Careers

French | West | Vaughan seeks a Senior Account Executive for its Raleigh office. The right candidate will support multiple clients within an account group. They will lead and project manage agency departments in planning and executing integrated marketing campaigns across social media, influencer marketing, creative design and production, and paid media. Candidates should have three to five years of project management experience, with preference shown to candidates who have led or worked on integrated marketing accounts. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead key accounts to deliver exceptional results and client service daily
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic integrated marketing plans
• Develop and manage schedules for multiple clients and deliverables
• Traditional and digital project management, including acting as a liaison between the client and agency departments

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree in marketing or related field
  
• Three to five years of project management experience (agency experience is strongly preferred)
  
• Stellar organizational and time-management skills, and client facing abilities 
• Results-oriented, with a focus on executing marketing plans according to agreed-upon objectives and KPIs

French | West | Vaughan (FWV) is seeking a talented, conceptual and passionate Art Director to join its creative team in our Raleigh, N.C. office. A strong graphic design background is a must, as well as experience crafting, producing and presenting big-idea campaigns across all media. We’re looking for a storyteller who sweats the details and loves working within an integrated team and a fast-paced agency. The right candidate will have experience working closely with copywriters, photographers, directors, editors and production teams. You should be highly organized, deadline driven, client loving, coworker supporting and motivated to collaborate across agency departments. An integrated portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and proficiency in graphic design and art direction across all channels is a must.

At FWV, creative work spans all traditional and digital channels, including print, collateral, TV, social media, web, new business, and agency marketing efforts. Video editing and motion graphic skills will be considered a great plus. Experience with consumer brands in tech, western, outdoor, travel and tourism, and the pet industry would be amazing.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with copywriters, account, client and production teams to concept and execute original and effective marketing campaigns
• Develop creative strategies focused on innovative and results driven solutions
• Develop logos, websites, collateral and advertising ideas
• Oversee printing, web development and TV/​film production
• Present ideas and strategies with excitement and clarity, both internally and to clients
• Develop strategic ideas and help craft the agency’s approach in new business efforts
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, pivot to client feedback, while still delivering effective creative solutions

Requirements:

• Portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and creative strategy, with examples of art direction across advertising, social, web and collateral
• Six-plus years of experience (creative agency experience strongly preferred)
• Four-year degree in communications, marketing or advertising preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Google slides, docs and drive
• Experience directing photo and video production, video editing and motion graphic design
• Advanced knowledge of print and digital production, banner design and UX design
• Strong leadership, collaborative problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Aid in the development of ideas in support of public relations, advertising and marketing initiatives for clients (conduct research, brainstorm ideas, etc.)
• Draft press materials (press releases, media alerts, pitches, etc.)
• Build and maintain media lists and conduct media outreach
• Strong writing, speaking, research and creative thinking skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft/​Research social media content and strategies
• Execute, monitor and report on social media campaigns
• Perform research on digital trends for current and potential clients
• Strong writing, speaking, research and creative thinking skills
• Social media savvy
• Knowledge of social media planning/​reporting tools

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Concept engaging graphic communications for print and web
• Design logos, posters, social graphics, websites and other marketing materials
• Provide research on creative projects and trends

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Campaign monitoring
• Campaign reporting
• Audits for clients and new business opportunities
• Provide research on digital trends in the paid media space
• Organizing files and folders in Google Drive and documenting procedures