Program Director

NY, Full Time

YOU: A detail-oriented, solutions-focused leader with expertise in managing creative projects, optimizing processes, and building strong relationships with clients, teams, and partners.

THEM: A forward-thinking creative studio that is known for their high-quality work, an innovative approach and collaborates with clients to reimagine how they go to market.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with agency leadership to develop staffing plans, ensuring the right mix of full-time and contract talent for each project.

• Oversee project schedules, tracking milestones, progress, and budgets while ensuring clear communication with internal teams and clients.

• Manage multiple parallel projects from strategic direction through implementation, ensuring efficiency and high-quality output.

• Handle production contracts with external vendors and freelance talent, ensuring alignment with project needs and budgets.

• Lead weekly resource planning meetings with department leads, the Founder, and the CFO to optimize staffing across the studio.

• Identify roadblocks in project execution and implement creative solutions to maintain timelines and quality standards.

• Improve and refine internal workflows, driving efficiency and enhancing the overall creative and production process.

• Balance both client expectations and studio profitability, ensuring successful project delivery within budget.

• Collaborate closely with strategists, designers, and technologists to ensure a seamless transition from strategy to implementation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing projects, studio operations, and budgets within a design studio, creative agency, or similar environment.

• Strong background in overseeing multi-phase projects, including strategy, concept development, and production (e.g., web/app design, photo/video, motion, illustration, communications).

• Ability to manage complex workflows and multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high creative standards.

• Skilled in contract negotiation and vendor management for both production partners and freelance talent.

• Proven ability to optimize project timelines, staffing, and budgets to maximize efficiency and profitability.

• Experience leading and mentoring producers or project managers in strategy, innovation, and product design processes.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across creative, strategic, and financial teams.

• Proficiency in project management tools and workflow optimization techniques to enhance team performance.

• Based on the information that has been provided to You & Them by our Client, the base salary for this position is in the $160K-$180K range depending on experience.

Group Creative Lead, Art

LA, Full Time

YOU: A visionary creative leader with exceptional design and craft expertise, strong client relationship skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for delivering innovative, high-impact global campaigns.

THEM: A culturally-driven creative agency known for blending brand storytelling with cultural insights to deliver impactful, innovative campaigns. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the creative vision for a global 360 campaign launching a new wearable product in the outdoor/adventure category.

• Collaborate with senior clients and global teams to align on strategy, uncover insights, and deliver innovative solutions.

• Develop strong client relationships, advocating for creative excellence with determination and diplomacy.

• Oversee creative development for high-visibility cultural moments

• Partner with clients and stakeholders across global markets to integrate diverse perspectives and expertise in design, art, fashion, and craft.

• Mentor creative team members and foster a culture of innovation and craftsmanship.

• Preference for talent based in LA or NY with priority on LA based people, or those who are willing to relocate.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Proven experience as a creative leader with a portfolio of global campaigns, ideally in outdoor or lifestyle categories.

• Expertise in design and craft, delivering polished and innovative creative solutions.

• Strong client relationship skills, with the ability to navigate complex partnerships.

• Experience leading large-scale campaigns with significant budgets and cultural impact.

• Strategic mindset with a clear POV and the ability to advocate for the work diplomatically.

• Must be a true design aficionado with the ability to speak this language and have high-level conversations with executive level design leaders.

• Enthusiasm for outdoor adventure or endurance sports is a plus.

• Based on the information that has been provided to You & Them by our Client, the base salary for this position is in the $235K-$300K range depending on experience.

Executive Design Director

NYC, Full-Time

YOU: You are a visionary leader who drives innovative, 360-degree creative campaigns across print and digital platforms, with a passion for excellence and a deep understanding of brand strategy.

THEM: They are a sought-after, global lifestyle brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute innovative 360-degree creative concepts across print and digital platforms, including campaigns, in-store materials, digital assets, and special projects.

• Lead art direction, creative briefs, shoot briefs, and on-set direction for asset creation.

• Collaborate with marketing teams to align creative outputs with campaign strategies.

• Partner with agencies, shoot production teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of creative deliverables.

• Oversee the development of design materials, such as mailers, brochures, magazine inserts, and press kits.

• Maintain and evolve the brand’s visual identity while accommodating regional adaptations and local nuances.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of professional experience in a creative environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Creative Arts, Design, or a related field.

• Global mindset and awareness of emerging technologies.

• Expertise in creative integration across various media and sales channels.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of current fashion, beauty, and lifestyle trends.

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with substantial experience in print production, including retouching and pre-press.

• Based on the information that has been provided to You & Them by our Client, the base salary for this position is in the $215K-$230K range depending on experience.