This is Bigger Than a Job

You are the senior strategic face of BrandExtract to all of your clients and the face of the client to all your team members in the company. As the primary go-between with the C-suite, VPs and Marketing Managers, you play the most critical role in creating and leadings strategic plans, while you over see the programs, and your team handling the amazing deliverables.

What you do...

• Conduct marketing, client and competitive research including voice of the customer interviews
• Develop strategic plans and proposals
• Lead market studies
• Facilitate client discovery meetings and workshops
• Create brand assessment reports
• Pitch and close business with partners
• Lead and collaborate with Project Managers to turn execution plans into individual projects with oversight of high level schedules and guidelines for success
• Develop or direct creative briefs/work orders in collaboration with the creative team
• Kickoff projects and effectively brief teams on project goals and requirements
• Task weekly activities of Brand Managers to ensure projects are on strategy, on time and within budget
• Establish and maintain regular communication with clients, consulting and guiding them through the process
• Document and distribute information from meetings to keep all stakeholders on the same page and ensure everyone has the appropriate action items
• Serve as the strategic “go to” resource for all questions on client projects
• Work with the Creative Director to present and defend all proposals and creative work to clients
• Oversee all project billing informing Accounting what to bill, reviewing invoices before they go to client and working with client to ensure prompt payment

What you are good at...

• Facilizing and leading workshops
• Strategic problem solving and framing needs
• Managing client and team expectations and ensuring they are fully informed with no surprises
• Wowing your clients and exceeding their needs while fearlessly pushing back when necessary
• Clearly and concisely communicating both in writing and speaking
• Transferring knowledge in a relevant and useful way to different audiences
• Conducting and guiding productive meetings
• Anticipating and proactively addressing client needs and concerns
• Inspiring and motivating team members, helping them to understand what clients need and want
• Effectively managing many clients and numerous projects simultaneously
• Identifying additional opportunities to help clients transform and grow
• Representing BrandExtract at industry and community functions

Your experience...

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (in a communications field preferred)
• 7+ years working in a communications field (marketing experience preferred)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with whatever software we throw at you

Art directors are responsible not only for the visual style of brands but also in brand innovation. Their days may be filled with strategy sessions, internal approvals and meetings with the design team, as well as design sessions as they work on logos, brand boards, and more. They also work with outside producers and directors to oversee the production of motion/film projects, trade show exhibits, immersive experiences, and physical spaces. Their work requires them to understand the design elements of projects, inspire other creative workers, and keep projects on budget and on time.

What you do...

• Provide guidance and leadership on brand design strategy for our clients which may include everything from developing concepts, to design sprints, to how to tactically execute the solution
• During the Brand Assessment, contribute to the brand audit (visuals and messaging) and provide insight of competitive landscape to the Brand Strategist
• Lead all aspects of design process and application; partnering across teams and ensuring full understanding of briefs/team responsibilities
• Collaborate directly with the Brand Strategist and the Director of Brand Experience in developing the overarching brand’s UX strategy
• Collaborate directly with Marketing leads to develop cohesive campaigns that are rooted in the brand and run across a variety of platforms (i.e. physical and/or digital)
• Determine how best to represent a concept via traditional design means (graphically/visually) and lead the creation of mood boards, key visuals for brand boards and full brand identities
• Work with other disciplines within BrandExtract (Creative, Digital Marketing, Development) to execute all pieces and extensions of the brand
• Present design strategy, concepts, and visuals directly to the client when required
• Quality assurance as design is being applied to digital deliverable
• Present design strategies, concepts and visuals to clients for approval
• Work with Accounts to develop detailed budgets and timelines
• Provide input and guidance on job schedules for creative/branding as they’re being developed
• Provide oversight/supervision of the designers as they are working on your job(s) and review/approve what they are working on
• Provide guidance and feedback to outside vendors when needed (i.e. illustrators, 3D artist)
• Determine or provide guidance on which photographs, art, or other design elements to use
• Collaborate and guide outside vendors in the production of motion/film projects, trade show exhibits, immersive experiences, photoshoots and physical spaces
• Execute other duties as assigned, including new business pitches, internal agency projects, press checks (if needed), art direction for photo/video shoot
• Contribute to agency knowledge sharing (i.e. Insights Articles, Podcast)
• Mentor the Junior and Senior Designers on the team

What you are good at...

• Excellent leadership abilities
• Acting as an ambassador for the brands you have worked on
• Taking direction from non-creative stakeholders and translate their business needs into campaign/creative ideas
• Making strong/compelling presentations
• Being self-directed, motivated, collaborative and willing to learn, adapt and grow
• Superior attention to detail while balancing multiple projects
• Award winning design skills
• Thinking strategically to produce high-impact products

Your experience...

• B.F.A. in design communications or equivalent
• 6-8 years of design experience for a variety of industries and for a variety of solutions from logos to ads.
• Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch and MS Office proficiency
• Proven services experience

Art Directors report to the Director of Brand Experience (currently the acting Creative Director).

If you are a talented designer with proven experience in a variety of industries then BrandExtract may have 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.

The selected candidate will be involved with a wide range of projects including but not limited to brand development, logo and identity creation, print and digital communications, advertising, direct marketing and experiential design. This position will also be involved in the strategic, creative and production processes, which can include collaborating with senior executives, industry partners, clients, their customers and our internal design staff.

What you do...

• Work directly with senior and executive management on the brand and design development of projects for a wide variety of clients
• Understand the client's business model and strategic plans
• Align concepts accordingly
• Meet with clients to address communications requirements
• Brainstorm ideas and concepts that will drive brand recognition
• Create brand concept, development and design solutions

What you are good at...

• Interpersonal communication
• Working with clients to effectively meet their needs and deadlines
• Balancing multiple projects while maintaining superior attention to detail
• Thinking strategically and conceptually to produce high-impact products
• Collaborating with people of diverse perspectives and talent sets

Your experience...

• B.F.A. in design communications or equivalent
• One to five years of design experience for a variety of industries and for a variety of solutions across experiential, digital and print media
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office and various other digital platforms
• Proven creative experience

We build brands people believe in. BrandExtract is a multi-disciplined group of experts that strives to deepen the connection between our clients and their customers while supporting their business goals. We immerse ourselves in the hard and soft data of their world, then use what we learn to express and grow their presence and influence.

As a copywriter, it’s your responsibility to contribute to the creation of new brands and the development of brand concepts. You will work side-by-side with some of Houston’s top creative talent to Inspire Belief. 

You are the face of BrandExtract to all of your clients and the face of the client to all your team members in the company. As the primary go-between, you play the most critical role in turning strategic plans into smart projects and amazing deliverables.

What you do...

• Support Brand Strategist with research, strategic plans and proposals
• Collaborate with Project Managers to turn execution plans into individual projects with schedules and guidelines for success
• Develop creative briefs/work orders in collaboration with Brand Strategist
• Kickoff projects and effectively brief teams on project goals and requirements
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Manager and internal teams to ensure projects are on strategy, on time and within budget
• Establish and maintain regular communication with clients, consulting and guiding them through the process
• Document and distribute information from meetings to keep all stakeholders on the same page and ensure everyone has the appropriate action items
• Serve as the “go to” resource for all questions on client projects
• Work with the Brand Strategist and Creative Directors to present and defend all proposals and creative work to clients
• Oversee all project billing informing Accounting what to bill, reviewing invoices before they go to client and working with client to ensure prompt payment

What you are good at...

• Managing client and team expectations and ensuring they are fully informed with no surprises
• Wowing your clients and exceeding their needs while fearlessly pushing back when necessary
• Clearly and concisely communicating both in writing and speaking
• Transferring knowledge in a relevant and useful way to different audiences
• Conducting and guiding productive meetings
• Anticipating and proactively addressing client needs and concerns
• Thinking through and solving problems
• Inspiring and motivating team members, helping them to understand what clients need and want
• Effectively managing many clients and numerous projects simultaneously
• Identifying additional opportunities to help clients transform and grow
• Representing BrandExtract at industry and community functions

Your experience...

• Bachelor’s degree (in a communications field preferred)
• 3-5 years working in a communications field (marketing experience preferred)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with whatever software we throw at you

You are the hub of all activity in the company. Ultimately, you run the show. You are the glue that holds account service and all creative/development teams together. From project kickoff to completion, you mastermind and drive schedules, keep a close eye on budgets and help both account service and creative teams work together to get things done.

What you do...

• Work with Brand Strategist and Brand Manager to scope projects and detailed develop schedules
• Work with Creative Director to assign projects to creative team helping to monitor and manage capacity
• Initiate and manage all projects according to processes and procedures defined by agency management system
• Track projects as they move through the company, maintaining detailed records and ensuring that steps in the process are followed and all approvals are obtained
• Ensure that all team members have the information and resources they need to get the job done
• Collaborate with Brand Manager to follow client status and update schedules/project plans as required
• Communicate and drive schedules to ensure projects are on time and within budget

What you are good at...

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gain consensus on schedules and work flow
• Managing multiple projects, priorities and personalities
• Addressing conflicting priorities quickly and managing to successful resolution
• Maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Thinking through and solving problems
• Understanding process and procedures to ensure everyone is doing what they need to be doing at the right time in the right order
• Supervising vendors for adherence to budgets, timing and quality
• Providing thorough reports to team members on status and needs
• Paying attention to detail

Your experience...

• 5+ years project management experience in an agency or marketing services environment
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in fast-pace environment
• Experience with Workamajig or other agency management system preferred

User experience is a powerful expression of brand. At BrandExtract, we strive to support our clients’ business goals and help them make a deeper connection with their customers. We approach branding engagements with extensive research, data analysis, customer insights, and collaboration with experts in a number of disciplines. As Web Strategist, your role is to lead the development of successful Project Plans that bridge the gap between web design and business strategy. The plans you create provide the insight and guidance our team requires to deliver on-target solutions that support the defined goals and objectives of each engagement.

Your knowledge of UX methodologies and best practices, along with strong leadership and communications skills, help the team deliver successful (and measurable) strategies that balance users, business, and technology.

What you do…

• Engage directly with the client, key stakeholders, and BrandExtract team members during the Discovery phase of the engagement, whether it’s interviewing subject matter experts or vetting user personas
• Lead the web team and work directly with the Director of Brand Experience, Brand Strategist or Manager, Content Strategist, Information Architect, and Lead Developer to develop effective Web strategies and tactics
• Work with the brand strategist and key stakeholders (client) to accurately and clearly identify website goals and objectives and identify key users
• Lead and produce Project Plans, present them to the client, and oversee their implementation to make sure the work product comports with the goals, tactics, strategies, and tactics described in the Plan
• Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, scorecards) and competitive analysis to identify key findings that will influence website/digital strategies
• Lead brainstorming/ideation sessions with the project team
• Ensure that the project delivers on the overall UX strategy as established in the Project Plan
• Stays current with regard to web design trends, tools, and practices
• Looks for and cultivates new business opportunities with existing clients

What you’re good at...

• Leading web/digital engagements
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Collaboration with a team of specialists
• A wide array of UX methodologies
  • Field study
  • Stakeholder interviews
  • User interviews
• Gathering, documenting, and prioritizing project requirements (user, functional, technical, etc.)
• Persona building
• Site mapping and wireframing
• Have an excellent understanding of content and SEO strategy
• Knowledgable or experienced in customer journey mapping
• Knowledgable or experienced in usability testing (moderated and remote)
• Teaching and leading the team in UX best practices

Your experience...

• B.F.A. in design communications, library sciences, or social sciences
• Five years’ experience as a web strategist
• Presentation skills
• Sketch or Webflow proficiency a plus
• Adobe Creative Suite and Google Docs proficiency

Are you a writer, content creator, social media lover, or digital marketer? If you’re enthusiastic, eager-to-learn, and have a growth mindset, this internship is for you. We want YOU to come and learn at an agency with 15 years of experience working with national clients in a variety of industries.

As a key member of the marketing team, you’ll work to develop and implement digital strategies for BrandExtract and clients. While this position is based in Houston, there is an opportunity for some remote work.

You should apply if...

• You’re a college undergraduate or recent grad
• You’re passionate about telling stories (written or visual)
• You have some experience with Adobe Creative Suite (although not required)
• You have some experience with HubSpot (although not required)
• A deep interest in social media and digital marketing, with a particular interest in YouTube/LinkedIn/Instagram
• You’re a confident go-getter who enjoys learning new things
• You’re curious about marketing and want to grow
• You’re insanely organized, with a keen attention to detail

Objectives

• Own the editing and media management of agency initiatives
• Create and editing social and video content for the BrandExtract channels
• Organize and log footage from video files ready for editing
• Assist in the development of social media campaigns and help with execution
• Assist in the strategizing and execution of marketing activities, including email marketing, content marketing, social media, etc.
• Regularly monitor and update the BE site
• Create blog content for website to improve SEO/SEM

Opportunity

This position will give you the opportunity to express yourself, give voice to the agency and growing brands, and work in the exciting field of marketing. You’ll need to be a fast learner that’s naturally curious and hungry to learn. Plus, you can make your mark on the BrandExtract brand and take a big step in their career.

Growth

Most people don’t know what they want to do until they start doing it. We’ll give you the chance to explore different areas of the agency, helping you find what you’re passionate about while giving you opportunities to grow.

What we can offer you...

• A PAID internship
• Flexible schedule
• Some remote work

Sound like you? 

Submit your resume and/or portfolio below or send to ksmith@brandextract.com.

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