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• Art Director - CHS

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  November 6, 2022
  

  Art Director - CHS

  Chisinau, Moldova, Full-Time

  bully! entertainment is an international, award-winning creative agency specializing in developing world-class emerging tech experiences and branded story-driven content.

  We’re looking for an experienced Art Director to define and drive the look and feel of the immersive experiences we’re creating for fortune 50 brands around the world – from entertainment and tech giants to household consumer product and pharma brands.  

  You’ll be responsible for managing – and inspiring – a select, cross-discipline team of artists and designers; working with the Creative Director and Production and Development leads to deliver world-class products; and supporting the leadership team in developing strategies to achieve product goals, strengthen team culture, and deliver the quality our clients deserve.

  The ideal candidate is a “people person” who enjoys working in a fast paced environment where there is always a new challenge.  We’re a hybrid marketing agency and game dev studio with a reputation for creative solutions – which means we rarely are working on the same thing twice.  Our people love the challenge of discovering what makes consumers “click”, are constantly working to improve existing processes, have curious and analytical mind, enjoy the art of organization, and find satisfaction in making things run more smoothly.

   

  Responsibilities:

  • Define, drive and execute on the visual development of all studio projects.
  • Elevate our standard of visual excellence in delivering exceptional experiences and products.
  • Understand and maintain client brand standards across deployments.
  • Provide leadership from inception to release, acting as a supervisor and guide through concept & design, production and development phases.
  • Collaborate with Creative Producers and Creative Director to understand the client requirements and use studio productivity platforms to efficiently drive results.
  • Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas for both client challenges and internal creative exploration. 
  • Lead internal brand development, participate in new business presentations and guide marketing outreach to ensure quality of execution.
  • Direct team efforts, monitor results and proactively work with reports to improve process and guide career development.

   

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum five years experience in a similar role, preferably in a creative studio with emerging tech projects;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in-person and through written communication;
  • Have strong management skills to lead a department, be able to communicate visual ideas and be able to work as part of a team;
  • Understand what is going to be achievable further down the line in production by the animation and post-production teams;

   

  Preferred Skills:

  • Have the artistic skill and imagination to produce original and high-quality designs.
  • Russian and English both spoken and written (intermediate level up).

   

  About bully! entertainment

  At bully! entertainment, we create story-driven content and immersive brand experiences that blur the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds. In short—We Make Fun!

  Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, entertainment media giants, and household names like Microsoft, Disney, and NASA.

  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, bully! entertainment fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where individual differences are valued and accommodated in ways that tap into each person’s talents and strengths. We know that diversity and inclusion have a positive impact on our products and services and on each other.

  Interested in joining the bully! team?

  Please apply here or send your Resume/CV and cover letter to [email protected] Only applications including a thoughtful cover letter will be considered.

  We look forward to hearing from you!

  COVID-19 Considerations:

  bully! entertainment employees are currently working in a hybrid mode, and we are still conducting remote interviews & hiring during this time.

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s (preferred) or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

  Job Type:

  • Contract to hire.

  Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Flexible working schedule and space.
  • Professional and personal development training or educational budget.
  • Maternity and paternity leave policy.
  • Salary is official, and full social package is covered.
  • By-law holidays and generous attractive vacations policy.
  • English language courses (after 3 months probation period).
  • Work in an international environment.

  Schedule:

  • Full-Time, Monday to Friday.

   

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• Creative Producer - Remote USA

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  November 6, 2022
  

  Creative Producer - Remote USA

  Baltimore

  bully! entertainment is an award-winning team of creatives with studios in Chisinau (Moldova), Baltimore (USA), Guadalajara (Mexico), and London (UK). With technological mastery and a serious penchant for fun, we create extraordinary, immersive experiences that blur the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds. In short—We Make Fun.

  Our clients include Fortune 500 companies and entertainment media giants, including Microsoft, Disney, NASA, and many more. Fusing world-class storytelling with emerging evolutions in XR technology, our team is built on the freedom to create and the drive to innovate.

  We’re looking for people who exude creativity, are passionate about their craft, have a knack for effective communication, are constantly looking for innovative solutions, and above all—know the value of team and family. The selected candidate for the role should be interested in building a long-term career in Client Engagement / Project & Account Management.

  In addition to excellent client engagement skills, the ideal candidate should be familiar with the creative process and have a background in art production or Unity / Unreal development. Also referred to as “Creative Producer,” this role will report directly to the Director of Creative Production & Client Services and communicate with other Senior Managers.

  Our team needs a driven, dedicated, and goal-oriented individual with creative account management experience. The ideal candidate is a highly energetic, tech-savvy, friendly ‘can do’ team player with strong project/account management and operations skills. They also have solid experience supporting a lean, fast-moving creative team across multiple digital projects, communication skills, and impeccable time management skills.

  Responsibilities:

  • Manage Account/Client Logistics.
    • Develop and execute project scopes in the determined timeline within budgets for web, design, and AR/VR content.
    • Contribute to the strategic vision and have ownership of the project’s delivery quality.
    • Initiate client/contractor paperwork (including NDAs, requests for new contracts, new client paperwork, advance requests, etc.) and manage billing schedules.
    • Create and manage production schedules that are appropriate and feasible for the studio workload (including sprint planning and sprint grooming).
    •  Budget owners & in charge of money management.
    • Client facing support.
    • Client Billing: responsible for weekly client billing administration and work with finance/accounting team to ensure all invoices are being created and sent out in a timely manner.
    • Budget Management: Solely responsible for management of assigned project budgets.
  • Act as Liaison between Client and Internal Teams.
    • Run daily/weekly reviews with clients and internal decision-makers for an efficient feedback loop.
    • Manage client communication tools like the Product Review Document.
    • Determine a project’s risk on an ongoing basis and escalate issues as needed.
    • Monitor out-of-scope requests and initiate additional estimates and approvals.
    • Manage and collaborate with quality contractors who can elevate the work.
    • Collaborate with project management, legal, talent, video, animation, production, music, and video teams on all production steps.
    • Provide clear communication of project statuses to internal teams and any third-party contractors.
  • Create an Atmosphere for Creative Exploration.
    • Bring creative solutions to the table, and work to cultivate an innovative, supportive and high-functioning creative team.
    • Foster communication, creative expression, and a family-focused work environment.
    • Assist in initial creative project planning and deliver ideas to meet client needs.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in a creative agency, advertising agency, or production company
  • Must be authorized to work in the US and willing to undergo a background check
  • Understanding of 2D/3D art production and/or Unity/Unreal development
  • Self-motivated, glass-half-full type person who thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organization skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and initiatives
  • Ability to proactively analyze, diagnose, and creatively solve problems
  • Client engagement and relationship-building experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  Preferred Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
  • Familiar with Jira and/or Scrum processes
  • Game studio or big agency experience
  • Online portfolio – such as a website, blog, or online album
  • Shipped an AAA game or high-profile emerging tech apps
  • Takes your dog (or pet in general, really) to any coffee house for a Pup Cup
  • Loves Keanu Reeves

  Interested in joining the bully! team?

  Please apply here or send your Resume/CV and cover letter to [email protected]bullyentertainment.com. Only applications including a thoughtful cover letter will be considered.

  Are you a passionate Creative Producer but have a few gaps in our skills requirements listed? We’d encourage you to apply anyway but include an explanation in a thoughtful cover letter outlining why you’d be a great fit to join our team.

  bully! entertainment fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where individual differences are appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We know that diversity and inclusion help our teams have a positive impact on our products and services and on each other.

  bully! entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  We are looking forward to hearing from you!

  COVID-19 Considerations:

  bully! entertainment employees are currently working in a hybrid mode, and we are still conducting remote interviews & hiring during this time.

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s (preferred) or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

  Job Type:

  • US-based W2 exempt full-time

  Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

  Schedule:

  • Full-Time Monday to Friday (EST time zone)

  Work Location:

  • BLT USA / Remote USA with occasional travel