At StoneArch, we have a passion for pushing the creative limits in a regulated health care industry.   We’re seeking an Art Director who shares that passion at every stage of the creative process—from concepting to presenting our work to clients. To stand out, you should be able to demonstrate an ability to develop large campaigns built on visual identity systems that result in a consistent brand experience across channels.   Your portfolio should reflect strong design experience in digital, motion and print and your experience should include leading video and photo shoots.  On the creative team, the art director will work as a liaison between creative directors and writers and designers—ensuring visual integrity through execution. On the larger agency team, this role will provide research and rationale to ensure the design’s strategic integrity to our clients.  A minimum of five years’ related experience, some of that in an agency setting and with highly regulated clients, is required.   A solid work ethic, a balanced ego and an open mindset are also key. StoneArch is a health-focused agency with clients that range from consumer health brands to medical device companies and most things in between. We partner with health and medical organizations to communicate, educate and connect with their audiences. And we’ve won more than our fair share of awards along the way, both for our work and our culture. Our neighbors include the Guthrie Theater, the StoneArch Bridge and the scenic Mississippi River. We’re in the heart of the historic Mill Ruins district with a maze of walking and biking paths just outside our door. Visit us at stonearchcreative.com.

Have stories waiting to be told? Experiences to be shared? A desire to move consumers? We already have a lot in common. Red Letter Communications is looking for a mid to senior writer with a desire to inspire others, from your teammates to your clients to their customers. You’ll work across all media on all of our accounts, including STIHL, the nation’s leading outdoor power tool brand. Our clients span a range of categories in transportation, engineering, education, telecommunications, household goods, apparel and more. We’re a fun-loving group who works in the beautiful river town of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Red Letter offers a generous benefits package and will entertain a remote working situation for this position.

Position Summary Working closely with the Strategic Account Manager, the Account Executive is responsible for sustaining client satisfaction through maintaining superb relationships, providing strategic guidance and delivering on quality assurance of committed digital and print deliverable(s). This position works with the creative and interactive team to help develop, write and present a variety of marketing and project management materials, including scopes of work, project and creative briefs, workback schedules and timelines, budget estimates, staff assignments and printing arrangements. He or she will assist with writing and editing content for large documents such as secret shopper reports and communication plans, as well as shorter copy for email newsletters, headlines and social media content calendars. Project management and content creation assistance will be for both internal and external client projects. In other words, this is not a sales job. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: You have 2-3 years of agency experience or higher education marketing. Provide strategic direction to leadership to provide solutions to client issues and fulfill all contractual obligations. Execute and maintain projects of all sizes, including large creative projects. Write and edit content for a variety of deliverables. Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly schedules. Schedule and manage staff members’ progress and deadlines on a variety of projects for a variety of clients. Collaborate on new business development, including brainstorming, creating and managing new business campaigns. Knowledge of reporting campaign success and profitability. Produce reports and decks using Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Attend conferences as vendors and provide insightful information to prospective clients in an effort to gain new business. Have a desire to work within the confines of the client’s belief system. Have a desire to create and maintain relationships with clients, vendors and internal staff members. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to thrive under pressure and easily adjust to changing timelines and deadlines. Ability to problem solve and work independently. Feel comfortable in ad hoc situations and respond to client needs off the cuff. Ability to build trust with the  internal team and external clients. Ability to solve crises through effective communication. Ability to provide a variety of solutions when delivering bad news to a client. Ability and desire to learn quickly and adapt to difficult situations. Desire to create and maintain relationships. Clear and honest communication with people of all personalities. Positive, optimistic attitude. Ability to stay calm under pressure. Extreme attention to detail and organization. Job Requirements: Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required Experience: at least 2 years working in a marketing agency or in the marketing department of an higher education institution Strong work ethic is a MUST. This position will require travel; extended travel may be required only when needed. Ability to lift and carry files and materials. Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone and in writing. Job takes place in normal environmental conditions. Position will require non-standard working hours (nights and weekends).

We are: Problem solvers: Thinkers who synthesize information and knowledge to achieve solutions Contributors: Causal factors, active participants, we give of ourselves -- our skills, abilities, ideas, and creativity -- for the benefit of our clients, teammates, and the world at-large Optimists: Hopeful and confident about the future, and our ability to achieve our goals Lifelong Learners: Open to learning in our daily interactions with others and the world around us If you recognize yourself in these and believe you’ll thrive in our fast paced, entrepreneurial, agency environment, keep reading and see if this job is for you. Job Description: The Traffic Manager is the central contact for all project work that flows through the agency. Once a job has been opened, the Traffic Manager will develop a timeline. Working with the Creative and Account teams, the Traffic Manager will assign specific people to the steps required to complete the job. The Traffic Manager will monitor resource requirements and alert appropriate staff of outside/freelance staffing needs. They will make sure that all work is completed within scheduled deadlines, and work with Account Managers to adjust job deadlines as needed while still meeting client needs. Traffic Manager Responsibilities As the agency is in the process of changing PM/resourcing software, the Traffic Manager will lead this effort in the form of either fine-tuning and maximizing existing software or researching, deciding, and implementing software that is a better fit. As jobs are opened by Account Managers, the Traffic Manager is notified and creates schedules that ensure that the work will be completed within the client’s deadlines while allowing ample time to get work done that meets client expectations. Reviews daily workloads of creative/strategy/communications/copywriting SMEs with Account Team and adjusts assignments as needed, making sure that appropriate talent is used and workloads are evenly maintained. Makes adjustments to each job schedule and overall workload as job demands change. Identifies when and what kind of contractor/freelance help is needed to maintain healthy workloads for internal teams. Makes sure each staff member knows the assignments that they need to complete and the due dates. Acts as the mediator between all Account Managers to establish and re-evaluate priorities. Maintains and improves project management software and tracks time management, tasks, schedules, resourcing, forecasting, utilization rates, etc. Informs Account Managers when client contact is required to get approvals or gather assets to complete work. Keeps in contact with all departments regarding current deadline status and any issues that may need client or agency attention. Coordinates with the Production Manager/Project Managers on all outsourced requirements and the scheduling and delivery of those resources. Prepares production estimates based on briefings from the Account Team Supervises other Project Managers if/when the department grows At the moment, the Resourcing and Project Management Department is a team of one. You’ll start off as the one Traffic Manager with Project Manager’s duties. Depending on workflow, you will be supervising one or more contracted or hired additional Project Managers. Currently, we have one contractor Project Manager who works both independently and remotely on her client projects. While Traffic Management is the first responsibility in this role, you will be the Project Manager on smaller print and digital projects that don’t have a dedicated Account Manager, and/or be the dedicated Project Manager alongside an Account Manager on accounts with large, complex print/digital projects. Project Management Responsibilities Manage schedules, deadlines, and rounds of concepts, revisions, proofing, and production for internal/external teams for larger or more complex digital/print projects for accounts that have a dedicated Account Manager. Set meetings for internal and client teams. Be a client-facing contact and manage all aspects for small production-oriented projects that don’t have a dedicated Account Manager. Communicate and coordinate efforts with vendors and partners. You must have: Five or more years of project management in a creative agency environment Print and digital/web knowledge is required Proven experience with project management software for creative industry Ability to multitask and prioritize Instinctive ‘people’ and teamwork skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail Graceful under pressure, conscientious, quick learner Additional experience desired, but not required: Some experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop a plus Education or training in formal project management practices Experience with web development lifecycle including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment Contract to hire full-time position in Encinitas, California Benefits: health/dental insurance, 401K, weekly yoga, public transportation reimbursement, profit sharing plan. If you think you’re the one, please send the following information to work@thinkparallax.com : Resume Cover Letter -- without a cover letter your application will not be considered. Tell us why you’re the one, be real. Show us why you fit with us, what your passions and beliefs are List of software knowledge Salary Requirements