<div>Employees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We’re all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way. Are you passionate about brand execution and photography? Are you a brand guardian that can inspire new photography ideas and execute them across all channels? Quad, a marketing experience company serving premier brands, seeks an experienced, versatile Lead Photo Art Director to work at our studio in Gardena, CA. The Lead Photo Art Director works closely with the Client’s creative team and the internal Quad creative team to develop and execute on-brand, creative solutions for a variety of channels. The right candidate will have a strong photo background and thrive in the collaborative process of delivering exceptional work. This person will be responsible for understanding the client’s comprehensive marketing strategies and campaign goals and will display a keen interest in related industry trends. Responsibilities:<ul><li> Lead room-set, home goods, product photography, in-studio creative efforts for Print, Digital, Retail business channels</li><li> Collaborate with Creative and Merchandising partners, using expertise in visual communication and problem solving</li><li> Manage and mentor creative talent providing direction, coaching and professional development guidance</li><li> Collaborate with client and creative partners to brainstorm and concept seasonal photography needs for omni-channel exposure plans</li><li> Direct photo shoots, pre-production meetings, selection of talent and resources to meet project objectives</li><li> Collaborate effectively with Studio and Client team members on assigned work to deliver the highest quality results</li><li> Participate in client pre-production meetings for assigned projects, providing creative input concerning product presentation</li><li> Establish, direct and maintain the creative Photography standards</li><li> Produce assigned projects on schedule and within budget</li><li> Responsible for the organizing and final selection of all assigned photography</li><li> Conduct review of new photography with Senior Leadership ensuring that presentations are complete, effective, and meet creative and marketing objectives.</li><li> Partner with Premedia team to ensure final images meet technical standards</li><li> Identify and recommend solutions to graphic problems in partnership with Client Design team</li><li> Collaborate with Photographer and stylists to mentor and grow their capabilities</li><li> Understand the client’s brand and properly adhere to guidelines/requirements</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li> Degree in photography, design or related field preferred</li><li> Minimum of 5 years' experience providing Art Direction for all marketing channels, especially in higher end room-set, furniture and home goods</li><li> Knowledge and understanding of channel requirements to ensure assets meet required specifications</li><li> Proficiency in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator</li><li> Deep understanding of branding, marketing, advertising, and strategies within those disciplines</li><li> Proactive, appropriate, and timely communication skills across department, agency and clients</li><li> Allocates time efficiently to the most important issues and completes work in a timely fashion</li><li> Holds high regard for personal performance and professional accountability</li><li> Adapts as needed to clients’ needs, feedback and critiques</li><li> Can adjust and streamline priorities within multiple assignments to ensure all goals and objects are met or exceeded</li></ul> Additional Company Information: We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Drug Free Workplace</div>
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Photo Art Director

<div>As a worldwide marketing solutions partner our goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven, integrated marketing platform, with a strong foundation in print, to help clients reduce complexity, increase efficiency and enhance marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich history by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and take charge of their own success. Whether you’re an operator, sales representative, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best – for ourselves and our clients. We’re a company with a soul and a belief that we can always create a better way. <div>Job Description</div><div></div><div> The Press Assistant is responsible for paper hanging, inks, glues and other materials and assisting the press crew. This position directly helps Quad drive profitability by reducing the cost of errors through consistent work quality.</div><div> $2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus for all Full-Time Manufacturing Employees</div><div></div><div> Responsibilities:</div><ul><li> Hanging of pre-printed and mill paper rolls – setting up accurate splices.</li><li> Performs duties related to washing up press</li><li> Performs routine maintenance on the press</li><li> Set-up and maintaining inks, glues.</li><li> Tracking and recording paper consumption.</li><li> Monitor various functions of press equipment.</li><li> Identify, retrieve and setup various press parts</li><li> General Housekeeping</li><li> Perform other incidental duties as assigned</li></ul><div> Qualifications:</div><ul><li> High School Diploma</li><li> Some press room experience helpful.</li></ul> This position is heavily and physically demanding. The employee is primarily standing while performing the duties of the position and requires constant lifting, bending while handling paper. Required lifting of up to 85 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 2000 pounds. Additional Company Information We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Drug Free Workplace</div><div></div>
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Press Assistant - R2R - $18 / hr.

<div>Employees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We’re all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way. The marketing brand team at Quad is seeking a Video Producer to create short-form videos including episodic executive thought leadership series, social-first programming from around the universe of Quad, and other video narratives. We are looking for a team player able to collaborate with others in different roles and help drive video journalism on the brand team at Quad. The successful candidate will be an integral part of this team, reporting directly to the marketing creative director in a highly collaborative and diverse creative environment of designers, producers, writers, and marketers. As the primary video producer on this platform-agnostic team, this person will be responsible for taking the lead on new Quad video stories for the brand team. Responsibilities<ul><li> Research, pitch, produce, shoot and edit video for various formats, taking ownership over the process from start-to-finish, demonstrating top-shelf storytelling skills, including editorial accuracy and nuance.</li><li> Conduct interviews, write scripts, set up studio-based and remote filming, live streams, as well as record VO and edit packages.</li><li> Collaborate with marketing, brand, and content team leadership to identify key stories and plan video coverage.</li><li> Occasionally hire and manage freelance production support vendors such as PrEDitors, audio techs, hair and makeup artists, etc.</li><li> Conceptualize unique video pieces best suited to align with Quad’s brand narrative.</li><li> Ability to articulate, present and discuss video pitches, with a willingness to receive feedback and work collaboratively, including with executive and C-Suite leadership</li><li> Coordinate and conduct on-camera or audio interviews, including doing background research to prepare questions</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li> Must have a track record of strong reporting that helps shape video narratives.</li><li> 5-7 years of relevant video journalism and/or production experience.</li><li> Must have comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere and a strong working knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects, as well as collaborative tools like Microsoft Teams/Office 365.</li><li> Must possess excellent editorial judgment, story development, and scripting abilities.</li><li> Skills in showrunning studio shoots and shows, from booking, scheduling, set dressing, and directing shots</li><li> Ability to set up a studio shoot, camera, audio, lighting, seamless, etc.</li><li> Willingness to travel for on-location shoots</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications<ul><li> Strong field production/camera skills are expected although this is not a field-based role.</li><li> Knowledge of how to use social media to find sources and seek out and distribute video</li><li> A creative eye and ability to guide a team to create a fresh and distinctive voice for Quad brand video</li><li> Excellent news judgement and curiosity about current events</li><li> An interest in marketing and content related to marketing</li></ul> Additional Company Information We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Drug Free Workplace</div>
 Quad

Video Producer

<div>Employees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We’re all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way. Are you passionate about brand execution and photography? Are you a brand guardian that can inspire new photography ideas and execute them across all channels? Quad, a marketing experience company serving premier brands, seeks an experienced, versatile Lead Photo Art Director to work at our studio in Mooresville, NC. The Lead Photo Art Director works closely with the Client’s creative team and the internal Quad creative team to develop and execute on-brand, creative solutions for a variety of channels. The right candidate will have a strong photo background and thrive in the collaborative process of delivering exceptional work. This person will be responsible for understanding the client’s comprehensive marketing strategies and campaign goals, and will display a keen interest in related industry trends. Responsibilities:<ul><li> Lead on-figure, in-studio photographic creative efforts for Print, Digital, Retail business channels</li><li> Collaborate with Creative and Merchandising partners, using expertise in visual communication and problem solving</li><li> Manage and mentor creative talent providing direction, coaching and professional development guidance</li><li> Collaborate with client and creative partners to brainstorm and concept seasonal photography needs for omni-channel exposure plans</li><li> Direct photo shoots, pre-production meetings, selection of talent and resources to meet project objectives</li><li> Collaborate effectively with Studio and Client team members on assigned work to deliver the highest quality results</li><li> Participate in client pre-production meetings for assigned projects, providing creative input concerning product presentation</li><li> Establish, direct and maintain the creative Photography standards</li><li> Produce assigned projects on schedule and within budget</li><li> Responsible for the organizing and final selection of all assigned photography</li><li> Conduct review of new photography with Senior Leadership ensuring that presentations are complete, effective, and meet creative and marketing objectives.</li><li> Partner with Premedia team to ensure final images meet technical standards</li><li> Identify and recommend solutions to graphic problems in partnership with Client Designer team</li><li> Collaborate with Lead Photographer to mentor photographers</li><li> Understand the client’s brand and properly adhere to guidelines/requirements</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li> Degree in photography, design or related field preferred</li><li> Minimum of 5 years' experience providing Art Direction for all marketing channels</li><li> Knowledge and understanding of channel requirements to ensure assets meet required specifications</li><li> Proficiency in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Capture One.</li><li> Deep understanding of branding, marketing, advertising, and strategies within those disciplines</li><li> Proactive, appropriate and timely communication skills across department, agency and clients</li><li> Allocates time efficiently to the most important issues and completes work in a timely fashion</li><li> Holds high regard for personal performance and professional accountability</li><li> Adapts as needed to clients’ needs, feedback and critiques</li><li> Can adjust and streamline priorities within multiple assignments to ensure all goals and objects are met or exceeded</li></ul> Additional Company Information: We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Drug Free Workplace</div>
 Quad

Photo Studio Art Director

<div>Employees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We&rsquo;re all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way.
 The marketing brand team at Quad is seeking a Video Producer to create short-form videos including episodic executive thought leadership series, social-first programming from around the universe of Quad, and other video narratives. We are looking for a team player able to collaborate with others in different roles and help drive video journalism on the brand team at Quad.
 The successful candidate will be an integral part of this team, reporting directly to the marketing creative director in a highly collaborative and diverse creative environment of designers, producers, writers, and marketers. As the primary video producer on this platform-agnostic team, this person will be responsible for taking the lead on new Quad video stories for the brand team.
 Responsibilities
<ul>
<li> Research, pitch, produce, shoot and edit video for various formats, taking ownership over the process from start-to-finish, demonstrating top-shelf storytelling skills, including editorial accuracy and nuance.</li>
<li> Conduct interviews, write scripts, set up studio-based and remote filming, live streams, as well as record VO and edit packages.</li>
<li> Collaborate with marketing, brand, and content team leadership to identify key stories and plan video coverage.</li>
<li> Occasionally hire and manage freelance production support vendors such as PrEDitors, audio techs, hair and makeup artists, etc.</li>
<li> Conceptualize unique video pieces best suited to align with Quad&rsquo;s brand narrative.</li>
<li> Ability to articulate, present and discuss video pitches, with a willingness to receive feedback and work collaboratively, including with executive and C-Suite leadership</li>
<li> Coordinate and conduct on-camera or audio interviews, including doing background research to prepare questions</li>
</ul>
 Qualifications
<ul>
<li> Must have a track record of strong reporting that helps shape video narratives.</li>
<li> 5-7 years of relevant video journalism and/or production experience.</li>
<li> Must have comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere and a strong working knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects, as well as collaborative tools like Microsoft Teams/Office 365.</li>
<li> Must possess excellent editorial judgment, story development, and scripting abilities.</li>
<li> Skills in showrunning studio shoots and shows, from booking, scheduling, set dressing, and directing shots</li>
<li> Ability to set up a studio shoot, camera, audio, lighting, seamless, etc.</li>
<li> Willingness to travel for on-location shoots</li>
</ul>
 Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li> Strong field production/camera skills are expected although this is not a field-based role.</li>
<li> Knowledge of how to use social media to find sources and seek out and distribute video</li>
<li> A creative eye and ability to guide a team to create a fresh and distinctive voice for Quad brand video</li>
<li> Excellent news judgement and curiosity about current events</li>
<li> An interest in marketing and content related to marketing</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
 Additional Company Information We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging &mdash; a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Drug Free Workplace
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Quad

<div>Employees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We&rsquo;re all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way.
<div>
 The primary role of the Production Artist is to design new ads and to perform modifications as needed, electronically rework, assemble, create and at times build various print projects in accordance with client specifications. Must be creative and have the ability to multitask on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This includes, but is not limited to, data entry and type-setting, image manipulation, art creation or modification.
&nbsp;
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li> Create and produce page layouts that promote the client&rsquo;s brand and sales objectives</li>
<li> Work with brand standards and guidelines</li>
<li> Collaborate with account manager and copywriters</li>
<li> Work with pagination and product mix to develop page layouts and final page production</li>
<li> Produce four-color and black and white page versions</li>
<li> Prepare final files for print and digital production</li>
<li> Work efficiently through high volumes, meeting tight deadlines within established budgets</li>
<li> Attend new project turnovers and weekly production meetings as part of client&rsquo;s creative team</li>
<li> Propose creative concept elements for potential and new projects</li>
<li> Create layout comps, rough and presentation materials as requested</li>
<li> Maintain accuracy in page building and error-free documents</li>
<li> Make corrections and modifications to Client proofs as requested</li>
<li> Prepare Client proofs for approval</li>
<li> Learn job tracking system and assist in managing projects</li>
<li> Demonstrate the ability to perform well and remain organized under tight deadlines</li>
<li> Assist in project and/or client customer needs</li>
<li> Act as liaison between Client and prepress</li>
<li> Assist in finding efficiencies for the department</li>
<li> Stay current on graphic trends through continued education, trade shows, seminars, special courses, etc.</li>
</ul>
<div> JOB REQUIREMENTS</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<ul>
<li> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Graphic Design or related field</li>
<li> Experience Mac Operator</li>
<li> Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis</li>
</ul>
<div> Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:</div>
<ul>
<li> Knowledge of creating and working with templates and style sheets; including page formatting of copy, placing photos and artwork; producing multiple versions</li>
<li> Proficiency in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to: Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office and Acrobat</li>
<li> Knowledge of the Windows platform</li>
<li> Experience with data-driven page production</li>
<li> Knowledge of all steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery</li>
<li> Network, Internet, Email communication systems</li>
<li> General understanding and knowledge of e-marketing vehicles and specifications.</li>
<li> General advertising, marketing and media terminology and processes</li>
<li> Ability to speak, read and write in the English language</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
 Additional Company Information
 We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
 Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging &mdash; a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
 Drug Free Workplace
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Quad

Production Artist

<div>Employees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We’re all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way.<div></div><div> The primary role of the Production Artist is to design new ads and to perform modifications as needed, electronically rework, assemble, create and at times build various print projects in accordance with client specifications. Must be creative and have the ability to multitask on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This includes, but is not limited to, data entry and type-setting, image manipulation, art creation or modification.</div><div> KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li><div> Create and produce page layouts that promote the client’s brand and sales objectives</div></li><li> Work with brand standards and guidelines</li><li> Collaborate with account manager and copywriters</li><li> Work with pagination and product mix to develop page layouts and final page production</li><li> Produce four-color and black and white page versions</li><li> Prepare final files for print and digital production</li><li> Work efficiently through high volumes, meeting tight deadlines within established budgets</li><li> Attend new project turnovers and weekly production meetings as part of client’s creative team</li><li> Propose creative concept elements for potential and new projects</li><li> Create layout comps, rough and presentation materials as requested</li><li> Maintain accuracy in page building and error-free documents</li><li> Make corrections and modifications to Client proofs as requested</li><li> Prepare Client proofs for approval</li><li> Learn job tracking system and assist in managing projects</li><li> Demonstrate the ability to perform well and remain organized under tight deadlines</li><li> Assist in project and/or client customer needs</li><li> Act as liaison between Client and prepress</li><li> Assist in finding efficiencies for the department</li><li> Stay current on graphic trends through continued education, trade shows, seminars, special courses, etc.</li></ul><div> JOB REQUIREMENTS</div><div> Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis</div><ul><li><div><div> Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field</div></div></li><li><div> Experience Mac Operator</div></li></ul><div> Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</div><ul><li> Knowledge of creating and working with templates and style sheets; including page formatting of copy, placing photos and artwork; producing multiple versions </li> <li>Proficiency in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to: Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office and Acrobat</li><li> Knowledge of the Windows platform </li> <li>Experience with data-driven page production </li> <li>Knowledge of all steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery</li><li> Network, Internet, Email communication systems</li><li> General understanding and knowledge of e-marketing vehicles and specifications.</li><li> General understanding of advertising, marketing and media terminology and processes</li><li> Ability to speak, read and write in the English language</li></ul></div><div></div><div> Additional Company Information: We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Drug Free Workplace</div></div>
 Quad

Press Assistant - R2R - $18 / hr. in PA by Quad

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