NO CURRENT OPENINGS, but we like to see resumes and example strategic deliverables.

The ideal candidate will be a strong conceptual and collaborative thinker with the ability to persuasively present ideas to clients and team members. Bring innovative solutions to client problems when presented with marketing and communication challenges. Expertly articulate your visions and possess a strong attention to detail, possess qualitative and quantitative consumer research and strong oral and written communication skills. You must be flexible, able to quickly adapt to new situations, and be deeply familiar and passionate about not only traditional marketing, advertising and design, but digital and new media marketing concepts, practices and programs as well.

Responsibilities

The Strategist provides the client with the most effective branding, marketing and media plan recommendation to insure that the client's goals are met. He/she must be the day-to-day steward on assigned brands. The Strategist is required to develop and maintain an intimate knowledge of their clients' business and ensure that all client project and media requirements are executed in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• 7 years minimum account and project management experience
• Must have worked with or in at least 4 or more industries
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong "people skills"
• Strong research abilities
• Proactive approach to problem resolution and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented
• A team player
• A passion for excellence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Proficiency with OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner and OmniPlan a plus

Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigration Act of 1986. No H1-B visa sponsorship will be provided.

If you meet these qualifications, please e-mail your resume to careers_brands@brandextract.com.

NO CURRENT OPENINGS, but we like to see resumes and portfolios.

If you are a talented designer with proven experience in a variety of industries then BrandExtract has a home for you. Work side-by-side with some of Houston’s best creative talent. This is a permanent position and the compensation package is excellent.

Summary

The selected candidate will be involved with a wide range of projects including but not limited to presentations, Web, print, advertising, direct mail and tradeshow booth design. This position will also be involved in the production process, which can include dealing with vendors, clients/executives and internal design staff.

Responsibilities

• Works with senior and executive management on the design development of projects for a variety of clients.
• Understands the client's business model and strategic plans
• Aligns concepts accordingly
• Meets with clients to address communication requirements
• Brainstorms communication and marketing ideas and concepts that will drive brand recognition
• Manages schedules and assets
• B.F.A. in design communications or equivalent
• 4-8 years of design experience for a variety of industries and for a variety of solutions from logos to ads.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with clients to effectively meet their needs and deadlines
• Ability to think strategically and produce high-impact products
• Superior attention to detail while balancing multiple projects
• Proven services experience
• Adobe CS3 Creative Suite and MS Office proficiency

Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigration Act of 1986. No H1-B visa sponsorship will be provided.

If you meet these qualifications, please e-mail your resume to careers_design@brandextract.com.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the product development life cycle including the gathering of requirements, writing technical design specifications, developing code, testing and deploying the final solution. Strong skills in HTML, CSS and Javascript are absolutely necessary. The candidate should also have experience with some server side technology. Node.js, ASP.NET, and PHP are our target platforms but we don't expect you to be an expert on all three.

Requirements

• Solid oral and written communications skills
• Experience developing queries and storage procedures for Microsoft SQL Server
• Able to work both independently and with a team depending on assignment
• Proactive approach to problem resolution and ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Detail-oriented and a team player

The ideal candidate has at least three years experience, but we will consider entry-level candidates who can demonstrate good knowledge of the required skills and a passion to grow.

Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigration Act of 1986. No H1-B visa sponsorship will be provided.

If you meet these qualifications, please e-mail your resume to careers_technology@brandextract.com.

NO CURRENT OPENINGS, but we like to see resumes and portfolios.

During various times of the year, BrandExtract will be conducting trials in order to create the next branding experts. As subjects, you will be prodded to show your best. You will be pushed to exceed limits. And you will be required to make coffee.

On the brighter side, you will be part of one of the grandest Branding experiments ever conceived. And you will learn from some of the brightest creative minds, working on actual client business.

Compensation is $10/hour. Bipeds only.

Design Intern - As a design intern at BrandExtract, you'll put your skills to work on print, digital media, web design, social media under the guidance of some of the best designers and copywriters in the Southwest. You must have at least a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 4 or 5. You also must know how to print and mount stuff onto black boards. Please submit your resume with five (5) class work samples or portfolio to interns@brandextract.com. If you have an online portfolio, paste the link within your email. Be sure to put "Design Internship" in your subject line.

Copywriting Intern - As a copywriting intern at BrandExtract, you will whet your concepting and writing skills under the tutelage of award-winning copywriters and designers who know how to properly use the word "tutelage." You will write ads, website content, blogs, case studies, social media and more. You must know Microsoft Word or Apple Work's Pages. Please submit your resume with five (5) writing samples (class work, short stories, ad concepts, blogs, etc.) or portfolio to interns@brandextract.com. If you have an online portfolio, paste the link within your email. Be sure to put "Copywriter Internship" in your subject line.

This mid-level part time position involves a wide range of disciplines and would best suit a motivated self-learner. In addition to IT support, you will be tasked with helping to establish processes for a growing tech-savvy firm.

Responsibilities include:

• Desktop support for 20 Mac users, including printers, scanners, etc
• Management of multiple virtual and physical Windows servers
• Management of multiple virtual and physical Linux servers
• Management of multiple Mac servers
• Maintenance of office network including switch and firewall configuration
• Maintenance of data center network including switches, firewalls, and other appliances
• Management of backup processes
• Asset management (hardware and software)
• Contribute to process developement

Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigration Act of 1986. No H1-B visa sponsorship will be provided.

If you meet these qualifications, please e-mail your resume to careers_technology@brandextract.com.

IMMEDIATE OPENING

The ideal candidate will have five years minimum experience in an agency environment where juggling multiple Web development projects for a diverse range of client is second nature. Duties include requirements gathering and documentation, creating and maintaining project schedules and budgets, maintaining project momentum to completion, providing written status updates, and responding quickly and effectively to incoming requests. The candidate will also be responsible for creating and maintaining various check lists and overseeing the QA process. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must; PMI certification is a plus. Macintosh is the preferred platform.

Project/Practice-related Competencies

Interactive Strategy

• Works with client and internal teams to identify, define, and document strategic goals and objectives as well as holistic models that illustrate relationships with all branding and marketing tactics and touchpoints. These may include SEO/SEM, email campaigns, social media, direct mail, media, advertising and print collateral as well as other initiatives.
• Continually monitors work product, including Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Copywriting, SEO, etc., to make sure it's consistent with strategic goals and a good user experience.

Project /Practice Management

• Creates and executes project plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies needed resources and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team for accuracy before passing to client.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and leads quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project deliverable documents are complete, current, stored and archived appropriately.

Project Accounting

• Monitors and manages project budget and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project.
• Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
• Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization (provided in Traffic ERP).

Career Path Competencies

Financial Management

• Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly.
• Understands our pricing model(s) and billing procedures.
• Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization.
• Assures project legal documents are completed, signed, stored and archived appropriately.

Business Development

• Identifies business development and additional sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.
• Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping and LOE assessments.
• Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.

Communication

• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Technical Understanding

• Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
• Understands basic Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.
• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

Professional Competencies

Leadership

• Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
• Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each member's career interests.
• Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change .
• Manages the process of innovative change effectively.
• Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

Teamwork

• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
• Participates in regular team activities outside of the office.

Client Management

• Manages day-to-day client interaction.
• Sets and manages client expectations.
• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.

Organizational Responsibilities

Innovator Development

• Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels.
• Helps team execute career development plans.
• Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by us.
• Trains other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs.
• Encourages more junior members to take responsibility for their development within the company.
• Challenges fellow Innovators to progress toward their professional development goals.

Internal Operations

• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
• Participates in and/or leads internal teams/task forces
• Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.
• Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies, processes and procedures.

Tools

• Software and Systems (Not required, but a plus)
• Mac proficiency. Working knowledge of Apple Pages (Word proxy), Numbers (Excel proxy), and Keynote (PowerPoint proxy) (training and support available)
• OmniGraffle (training and support available)
• Traffic (agency ERP-training and support available)
• SurveyGizmo (training and support available)

Learn about the web site development process from one of the top Branding, Creative, and Web Development agencies in Houston. You will obtain hands on experience with the most qualified professionals in an award winning agency. If you are willing to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes, you will gain priceless experience in this industry. You do not need previous experience, only a desire to grow and a passion to learn. We will train you on the process of web design. Pays $10 per hour

Requirements

• Minimum 15 hours per week
• Organized
• Self-Motivated
• Quick Learner
• A basic understanding of Information Architecture and Usability
• Proficiency in Mac OS a plus

Things you'll help us with

• Research
• Assembling Project Plans
• Website content population

If you want to kick-start your career in a dynamic environment, please contact us at interns@brandextract.com.