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Job Title
Art Director, Lifestyle Collection

Job Description

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Art Director will work closely with the Creative Director to create materials that properly bring to life all the brands in the Dotdash *** Lifestyle Group including *** ter Homes & Gardens, REAL SIMPLE, AllRecipes, Magnolia Journal, Southern Living, Midwest Living, Dotdash *** Travel Marketing, D2C and SIM's.

II. Essential Job Functions

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• Develop, design and support the Design Director in the creation of advertising/marketing assets including presentations, sell sheets, print ads, digital ads, event collateral, micro-sites, e-blasts, mockups, etc.

• Collaborate with project managers and work on multiple projects simultaneously, keeping creative files organized and accessible to the wider team

• Apply expertise in creativity and organization to work quickly and efficiently, meeting deadlines and ensuring deliverables are in line with expectations.
• All other duties as assigned.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field; or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

• 7-10 years working for a magazine brand that also has a web/digital presence.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid typographic/layout design skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with team members
• Efficient time management and organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Skilled in Keynote, Powerpoint, and Google Suite
• Experience managing designers and/or multiple vendors and players to bring concepts to life.
• Highly capable of managing multiple work streams and priorities with internal and external constituents.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to translate creative design into practical business solutions.
• Mastery of most recent versions of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Basic video, animation, or 3D modeling a plus (Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Dimension).
• Extreme attention to detail and consistency of work.
• Highly effective time management skills.
• Proactive. Leader.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be outgoing, organized, efficient, team player and a strategic thinker.

% Travel Required (Approximate) : > 5%

It is the policy of Dotdash *** to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.[Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: ***

Pay Range
Salary: $94,850 - $135,500

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash *** 's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash *** provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash *** and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

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Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

At *** , we know life is complicated but believe entertainment shouldn't be. We envision a more human streaming experience that embraces the entertainment you love. Backed by 100+ years of *** Universal legacy, we know how to entertain. We combine this legacy with an insatiable itch for innovation, embracing the data and technologies that challenge the status quo. Our team is never done obsessing over how best to deliver excellence across television, film, sports, news, and more.

This ambition is a group effort. As challengers at heart, our secret weapon is our talented team of big thinkers, data-driven drivers of growth and innovation. We start by putting people first, embracing empathy and compassion to create a more dynamic, more fulfilling workplace and a *** ter, more enjoyable product. As a company, we embrace the power of transparency and inclusion. We know the best idea can come from anywhere, so we're committed to creating an organization where we act as one and put ego aside. We are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through trust, teamwork, and talent.

The Position

*** is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative conceptual design leader to oversee visual storytelling, art and design creative across the Brand and Partnerships teams. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the next phase of the *** Brand and create a brand belief system that will shape decisions across the company and build long-lasting emotional connections with consumers.

As the Art Director, you will be responsible for collaborating with a team of designers (both internally + externally) and partner with freelance ADs to develop and execute on the master brand positioning and strategy. You'll give the conceptual brand work visual life and ensure all shipped work is on-brief, on-brand and on-time.

You'll not only lead the art direction of 360, brand-centric campaigns that will drive customer acquisition, engagement and retention across all the channels but create and foster genuine brand love for *** .

This role will partner closely with its Brand Creative, Brand Marketing and Partnerships counterparts to maximize the impact of marketing opportunities through breakthrough, brand-defining creative. The team will also work with a growing list of best-in-class external brand partners to create the most impactful, compelling and talked about collaborations and activations in entertainment that will allow *** to unlock new channels and engage with new audiences.

The Person

You are an experienced, ambitious, passionate design creative who will inspire, direct and collaborate on big, bold, culturally potent, innovative creative work that will send ripples across the industry. You like to take big, conceptual swings on ideas that are grounded in the needs of the business and help drive both short-term and long-term KPIs. You'll bring a deep experience in design and art direction principles, a compelling point-of-view and perspective on what makes truly great work and have a natural talent of attracting creative talent and building world-class teams across a variety of design disciplines. You thrive on building authentic, truly collaborative partner relationships.

You're passionate about conceptual design and animation for every medium from digital and social assets to OOH billboards to sizzles and hype reels to merch and everything in *** ween.

You are entertainment and pop-culture obsessed, a master of understanding how entertainment and content can connect with audiences on a personal, deeper, emotional level. Whether you're a Bravoholic or Potterhead or Dunder Mifflinite or something else, you'll pack up that fandom and bring it here with you, wearing it like a badge of honor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience designing for in-house or studio/agency partner teams; link to online portfolio of work that showcases your unbridled design passion required
• A deep design background, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in concept and entertainment design, typography, layout, form, motion design and composition
• Experience collaborating with and designing for creative marketing campaigns with best-in-class Brand partners. You've designed for screens, live events, social, merch and multi *** spaces.
• A proven history of designing breakthrough 360 campaigns across all platforms and inspiring work for a challenger brand in order to differentiate in a crowded marketplace.
• Direct experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional partners ( *** , marketing, creative ops), internal creatives (CDs, writers, producers) and external agency partners. You understand how to design for two distinct brand identities in a unified way ( *** + External Partner)

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong track record of success attracting, building, leading and retaining passionate and talented creative design teams and finding best-in-class design agency partners
• Proven ability to proactive solve creative problems, self-motivate and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• An exceptionally creative thinker and communicator with an inquisitive mind that is comfortable and passionate about the intersection of creative, strategy, *** , marketing, consumer insights and design.
• Ability to i *** uence at all levels of an organization, utilizing interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly across departments as well as manage internal and external partners in a dynamic and high-pressure environment; able to evangelize the brand design system & champion creative work across cross-functional teams, including senior leadership.
• Extensive experience making creative decisions in real-time based on qualitative and quantitative research, analyzing performance data and applying that information to creative design work accordingly.
• Strong track record of interacting and working with multiple stakeholders and partnering collaboratively with brand creative, marketing, partnerships, creative ops and consumer insights teams.
• Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Expert user of design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, C4D, etc.) preferred.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000 (Bonus eligible)

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Concept + Design Studio is the full-ser *** in-house partner for all things creative within Marketing's Global Brand & Creative, DTC, at *** Discovery. Our work spans five teams and encompasses brand identity, campaigns, toolkits, key art, OOH, motion graphics, and print and digital design. Together, we create and translate the brand for any medium to best serve our stories.

We are seeking a talented Art Director who is passionate about design with a focus digital platform creative design. As part of the Content Creative, the AD will be immersed in an engaging, fast-paced environment with opportunities to create original and innovative designs that stay true to our shows. The AD must have strong communication skills, managerial skills, attend business partner meetings, and collaborate within the team and across departments. Above all, they are confident in their instincts, experimental with their work, and receive constructive criticism and feedback effectively. Bring your passion and be a foundational part of our dynamic studio!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience managing a small team of more than one designer varying team (local and remote)
• Hands-on leader, creating various layouts and comps to final key art (digital)
• Assures design deadlines are met
• Execute final designs-adjusting style, images, branding-as well as presentation decks
• Participate in briefing and ideation phase to develop compelling key art that's on-brand
• Brief designers on specific key art projects and, working with Creative Directors, provide constructive feedback
• Work on single IP in all areas of static-content creative-key art development and finishing, digital, marketing decks, and in-situ delivery
• Have a strong understanding of grid use, typography, and hierarchy of information
• Outside-the-box thinker for creative solutions
• Support the Creative Director
• Train junior design staff on new technology, new software knowledge
• Be accountable in every area: adherence to project timelines, account team support and service, and collaboration among all team members
• Take initiative and prioritize tasks; have excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Take direction from the SVP, VP, Senior Art Directors, and all assigned stakeholders while meeting multiple deadlines
• Participate in the creative/direction process with the SVP, VP, Senior Art Director, and Copywriters
• Gain understanding of business partners' strategies and objectives
• Stay abreast of current technology and design trends in the visual communication industry

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in graphic design with 5+ years' design or agency experience
• Strong visual design skills and portfolio
• Proficient in latest Mac software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and additional relevant programs
• Top-notch portfolio with a track record of carrying out world-class entertainment campaigns
• Ability to successfully manage time, workflow, and schedule
• Excellent verbal/written communications skills
• Self-starter with the passion, ability, and energy to work in a fast-paced environment
• Clear understanding of meeting project deadlines
• Entertainment industry experience a plus

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of *** Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $95,550.00 - $177,450.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, *** Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

Job Summary:

There are many roles in which our Cast Members bring *** dreams to life. Do you want to be part of the magic behind the magic?

The Plasterer 200 is responsible to perform functions that include but are not limited to plastering normal finishes and simulated finishes (i.e., rock work, brick, stone wood). The removal and installation of tile brick pavers, concrete and asphalt. This will include shop work, field and rehab work ranging from construction to the intricacies of the refurbishment of. It requires the ability to read blue prints, follow engineering instructions and use normal hand tools and power tools. This position provides support to Engineering, all maintenance teams including attractions, ride and show, and infrastructure facilities.

The Plasterer 755 is responsible to perform functions that include but are not limited to model and mold making (fiberglass and silicone), fiberglass repair, and manufacturing and casting parts in materials such as urethanes, epoxies and resins. Those in this position may also include the removal and installation of tile brick pavers, concrete and asphalt, the fabrication of MACON parts and the repair and refurbishment of character heads. This will include shop work, as well as field and rehab work ranging from construction to the intricacies of the refurbishment or model making. It requires the ability to read blue prints, follow engineering instructions and the use of normal hand tools and power tools. This position provides support to Engineering and all maintenance teams including Attractions, Ride and Show, and Infrastructure

Responsibilities:

The Plasterer 200 role is responsible to:

• Have the ability to safely use and maintain basic hand tools, to operate pneumatic and electric powered tools utilizing the proper safety precautions including personal protective equipment, and the ability to operate a man lift, forklift, scissors lift, truck, and both gas and electric powered carts
• To read blueprints and follow engineering instructions. The ability to use or learn to use MAXIMO (a work order tracking system), as well as to follow check lists to safely handle materials, lock-out and tag-out of attractions, operate department equipment and vehicles and know what actions to take in case of a failure
• To remove and repair cement, pavers, asphalt and tile, are required to possess a basic knowledge of how to handle and use molds and models (preferable knowledge of how to fabricate molds and models), and must possess the ability to plaster and apply or carve in the plaster simulated finishes (i.e., rock work, wood, stone, brick, etc.)
• Have the ability to operate a manlift, forklift, scissors lift, truck, bicycle and both gas and electric powered carts

The Plasterer 755 role is responsible to:

• Be able to safely use and maintain basic hand tools
• Have the ability to operate pneumatic and electric-powered tools using the proper safety precautions including personal protective equipment
• Be able to operate a man lift, forklift, scissors lift, truck, bicycle and both gas and electric powered carts
• Be able to read blue prints and follow engineering instructions
• Have the ability to use or learn to use MAXIMO (a work order tracking system)
• Be able to follow check lists to safely handle materials, to lock-out and tag-out attractions, to operate department equipment and vehicles and to know what actions to take in case of a failure
• Have the ability to remove and repair cement, pavers, asphalt and tile

Basic Qualifications:

Plasterer 200:

• Able to work with cementitious materials, resins, epoxies, adhesives, acrylics, urethanes, molds, models and basic tools required of plasterer and a typical maintenance type position
• Familiarity with safety procedures and equipment necessary to accomplish tasks listed previously
• Able to read and interpret blueprints
• Able to read, interpret and follow checklists, written procedures and/or processes.
• Familiar with or have the ability to learn the Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Excellent communicator (express technical ideas, exchange information with WDI personnel, management, and other Cast Members)
• Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Plasterer 755:

• Experience making and using molds (fiberglass and silicone) highly preferred
• Experience making models
• Experience plastering, applying or carving simulated finishes in plaster (i.e., rock work, wood, stone, brick, etc.)
• Ability to work with fine and sensitive character heads while performing repairs or rehabs
• Experience with cementitious materials, resins, epoxies, adhesives, acrylics, urethanes, molds, models and basic tools required of a Plasterer or a typical maintenance position
• Familiarity with safety procedures and equipment vital to accomplish tasks listed previously
• Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints, checklists, written procedures and/or processes
• Familiarity with or the ability to learn the Computerized Maintenance Management System (MAXIMO)

Additional Information:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Shifts are typically at night, and individuals must have availability to work Sunday through Saturday, any shift (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays, and must be open to any days off.

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The pay rate for this role in California is $36.00 to $44.93 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: *** .

About *** land Resort:

When *** opened *** land on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be "a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." Since then, the *** land Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned *** theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown *** District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and *** land Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that *** magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** land Resort .
*** Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.