OVERVIEW:

It is an exciting time for RED VELVET, as we are doubling down in our focus on experience strategy and design, fostering strong client relationships and providing end-to-end brand solutions with our programs.

You are key to the agency team as you are an integral part of the creative process within the pod. You do this by generating innovative concepts for our clients’ programs and initiatives and bring these solutions to life with the broader team, which includes collaboration with account, production and marketing disciplines. In addition to ideation, you craft physical and digital materials for our experiences, including (but not limited to) winning custom proposals, environmental design, branded signage, event-related collateral and decor.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & SKILLS:

Imaginative and curious - is a student of our industry, but possesses an enthusiasm and hunger for understanding others and is a trend-spotter

Initiative and eagerness to learn - is tenacious, resourceful and solution-obsessed; can handle set-backs with composure and is able to change direction quickly

Inspires positivity and confidence among the team

Goes the extra mile - leans in, roles sleeves up

Asks bigger questions beyond the brief and explores what could be possible

Knows when to be buttoned up (hold your ground) and when to be loose (flexibility)

Has sharp instincts - knows when to compromise and knows when to challenge the status quo (is socially adept)

Is highly collaborative and demonstrates the ability to build and maintain positive inter-departmental relationships; is respectful of others, always

Can carry a room and can clearly and succinctly articulate their POV

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Technical Skills: must know Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop – other CS programs a plus), Google Suite. Background in experiential design is considered a plus. Would be an extra plus if he/she knows HTML, CSS, Wordpress.

Must already have laptop and Adobe Creative Cloud – Illustrator, InDesign, & Photoshop are the only required programs

Interested in working in a start-up type environment / open office environment and able to work with little supervision and in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment

Dress appropriately for client meetings and on-site event management

Comfortable with all forms of communication (e-mail, phone and in-person)

Can perform equally efficiently whether that be at the office or remote with a diverse team.

Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Leadership

Partner with pod to provide inputs into program brief and pay it off with innovative concepts and solutions that help seize marketing and communication opportunities or solve problems based on what you know about the client, their industry and culture

Design of proposal/pitch deck, in collaboration with the team, ensuring a beautiful, thoughtful and strategic output that helps RED VELVET win the business and participate, when possible, in the selling of ideas

Lead conceptualization and design of programs of all sizes (events, environments, activations, and experiences) from ideation to execution by translating a concept into a two (if digital) and three (if live) dimensional environment and work with the Production Lead and team to bring this to life within budget parameters and with the Account Lead strategically.

Partner with pod to ensure creative integrity/continuity throughout a program once it has been sold in; remain flexible and positive within the team as client needs and/or budgets change, but ultimately taking care that the overall design, spatial flow and environment of an experience is on strategy.

Play a role in client presentations and successfully pitch and sell through concepts, respond appropriately to feedback and communicate RED VELVET’s vision for each program

Go toe-to-toe with clients about creative direction and recommendations in a respectful but clear way

Direct creative elements that support the overarching program experience, including but not limited to a number of touchpoints: overarching experience design and feel, print graphics, including signage and way-finding; digital graphics; digital spaces; experience and/or branded collateral; web design; fabrication; furniture, decor and lighting; attire, giveaways/gifts, social media, visual retail merchandising

Be onsite during program with the pod to ensure flawless install and execution of concepts and creative elements as well as trouble-shoot, where needed (note, candidate must be physically able to lift/sit/stand for prolonged periods of time, if needed for onsite setup/install for live events)

Partner with pod to ensure marketing materials for program are based on and paying off the narrative set forth in the program playbook

Agency Leadership

Work Ethic & Craft:

Articulate and defend your POV with the larger team and client

Keep seeking direction vs. waiting for it

Possess a strong visual aesthetic with the ability to see the big picture, as well as the tiny details

Show domain competency in the events and activations world by designing beautiful and impactful experiences that leverage the unique qualities of the medium

Possess strong typography skills, understanding of color theory

Continue improving your presentation skills by presenting often and giving feedback to peers to help them improve, in kind

Self-Leadership

Stay proactive and demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Have excellent time management skills and a sense of urgency

Possess the level of professionalism to work alongside clients of all levels

Team:

Collaborate with the pod to make design decisions about what is presented to the client and how

Know how to effectively work across - and leverage the strengths of - other disciplines and remain open to working with other ideators within the agency as great ideas come from any discipline; give thoughtful and consistent feedback

Stay aware of cultural events and trends in the experiential space that may affect our industry and our clients’ and their audiences and educate the team

Maintain RED VELVET business integrity by conducting all matters fairly, honestly, and ethically and with the utmost professionalism

If you made it this far & are still interested, please apply and tell us what makes you a fit for this role and team. Please include digital samples of your portfolio. No phone calls, please. We will respond to candidates who have qualified for the first round of interviews.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

RED VELVET is an Equal Opportunity Employer.