Storytellers for Confident Brands™
Careers
You won’t find any cubicles here. In fact, we don’t have many walls in general. That’s because here at Small Army, we think of ourselves as one big team — office dogs included.
Whether you’re working furiously in a room by yourself, collaborating in a group, or attending one of our many offsite enrichment opportunities, Small Army wants you to leave work every day feeling inspired and empowered. Our work-life balance is off-the-charts incredible, and we have a PowerPoint somewhere to prove it. But you should really just come and see for yourself. (That way you can pet the dogs, too.)
Open Positions
Studio Designer
Description
Under the guidance of senior creative staff and production team members, the Studio Designer assists in creative design projects through the entire creative lifecycle but specifically in the production phase. You will be part of the team responsible for the execution of project concepts from start to finish. Attention to detail should be second to none, and you should demonstrate the desire and ability to continually innovate and push the boundaries of your work.
JOB EXPECTATIONS
- Prepare mechanical print-ready files in accordance with production specifications, confirming all brand guidelines are adhered to prior to packaging final art files, and release for production.
- Produce detailed print specifications defining final sizing, colors, folds, panel sizes, die-cuts, etc., and create folding dummies, if necessary, to ensure flawless production.
- For digital production, prepare comprehensive build-kits for web development. Cut up and release digital assets in accordance with developer specifications.
- Help manage and maintain server structure, confirming all final project assets are saved and that they are filed appropriately. Help steward the quality of the creative department by being a living example of positivity, forward thinking, kindness, curiosity, and creativity.
- Maintain high graphics standards and proactively learn about new techniques and trends in advertising and graphic arts.
- Be a constant student of current and evolving technology, helping to deliver creative in new, cool, and surprising ways.
- With approval and guidance from your team leader, monitor all materials through each stage of pre-production and production.
- Manage a full plate of assignments across all channels (print, video, social, digital, etc.).
- Be highly organized and complete all assigned work correctly and on time, regularly reporting the status of projects to your team leader.
- Take and distill feedback from team members, relationship managers and clients.
- Help foster a team atmosphere built on positive, productive, collaborative working relationships.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Includes Minimum of: Two-three years’ experience working in an agency or a client-side creative studio department
Hands-on Experience with:
Print production, digital/web design, image selection, packaging files, presentation design
Proficient in:
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Slides, Figma
Bonus Points:
Adobe XD/Premiere/Adobe After Effects, Media Encoder, Lightroom
Triple Bonus Points:
Sketch/InVision
Work Samples Required – Submissions will not be considered without a link by which to view work
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Media Intern
Description
We are seeking a media planning intern to support our media planning team in developing and executing media campaigns across various platforms. As a media planning intern, you will have the opportunity to learn about media planning, research, and analysis, and will gain practical experience in the field of media planning.
If you’re a self-starter who’s looking to gain advertising experience with an incredible team, this one’s for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development of media plans that meet client objectives and budgets
- Conduct research on media trends, demographics, and consumer behavior
- Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations for media planning
- Collaborate with media buyers and vendors to negotiate rates and secure media placements
- Coordinate with creative teams to ensure media aligns with messaging and branding
- Monitor and track media performance and provide reports to clients and internal teams
- Stay up-to-date with industry news and trends to inform media strategies
Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
- A passion for and general understanding of paid media and the digital landscape
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while paying attention to details
- Ability to work independently yet seek help when needed
- Proficient in MS Office (specifically Excel) and Google Sheets
- Ability to work in a constantly evolving industry
The ideal candidate is passionate about media planning and eager to learn. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Note: All internships are paid and eligible for academic credit.
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Copywriting Intern
Description
Do you have a way with words? Do your friends always ask you to come up with a witty line for party invitations? Are you the master of memes? King/Queen of captions?
If so, you could be our next Copywriting Intern!
We’re looking for someone to aid and abet our creative teams with things like Facebook and Instagram ad ideas, post copy, banner headlines, tiktok videos, website copy, billboards, as well as a bunch of other stuff that might come up…Like helping complete a 1000-piece puzzle or doing a lunch run.
- Can be part time (20 hrs/week) to full time.
- We are in-agency Wednesdays & Thursdays. It’s not required that you be, but it would definitely enhance your learning experience.
Requirements:
- Online portfolio or writing samples
- Extra points if you’re a college senior or recent grad.
NOTE: Must be 21 for access to beer fridge/jello shot stash
- Sense of humor a plus
Sound good? Apply here. We’ll follow up soon if we think it’s a good fit.
All internships are paid and eligible for academic credit.
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Post-Production (Video) Intern
Description
Passionate about production? Eager to edit? Well, we’ve got news for you! We are looking for interns who want to gain experience in the world of ad agency video editing and post-production! You’ll be working side by side with the post-production team on client projects, helping us hunt down the right clips, tracking usage, finding tunes, and learning the day-to-day responsibilities of a really awesome job.
Note: Summer internships are required to be full-time, and the application deadline is March 15th, 2020. All internships are paid and eligible for academic credit.
What’s Needed
Apart from a can-do attitude, you’ll need a strong understanding of Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder, and how to use an Apple computer. Knowledge of AfterEffects, Photoshop, and/or DaVinci Resolve is a plus. Must have at least 2 years of college experience.
How To Apply
Send us your resume, give us a link to your reel, and tell us why you want to work here.
Candidates that are the right fit for the position will be contacted for interviews.