Qureos Mentor

Aquent

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 *PLEASE NOTE: This role requires 5 days onsite in Playa Vista, CA ( with some flexibility)**
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As a Video Editor, you will be a core creative contributor within the Studio&rsquo;s Post Production team &ndash; cutting long-form, commercial, digital, and social content across a diverse slate of campaigns and branded content productions. Reporting to the Sr Manager, Post Production, you will work closely with the Post Production Supervisor, creative directors, art directors, and producers to shape raw footage into finished content that drives engagement and elevates the creative output across every channel and platform the brand lives on.
 
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate is a skilled, versatile editor with a strong creative sensibility and deep technical fluency &ndash; equally at home cutting a 30-second broadcast spot, a multi-platform social campaign, or a longer-format branded content piece. You have a genuine feel for pacing, story, and performance, the organizational discipline to manage complex multi-deliverable projects without dropping anything, and an entrepreneurial mindset that looks for smarter ways to work at every turn. You are a collaborative team player who makes the room better, communicates proactively, and takes real pride in the craft of what you put out.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Outcomes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Creative Editing &amp; Storytelling
 
 
 
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 Edit commercial, digital, social, and branded content across all formats &ndash; from broadcast :30s and :15s to long-form branded content, social-first cuts, and platform-native adaptations &ndash; delivering compelling, polished edits that serve the creative brief and perform on each platform.
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 Translate creative briefs into editorial approaches &ndash; contributing your own ideas for structure, pacing, music, and visual rhythm while remaining responsive to creative direction and open to feedback throughout the revision process.
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 Develop and manage multi-deliverable versioning packages &ndash; cutting and adapting approved masters into all required lengths, aspect ratios, and platform-specific formats [broadcast, digital, TikTok, Reels, YouTube, OOH] &ndash; with precision and consistency across every version.
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 Bring a genuine point of view to the edit room &ndash; making active creative contributions to pacing, music selection, performance choices, and narrative structure &ndash; while maintaining the judgement to know when to serve the creative brief and when to push it forward.
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 Stay current on platform trends, content formats, and the evolving visual language of social media &ndash; bringing that awareness into your editorial choices and contributing to a creative culture that keeps output feeling fresh and culturally resonant.
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 Technical Execution &amp; Workflow Standards
 
 
 
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 Maintain rigorous project organization throughout every edit &ndash; clean bin and folder structure, consistent naming conventions, accurate media management, and orderly sequence organization &ndash; so that any team member can step into a project and understand it immediately.
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 Prepare and export all deliverables to the correct technical specification &ndash; codec, resolution, frame rate, aspect ratio, loudness, and platform-specific encoding requirements &ndash; performing a final technical review before releasing any file to production or the client.
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 Contribute to and uphold the department&rsquo;s editorial SOPs and workflow documentation &ndash; including project setup templates, file organization standards, export specs, and handoff procedures for conform, audio prep, and finishing &ndash; helping build a department that runs cleanly and consistently at scale.
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 Actively look for opportunities to automate repetitive technical tasks &ndash; export batches, proxy generation, version naming, caption workflows &ndash; freeing up more time and creative energy for the work that requires genuine editorial judgement.
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 Prepare clean, complete handoff packages for downstream post departments &ndash; conform materials and EDLs for finishing, OMF/AAF audio exports for sound mix, and VFX pull lists for the CG or Flame team &ndash; ensuring every handoff is ready to use without requiring follow-up from the receiving team.
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 Collaboration &amp; Studio Citizenship
 
 
 
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 Work closely with creative directors, art directors, and producers throughout the edit process &ndash; participating actively in review sessions, addressing feedback accurately and efficiently, and communicating proactively on status, timing, and any creative or technical issues that arise.
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 Collaborate fluidly with the broader post team &ndash; motion designers, colorists, Flame artists, audio engineers, and photo retouchers &ndash; integrating their work into your timelines accurately and maintaining strong communication across all departments so nothing gets lost at the handoff.
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 Manage multiple concurrent projects without losing quality, pace, or communication &ndash; tracking your own workload, flagging scheduling risks early, and keeping producers and creative leads accurately informed on where each project stands.
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 Contribute to a positive, energized, and high-functioning studio environment &ndash; bringing a calm, solutions-oriented attitude into the room, supporting your fellow editors and post team members, and helping create a workspace where great creative work gets made.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 ● 3&ndash;5 years of experience editing at a commercial post facility, advertising agency, or in-house creative studio &ndash; with a portfolio demonstrating strong creative and technical editorial work across commercial, digital, and social formats.
 
 
 ● Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Avid Media Composer &ndash; including multicam editorial, shared storage environments, project organization, and multi-deliverable sequence management.
 
 
 ● Working knowledge of the broader Adobe Creative Suite &ndash; including After Effects, Photoshop, and Auditionv&ndash; to support temp graphics, basic compositing, and audio fixes within an editorial context.
 
 
 ● Strong understanding of media formats, codecs, and technical delivery requirements across broadcast, digital, and social platforms &ndash; including ProRes, DNxHD, H.264/H.265, loudness standards, and platform- specific aspect ratio and encoding specs.
 
 
 ● Demonstrated experience editing for social media platforms &ndash; including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, Facebook, and Snapchat &ndash; with an understanding of what makes content land on each platform in terms of pacing, format, captioning, and viewer behavior.
 
 
 ● Strong project organization and file management discipline &ndash; experienced with shared storage environments and capable of maintaining clean, well-structured projects across multiple concurrent productions.
 
 
 ● Creative and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving &ndash; able to identify what a piece needs, propose a clear path to get there, and execute efficiently under deadline pressure without compromising quality.
 
 
 ● Proficiency in production management and collaboration tools including Airtable, Microsoft Office [Excel, Word], Google Slides and PowerPoint, Slack, and Teams.
 
 
 ● Minimum 5 years in editorial roles, with both post facility or agency and in-house brand experience preferred.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 
 
 ● Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve for editorial, color review, or delivery workflows.
 
 
 ● Experience working closely with motion design and CG teams &ndash; familiar with how to cut to and integrate placeholder graphics, CG renders, and motion design elements effectively within a timeline.
 
 
 ● Working knowledge of color science and color-managed workflows &ndash; including log formats, LUT application, and setting up sequences correctly for a downstream color grade.
 
 
 ● Experience in a marketing, retail, or e-commerce environment, with an understanding of how editorial decisions connect to campaign objectives, brand standards, and legal compliance requirements.
 
 
 ● Familiarity with AI-assisted editorial tools &ndash; including auto-captioning, dialogue-based search, AI-powered rough cut generation, and smart reframe &ndash; and an interest in applying them to reduce prep time and expand creative capacity on high-volume projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Video Editor

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 Hybrid in NYC!
 
 
 Pay Rate: $60.00-$70.00/hour
 
 
 *temp opportunity*
 
 
 
 
 
 We're looking for a
 
 Lead Content Creator, Social
 
 &mdash;a senior-level creator who can concept, host, and produce platform-native content that people actually choose to watch.
 
 
 This isn't a purely aesthetic role. It's not about making things look pretty&mdash;it's about making them entertaining.
 
 
 You'll help shape how
 
 iconic consumer brands
 
 show up across social platforms in ways that feel culturally relevant, comedic, self-aware, and built for repeat viewing.
 
 
 We're looking for someone who understands that
 
 social content is programming&mdash;not just posting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
 
 
 Series Building (Not One-Off Posts)
 
 
 Concept and develop recurring content formats and episodic series designed to build loyal audiences over time. You know how to create repeatable ideas that evolve and keep people coming back.
 
 
 
 
 
 Entertainment &amp; Hosting
 
 
 Bring a strong point of view rooted in comedy, improv, storytelling, or entertainment. You're comfortable on camera&mdash;or directing talent&mdash;and understand timing, pacing, and performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 Hands-On Content Creation
 
 
 Shoot, edit, write, and produce short-form content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to move quickly without sacrificing quality.
 
 
 
 
 
 Consumer Culture Curiosity
 
 
 You're naturally curious about consumer trends, internet culture, food and beverage moments, lifestyle conversations, and what captures attention online. You love experimenting with new ideas that connect with audiences.
 
 
 
 
 
 Authentic Brand Integration
 
 
 Seamlessly incorporate products into content in ways that feel organic and entertaining. You know how to make brands part of the story&mdash;not just the placement.
 
 
 
 
 
 Creator Partnerships
 
 
 Collaborate with creators and influencers to develop content that feels authentic while maintaining a consistent brand voice.
 
 
 
 
 
 Creative Leadership
 
 
 Help elevate creative thinking across the team by mentoring junior creators, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and continuously raising the bar for content performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
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 3&ndash;6 years of experience creating social-first content
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 Portfolio demonstrating recurring content formats and series-based thinking
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 Background in comedy, improv, hosting, entertainment, or creator-led content preferred
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 Proven ability to develop engaging personality-driven or on-camera content
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 Deep understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging social platforms
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 Experience integrating brands naturally into content
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 Ability to concept, create, and execute quickly in fast-moving environments
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 The Ideal Candidate
 
 
 You're equal parts creator, storyteller, and entertainer.
 
 
 You think in recurring formats&mdash;not isolated posts.
 
 
 You understand what makes people stop scrolling, watch until the end, and come back for more.
 
 
 You're energized by internet culture, consumer trends, and creating content that feels authentic to each platform.
 
 
 You're driven by engagement, watch time, and audience connection&mdash;not just impressions.
 
 
 Most importantly, you're excited to help build entertaining, culturally relevant content for some of the world's most recognizable consumer brands.
 
 
 
 
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Lead Social Content Creator

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 Trade Specialist (Supply Chain / Trade Compliance) &ndash; Contract
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Hybrid (Onsite with Friday WFH)
 
 
 
 Duration:
 
 12-month contract
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re seeking a
 
 Trade Specialist
 
 to support global trade compliance and free trade optimization efforts within a fast-paced supply chain environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring products move efficiently across borders while meeting all customs and regulatory requirements.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll work with cross-functional teams to analyze product and sourcing data, support trade programs, and help drive duty savings through effective use of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Support trade compliance and customs processes across international supply chains
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 Analyze product and sourcing data to identify opportunities for Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization
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 Assist with product classification and customs documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
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 Translate product and supply chain data into compliant customs declarations
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 Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on trade requirements
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 Support audits and documentation reviews, resolving data gaps and discrepancies
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 Contribute to initiatives that improve duty savings, compliance accuracy, and operational efficiency
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 Use data and reporting tools to track performance and support decision-making
 
 
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
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 2&ndash;5 years of experience in trade compliance, customs, or supply chain operations
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 Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Rules of Origin
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 Experience with product classification (e.g., HTS) or customs documentation
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 Strong analytical and Excel skills
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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 Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
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 Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 
 
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 Nice to Have
 
 
 
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 Experience working with customs brokers, consulting firms, or global trade teams
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 Exposure to international or multi-country supply chain environments
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 Familiarity with trade optimization or duty savings programs
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 Additional language skills
 
 
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 What Success Looks Like
 
 
 
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 Accurate and compliant execution of trade and customs processes
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 Identification of opportunities to improve FTA utilization and duty savings
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 Strong collaboration across supply chain, sourcing, and trade partners
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 High-quality data management and reporting
 
 
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 Why Join
 
 
 
 This is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience in
 
 global trade and supply chain operations
 
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 Client Description
 
 
 
 Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.
 
 
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Trade Compliance Specialist [210436]

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 Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in consumer products, renowned for its innovative approach to design and its commitment to quality and athletic excellence. This company is at the forefront of shaping culture through design, creating products that inspire confidence and performance for everyday consumers and elite athletes alike.
 
 
 This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performance design team where your creativity will directly influence the future of footwear. As a Footwear Color Designer, you will be instrumental in crafting narrative-driven color concepts that resonate deeply with consumers, driving emotional connections and shaping cultural trends. Your work will elevate product experiences and contribute significantly to expanding the company&rsquo;s impact in the market.
 
 
 The design team is inspired by athletic excellence and is dedicated to delivering products engineered to championship specifications. They aim for consumers and athletes to feel confident in their appearance and performance. This high-performance team collaborates, pushes boundaries, and focuses on delivering exceptional products. This role arrives at a pivotal moment as the company expands its impact, elevates consumer experiences, and advances creativity in sport culture. You will contribute to key projects focused on capability building and project support, shaping the future of Kids + Core footwear.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Work On
 
 
 
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 Create narrative-driven seasonal color concepts that shape the future of Kids + Core footwear.
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 Utilize research, consumer insight, and color craft to bring trend-relevant product stories to life across the product line.
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 Collaborate with Material Design, Graphics, Product Design, Product Management, Merchandising, and Development to build cohesive seasonal color direction.
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 Develop color palettes and flows that align with category strategy.
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 Conduct in‑depth research across sport, fashion, art, and culture to inform color decisions.
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 Review samples, troubleshoot color execution challenges, and drive accuracy from concept to manufacturing.
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 Support cross-functional designers with color expertise outside your assigned load when needed.
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 Lead yourself and teammates confidently through change, iteration, and ambiguity.
 
 
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 Who We Are Looking For
 
 
 
 Our client seeks a highly collaborative Footwear Color Designer with proven experience, strong problem-solving skills, and creativity. The ideal candidate blends creativity, technical mastery, and instinct to elevate kids + core footwear through the power of color, understanding how color sparks emotion, drives narrative, and influences culture. You will drive an emotional connection to footwear through narrative and storytelling.
 
 
 
 Must-Have Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Design or a related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
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 Minimum 2+ years of experience in color design for footwear.
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 Strategic color design for core consumer products, focusing on longevity rather than seasonal trends.
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 Ability to develop offerings based on established color lines.
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 Understanding of the core consumer, storytelling, and collaboration within the design process.
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 Demonstrated creative experience across consumer segments and dimensions.
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 Proficiency in digital design software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
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 A strong creative design portfolio (website links or PDF files required for consideration).
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 Ability to deliver on timelines and deadlines with attention to detail and clear communication.
 
 
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 Nice-to-Have Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Ideally 5+ years of relevant design experience.
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 Ability to articulate clear inspiration sources for color, demonstrating its relevance to the consumer and product interaction, and how the consumer will engage with the product.
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 Experience with presentation programs (e.g., Keynote, PowerPoint).
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 Positive, collaborative approach, receptive to feedback and diverse perspectives.
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 Ability to approach projects with passion, influence through teamwork, and adapt to change.
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 Experience with enterprise-level retailers.
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 Previous industry experience.
 
 
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 About Aquent Talent
 
 
 
 Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world&rsquo;s biggest brands.
 
 
 Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
 
 
 Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We&rsquo;re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
 
 
 
 Client Description
 
 
 
 Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.
 
 
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Color Design 2 [209222]

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 Aquent Studio&rsquo;s is seeking a creative tech enthusiast to join the Consumer Marketing Social team at our clients. As Creative Specialist, you will elevate creative thinking for our brands, with an emphasis on Surface. You will be responsible for ideating and shaping Surface&rsquo;s social content presence, driving breakthrough storytelling, and leveraging strategic insights. The ideal candidate will work across multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and championing creative excellence at the senior leadership level. In this role, you will also pioneer our social content storytelling and represent our client in the social media industry, ensuring we stay ahead of trends.
 
 
 Ideally looking for someone in the
 
 WA, Oregon, or Vancouver BC
 
 markets as you will be needed on site occassionally.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Creative Direction &amp; Storytelling
 
 
 
 Drive the creative direction of social campaigns, collaborating with in-house creative and production teams, as well as social creators and leveraging emerging platforms.
 
 
 Translate insights, trends, and cultural moments into breakthrough visual and editorial concepts.
 
 
 Lead ideation and development of social-first campaigns, content series, and real-time activations.
 
 
 Conceptualize quick-turn assets across formats, including video, animation, and motion graphics.
 
 
 Drive the creation of compelling design systems, motion assets, photography, and content that tells a cohesive consumer journey.
 
 
 Ensure visual consistency and creative excellence across all deliverables.
 
 
 
 Creative Collaboration
 
 
 
 Present creative ideas and concepts to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
 
 
 Stay updated on trends in internet culture and audience behaviors to inspire and inform creative work.
 
 
 Partner with product, brand marketers, strategists, and production teams to meet campaign objectives and audience needs.
 
 
 Exhibit design innovation by integrating AI tools and workflows to scale and enhance creative production quality
 
 
 Collaborate with creative and production partners to ensure world-class execution.
 
 
 Use insights and strategic thinking to approach marketing challenges and deliver breakthrough solutions in a complex social landscape.
 
 
 Ideate, develop, and execute creative strategies focused on Owned &amp; Creator channels
 
 
 
 AI &amp; Workflow Optimization
 
 
 
 Guide team members in the effective use of AI tools and creative workflows, implementing cutting-edge solutions to improve speed to market.
 
 
 Inspire product storytelling efforts by leveraging audience and cultural insights.
 
 
 Foster relationships with agency and production partners to optimize for best-in-class creative work.
 
 
 Manage multiple projects and timelines, maintaining a high standard of craft and creative leadership.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 3+ years leading social-first creative across concepting, and multi-format production (consumer tech experience preferred).
 
 
 Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear insights and creative actions, informing briefs, concepts, and optimizations that move brand and business metrics.
 
 
 Deep platform fluency (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn) and native content formats, with a track record of breakthrough storytelling, real-time activations, and creator collaborations.
 
 
 Analytical rigor and hands-on experience with social measurement and reporting tools (e.g., Sprinklr, native platform insights) to evaluate performance, diagnose underperformance, and iterate.
 
 
 Excellence in creative direction &amp; craft guiding design systems, motion, photography, and editorial to maintain visual consistency and raise the creative bar across deliverables.
 
 
 Executive communication and stakeholder influence confident presenting to senior leadership and building consensus across product, brand, strategy, and production partners.
 
 
 AI-forward creative workflows experience integrating AI tools to scale ideation, accelerate production, and elevate craft quality.
 
 
 Brand, accessibility, and compliance stewardship work that aligns with our client&rsquo;s brand voice and accessibility standards.
 
 
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 Familiarity with our client&rsquo;s brand voice, governance, and compliance standards.
 
 
 Experience in consumer marketing or the tech industry.
 
 
 Advanced degree (MBA or relevant Master&rsquo;s) is a plus.
 
 
 Strong thought leadership in social media (e.g., speaking at industry events, publishing insights) and a passion for staying ahead of trends and emerging platforms.
 
 
 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing market dynamics.
 
 
 The target hiring compensation for this role is $45-50/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
 
 
 
 Additional benefits offered may include: medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match (if applicable).
 
 
 
 Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
 
 
 
 Client Description
 
 
 
 Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world&rsquo;s most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them&mdash;work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studio team member, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI/UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!
 
 
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Creative Specialist [208810]