Ayzenberg

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WHO WE ARE: Fiercely independent. Passionately creative. Fueled by data and the power of AI. Ayzenberg Group, based in Pasadena, CA, is one of the largest, privately held advertising and media companies on the West Coast. We’re a culture of curiosity, filled with player/coaches who care deeply about the work from the top down, and team members with an entrepreneurial mindset. We are an equal opportunity employer. “Okay, nice jargon, but what does that actually mean?” Good question. Basically, we believe we can do the best work possible while still being kind, collaborative and respectful to everyone involved. We strive to macro (not micro) manage and give all team members the support and freedom they need to thrive—both professionally and personally. We’re also deeply passionate about where the industry is headed—especially when it comes to AI. From creative automation to predictive insights and smarter media strategy, we’re not only leaning into but creating the tools and technologies shaping the future of marketing, and we’re looking for teammates who are excited to grow with us in that space. In a nutshell, whether you’re a client or a team member, we want you to love it here. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Reporting to the Associate Creative Director, we're looking for a passionate and social-first Art Director to work on a large gaming brand client. The ideal candidate is someone who loves ideating, creating, designing video and still assets that live on brand social channels. This person is a natural on the internet, understands culture, the gaming industry and enjoys all forms of content creation. This person will collaborate with the gaming focused creative team on ideating and executing social posts and campaigns that promote and celebrate various games – from indie to AAA. • **PLEASE NOTE: This is an ongoing FREELANCE ROLE with varying hours per project assignment(s). WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Cast a vision for a creative concept; understanding how it fits in the brand’s social ecosystem while producing that asset from concept to completion. • You will use Photoshop, Premiere/After Effects to bring creative and strategic video concepts to life across Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok and more. • Help create video and static assets for other channels like Instagram Reels, Stories, Twitter and TikTok that range from lo-fi meme to shortform cutdown. • Stay connected to gaming and all the latest things going on in the industry, designing creative ideas fosters built for likes/shares/ engagement with fans based on what they are excited about now, and what’s coming next with both the brand and games. • Be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment but can also independently focus and own a project on your own. • Have a strong sense of accountability & ownership and can help creatively drive a project forward with solutions. • Have the ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects amidst strict deadlines and (sometimes) stressful situations with strong communication and transparency. • Partner with Creative Directors to ensure that all creative is on brand and compelling as possible. • Ensure content is optimized for all social channels and all devices. WHAT YOU'LL (IDEALLY) BRING TO THE TABLE: • 4+ years of experience creating digital content and social assets for a recognizable brand or channel (1+ at an advertising/marketing/entertainment agency). Must have gaming client experience. • General understanding of how to write up a concept for a social pitch deck. • High proficiency in creative industry tools such as After Effects, Photoshop, Premier, etc. and the ability to quickly turn an idea into a video, GIF, motion or static asset • A sense of humor and knowledge of internet culture that can be brought into your creative in a way that makes sense for the brand • A sense of intentional design: knowing when to go intentionally lo-fi vs when to go more polished • An understanding that what creatively works on a brand social channel is more nuanced and different than what works on a fan social channel • The ability to bring brand style through to exciting concepts and assets • A passion for building compelling creative for social media • A passion for gaming • Technical knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, what works, and how to design for greatest impact • Exceptional written and communication skills • Desire to learn, grow, teach and contribute in a fast-paced, creative environment • Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team • Proven time management and organizational skills • Experience juggling multiple projects simultaneously So, if you've read this far and have that butterflies in your stomach feeling, send us your resume, we'd love to hear from you.