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How to get an in-house creative job at brands like Gymshark and Lounge 💡 I was 28 when I applied for a creative job at Gymshark. Before that, I had spent 7 years bouncing between jobs in Birmingham and London. - Telesales - Photography assistant - Handbag shop - Hotel bar - Receptionist - Junior graphic designer at a chicken factory - Junior artworker at a small advertising agency - Freelance artworker - Photographer's agent In that time, I applied for hundreds of roles at all kinds of dream companies. I got ghosted most of the time. And I had a lot of rejections. But eventually, the stars aligned. I found the creative job ad for Gymshark, put a bespoke portfolio together, studied their brand values, spoke passionately about the role, got the job. The rest is history. I suppose it was less of a 'career ladder' and more of a rollercoaster. I had no idea how it was going to end up. But I knew one thing: I knew I loved being creative. I think that's the key. When you find something you are really passionate about, you can focus entirely on doing that, rather than specific brands or job titles. I think it's your passion that guides you. And as a result, I think your attitude is infectious. People really like that. Brands really like that. So my advice is, focus a little less on the brand itself and really invest in you and what you enjoy doing. If you can do that, and get really good at it, you'll probably find that brands will start to approach you. #creativity #careeradvice

250 Assets; 42% cost savings; 4 Shoot Days; 2 Toolkits; 1 Awesome Cat. From my first interaction with the MPM Products Ltd team, they’ve been a brand I’ve wanted to work with, after all, their products are always in my house to keep my pooch happy and healthy! Across 4 shoot days, we captured 140 images and created enough content to deliver 118 video assets that they could roll out across both the UK & US markets. It was great to hear that not only did we manage to get a huge amount of assets out of the production; but the content performed exceedingly well too with 3x better performing CTR on the motion ads. All of this was made possible using a more strategic approach to production; something we’ve just launched a guide on, to help brands & agencies better prepare for shoots to make the most of their production spend. Huge thank you to the entire team that brought this project to life and to our wonderful clients that gave us the opportunity to work on the piece. Client Services: Rebecca Jones Producer: Nay Mills Creative: Luke Whiteley Cam Op: Tony Lendill DOP & Stills: Silas Collins DIT: Thomas Walker Edit & Grade: paul wingfield VFX Supervisor: Sarah Worcester Set Styling: Hannah Marshall You can check out the full project write-up below to hear more about how we did it!

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#hiring Group Creative Director, Minneapolis, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Minneapolisjobs #Minnesotajobs Apply: https://lnkd.in/e7mucSHH Colle McVoy is a full-service creative agency that builds enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people. We believe these times of rapid change are filled with opportunities, so we constantly strive to push the boundaries of creativity, pressure test best practices and create new brand futures. To thrive, we need Intrepid Thinkers - people who are fearless and adventurous, relentlessly pushing past conventional boundaries into interesting new spaces.We nurture a creatively driven, award-winning culture, rife with opportunities for people to grow, advance, evolve and develop new skillsets. At CM, everyone is empowered to create their own career path and where people can be the inspired, energized, authentic individuals they are. As a Certified B Corporation, we believe a better future means we have a responsibility to use our expertise as a force for good to benefit all people, communities and the planet. We welcome applicants seeking meaningful careers that never stop evolving and who share our values of passion, partnership, integrity and courage.Group Creative DirectorAs a Group Creative Director, you are the tireless force leading teams to create world-class concepts and articulating the power of those ideas to clients. You have already done your share of making award-winning work and now's your time to bring that out of a creative team, help them refine it and level up the standard of work every day. You create the environment for great ideas and polished executions to happen. You believe in taking a media-agnostic approach to problem solving. You work well with coworkers and clients. And you push for insight-driven strategies that ultimately lead to emotive, effective work.Responsibilities:Direct and inspire teamsLead the selling and execution of the workUnderstand strategic intent of projects and audience/customer goalsDirect creative output on multiple projects, all the while keeping work aligned with brand and strategyCreate strong and effective internal partnerships, leading collaboration across integrated teamsPush yourself and others out of comfort zones to think differently and be innovative in what we deliver and how we deliver itExhibit a positive, constructive and collaborative attitude, even under pressureManage creative talent, ensuring their potential is met and that project expectations are delivered upon90% manage / 10% makeRequired Skills:Exceptional creative chops360 campaign experienceAbility to see the big picture and drive ideas through to specific tacticsProven leadershipStrategic thinkingFantastic presenter; persuasive and effective communicationStrong relationship buildingComfort with the uncomfortableQualifications:12 years of experience at creatively renowned agencies4

🚀 The Role of a Creative Director 🚀 A Creative Director is essential in creative industries like advertising, marketing, film, TV, fashion, and design. Key responsibilities include: 🎨 Creative Vision: Developing innovative ideas and concepts. Guiding creative teams to achieve artistic goals. 👥 Team Leadership: Managing designers, copywriters, photographers, and more. Creating a motivating environment for team development. 📈 Strategy and Trends: Aligning projects with client needs and market trends. Offering innovative solutions to stay competitive. 💡 Skills Needed: Creativity and innovation. Strong leadership and communication. Technical proficiency with design tools. Deep understanding of design principles. A Creative Director shapes a brand's visual identity and ensures all creative efforts align with organizational goals. 💬 What are your thoughts on the role of a Creative Director? Share in the comments! #CreativeDirector #Leadership #Marketing #Advertising #Design #Innovation #TeamManagement

Are you planning an event and wondering about the difference between an event designer and an event planner? Let me help you understand! An event planner focuses on the logistics of an event. They are responsible for coordinating vendors, managing budgets, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. On the other hand, an event designer focuses on the aesthetics and overall design of the event. They work on creating the atmosphere, selecting color schemes, and choosing decor elements that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Both roles are essential to planning a successful event, and it's important to work with individuals who specialize in each area. By hiring an event planner and an event designer, you can ensure that your event is not only well-organized but also visually stunning. #eventplanner #eventdesigner #eventplanning #eventdesign #eventdecor #eventpros

🎨 Calling All Creative Minds! My client's lively ad agency seeks a Junior Art Director to add a spark of brilliance to their canvas. 🖌️ Unleash Your Creativity: If your mind bursts with ideas and you weave visual magic, this gig's for you! Your creativity won't just be valued; it'll drive groundbreaking campaigns. 🌐 Team Dream: Imagine a team of high-fives, brainstorm storms, and diverse minds. Together, we craft experiences that turn heads, not just campaigns. 🎓 Learn, Laugh, Grow: We're more than work; we're a learning playground. Learn from the best, share laughs, and watch your skills bloom like confetti. Ready to turn imagination into innovation? 🎉 Hit me up for a chat! #creativeagency #JuniorArtDirector #CreativityUnleashed

Running PR or Comms and dealing with senior leaders who don't always 'get it' can be a real challenge in corporates. So how to highlight the unseen power of corporate moments. There are 8 key benefits of having good photos of your team, your business and behind the scenes of how you work together and with clients. 1 - Capturing the human element - Authentic photos, not polished and posed but candid and real, humanise your brand. 2 - Behind the Scenes of Leadership - Gen Z want to work for companies and leaders whose values they share so its important to showcase those. 3 - Branding beyond the logo - It's about consistent storytelling, reinforcing your brand identity through all your clients touch points. 4 - Recruitment Magic - Compelling photos offer a glimpse into your workplace culture, showcasing the essence of your team and making your company the irresistible choice for the next big talent. 5 - PR-Ready Moments - A press release without visuals is like a story without a soul. 6 - Social Media Gold - Empower your leadership team, and employees to post about the company, its those, the culture and the wins and pair it with quality content. 7 - Celebrating diversity and inclusion - Photos capture this diversity, showcasing the unique individuals who contribute to your success 8 - Marketing Collateral Magic - Professionally captured photos breathe life into these materials, elevating the overall aesthetic appeal and leaving a lasting impression on anyone who engages with your brand. For a more indepth look at each of these, and to see some of my corporate portfolio click the blog link below. Which is of these points sticks out for you and would make your job easier? Do tag any comms or PR people you know, as would love to widen the conversation.

Videography is more than just recording what happens at an event; it’s about capturing moments that you can relive and cherish forever. Setting the right expectations with the videographers is a primary step to ensuring things run smoothly. It helps to ask questions like the number of videographers to expect, cost along with an itemized breakdown, post production details, and video specific requirements. Also, clarify key information like the agenda, camera settings and positioning, timings, equipments and type of video content required, certain venue locations to cover at all times, session recording expectations and any other considerations you might have as per the event. These videos are perfect for promotional content, training purposes, and even boosting the company's social media presence. Just imagine the impact of a compelling highlight reel showcasing conference keynotes and enthusiastic attendee reactions. It catches the nuances that photos often can't, ensuring that the essence of an event lives on. Next time you plan an event, think of investing in a good videographer; it’ll be worth every penny. EventHQ's article on the Vital Role of Videography explains more; check it out: https://lnkd.in/exg6RNsA #EventExperience #Videography

How to turn corporate videos into visually compelling storytelling? Through the artful balance of seamlessly incorporating cinematographic shots around the main subject, showing, rather than telling the story of the interview. Curious about what we mean?  Take a look at our content created for Prada Group, showcased as the keynote video at Adobe Summit 2022 Just like the summit itself, which brings together marketing leaders and creators to explore opportunities for growth and development, this video is the result of bringing creatives and executives together. The result? A corporate video that catches eyes, keeping viewers hooked long enough to get your message across. Don’t tell your brand story, show it.  Ready to shed new light on your corporate video? #AdobeSummit #Prada #CorporateVideo #Interview #Production #ContentProduction