Senior Vice-President, Chief PR Officer
Copywriter
Information Architect
Digital Creative Director
Senior Vice-President, Chief PR Officer
Seeking energetic leader for large PR practice in Memphis, TN
archer>malmo has a rare opportunity for a truly exceptional Chief PR Officer to lead an abundantly talented team serving a strong stable of national clients. The winning candidate will join our highly credentialed senior management team and report directly to our CEO.
Do you have the PR chops to pass muster with a smart talent and client base? Are you a digital-savvy thought-leader ready to create unprecedented levels of audience engagement for our clients and prospects? Do you know when to lead and when to get out of the way? Do you have the personal confidence and passion to fill some big shoes and take our PR practice to another level?
If you truly meet these qualifications, we want to hear from you right away. This position will be filled quickly. To learn more about us (and get an idea of why we were named one of the top 10 advertising agencies to work for by Ad Age), visit www.archermalmopr.com. Please respond by sending your cover letter, resume and salary requirement to hr@archermalmo.com.
Copywriter
Think you can effectively write your way into the hearts and minds of nurses? Cat lovers? Farmers? Maybe all three at once? Are you thinking right now that you could even write this ad better? Then it's on. The largest, most widely awarded advertising agency in Memphis is seeking an experienced copywriter.
Requirements:
- at least 5 years of copywriting experience, preferably in an agency
- as good with body copy as you are with headlines
- strategic thinker, compelling writer, engaging communicator
- curious, curious, curious
Bonus points
- apparel and/or catalog experience
- strong presentation and client relations skills
- can tell a joke
- can take a joke
We like people who have ideas—the more the merrier. And we value fast learners who can juggle multiple assignments without missing a deadline.
If you've got the chops, you'll get loads of opportunity to build your portfolio working on national brands including Landau Uniforms, Pfizer Animal Health, Valent and FedEx.
You'll also get to be part of a dynamic, collaborative, ego-free team that currently includes two writers and six art directors. Around the agency, people call us Team Awesome. We don't know where that got started, but we kinda like it.
Are you ready to be Awesome too? Send your resume and portfolio (attachment or link) to hr@archermalmo.com. No phone calls, please.
Information Architect
archer>malmo, a full-service advertising agency in Memphis, TN, is seeking a full-time information architect. This team player will generate creative ideas on developing the best possible user experience for our clients while respecting their business requirements. The position requires knowledge of user-centered design best practices and research methodologies. The information architect will work closely with our clients and our digital creative, technical and strategy departments to architect site and content structure, data flows and user interactions for websites and applications.
- Gather, evaluate and present industry and audience research, stakeholder requirements and competitive analysis
- Incorporate findings into UI design, and communicate results to the project team and clients
- Develop wireframes, site maps, schematics, process maps, user-task analysis and visual specifications to describe the optimum user experience
- Plan and conduct card sorting activities, focus groups and usability testing activities; analyze findings and ensure learnings are incorporated into user interface design
- Conduct group reviews with agency digital team members and account service teams
- Define usability test plans, moderate sessions and analyze usability data for prototypes and wireframes
Job qualifications
- 3-5 years of information architecture and/or user/interface design experience
- BA or BS in information architecture, user experience design, interaction design, computer science, human computer interaction or a related area
- Good knowledge of user interface design processes and methodology, user- centered design principles and practices
- Experience with mockup and prototyping tools like Visio, OmniGraffle, Balsamiq, Visio, Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong conceptual and strategic thinking skills
What's in it for you?
Ad Age recently named archer>malmo one of the top 10 places to work in advertising. What makes this especially cool? The employees are the voters. Which means folks here are pretty happy. And not just because we took the vote on Beer Cart Friday.
At a>m, you'll work with one of the most highly regarded marketing teams in the Southeast, alongside some the smartest, most talented people in the country.
Our client list is sturdy and varied. You'll have opportunities to cross verticals and audiences, tackling consumer-facing CPG campaigns today, B2B logistics initiatives tomorrow. There's never a dull moment, and through it all, you can rest assured that your voice, ideals and big ideas are as welcomed and valued as your work.
In addition to managing and growing our existing client roster, you'll play an integral role in a>m ventures, the creative investment arm of archer>malmo.
So. Ready to come out of hiding? Get in touch with us. Send over your work and show off your best projects.
While you're at it, send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@archermalmo.com. (No phone calls, please.)
We look forward to hearing from you.
In Search of: Unicorn, Jackalope, Digital Creative Director
As we search for these elusive creatures, we're fully aware that a uniquely gifted digital designer—one who can mentor, lead, and manage a group of equally gifted designers—may be the hardest to find.
But unlike those other mythic beasts, we know you're out there.
We also know you're drawn to creative environments where opportunity abounds, challenges await around every corner, and the culture inspires great work and limitless growth.
We want a visionary. A leader. A great designer who can grab the digital reins and steer both our team and our clients out of the desert and into the promised land.
Digital Creative Director
Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience working as a digital designer for at least ten years, with daily hands-on use of widely accepted tools of the trade
- Track record of building a digital creative team, mentoring those in need, and keeping the team focused on work at hand
- Comfortable sharing work with account service teams and clients in a variety of settings
- An affinity for responsive design and a desire to stay well ahead of the curve with regards to emerging trends in digital design
- Ability to adhere to best practice in usability when demanded, but a willingness to place form before function when the situation warrants
Bonus Points:
- Advanced certifications or training in key subject matter areas
- Digging the high-pressure, fast-paced environment that is the norm in agency life
- Demonstrated track record for designing award winning digital creative elements
- Current blog and/or regular appearances at events where you share your POV on bleeding edge topics
How will you spend your days?
- create great digital work for our clients while inspiring and building a like-minded team
- oversee the work produced by the interactive creative team, ensuring that the designers produce superior creative work that meets project objectives, adheres to brand standards (when applicable), and fosters an outstanding user experience
- provide hands-on creative direction to interactive designers
- serve as the digital creative champion and maintain brand equities while exploring and evolving the voice/look/feel for digital creative
What's in it for you?
Ad Age recently named archer>malmo one of the top 10 places to work in advertising. What makes this especially cool? The employees are the voters. Which means folks here are pretty happy. And not just because we took the vote on Beer Cart Friday.
At a>m, you'll work with one of the most highly regarded marketing teams in the Southeast, alongside some the smartest, most talented people in the country.
Our client list is sturdy and varied. You'll have opportunities to cross verticals and audiences, tackling consumer-facing CPG campaigns today, B2B logistics initiatives tomorrow. There's never a dull moment, and through it all, you can rest assured that your voice, ideals, and big ideas are as welcomed and valued as your work.
So. Ready to come out of hiding? Get touch with us. Send over your work in iterative or responsive design. Show off your best UX-driven projects. Share how you've built and led a team to transform and expand clients' digital footprints.
While you're at it, send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@archermalmo.com. (No phone calls, please.)
We look forward to hearing from you. And if you know any unicorns, feel free to pass our info along.