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The Director of Design will provide design leadership from development of concepts to implementation. Projects will include exhibit design (physical/digital), publication design, websites, brand development, collateral and more. The Director plans and directs the activities of the design team to maintain the company’s standards of creative excellence, timeliness and profitability while achieving our clients’ goals. You will report to the agency’s Executive Vice President and will be a member of the Management Committee.

Responsibilities

• Provides design leadership from concept to completion for both Client and History Factory initiatives.
• Prepares visual presentations for assigned projects.
• Works with client resources to confirm project objectives, deliverables and other expectations in support of project creative briefs.
• Collaborates with fellow creative team members on design and digital/media options to meet project objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborates with Agency/project leaders to ensure client and project objectives are met.
• Collaborates with production on budgeting, schedule, and supervision of outside services, including production contractors.
• Provides advice and assistance as needed to ensure optimal quality of design deliverables.
• Leads and/or prepares all design documentation and specifications for client review and approval prior to release to fabricators, printers, programmers, etc.
• Works with leadership to assign, develop and manage internal and freelance design resources.
• Directs, mentors and develops staff performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A very strong portfolio of past creative work with exhibit/museum design emphasis a must.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in design and at least 10 years experience including design/personnel management, exhibit, print and digital/interactive design.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience working in collaboration with other creative team members.
• Familiarity with campaign, brand management, and corporate identity work.
• Extensive knowledge of digital graphic/visual design techniques and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of graphic software programs for Mac, including Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. AR/VR, CAD and/or 3-d modeling experience a plus.
• Good working knowledge of electronic production process and print production process.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for history.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Email only, please no phone calls.

Qualifications & Responsibilities
The Account Executive will manage planning and tactical implementation of assigned programs as well as manage client relationships relative to those programs. The Account Executive will serve as the primary day-to-day contact with clients and coordinate with the History Factory team. Intermittent travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage marketing/communications and archival programs for assigned account, including program recommendations, project execution and results analysis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients at appropriate levels, acting as day-to-day client point of contact.
• Possess minute-by-minute knowledge of all work in progress.
• Organize, lead, and deliver follow-up communications and actions for recurring project status calls (internal and client).
• Lead and/or assist in the generation of presentations, creative briefs, conference reports, program reporting and status reports.
• Establish and communicate client and internal team priorities and deadlines.
• Work independently and with others as part of a team in a highly organized and detail-oriented manner while coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with and oversee deliverables from project partners, vendors and freelancers.
• Manage and report on job cost related to assigned projects.
• Forecast shifts in project schedule and revenue early and often.
• Effectively negotiate client and agency needs and desires.
• Proactively identify and communicate opportunities to grow the business on assigned accounts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Communications. Advanced degree a plus.
• 3-5+ years with a Communications or Marketing agency or corporate marketing/communications department required.
• Applicable internship experience will be considered.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint expertise plus familiarity with Google Suite and project management tools/systems.
• Proven track record in execution of detailed projects and ability to demonstrate critical decision-making skills.
• Management of marketing/communications programs for one or more client programs, including strategic planning, project execution and results analysis. Knowledge and experience with internal and external channel a plus.
• Oversee assigned project team and supervise all activity related to the client account.
• Work with team to ensure account profitability.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients through daily contact and ensures client satisfaction.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Email only, please no phone calls.