Associate art director job description

The Concessions Associate is responsible for operating Modlin concessions service during events. This includes setting up and breaking down the concessions area, safely and responsibly serving food and beverage, maintaining inventory control, handling and reporting sales, and proper handling of alcoholic beverages, per the Virginia Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control.

***Please complete the online application, attach a resume, and a document answering the questions below:

This position is part-time, temporary, and works irregular hours, mostly evenings and weekends, does this work for you?
Do you have point-of-sale experience, if so, briefly describe?
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales and Customer Service Set up, stock, and prepare concessions area for service during performances Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as prepackaged snacks to patrons in a timely manner Ensure that service areas are clean and sanitary, and equipment is clean and well maintained Provide consistent, excellent customer service Operate point of sale system, including cash and credit card transactions Accurate and responsible handling and reporting of all sales Close and reset concessions area at the end of performances Management and Communication Ensure compliance with all Virginia Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control regulations to include distribution, service, security, inventory, and record-keeping for alcoholic beverages Complete required settlement reports Strong organization, prioritization, and efficiency skills to manage high traffic concessions Supervise the work of volunteer bar staff when necessary Provide support to front of house as needed QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with the public in a customer service environment Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly Candidates must be 21 years old EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or educational equivalent One year of experience in retail sales or customer service preferred WORK HOURS: Part-time, temporary, non-exempt position Must have flexible availability to work a schedule that will include evening and weekend hours depending on performance schedule and need. Typical shift includes four hours. SALARY STRUCTURE:
Pay Grade 1 (Hourly rate starting at $15.00)

COVID-19:

The University of Richmond requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty, and staff. The University allows exemptions to this requirement for religious, medical and strong personal conviction reasons. All newly hired employees must report their status within the first two weeks of employment.

ABOUT UR :

At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond ( www.richmond.edu ) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

Compensation type: Hourly

The Visual Storytelling division of ESPN Creative Studio is a team of creative directors, art directors, concept artists, visual journalists, photo editors, developers, and designers whose work reaches across all ESPN platforms. On the Linear side we concept, design, and direct on-air motion graphic brand identities for all of ESPN's live events, studio shows, and ESPN+ original content. The Digital side is responsible for editorial design and photography on the ESPN website, ESPN app, and we lead the creative identity for Andscape.
**Job Summary:**

The Associate Art Director will help strategize creative planning, contribute to the design language of our programming and engineer solutions to improve build strategies for ESPN's programming for live events & studio shows as well as the E+ platform.

**Responsibilities:**

• Create industry leading work through both direction and hands-on skillsets.

• Partner alongside creative leaders in Visual Storytelling to contribute towards the creative, new project development strategies, and improved workflows.

• Work with senior-level production partners on the brand evolution of our sports properties on both ESPN+ and our linear networks.

• Prepare and present creative to internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist in building the digital infrastructure of our linear and digital design campaigns.

• Partner with groups across ESPN Creative Studio to properly engineer our work for successful collaboration and distribution of the creative.

**Requirements:**

• 5-10 years of professional experience working within a creative studio or media organization.

• Curiosity around shifting industry trends.

• Strong grasp of typography, composition, hierarchy, and balance.

• Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects) & Cinema 4D.

• Knowledge of 2D & 3D animation and motion theory.

• Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Reliable work-from-home setup with strong internet connection.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

**Important: Please ensure to include a link to your portfolio.**


**Location:** ,Connecticut

**Job Posting Company:** ESPN

ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

We're a dynamic, integrated in-house agency that appreciates creative challenges, whether we're creating innovative content and experiences across our owned and paid channels, or working closely with other talented agencies to do the same. We are skilled partners across creative disciplines who help define, provide creative vision for and deliver on the expression of the JPMorgan Chase & Co brand across our global ecosystem.

And, as part of the larger JPMorgan Chase & Co. brand team, we also create branding, creative, advertising and strategy solutions that support our Corporate Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion efforts, among other corporate functions.

We're looking for an energetic and experienced Art Director/Designer with a proven track record of creating engaging, results-oriented content and experiences, with an eye toward innovation and creative thinking.

As an Art Director/Designer on our team, you'll concept and execute on-brand tactics in our 360 ecosystem (from film and social to emails, landing pages, print, style guides, etc.) that tell the story behind our products and initiatives, and bring our voice, business and brand to life. Partnership and teamwork is fundamental to this role: You'll work closely with copywriters, creative directors, brand managers and other partners on best-in-class creative solutions that communicate the strategic intent for each deliverable. You'll develop a strong understanding of our brand, our customers and their journeys, as well as our strategic platform and visual guidelines.

Our ideal candidate works both collaboratively and independently; knows the importance of good communication and has a proven track record of it; pays attention to the details and polishes their work, but knows how to hit a deadline; and is an expert in the latest trends in modern design and advertising, with a keen eye for visual, UX and graphic design, storytelling, color, illustration, photography, typography and motion graphics.

Your work will the Marketing Growth & Innovation organization that sits across all of card and is a key business within Chase's Consumer & Community Banking group. The role will specifically interface with the Marketing Innovation team that owns several high visibility work stripes:
+ Chase digital commerce focused strategies, capabilities, products, services and incentives.

+ Driving merchant-led value through incentives, API integrations, unique marketing tactics and wallet strategies across card, examples are DoorDash, Lyft, Spotify, Google Pay, PayPal and others.

+ Creating new marketing capabilities, marketing tactics and testing plans for "Next Best Message" strategies for card- which requires robust creative development and testing plans in partnership with this Chase team and Moveable Ink

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities:**

+ Collaborate with copywriters, creative directors and brand managers to create compelling creative executions for multiple lines of business across various platforms: web, mobile, social, print, direct mail, posters, emails, retail signage, presentations, events, and video.

+ Learn, know and deliver creative solutions based on Brand guidelines

+ Cultivate a solid understanding of the strategy and market dynamics of assigned product(s) and initiatives

+ Work closely with other creatives, brand managers and creative operations managers to meet established deadlines

+ Comfortably present creative ideas and solutions to peers, managers and business partners

+ Participate in project kickoffs, status meetings, team meetings and creative reviews, to stay aligned with the creative process and ensure adherence to timelines

+ Complete all assigned work on deadline and regularly communicate status updates to your managers and teammates

**Qualifications:**

+ 5+ years of design experience in an agency or corporate environment, designing across multiple devices and platforms; some agency experience is strongly preferred but not required

+ A bachelor's degree in communication design, graphic design or visual arts is required

+ Understand the fine points of brand guidelines and adhere to their standards and rules, with a great eye for typography

+ Demonstrated strong understanding of color theory and color relationships.

+ Impeccable taste in current design trends and visual content

+ Knowledge of the financial services industry, or the ability to learn it quickly (experience working in a regulated industry preferred)

+ Must possess exceptional software skills. Proficiency on Mac OS platform is a must. Thorough knowledge of the following applications is required: Adobe CC (including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), Sketch and InVision

+ Strong experience and knowledge of skills in both digital and print, with expert understanding of multimedia design and experience building files for both print and digital

+ Experienced at translating a creative brief into clear and motivating creative

+ Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions

+ Listens and communicates well and is open to feedback

+ Strong communication, presentation and strategy skills

+ Proactive, organized and detail-oriented work style

+ Able to effectively handle multiple assignments concurrently in a fast-paced environment, partner effectively and consistently meet deadlines

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans