senior art director

Monks

<div>
 Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Monks Middle East is seeking a Freelance Senior Art Director based in Riyadh to join our ever-growing team creative &amp; content team. In this role, you will design, create, manipulate and tailor graphics, images, sound, animation, video and texts to create integrated multimedia for social-first content that brightens and engages audiences across our client social feeds. You will combine design skills with technical knowledge to develop relevant, meaningful and strikingly awesome fit-for-purpose designs across multimedia formats. Minimum experience 4 years. Arabic and English fluency is mandatory.
 
 
 You will be able to interpret a client brief, story board, prepare design concepts, produce digital collateral, create short videos, and shape the visual approach for our clients. Comfortable with basic shooting equipment for live coverage, interviews, social content, and video creation, including both filming and photography. Proficiency in related equipment and software is mandatory.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
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 You will be a part of the social content development team working alongside the designers, copywriters and other AVs to create content aligned with the social brand content strategy.
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 You&rsquo;ll help to shape the way forward for motion graphics within the team inspiring and collaborating with the AV team to produce top class content.
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 You&rsquo;ll help the team in the conception of creative audiovisual ideas based on the objectives to be communicated and actively participate in the development of audiovisual content and post-production content which is fit for feed.
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 You&rsquo;ll produce high-quality deliverables such as effects, motion graphic guidelines and innovative new techniques that can be used across the team.
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 You have a passion for taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary through movement.
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 You make sure all designs are in line with the project&rsquo;s objectives and client expectations.
 
 
 
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 About You
 
 
 
 
 The essentials:
 
 
 
 
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 You have experience working as a multimedia designer at a high, international level.
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 You&acute;re fluent in both English &amp; Arabic (written and spoken).
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 You have an advanced level of understanding related to motion graphic design and video editing. Basic shooting level hardware and software.
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 Experience on color correction and knowledge on audio editing.
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 2D and 3D animation is advantageous but not mandatory,
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 You are entrepreneurial in nature and will find a way to create content which exceeds any limitations.
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 In our line of business, there&rsquo;s a little surprise around every corner, but with your creative problem-solving skills you can tackle each and everyone of them.
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 You&rsquo;re always up-to-date with the latest (motion design) trends and innovations.
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 You bring your Arabic touch and market relevant insights to all creative content you produce.
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 You&rsquo;re meticulous in your process, and have an eagle-eye for detail.
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 Last but not least, you are a true team player with very likeable social skills.
 
 
 
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 About Monks
 
 
 
 Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.
 
 
 Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave&trade;: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger&rsquo;s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek&rsquo;s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show&rsquo;s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group&rsquo;s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato&rsquo;s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
 
 
 We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents&mdash;and resonates with&mdash;the world around us.
 
 
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Freelance Art Director

Bethesda Game Studios

<div>Overview
Come join Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning development team behind Starfield, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America&rsquo;s best cities.
With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry we&rsquo;d love to hear from you!
We will consider candidates for any of our four Bethesda Game Studios office locations: Rockville, MD; Montreal, Quebec; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities
Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios
As a Senior Concept Artist, you will&hellip;<ul><li>
Create high quality concept art that can include key art, character designs, hard surface mechanical designs, props, architecture and environments, user interface, gameplay shots etc.</li><li>
Participate in production and art team meetings, brainstorming, art reviews, critiques.</li><li>
Create beautiful concept art quickly, coherently and in a wide range of styles and aesthetics.</li><li>
Create visual designs that include all the steps from sketch ideation to final key images and blueprints for 3d creation.</li><li>
Be receptive to feedback, critique and able to Iterate on designs quickly and efficiently.</li></ul>
Qualifications
What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.<ul><li>
You have 5+ years of experience developing for PC, console, handheld, or mobile gaming platforms.</li><li>
You have a proven ability to quickly produce effective and coherent concept art, illustrations, and sketches.</li><li>
You are adaptable and respond constructively to feedback in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
You have a strong foundation in traditional drawing techniques.</li><li>
You have experience working across multiple drawing styles, which is a plus.</li><li>
You are confident in presenting and communicating your work to internal teams.</li><li>
You have excellent 2D art creation and graphic design skills.</li><li>
You are capable of meeting tight deadlines while following technical processes and schedules.</li><li>
You are flexible and comfortable working within an evolving development process.</li><li>
You have basic 3D skills using tools such as 3ds Max, Maya, or Blender.</li></ul>
You must submit an online portfolio.
Salary Range
Senior Concept Artist - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,000 - $185,000
ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate&rsquo;s primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
This is position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do &ndash; from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.</div>

Senior Concept Artist

Hasbro, Inc.

<div>At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering&reg; and Dungeons &amp; Dragons&reg; to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That&rsquo;s where you come in! 
Are you an expert in print production with a passion for crafting pixel-perfect designs to the highest standards? Do you revel in the delight of combining specialty finishing treatments to create next-level foil cards? Come use your attention to detail and passion for outstanding creative production to supercharge Magic: The Gathering as a Senior Print Production Artist. 
You will ensure that every card we build looks its best in the hands of our fans! Bridge design and execution by crafting print-ready files, optimizing for downstream use, and ensuring quality. 
This is an on-site role at our office in Renton WA. You will be required to be at the office from Monday to Thursday. 
What You'll Do: 
<ul><li>
Collaborate with Art Directors and Graphic Designers to take their initial concepts and translate them into technically sound, production-ready assets</li><li>
Document complex design file specifications for use across internal and external production teams</li><li>
Review downstream production work to ensure visual fidelity and adherence to project goals</li><li>
Actively involved in encouraging a culture of excellence and precision using established standard methodologies</li><li>
Anticipate and proactively resolve production challenges in partnership with creative and technical teams</li><li>
Partner with Print Operations to validate that files meet stringent production specs, including color calibration, plate separation, and finishing techniques</li><li>
Contribute to the evolution of workflow and asset management systems to improve speed, accuracy, and scalability of production</li></ul> 
What You'll Bring: 
<ul><li>
6+ years of professional experience in creative production, pre-press, or print design, with demonstrated leadership in high-volume environments</li><li>
Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign</li><li>
Deep understanding of print production requirements including color spaces, ink limits, specialty finishes, and vendor communication</li><li>
Strong typographic and layout skills</li><li>
Consistent track record to lead projects independently, handle competing priorities, and deliver on tight timelines</li><li>
Experience guiding others through complex production challenges with clarity, patience, and attention to detail</li><li>
A strategic approach with the ability to balance creative intent and technical execution</li></ul> 
Nice to Have: 
<ul><li>
Familiarity with Magic: The Gathering</li><li>
Experience working in gaming, entertainment, or fantasy-adjacent creative industries</li></ul> 
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. 
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator. 
The base salary range for this position is $84,300.00 to $126,500.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package. 
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:<ul><li>
Health &amp; Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li><li>
Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation &amp; Holidays</li><li>
Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match</li><li>
Life &amp; Family Support: Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Giving Back: Volunteer &amp; Employee Giving Programs</li><li>
Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>
Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts &amp; More!</li></ul> 
#Wizards</div>

Senior Print Production Artist

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Gap</h2>
Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that&rsquo;s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand &ndash; our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.
We&rsquo;ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what&rsquo;s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we&rsquo;re headed, we&rsquo;d love to have you join us.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Role</h2>
This position is an omni-channel role responsible for final delivery of graphic assets and marketing 
materials for all channels, including print, digital, social, and OOH formats to print vendors, Web Content Development 
team, and Digital Operations staff.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Do</h2><ul><li>
Expert knowledge of design software, including the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign), Figma, and</li><li>
others;</li><li>
Expertise in delivering digital assets (slicing and archiving), including marketing emails, website content, and social media;</li><li>
Expertise in delivering final print-ready mechanicals for direct mail, collateral, magazine ads, and large format printing;</li><li>
Strong design sense to work closely with the creative teams supporting conceptual development;</li><li>
Strong working knowledge of various printing platforms and prepress techniques as well as digital delivery formats.</li><li>
Take raw digital assets using Figma (marketing emails, site assets, etc.), check for correct dimensions, color, typography</li><li>
standards, and retouched art, and slice for coding and output;</li><li>
Create final mechanicals for all printed marketing materials, including retouched artwork, correct print-specific color specs,</li><li>
and dimensions;</li><li>
Support creative team (designers and art directors) as needed;</li><li>
Ability to problem-solve any issues in real time on tight schedules;</li><li>
Maintain personal daily and weekly production schedule;</li><li>
Actively participate in creative/production handoff meetings;</li><li>
Maintain responsibility for projects from creative hand-off through final delivery;</li><li>
Adhere to mechanical quality standards (print) and marketing email/website specifications (digital) to ensure error-free</li><li>
deliverables;</li><li>
Participate in the review of internal and external proofs;</li><li>
Maintain the integrity of the creative concept throughout the production process;</li><li>
Create mechanical mock-ups for proofing purposes;</li><li>
Adhere to naming and back-up procedures to ensure proper archiving of digital assets;</li><li>
Deliver final artwork to business partners and/or suppliers via FTP or asset management system</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Who You Are</h2><ul><li>
Expert knowledge of different image, color, and file requirements for digital vs. print applications;</li><li>
Minimum 3-5 years experience and college degree;</li><li>
Prepress/Printing experience is a plus.</li><li>
Proficiency with workflow tools such as Airtable, Pageproof, Orange Logic, Sharepoint;</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits at Gap</h2>
<ul><li>Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.</li>
<li>One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*</li>
<li>Employees can take up to five &ldquo;on the clock&rdquo; hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*</li>
<li>Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee&rsquo;s base pay.*</li>
<li>Employee stock purchase plan.*</li>
<li>Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*</li>
<li>See more of the benefits we offer.</li>
</ul><ul><li>For eligible employees</li></ul>
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity. 
 
Salary Range: $93,700 - $121,800 USD 
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.</div>

Senior Production Studio Artist (Omni-Channel)

Virginia Commonwealth University

<div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>45001906
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Communications
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Staff
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Institute for Contemporary Art MBU</li></ul></div></div><div> 
</div><div>Advertising Summary: The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for the position of Director of Communications and Public Engagement.

Unit: Institute for Contemporary Art MBU

Department: Institute for Contemporary Art

Department Summary: Designed by Steven Holl Architects and located at the corner of Broad and Belvidere, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU presents the art of our time and provides an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and throughout the world. With free admission, the ICA is a major resource for VCU, Richmond, and beyond.

Duties &amp; Responsibilities:

The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for the position of Director of Communications and Public Engagement

The ICA is a non-collecting institution that showcases a changing slate of exhibitions, performances, and programs. With a mission to listen, create, and make art public, the ICA is a place to explore new ideas, providing an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and the world. Opened in 2018 in the LEED Gold-certified,Steven Holl-designed Markel Center, the ICA is a part of VCU&rsquo;s School of the Arts, linking the campus and the city of Richmond to an international network of contemporary artists and organizations, and encouraging working partnerships with VCU departments, faculty, students, and the broader community. ICA admission is free and open to all.

The ICA&rsquo;s artistic program includes exhibitions, film screenings, talks and discussions, outdoor activations, publications and performances and serves a broad public. In 2020, in partnership with VPM, the VPM+ICA Community Media Center was launched, which presents the annual Levels Up Academy podcasting forum, and the Resonate podcast festival. The Director of Communications and Public Engagement will design and execute an integrated strategic marketing and communications plan for the ICA with focus on the following priorities:
<ul>
<li>Enhancing the ICA&rsquo;s mission and brand through digital engagement, storytelling editorial strategies and public relations
</li>
<li>Expanding awareness of the ICA&rsquo;s local, regional and international reputation
</li>
<li>Engage audiences and publics in ways that embody the ICA&rsquo;s mission to listen, create, and make art public
</li>
</ul>The Director of Communications and Public Engagement will work in close collaboration with other senior staff at the ICA, across VCU and with external consultants. They will lead and appropriately staff the communications team (Digital Strategist and Editor) in addition to project-specific graphic designers and part-time graduate student interns.

Reporting directly to the ICA&rsquo;s Executive Director, the Director of Communications and Public Engagement is a member of the ICA&rsquo;s managing staff. In addition, the Director of Communications and Public Engagement has a dotted supervisory line to the VCUarts Director of Communications and Marketing.

Position Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Develop strategies that showcase the institute&rsquo;s brand narrative.
</li>
<li>Devise, implement and maintain the overall marketing, communications and storytelling strategies of the ICA.
</li>
<li>Hone effective communication techniques for reaching and motivating the ICA&rsquo;s audiences to drive visitorship, program attendance, and giving
</li>
<li>Support the Digital Strategist in prioritizing innovative and effective digital engagement and storytelling content aligned with the mission and strategic goals of the ICA.
</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate the production process for various media and platforms, working with in-house and external freelance IT specialists, programmers, designers, and developers to execute projects.
</li>
<li>Establishing systems and procedures that map departmental priorities onto project-related tasks aligned with the ICA institutional priorities
</li>
<li>Work with department heads to develop content for the ICA&rsquo;s website and related digital products and initiativesEvaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal and external information; obtain feedback from the public and internal personnel through surveys, public opinion studies, and/or focus group meetings.
</li>
<li>Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with VCU and VCUarts communications teams, and other VCU faculty and staff, community leaders, donors, and representatives of communications media and governmental organizations.
</li>
<li>Analyze situations accurately, adopt an effective course of action, and maintain sound decision-making in all situations; exercise authority of the position with diplomacy, honesty, integrity, humor, and tact.
</li>
<li>Provide motivation, professional development support, and daily project management for the Communications Team, comprising the Creative Director, Designers, Social Strategist, Interns, freelance writers, etc.
</li>
</ul>Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree plus three to five years of professional-level experience in marketing and communications, including experience of leading an agency or in-house creative team. Those who have a combination of professional training, experience, and education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree are invited to apply.</li>
<li>
Have demonstrated experience with various communications and content channels and platforms, successfully leading, developing, and implementing communications, marketing and digital strategy across organizations, ideally within the cultural sector
</li>
<li>Possess a strong business acumen and excellent leadership skills, and be able to demonstrate strategic thinking and planning over multi-year periods working on a variety of projects across multiple platforms.
</li>
<li>Be passionate about contemporary art and culture.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working within and across teams, and working collaboratively to execute the vision of creatives
</li>
<li>Possesses exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
</li>
<li>Be well organized, highly motivated, and able to work and lead in a fast-paced and digital environment.
</li>
<li>Must be self-motivated, strategic, creative, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented
</li>
<li>Be able to problem-solve using sound judgment and professional discretion.
</li>
<li>Have demonstrated strong work ethic and time management skills.
</li>
<li>Be an adaptive leader.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
</li>
</ul>Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Five or more years of leading an agency or in-house creative team in the museum or arts industry
</li>
<li>Graduate-level degree in a related field.</li>
<li>
A track record of innovative use of online platforms and digital technologies to drive engagement and interaction with audiences, spanning web, mobile, social media, and onsite interactive media.
</li>
<li>Experience developing digital products on the basis of user-centered research and of using data analytics to inform decisions.
</li>
</ul>Salary Range: $80,000 - $92,000

Application Deadline: For best consideration, application materials due by Monday, May 11.

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU&rsquo;s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt 
 
Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 1322S - Sr Communications Specialist Senior 


Contact Information: 
Contact Name: VCUarts HR 
Contact Email: artshr@vcu.edu</div></div></div></div>

Institute for Contemporary Art Director of Communications and Public Engagement

<div><div><div><ul><li>45001906
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>VP Academic Affairs SML
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Communications
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Full-Time (Salaried)
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Virginia Commonwealth University</li></ul></div></div><div> 
</div><div>Advertising Summary: The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for the position of Director of Communications and Public Engagement.

Unit: Institute for Contemporary Art MBU

Department: Institute for Contemporary Art

Department Summary: Designed by Steven Holl Architects and located at the corner of Broad and Belvidere, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU presents the art of our time and provides an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and throughout the world. With free admission, the ICA is a major resource for VCU, Richmond, and beyond.

Duties &amp; Responsibilities:

The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for the position of Director of Communications and Public Engagement

The ICA is a non-collecting institution that showcases a changing slate of exhibitions, performances, and programs. With a mission to listen, create, and make art public, the ICA is a place to explore new ideas, providing an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and the world. Opened in 2018 in the LEED Gold-certified,Steven Holl-designed Markel Center, the ICA is a part of VCU&rsquo;s School of the Arts, linking the campus and the city of Richmond to an international network of contemporary artists and organizations, and encouraging working partnerships with VCU departments, faculty, students, and the broader community. ICA admission is free and open to all.

The ICA&rsquo;s artistic program includes exhibitions, film screenings, talks and discussions, outdoor activations, publications and performances and serves a broad public. In 2020, in partnership with VPM, the VPM+ICA Community Media Center was launched, which presents the annual Levels Up Academy podcasting forum, and the Resonate podcast festival. The Director of Communications and Public Engagement will design and execute an integrated strategic marketing and communications plan for the ICA with focus on the following priorities:
<ul>
<li>Enhancing the ICA&rsquo;s mission and brand through digital engagement, storytelling editorial strategies and public relations
</li>
<li>Expanding awareness of the ICA&rsquo;s local, regional and international reputation
</li>
<li>Engage audiences and publics in ways that embody the ICA&rsquo;s mission to listen, create, and make art public
</li>
</ul>The Director of Communications and Public Engagement will work in close collaboration with other senior staff at the ICA, across VCU and with external consultants. They will lead and appropriately staff the communications team (Digital Strategist and Editor) in addition to project-specific graphic designers and part-time graduate student interns.

Reporting directly to the ICA&rsquo;s Executive Director, the Director of Communications and Public Engagement is a member of the ICA&rsquo;s managing staff. In addition, the Director of Communications and Public Engagement has a dotted supervisory line to the VCUarts Director of Communications and Marketing.

Position Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Develop strategies that showcase the institute&rsquo;s brand narrative.
</li>
<li>Devise, implement and maintain the overall marketing, communications and storytelling strategies of the ICA.
</li>
<li>Hone effective communication techniques for reaching and motivating the ICA&rsquo;s audiences to drive visitorship, program attendance, and giving
</li>
<li>Support the Digital Strategist in prioritizing innovative and effective digital engagement and storytelling content aligned with the mission and strategic goals of the ICA.
</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate the production process for various media and platforms, working with in-house and external freelance IT specialists, programmers, designers, and developers to execute projects.
</li>
<li>Establishing systems and procedures that map departmental priorities onto project-related tasks aligned with the ICA institutional priorities
</li>
<li>Work with department heads to develop content for the ICA&rsquo;s website and related digital products and initiativesEvaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal and external information; obtain feedback from the public and internal personnel through surveys, public opinion studies, and/or focus group meetings.
</li>
<li>Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with VCU and VCUarts communications teams, and other VCU faculty and staff, community leaders, donors, and representatives of communications media and governmental organizations.
</li>
<li>Analyze situations accurately, adopt an effective course of action, and maintain sound decision-making in all situations; exercise authority of the position with diplomacy, honesty, integrity, humor, and tact.
</li>
<li>Provide motivation, professional development support, and daily project management for the Communications Team, comprising the Creative Director, Designers, Social Strategist, Interns, freelance writers, etc.
</li>
</ul>Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree plus three to five years of professional-level experience in marketing and communications, including experience of leading an agency or in-house creative team. Those who have a combination of professional training, experience, and education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree are invited to apply.</li>
<li>
Have demonstrated experience with various communications and content channels and platforms, successfully leading, developing, and implementing communications, marketing and digital strategy across organizations, ideally within the cultural sector
</li>
<li>Possess a strong business acumen and excellent leadership skills, and be able to demonstrate strategic thinking and planning over multi-year periods working on a variety of projects across multiple platforms.
</li>
<li>Be passionate about contemporary art and culture.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working within and across teams, and working collaboratively to execute the vision of creatives
</li>
<li>Possesses exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
</li>
<li>Be well organized, highly motivated, and able to work and lead in a fast-paced and digital environment.
</li>
<li>Must be self-motivated, strategic, creative, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented
</li>
<li>Be able to problem-solve using sound judgment and professional discretion.
</li>
<li>Have demonstrated strong work ethic and time management skills.
</li>
<li>Be an adaptive leader.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
</li>
</ul>Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Five or more years of leading an agency or in-house creative team in the museum or arts industry
</li>
<li>Graduate-level degree in a related field.</li>
<li>
A track record of innovative use of online platforms and digital technologies to drive engagement and interaction with audiences, spanning web, mobile, social media, and onsite interactive media.
</li>
<li>Experience developing digital products on the basis of user-centered research and of using data analytics to inform decisions.
</li>
</ul>Salary Range: $80,000 - $92,000

Application Deadline: For best consideration, application materials due by Monday, May 11.

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU&rsquo;s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt 
 
Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 1322S - Sr Communications Specialist Senior 


Contact Information: 
Contact Name: VCUarts HR 
Contact Email: artshr@vcu.edu</div></div>

Talent 360

<div>We are seeking a Motion Designer to create engaging motion graphics and animations that bring ideas to life and deliver strong visual storytelling across digital platforms.
You will work closely with the creative team to develop concepts and produce high-quality visual content aligned with brand objectives. 
Requirements 
Create high-quality motion graphics and animations for digital platforms
Use typography, visual effects, and sound to enhance content
Adapt videos for different platforms and screen sizes
Collaborate with the creative team to develop ideas and storyboards
Ensure all deliverables meet high creative and quality standards
Contribute creative ideas and stay updated with design trends
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</li><li>
Mid to Senior level experience</li><li>
Previous experience in advertising agencies
</li><li>Strong skills in Adobe After Effects</li><li>
Good knowledge of Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop</li><li>
Solid understanding of motion graphics and animation principles</li><li>
Basic knowledge of sound design</li><li>
3D animation (Cinema 4D / Blender) is a plus</li></ul> 

Benefits 
<ul><li>
Social Insurance</li><li>
Medical Insurance</li></ul></div>

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