Open Positions

Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator supports the process to bring the clients vision to reality.  From start to finish, the Project Coordinator will support the department A-Z to expedite our projects for our clients on aggressive timelines in a fast pace environment.

 

job functions

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  • Manage a project from Concept and Sampling through Production, Shipping and Final Billing
  • Liason with Creative, Sales and Production Staff
  • Manage Scope of Work for Clients/Reps
  • Help to Manage Creative Consultants and Client Relations
  • Budget Projects
  • Purchase Materials
  • Develop and Manage Work-Back Schedules
  • Quality Control for Creative, Samples & Rollouts

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Previous Mathematic/Quote Experience a Plus
  • Fabrication Knowledge
  • Proficient in the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Hand or Computer Renderings a Plus
  • Ability to Produce Scaled Drawings a Plus
  • Previous History of Managing People and Projects
  • Organized & Detail Oriented
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Creative + Operational

Project Manager

The Project Manager owns the process to bring the clients vision to reality.  From start to finish, the project manager will create, source, estimate, fabricate, and deliver for our clients on aggressive timelines in a fast pace environment. The PM will manage high profile projects from concept and sampling through production, shipping and final billing. This candidate will be the liaison with the creative and production staff, and must be able to manage a large scope of work and all creative consultants and client relations. This person will be responsible for budgeting all projects and materials purchased. Must be able to develop and manage work-back schedules and have supreme quality control with an elevated eye and attention to detail. 

qualifications

  • Must be proficient in Excel and Word
  • InDesign and Photoshop skills a plus
  • Fabrication knowledge
  • Ability to produce scaled drawings a plus
  • Ability to produce renderings for clients a plus
  • Previous history of managing people and projects
  • Organized
  • Multitasker
  • Detail and Goal Oriented
  • Creative + Operational

Creative Assistant (Currently Filled, Always Interviewing)

The Creative Assistant will support all things creative in the studio. This candidate should be great at multitasking and extremely organized and goal oriented. Should be willing to be a team player and pick up and and all creative projects. Will work direction with the Senior Project Manager, Creative Development Director, Director of Creative Marketing & Sales, and the VP of Creative.

THIS ROLE WILL SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

CREATIVE

  • Create seasonal mood boards for internal and external use.
  • Maintain and support the visual installations in the showroom area .
  • Shop for items needed from local stores – Michaels, JoAnn’s, Hobby Lobby... etc. 
  • Ability to pick paper, match pantones, choose fabrics with little guidance (good eye for design).
  • Photograph products in the creative room for look books and case contents.
  • Pull materials from materials library for samples, sample cases, and orders. 
  • Create field and competitive research documents seasonally.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Occasionally assist project managers with sourcing new materials and props.
  • Pull photos from server for photo requests and tear sheets.
  • Photograph products in the creative room for look books, case contents etc.

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Manage marketing calendar
  • Manage creative department calendar
  • Manage travel calendars and bookings
  • Manage interns
  • Place career opportunity ads
  • Manage project spreadsheets for creative team

 

qualifications

  • InDesign Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Excel + Word
  • Ability to produce renderings for clients (windows and samples)
  • Understanding of photography and lighting
  • Organized
  • Multitasker
  • Detail Oriented
  • Creative + Operational 
  • Social Media Savvy 

Creative Sales Rep

The Creative Sales Rep will aim to grow the opportunities available to Judith von Hopf within the wider context of the marketplace. This person will leverage customer relationships, knowledge of the industry, and visual expertise to gain and foster clients. This candidate must utilize proprietary tools to acquire new clients and positively impact consumers, clients and visual trends. We are heading into our busiest sales season of the year, June- Oct and are excited to meet some great candidates!

We are considering candidates in the following regions:

East Coast - New York, New Jersey

East - Ohio

Mid West - Chicago, Michigan, Canada

Southern USA - Florida, Texas, Georgia (and state in between)

West Coast - San Francisco

Northwest - Seattle, Portland, Vancouver

 

ATTRIBUTES

  • Getting a sale and building relationships excite you, you’ve researched the visual industry on your own, and you get it.
  • Strong writing talent and ability to communicate complex ideas eloquently, is a must.
  • Superior closing skills with top executives at major retailers and Fortune 500 companies.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines without losing steam or enthusiasm.
  • You love to make calls and emails throughout the day and are a true self-starter!
  • You care about growing your own positive presence in the company.
  • You care able being the face of a company and ensuring we have elevated and respected outside presence.
  • You're ambitious and you work hard because you are a go-getter who loves a fast-paced environment.
  • You’re a results oriented individual with a strong customer focus and proven communication, selling, negotiation and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to leverage your existing client relationships and partnerships to drive incremental business development channels and programs.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of the visual communications industry with the ability to speak articulately about our client's category.
  • Ability to identify key target prospects and autonomously manage personal sales pipeline.
  • Have a strong understanding of fashion and visual trends, evolution of platforms/  consumption, and understand the business dynamics/models of the space.
  • Desire to create awareness and consideration about Judith von Hopf by constantly elevating the brand.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4 year college degree or advanced degree (M.B.A. or equivalent) preferred. Specialized 2 year trade school in the industry may be considered.
  • Experience with Marketing, Merchandising and Visuals is desired. 2-4 years’ experience in sales / business development, ideally in the fashion industry. 
  • First-hand knowledge of hand-made props and visuals is desired.
  • Microsoft Suite expertise is a must through Word and Excel.
  • Ability to create weekly recaps and follow ups.
  • Ability to foster relationships and harness company growth and revenue.
  • Ability to meet sales goals and quarterly numbers with a quarterly review.
  • Sales minimums must be met per territory.
  • Capability to analyze last years business and see flagged areas and areas for growth and opportunity with clients and the business as a whole.
  • Travel is required. Must possess a current driver’s license and be able to travel at a moments notice.

Assistant Creative Sales Rep

The Assistant Creative Sales Rep will aim to grow the opportunities available to Judith von Hopf within the wider context of the marketplace. This person will support and leverage customer relationships, knowledge of the industry, and visual expertise to gain and foster clients with the Creative Sales Consultant. This candidate must utilize proprietary tools to constantly assist and and positively impact consumers, clients and visual trends. This client will work directly with the Director of Creative Marketing & Sales and support all needs.

We are considering candidates in the following regions: 

East Coast - New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Chicago, Canada, Michigan

West Coast - Los Angeles, San Francisco

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Work directly with the VP of Creative & Sales, and the Director of Creative Marketing & Sales to develop and manage relationships throughout the company.
  • Execute daily client emails and calls as a self starter and self motivator generating and fostering relationships.
  • Will act as an assistant to the Director of Creative Marketing & Sales for all top tier clients.
  • Translate clients’ goals and vision into actionable and measurable creative roll outs with the support of the Director of Creative Marketing & Sales.
  • Monitor the latest trends in the visual industry, including creative elements, props, displays, and merchandising in order to improve company performance and provide recommendations on how clients can best be served.
  • Work closely with the JVH Studio team and project managers to ensure all information per project is communicated clearly through a series of templates request forms in a timely manner.
  • Ensure an organized, outgoing and positive demeanor in all scenarios.
  • Must be able to keep a cool head in hot situations.
  • Must be able to manage time exceptionally and work diligently.
  • Must be open and willing to work on additional creative projects; such as instagram and blog content, creative market research.
  • Should be willing to travel to the East and West coast to attend major client meetings with the Director of Creative Marketing & Sales

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2-4 year college degree. A specialized 2 year trade school in the industry may be considered.
  • Experience with Marketing, Social Media, Merchandising and Visuals is desired.
  • 2-4 years experience as full time or internship program in fashion, marketing, visuals, art, or graphic design is recommended. First-hand knowledge of hand-made props and visuals is desired.
  • Microsoft Suite expertise is a must through Word and Excel.
  • Graphic Design experience is a plus, with proficiency in inDesign and Photoshop
  • Ability to create weekly recaps and follow up emails with provided templates.
  • Ability to foster relationships and harness company growth and revenue.
  • Capability to analyze last years business and see flagged areas and areas for growth and opportunity with clients and the business as a whole.
  • Travel is required. Must possess a current driver’s license and be able to travel.

Graphic Design Intern

The Graphic Design Intern must be focused and organized. This candidate will be key for all internal and external branding documents. Must be proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator and have previous experience rendering store fronts (windows) and/or indoor spaces. Should be able to compile imagery for external moodboards and tearsheets with insight to the current fashion/retail industry trends.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in Photoshop
  • Proficient in Illustrator
  • Proficient in InDesign
  • Organized
  • Self Motivated
  • Capable of organizing and compiling information into visual moodboards/tearsheets

Creative Marketing Intern

The Creative Marketing Intern must be goal and detail oriented. This candidate will be key for all Social Media channels (Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest) and be able to support in making marketing calendars. Applicant must be highly skilled in graphic design and be able to conduct and implement small photo shoots.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Photoshop
  • Proficient in inDesign
  • Organized
  • Self Motivated
  • Capable of using Canon T2i DSLR for product photography

Visual Design Intern

The Visual Design Intern must be very creative and detail oriented. This candidate will be key for all visual elements including props and sample builds. Should also have knowledge and know-how of the visual industry as a whole, and be capable of compiling competitive and market field research for internal and external usage. The Visual Design Intern should be tapped into all things aesthetic and visual and retail industry trends.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Photoshop
  • Proficient in inDesign
  • Organized
  • Self Motivated
  • Great with props & visuals
  • Should have previous windows experience
  • Trend Forecasting

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