaps and navigating large organizations.
• Experience leading development of integrated marketing campaigns and understand performance-based marketing strategies
• Working knowledge of production and asset creation in print, digital and video workflows
• Experience recruiting, motivating, and managing a team of accomplished creatives
• Curiosity for technology and the ongoing evolution of content creation and distribution

Block, Inc. (NYSE : SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy.

Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services.

With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects.

Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.

Job Description

Square Hardware is looking for an experienced, people-first Group Creative Director to lead our in-house creative team. You will manage our multidisciplinary creative team spanning Art Direction, Design, Copywriting, Studio Production, and Design Technology.

You will lead and oversee the creative marketing vision across channels and markets, including product launches, in-market awareness campaigns, landing pages, promotions, packaging, and retail displays.

In this leadership role, you will partner with Product Marketing, Product Management, Hardware Channel Marketing and senior leadership to influence our go-to-market roadmap and determine creative strategies that resonates with our audiences.

You will guide the Hardware Creative team through turning marketing challenges into remarkable creative solutions, and find ways to connect dots and bring stories and ideas to life.

You will report to the Hardware Creative Studio Lead,

You will :

• Establish a creative vision that the team can align around and move toward
• Lead a team of creatives, while creating an inclusive, collaborative, and productive team culture and have a healthy mentality about work-life balance
• Partner with teams to define and prioritize creative projects, balancing strategic investments across creative programs
• Scale the team and its processes to support a growing list of markets and programs
• Oversee creative work and campaigns from strategy to execution across channels to ensure creative excellence and cohesion
• Provide clear feedback and direction to level up the quality and effectiveness of the work being delivered
• Represent hardware as an important member of the global Square Creative Director working group
• Advocate for impactful creative work and the needs of the team with senior leadership and other parts of the organization

Qualifications

You have :

12+ years experience in creative role including 5 or more years leading a creative team and organization focused on consumer or business facing marketing.

Preferably with consumer electronics or hardware devices industry.

• Experience in in-house creative teams; ideally you will have a mix of agency and in-house experience
• A people first, user-centered mindset, and a sensibility for copywriting and design
• Experience defining and differentiating products and brands
• Experience influencing roadmaps and navigating large organizations.
• Experience leading development of integrated marketing campaigns and understand performance-based marketing strategies
• Working knowledge of production and asset creation in print, digital and video workflows
• Experience recruiting, motivating, and managing a team of accomplished creatives
• Curiosity for technology and the ongoing evolution of content creation and distribution

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area.

The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A : USD $245,100 - USD $299,500

Zone B : USD $245,100 - USD $299,500

Zone C : USD $245,100 - USD $299,500

Zone D : USD $245,100 - USD $299,500

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

Full-time employee benefits include the following :

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1 : 1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Additional Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

Executive Director, Creative Services

Job Summary :

The Executive Director, Creative Services is responsible providing strategic oversight and tactical precision to the development of compelling storytelling across a diversity of platforms, audiences, and objectives, and deploying communications collateral to motivate audiences to action.

Leads the in-house creative team and is responsible for managing creative output, from concept to production, overseeing the graphic design, project management, writing, visual and video and photo work created.

Responsible for presenting design concepts and creative content to internal clients and then subsequently managing a team of creative professionals to meet project goals.

Creates, directs and implements strategic planning in alignment with Cedars-Sinai's strategy as well as each area's strategic priorities, to ensure deliverables meet customer needs.

Educational Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field minimum

Master's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field preferred

Licenses : N / A

Experience :

Minimum 12 years direct experience in marketing, communications, graphic design, writing, project management, video production or related field required.

5 years progressive experience in a complex organization, academic medicine or university setting preferred.

5 years experience in leading and participating in collaborative teams preferred.

Physical Demands :

Office environment, see JD for details