This week’s employment opportunities

The following job opportunities are currently available. Each week Campaign Brief posts available positions within the industry (free for direct  hires). Email any jobs you have going to martin@campaignbrief.com

TRADE/ADVERTISER MARKETING MANAGER – THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

Salary Range $70k- $75k plus Superannuation

(Re-Advertised. 12 month Maternity Leave contract)

A position exists for a marketing practitioner to join thedynamic, fast paced and innovative Marketing Department at West Australian Newspapers. This 12 month maternity cover position will be responsible for developing marketing solutions and creating opportunities with the Newspaper’s Advertising Department.

Your focus will be on marketing Sections, Features and advertiser opportunities which contribute towards increasing newspaper circulation. Your understanding of using new technologies in marketing practices will result in integrated print and online promotional campaigns.The position also plans and implements marketing communications to the advertising trade, highlighting new in-paper and on-line advertising initiatives and sales opportunities available from West Australian Newspapers.

The successful candidate must have previous marketing experience preferably in an advertising agency/media environment.  You need to be focussed on results, proactive, a team player, have excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work independently. Tertiary qualifications in a marketing or related discipline preferred.

This position represents a fantastic opportunity to join WA’s leading information and entertainment publisher. Written applications detailing qualifications and experience should be emailed to susan.parker@wanews.com.au or mailed to:Marketing DirectorWest Australian Newspapers LimitedGPO Box D162Perth WA 6840

Applications close on Friday, 14 January, 2011.

SENIOR DIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER

This new role offers challenging and varied digital design work across a very broad client mix. Working with the Digital Creative Director you will provide the team with added creative energy and expertise through your studio or agency experience and bring a very professional approach to your work.

Your experience will shine through, assisting in leading the team in a senior role. You’ll be familiar in working with a Creative Director, who will give direction and then leave you to run with various projects and challenges, liaising with suppliers, internal and external stakeholders and basically just getting the job done right, on time and on budget. You will give guidance and direction to another graphic designer in the team as well as liaising with external designers and developers when necessary.

Key criteria:

• CS4 – CS5 Adobe software suite
• Experience with both Mac and PC platforms
• At least 7 years experience as a graphic designer, senior designer preferred
• Able to work in a senior role within a team
• Experience with quoting various design work and liaising with suppliers
• Impressive experience in print with a portfolio to match
• Web savvy (solid experience in the digital area essential)
• HTML and programming experience preferred – must be able to use at least Dreamweaver / Fireworks and basic Flash
• Impressive online portfolio (showcasing both offline and online work)
• Experience with new technologies and new media (SEO/SEM and Social Media understanding) would be a plus
• Word/PowerPoint
• Good client presentation skills

If this sounds like you and you are looking for the challenge of a new and rewarding role for 2011 then please email your CV and online portfolio to Greg Bruce, MindBank Recruitment at gbruce@mindbank.com.au

ASPHAR

Account Manager – Client Relationship Building & Business

Due to business growth, we are seeking another professional and savy individual looking to make their mark in the world of advertising and design account management and business development. For this role you will need to be driven, motivated and happy working in a targeted environment with a strong client focus. Experience in either advertising, design or related account management and or sales will be well suited. As an integral part of a close knit team, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing existing client relationships as well as generating new business, hence a strong work ethic and hunger to network through clients will allow you to hit the ground running.  As a relationship builder and business development executive, this role requires drive, ambition and a willingness to go the extra mile to win over prospective clients.

This company has a young, vibrant feel and encourages a competitive working environment. If you feel you want to be part of a thriving company who will reward you for loyalty and hard work then apply now by emailing your resume to jacqueline@asphar.com.au.

Senior Graphic Designer – Full Time

Senior Graphic Designer required by small local boutique Advertising Agency. A minimum of 7 years relevant graphic design experience with ideally have some history working on real estate and property development projects along with any web skills/ knowledge being highly advantageous.  If you are a highly motivated, creative and confident individual, who has can easily liaise effectively with clients and possess the desire and drive to progress your career within a fun and exciting creative environment, please email your resume / portfolio to jacqueline@asphar.com.au

CHOICEONE

ChoiceOne is recognised as one of Western Australia’s leading recruitment agencies. Our specialist advertising, communications, marketing and media division works with Perth’s award-winning agencies and design companies. We have enjoyed placing some of the most talented candidates to our clients and quite frankly we’d love to represent more! We are passionate about marketing and have the positions and the clients to back it up. For an informed and confidential discussion of how ChoiceOne can help you as a candidate or as a business please feel free to contact Allen Smith or Lynda Keys at ChoiceOne on 08 9215 3888.

Are none of these vacancies the jobs for you? Not to worry just pick up the phone, give us a call and tell us what you specialise in! We love to chat; we love the challenge and have a knack of making something out of nothing!

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AGENCY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT / MARKETING / PR

Account Executive

Despite having won awards around the globe our client is all about the work. Having already recruited 3 new people for their exhibitions team, our client is now has an opening on their client services team which will oversee both the advertising & media and exhibition business. The Account Executive is responsible for writing the brief and formalising all information into the job system. The AE will also work closely to with the creative head, traffic controller and production teams to ensure all pertinent issues such as budgets and time lines are met. You will also be the contact for the client where you will give regular updates on existing projects.

EOI for Account Manager – $70k to $80k + Super

2011 is around the corner but things are already starting to heat up.  We are in the midst of discussing 2 newly created role for a boutique agency that is capable of holding its own in the big leagues. The roles is yet to be defined but we are interested in speaking to Account Managers that have 4 to 5 years agency experience, want autonomy and have the ability to make the tough decisions.

CREATIVE

EOI for Creative Director

2011 is around the corner but things are already starting to heat up.  We are in the midst of discussing 2 newly created role for a boutique agency that is capable of holding its own in the big leagues. The role is yet to be defined but we are interested in speaking to CD’s that are interested in eventually owning their own business, potential profit share and equity. We are open to speaking Art Directors who are looking for the next step. Please speak to Lynda Key’s for details.

NEW – EOI for Digital Creative Director

Ok so we can’t disclose the name of this agency and we are sworn to secrecy… for now! What we can say is that it will headed up by a creative that has a myriad of awards around the globe. This is another opportunity for someone who is looking to start their own
business. All the bells and whistles such as profit share and equity will be included in the deal. The DCD will need to have a strong digital creative/strategic background and have a mindset to constantly push the boundaries of digital. Please call Allen Smith for details.

Flash Developer || Negotiable

Award winning digital agency that has recently won some very exciting new work is now looking to build their creative team with the addition of another flash developer. Ideal candidate will be proficient in AS2 and AS3. Work that you will be exposed will include, microsites, expandable MPU’s, Banner Ads, Flash Games.

Digital Art Director || $100k

Recognised as one of Australia’s leading digital agencies, our client is now looking to strengthen its creative team with the addition of an Art Director. Working closely within your team and in collaboration with account teams, you will be responsible for the creation of interface concepts, graphics and icons for use on new media projects. Your role will also involve the mentoring of the online creative team where you will better educate them on the latest trends and patterns in the digital space.

Senior Flash Developer – $85k + Super

Our client is a well established award winning agency with a growing digital department. With the appointment of some very talented digital creative’s and account services people, our client is now looking for a Senior Flash Developer that will work together with the team to develop some amazing digital work.

Senior Flash Developer – $90k + Super

This boutique agency is an agency that has recently won some fairly sizeable accounts this year. They are currently looking for a senior flash developer to assist them with their digital/web development arm of the business.

Exhibitions Draftsperson

Our client is a highly specialised advertising and design company that has a focus on designing and developing high class 3D Exhibitions around the World. An opportunity is now available for an adventurous Draftsperson to join the Exhibition and Displays department. Working along side the project manager, you will be responsible for designing exhibits in AutoCAD (3D level highly desired) from conceptual design drawings provided by the creative team. You will also be required to manage these projects within the deadline.  This role may involve a fair amount of national and international travel, which will take you to countries such as the Americas, The Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe. The ownership of a passport and a supportive family or partner is absolutely necessary. The ultimate plan for this role will see the Draftsperson be moulded and trained to an effective exhibitions project manager.

DIGITAL MEDIA ROLES

EOI for Digital Account Director

Our client is one of Perth’s top integrated agencies. At this stage we are taking expressions of interest for senior digital roles for the Perth office. We are looking for candidates who have had experience leading digital campaigns which incorporate all forms of digital. The candidate must also posses solid knowledge of SEO, SEM, social media etc. 5 to 6 years experience in digital required. Agency background is desired. This is for a 2011 role.

Digital Project Manager – $75k + Super

Our client is an award winning full service agency that has recently won some very exciting digital work to their client portfolio. Working with the Head of Digital Services you will be responsible for your clients digital requirements. Be it creative input, social media, SEO/SEM, or using your knowledge of each discipline to deliver a functional digital solution to suit the needs of the clients brief and budget.

SALES & MARKETING

Business Development Manager (Digital) – OTE $150k + Super

Our client is an global digital advertising company that is in possession of a unique digital advertising platform that will truly revolutionise the way SMB and SME buy media. Following a successful launch on the east coast of Australia, our client is now looking to get some eyes and ears on the ground in WA. The ideal candidate will have a good network and a healthy relationship with businesses and agencies in WA. The east coast is talking about it, 3rd party news sources are raving about it….  So ask yourself a question… If you had the contacts, no actual competition, and a real chance of owning the WA market… what are you still reading this ad for? Get cracking and apply now!

Business Development Manager – Negotiable

Our client is looking to the future and is looking for a like minded BDM to generate new business. Never having the need for a suit to build new business times are certainly changing. Diversifying the business is key and growth is certainly on the horizon. This role would suit a marketing consultant who has had enough working on their own and may want to plant their business behind an extremely talented creative team. Alternatively if we cannot find that, we will happily take sales professionals who have a background in selling creative services.

Sales Account Manager

Our client is one Australia’s most highly regarded, most read and enjoyed mining publications. Having a long affinity with the mining and oil & gas sector organisations our client has identified the need to appoint an Account Manager to drive sales in a new and exciting digital publication. Reporting to the office in London, your primary focus will be directed towards driving existing and new readers to a new publication, focused on delivering mining news around the world to WA businesses.

Allen Smith                                           Lynda Keys

allen@choiceone.com.au                   lynda@choiceone.com.au