THE ROLE:

THIS IS A JUNIOR-TO-MID-LEVEL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ROLE FOCUSED ON ONE CLEAR OUTCOME: CREATING QUALIFIED MEETINGS WITH THE RIGHT PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS. YOU WILL IDENTIFY TARGET BRANDS, INDUSTRIES, AND DECISION-MAKERS; DEVELOP THOUGHTFUL OUTREACH; BUILD AND MAINTAIN A STRONG PIPELINE; AND SECURE MEETINGS FOR SLAPS’ LEADERSHIP TEAM TO INTRODUCE THE AGENCY, ITS CAPABILITIES, AND ITS POINT OF VIEW.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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RESEARCH AND IDENTIFY HIGH-POTENTIAL BRANDS, CATEGORIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE A STRONG FIT FOR SLAPS.

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BUILD PROSPECT LISTS ACROSS PRIORITY SECTORS SUCH AS SPORT, APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, LIFESTYLE, ENTERTAINMENT, CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY, HOSPITALITY, AUTOMOTIVE, AND CULTURE.

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IDENTIFY THE RELEVANT DECISION-MAKERS WITHIN TARGET ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING MARKETING, BRAND, CREATIVE, PARTNERSHIPS, SOCIAL, CONTENT, AND INNOVATION LEADERS.

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DEVELOP PERSONALIZED OUTREACH ACROSS EMAIL, LINKEDIN, PHONE, EVENTS, REFERRALS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE CHANNELS.

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SECURE QUALIFIED INTRODUCTORY MEETINGS FOR SLAPS LEADERSHIP ON A CONSISTENT MONTHLY BASIS.

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BUILD, MANAGE, AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED PIPELINE OF PROSPECTS, CONTACTS, CONVERSATIONS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND NEXT STEPS.

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USE A CRM OR PIPELINE-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO KEEP OUTREACH ACTIVITY, MEETING STATUS, AND OPPORTUNITY NOTES CURRENT.

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RESEARCH PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS’ BUSINESS OBJECTIVES, CAMPAIGNS, CULTURAL POSITIONING, LEADERSHIP CHANGES, LAUNCHES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS BEFORE OUTREACH.

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STAY INFORMED ABOUT STRONG BRANDING, ADVERTISING, CONTENT, PARTNERSHIP, AND CULTURAL MARKETING WORK ACROSS RELEVANT INDUSTRIES.

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COLLABORATE WITH SLAPS LEADERSHIP TO REFINE IDEAL-CLIENT PROFILES, OUTREACH MESSAGING, TARGET SECTORS, AND NEW-BUSINESS PRIORITIES.

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HELP PREPARE CONCISE BACKGROUND MATERIALS AND OPPORTUNITY BRIEFS AHEAD OF CLIENT MEETINGS.

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TRACK PERFORMANCE AGAINST OUTREACH, MEETING, PIPELINE, AND OPPORTUNITY GOALS, AND SHARE REGULAR UPDATES WITH LEADERSHIP.

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REPRESENT SLAPS WITH CURIOSITY, POLISH, PERSISTENCE, AND STRONG JUDGMENT IN EVERY EXTERNAL INTERACTION.

WHO YOU ARE:

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YOU HAVE 1–4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, SALES DEVELOPMENT, PARTNERSHIPS, ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT, RECRUITING, AGENCY NEW BUSINESS, MEDIA, MARKETING, OR A RELATED CLIENT-FACING ROLE.

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YOU ARE NATURALLY PROACTIVE AND COMFORTABLE INITIATING CONVERSATIONS WITH SENIOR PEOPLE.

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YOU ARE HIGHLY ORGANIZED, DETAIL-ORIENTED, AND DISCIPLINED ABOUT FOLLOW-UP.

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YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO RESEARCH COMPANIES, IDENTIFY DECISION-MAKERS, BUILD PROSPECT LISTS, AND MANAGE A PIPELINE.

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YOU KNOW HOW TO WRITE CONCISE, INTELLIGENT OUTREACH THAT EARNS A RESPONSE.

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YOU ARE COMMERCIALLY MINDED BUT CULTURALLY FLUENT—YOU UNDERSTAND THAT BRAND RELATIONSHIPS ARE BUILT THROUGH RELEVANCE, CREDIBILITY, AND TIMING.

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YOU HAVE A GENUINE INTEREST IN BRANDING, ADVERTISING, CREATIVE WORK, SPORT, ENTERTAINMENT, LIFESTYLE, FASHION, CULTURE, OR CONSUMER BRANDS.

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YOU CAN RECOGNIZE STRONG BRAND AND ADVERTISING WORK AND UNDERSTAND WHY CERTAIN CAMPAIGNS, PARTNERSHIPS, OR CREATIVE PLATFORMS RESONATE.

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YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH CRM SYSTEMS, LINKEDIN, EMAIL OUTREACH TOOLS, RESEARCH PLATFORMS, AND SPREADSHEETS. YOU ARE RESILIENT AND MOTIVATED BY GOALS, BUT YOU PRIORITIZE QUALITY AND JUDGMENT OVER EMPTY VOLUME.

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YOU COMMUNICATE CLEARLY, PROFESSIONALLY, AND CONFIDENTLY IN WRITING AND IN CONVERSATION.

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YOU ARE EXCITED BY THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN DIRECTLY FROM AGENCY LEADERSHIP AND GROW INTO A LARGER CLIENT-DEVELOPMENT AND PITCH-FACING ROLE.

HOW TO APPLY

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RÉSUMÉ ALONG WITH A SHORT NOTE EXPLAINING:

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WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A CREATIVE AGENCY ENVIRONMENT.

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A BRAND OR CAMPAIGN YOU BELIEVE WAS ESPECIALLY EFFECTIVE—AND WHY.

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AN EXAMPLE OF HOW YOU WOULD APPROACH SECURING A FIRST MEETING WITH A BRAND YOU BELIEVE SLAPS SHOULD WORK WITH.

WHY JOIN US:

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OPPORTUNITY TO HELP SHAPE SLAPS’ EUROPEAN PRESENCE AS A FAST-GROWING CREATIVE AGENCY WITH A FRESH PERSPECTIVE AND AMBITIOUS GOALS.

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WORK WITH EXCITING GLOBAL BRANDS AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS.

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COMPETITIVE SALARY, PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES, AND A COLLABORATIVE, FORWARD-THINKING WORK ENVIRONMENT.

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COLLABORATIVE AND INCLUSIVE WORK CULTURE.

SLAPS IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE WELCOME APPLICANTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A TEAM WITH DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES, EXPERIENCES, AND VOICES.

THE ROLE:

THIS IS A JUNIOR-TO-MID-LEVEL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ROLE FOCUSED ON ONE CLEAR OUTCOME: CREATING QUALIFIED MEETINGS WITH THE RIGHT PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS. YOU WILL IDENTIFY TARGET BRANDS, INDUSTRIES, AND DECISION-MAKERS; DEVELOP THOUGHTFUL OUTREACH; BUILD AND MAINTAIN A STRONG PIPELINE; AND SECURE MEETINGS FOR SLAPS’ LEADERSHIP TEAM TO INTRODUCE THE AGENCY, ITS CAPABILITIES, AND ITS POINT OF VIEW. THIS IS NOT A TRANSACTIONAL, HIGH-VOLUME SALES ROLE. WE WANT SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS THAT THE RIGHT OUTREACH STARTS WITH GOOD TASTE, STRONG RESEARCH, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT MAKES A BRAND OR CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY WORTH PURSUING. OVER TIME, THE PERSON IN THIS ROLE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW BEYOND MEETING-SETTING: CONTRIBUTING TO NEW-BUSINESS STRATEGY, SUPPORTING PITCHES, DEVELOPING CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS, AND EVENTUALLY LEADING INTRODUCTORY MEETINGS AND PITCHES INDEPENDENTLY.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

□

RESEARCH AND IDENTIFY HIGH-POTENTIAL BRANDS, CATEGORIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE A STRONG FIT FOR SLAPS.

□

BUILD PROSPECT LISTS ACROSS PRIORITY SECTORS SUCH AS SPORT, APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, LIFESTYLE, ENTERTAINMENT, CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY, HOSPITALITY, AUTOMOTIVE, AND CULTURE.

□

IDENTIFY THE RELEVANT DECISION-MAKERS WITHIN TARGET ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING MARKETING, BRAND, CREATIVE, PARTNERSHIPS, SOCIAL, CONTENT, AND INNOVATION LEADERS.

□

DEVELOP PERSONALIZED OUTREACH ACROSS EMAIL, LINKEDIN, PHONE, EVENTS, REFERRALS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE CHANNELS.

□

SECURE QUALIFIED INTRODUCTORY MEETINGS FOR SLAPS LEADERSHIP ON A CONSISTENT MONTHLY BASIS.

□

BUILD, MANAGE, AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED PIPELINE OF PROSPECTS, CONTACTS, CONVERSATIONS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND NEXT STEPS.

□

USE A CRM OR PIPELINE-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO KEEP OUTREACH ACTIVITY, MEETING STATUS, AND OPPORTUNITY NOTES CURRENT.

□

RESEARCH PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS’ BUSINESS OBJECTIVES, CAMPAIGNS, CULTURAL POSITIONING, LEADERSHIP CHANGES, LAUNCHES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS BEFORE OUTREACH.

□

STAY INFORMED ABOUT STRONG BRANDING, ADVERTISING, CONTENT, PARTNERSHIP, AND CULTURAL MARKETING WORK ACROSS RELEVANT INDUSTRIES.

□

COLLABORATE WITH SLAPS LEADERSHIP TO REFINE IDEAL-CLIENT PROFILES, OUTREACH MESSAGING, TARGET SECTORS, AND NEW-BUSINESS PRIORITIES.

□

HELP PREPARE CONCISE BACKGROUND MATERIALS AND OPPORTUNITY BRIEFS AHEAD OF CLIENT MEETINGS.

□

TRACK PERFORMANCE AGAINST OUTREACH, MEETING, PIPELINE, AND OPPORTUNITY GOALS, AND SHARE REGULAR UPDATES WITH LEADERSHIP.

□

REPRESENT SLAPS WITH CURIOSITY, POLISH, PERSISTENCE, AND STRONG JUDGMENT IN EVERY EXTERNAL INTERACTION.

WHO YOU ARE:

□

YOU HAVE 1–4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, SALES DEVELOPMENT, PARTNERSHIPS, ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT, RECRUITING, AGENCY NEW BUSINESS, MEDIA, MARKETING, OR A RELATED CLIENT-FACING ROLE.

□

YOU ARE NATURALLY PROACTIVE AND COMFORTABLE INITIATING CONVERSATIONS WITH SENIOR PEOPLE.

□

YOU ARE HIGHLY ORGANIZED, DETAIL-ORIENTED, AND DISCIPLINED ABOUT FOLLOW-UP.

□

YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO RESEARCH COMPANIES, IDENTIFY DECISION-MAKERS, BUILD PROSPECT LISTS, AND MANAGE A PIPELINE.

□

YOU KNOW HOW TO WRITE CONCISE, INTELLIGENT OUTREACH THAT EARNS A RESPONSE.

□

YOU ARE COMMERCIALLY MINDED BUT CULTURALLY FLUENT—YOU UNDERSTAND THAT BRAND RELATIONSHIPS ARE BUILT THROUGH RELEVANCE, CREDIBILITY, AND TIMING.

□

YOU HAVE A GENUINE INTEREST IN BRANDING, ADVERTISING, CREATIVE WORK, SPORT, ENTERTAINMENT, LIFESTYLE, FASHION, CULTURE, OR CONSUMER BRANDS.

□

YOU CAN RECOGNIZE STRONG BRAND AND ADVERTISING WORK AND UNDERSTAND WHY CERTAIN CAMPAIGNS, PARTNERSHIPS, OR CREATIVE PLATFORMS RESONATE.

□

YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH CRM SYSTEMS, LINKEDIN, EMAIL OUTREACH TOOLS, RESEARCH PLATFORMS, AND SPREADSHEETS. YOU ARE RESILIENT AND MOTIVATED BY GOALS, BUT YOU PRIORITIZE QUALITY AND JUDGMENT OVER EMPTY VOLUME.

□

YOU COMMUNICATE CLEARLY, PROFESSIONALLY, AND CONFIDENTLY IN WRITING AND IN CONVERSATION.

□

YOU ARE EXCITED BY THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN DIRECTLY FROM AGENCY LEADERSHIP AND GROW INTO A LARGER CLIENT-DEVELOPMENT AND PITCH-FACING ROLE.

HOW TO APPLY

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RÉSUMÉ ALONG WITH A SHORT NOTE EXPLAINING:

□

WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A CREATIVE AGENCY ENVIRONMENT.

□

A BRAND OR CAMPAIGN YOU BELIEVE WAS ESPECIALLY EFFECTIVE—AND WHY.

□

AN EXAMPLE OF HOW YOU WOULD APPROACH SECURING A FIRST MEETING WITH A BRAND YOU BELIEVE SLAPS SHOULD WORK WITH.

WHY JOIN US:

□

OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE THE U.S. PRESENCE OF A FAST-GROWING CREATIVE AGENCY WITH A FRESH PERSPECTIVE AND AMBITIOUS GOALS.

□

WORK WITH EXCITING GLOBAL BRANDS AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS.

□

COMPETITIVE SALARY, PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES, AND A COLLABORATIVE, FORWARD-THINKING WORK ENVIRONMENT.

□

COLLABORATIVE AND INCLUSIVE WORK CULTURE.

SLAPS IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE WELCOME APPLICANTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A TEAM WITH DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES, EXPERIENCES, AND VOICES.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

PROJECT LEADERSHIP

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OWN THE END-TO-END PRODUCTION OF CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS, CONTENT, AND BRAND PROJECTS.

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BUILD REALISTIC TIMELINES, MANAGE BUDGETS, AND ENSURE SMOOTH DELIVERY ACROSS EVERY STAGE.

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ANTICIPATE CHALLENGES AND FIND SOLUTIONS BEFORE THEY IMPACT THE WORK.

CREATIVE PRODUCTION

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COLLABORATE CLOSELY WITH CREATIVE TEAMS TO BRING IDEAS TO LIFE WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE VISION.

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SOURCE, NEGOTIATE, AND MANAGE FREELANCERS, PRODUCTION PARTNERS, AND VENDORS.

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OVERSEE SHOOTS, POST-PRODUCTION, AND FINAL DELIVERY, ENSURING QUALITY AT EVERY STEP.

TEAM & CLIENT COLLABORATION

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SERVE AS THE KEY LINK BETWEEN CLIENTS, ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT, AND THE CREATIVE TEAM.

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COMMUNICATE CLEARLY, MANAGE EXPECTATIONS, AND KEEP ALL STAKEHOLDERS ALIGNED.

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HELP BUILD A PRODUCTION CULTURE THAT IS ORGANIZED, COLLABORATIVE, AND DRIVEN BY CREATIVE EXCELLENCE.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

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4+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PRODUCTION, EVENT MANAGEMENT, CLIENT SERVICES, OR CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT (AGENCY, STUDIO, OR BRAND SIDE).

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STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS, EVENTS, AND THE NEEDS OF BRANDS, AGENCIES, AND CONTENT CREATORS.

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HIGHLY ORGANIZED WITH THE ABILITY TO MANAGE MULTIPLE PROJECTS, TIMELINES, AND CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS SIMULTANEOUSLY.

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COMFORTABLE WORKING IN FAST-MOVING, COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND SOLVING CHALLENGES UNDER PRESSURE.

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EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND PRESENTATION SKILLS.

IF YOU'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING SEAMLESS EXPERIENCES, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, AND HELPING BRING CREATIVE PROJECTS TO LIFE — WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Campaign Development: Lead the visual ideation, concepting, and execution of large-scale campaigns from start to finish.

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Visualization: Translate strategic insights into compelling visuals, mood boards, and key deliverables.

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Graphic Design & 3D: Collaborate with designers and 3D artists to produce high-quality visuals that align with brand guidelines and project goals.

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Team Collaboration: Partner with creative strategists, copywriters, and other team members to develop cohesive campaigns that deliver exceptional results.

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Client Engagement: Present creative ideas and designs to clients, ensuring their vision aligns with the final output.

ABOUT YOU:

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Experience: 5+ years in an Art Director role within a creative agency or equivalent.

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Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing your work with large brands across diverse campaigns (digital, print, 3D, and production).

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Skills: Expertise in graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite) and familiarity with 3D software. | Experience directing photo and film productions. | Strong conceptual thinking and visualization skills. | AI knowledge is bonus

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Visionary: You’re a creative thinker who thrives on pushing boundaries while staying aligned with brand objectives.

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Collaborator: Team-oriented with excellent communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly with other departments.

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Cultural Fit: You understand and live for the intersection of creativity, pop culture, and innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

CONCEPTING & WRITING

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DEVELOP COMPELLING COPY FOR CAMPAIGNS, FROM TAGLINES TO LONG-FORM NARRATIVES.

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TRANSLATE CULTURAL INSIGHTS INTO SHARP, MEMORABLE LANGUAGE.

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COLLABORATE WITH ADS AND DESIGNERS TO FUSE WORDS AND VISUALS SEAMLESSLY.

CAMPAIGN CRAFT

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CONTRIBUTE TO THE BIG IDEAS THAT SHAPE GLOBAL CAMPAIGNS.

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SUPPORT NEW BUSINESS PITCHES WITH PERSUASIVE, ORIGINAL COPY.

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BUILD CAMPAIGN TOOLKITS THAT KEEP BRAND VOICES CONSISTENT AND POWERFUL.

COLLABORATION & INFLUENCE

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WORK ALONGSIDE STRATEGISTS TO ENSURE COPY IS ROOTED IN CULTURAL RELEVANCE.

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ADAPT WRITING ACROSS FORMATS: DECKS, SOCIAL CONTENT, OOH, FILM SCRIPTS.

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ELEVATE SLAPS’ GLOBAL VOICE THROUGH EVERY WORD WRITTEN.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

CLIENT PARTNERSHIP

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ACT AS THE MAIN POINT OF CONTACT FOR EUROPEAN CLIENTS.

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BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AND MANAGE EXPECTATIONS WITH CLARITY AND EMPATHY.

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TRANSLATE CLIENT NEEDS INTO ACTIONABLE BRIEFS FOR THE CREATIVE TEAM.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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OVERSEE TIMELINES, BUDGETS, AND DELIVERABLES WITH PRECISION.

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COORDINATE BETWEEN CREATIVE, PRODUCTION, AND FREELANCE COLLABORATORS.

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ANTICIPATE CHALLENGES AND PROACTIVELY SOLVE PROBLEMS.

BUSINESS GROWTH

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SPOT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACCOUNT GROWTH AND UPSELLING CREATIVE SERVICES.

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SUPPORT PITCHES AND PROPOSALS WITH STRATEGIC INSIGHT AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE.

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ENSURE ALL SLAPS PROJECTS DELIVER MAXIMUM IMPACT FOR CLIENTS AND THE AGENCY.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

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Support the creative team across a variety of design needs, from branding to campaign visuals.

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Bring a fresh perspective to projects, contributing innovative ideas and styles.

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Create on-brand, high-quality designs in a fast-paced environment.

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Assist in crafting mood boards, key visuals, mockups, and layouts.

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Work collaboratively with senior designers and art directors to execute projects that resonate with our clients and audiences.

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Adapt to quick turnarounds and multiple project demands with ease.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

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A portfolio that showcases a cool, current style that aligns with Gen Z pop culture.

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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Bonus points for experience in Figma, After Effects, or 3D tools.

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Strong understanding of typography, layouts, and color.

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Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a high standard of quality.

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A collaborative attitude with a passion for learning and growing in a creative environment.

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Previous design experience or education in graphic design is a plus but not required—we care more about your style and drive.

WHY SLAPS?

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Work with a team that’s defining pop culture.

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Gain hands-on experience with global brands and exciting creative projects.

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Learn from some of the best minds in branding, design, and advertising.

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A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas are welcomed.

Key Responsibilities:

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Own SLAPS' paid acquisition strategy across Meta and LinkedIn. Build, launch and optimize paid campaigns focused on generating qualified inbound opportunities.

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Develop and oversee strategic paid media placements, sponsored content, and performance tracking.

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Collaborate with the creative team to develop high-performing ad concepts, messaging and creative assets. Brief designers, copywriters and motion designers while ensuring creative aligns with campaign objectives.

Requirements:

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Strong expertise across major paid platforms (LinkedIn, Meta, Google, sponsorship networks) and proven ability to run or oversee paid programs.

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5+ years of experience in agency marketing, B2B marketing, or creative-industry communications with a track record of brand-building.

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xperience working alongside creative teams to develop performance-focused assets.