Because creativity happens at the intersection of disciplines, we hire people who live in those intersections. We hire hybrids.

Hybrids are people with deep talent in multiple domains. They love to juxtapose and crossbreed ideas. They do not fit standard job descriptions. Nor do they want to. Nor do we want them to. That is why we have cultivated Collins to be a paradise for their plurality. We encourage their eclecticism.

If you’re a hybrid who can bring something extra to these roles, we’d love to hear from you.

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Director of Talent

Role

Our most important capital is our people. That’s why this position is so critical. The Director of Culture (Creative) "finds them, grows them, and keeps then.” In this position, you’ll bring the world's best creative talent to Collins and provide the programs that help them thrive. The role is both a strategic leader helping shape our company’s future, as well as a current-day creative talent manager. You’ll solve complex organizational challenges through people-related solutions. You’ll be an integral part of the leadership team, so you’ll need to understand every aspect of the business and be a thought leader on people, culture and organizational topics. Whether it’s helping us expand into a new discipline, refining our core programs, developing talent or simply injecting some more fun into Collins, you’ll be the “keeper of the magic.”

Type

Full time

Key Responsibilities

TALENT MANAGEMENT

• Scout the country for the best of the best creative talent—for both freelance and full time needs—and build a database of them
• Offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution
• Management of employee time allocation across projects (who is on what, who has capacity, etc.)
• Onboard each new employee & freelance
• Manage awards submissions

Key Responsibilities (continued)

TALENT DEVELOPMENT

• Institution and management of programs/opportunities to expand/develop employee talent and skills
• Coordinate and own quarterly creative review showcasing company work with all team members
• Coordination of employee reviews—which we call “Coaching Sessions”
• Work with each employee to establish an plan to make their time at Collins meaningful; one that outlines each employee’s goals for their time at Collins, sets clear objectives for them to achieve that goal, defines a reasonable timeline for doing so and identifies milestones to track and check in on that progress.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years working in a high performance creative agency or company
• A strong knowledge and network of the best creative talent at multiple experience levels and disciplines
• Experience developing customized learning and development experiences
• Proven ability to lead by example and foster relationships
• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change

Qualifications (continued)

• History of strong partnering and collaboration across teams and organizational boundaries
• Strong strategic and systems thinker—able to help others make connections and see the big picture
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with drive and a passion for development of people and the business
• The ability to thrive in ambiguity and large amounts of autonomy

Senior Designer

Role

We are looking for a senior designer rooted in visual design but experienced in motion design, interactive, and brand design. In this role, you’ll work closely with our strategists, writers, photographers, illustrators, video producers, and coders across a range of projects including, but not limited to, brand design, editorial, package design, interface design, interactive installations, wayfinding, and environment design. In each instance, you’ll lead the conceptualization and execution of the creative solutions.

Type

Full time

Responsiblities

• Translate strategies into inspiring, provocative, and disruptive results, in short amounts of time, on tasks large and small
• Lead development of creative solutions
• Works with the agency leadership to ensure that various aspects of design work meet both Collins’ creative standards and clients’ expectations
• Responsible for accomplishing and maintaining the quality of design throughout all phases of the project
• Mentor and, at times, manage a group of designer(s), or junior designer(s) on smaller-scale projects in their execution

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in the design field
• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating work in a variety of media
• Strong typographic skills
• Exceptional communication skills within the agency team and with clients
• Ability to lead a team and provide mentoring to junior team members
• In-depth understanding of Adobe Creative Suite
• Be innately curious about life and aware of the latest market and media trends, new aesthetics, materials, graphic styles, typography, and most importantly, solving problems
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and other programming languages
• Knowledge of visual, interaction, and branding trends
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to function independently and in a team environment