Careers

Brand Manager Summary

As BrandDemon’s Brand Manager, you will serve as the client’s voice when developing and executing branding strategies, marketing plans and advertising campaigns. You will work to ensure the efforts of various team members (graphic designers, web designers, creative directors, SM specialists, copywriters, etc.) and components (research, print, web, broadcast, social, etc.) align with the client’s goals. You will be responsible for helping to develop new client relationships and growing existing ones.

Account Executive Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for your assigned projects and accounts, while contributing as a team member within a highly collaborative group. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a liaison between the client, the BrandDemon team and outside suppliers and, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences
• Develop an understanding of the client’s business environment and strategy
• Playing a key role in developing a client’s strategic plan, which may include brand/consumer/competitive/industry research and creating strategy presentations
• Leading the execution of the plan, which may include focus groups, press releases, media relations, brochures, videos, websites, social media, tv, radio, billboard, event planning and more
• Define project objectives, set key performance metrics, and establish project approach
• Identifying and engaging the necessary resources to complete each project
• Keeping BrandDemon team appropriately informed of and involved in projects
• Planning and leading client meetings and daily communications
• Identifying opportunities to grow each account, by proposing new initiatives to advance the client’s objectives
• Independently handling several projects, performing much of the day-to-day work with support of both junior and senior team members, as appropriate
• For each assigned client, monitoring social media platforms, competitive and industry activities and trends
• Preparing project proposals with cost estimates, ensuring that the client understands how they will be billed, creating project change of scope addendums as needed
• Tracking actual vs estimated time spent on projects, and communicating issues early
• Protecting the bottom line of both the agency and the client, by looking for the most cost-effective solutions
• Completing Brand Manager assigned projects while balancing other responsibilities within the team

Brand Manager Skill Set

• Strong sales and customer service skills
• Knowledge of the latest advertising and marketing trends
• Proficiency with numbers, estimating, budgeting, billing
• Ability to negotiate and problem solve
• Great oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong writing, editing and proofing skills
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively
• Ability to think strategically and analytically
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to lead team to deliver results
• Strong project management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Ability to work within a fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment
• Ability to work independently

Requirements

• BA, BS, or equivalent in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or Business degree preferred.
• Strong computer skills, such as MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint)

If you are interested in joining our team, please be sure to include your resume and cover letter in your email.

Job Position: Freelance Marketing Copywriter

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with internal account managers to understand brand voice and messaging
• Write clear, compelling copy with a distinct voice for various mediums (e.g. press releases, blog posts, website copy, print materials, etc.)
• Create concepts and write headline copy that breakthroughs and grabs attention
• Propose copy concepts and present underlying strategic thinking to business leaders
• Edit and proofread with a detailed eye
• Conduct high-quality research and interviews
• Create rough drafts or concepts under time constraints
• See the world through different consumer types and connect those dots back to the brand
• Write content for the purpose of lead generation and website conversion
• Write and help create all types of social media content (blogs, ads, posts)
• Apply SEO principles to maximize copy’s reach
• Stay up to speed on emerging social media platforms and technologies
• Work on-site when necessary. We thrive on collaboration!

Skills / Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• 3 to 5 experience as a copywriter or related role. Agency experience is a plus.
• Highly creative and imaginative
• Proven track record of composing effective copy for various lengths and mediums
• Strong grasp of grammar, you choose your words carefully, and you pay keen attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of various social media platforms and best practices
• Solid experience with SEO and knowledge of online content strategy and creation
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with an appreciation for grammar rules
• Available to work in-office when necessary
• Detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Design and produce marketing communication pieces for a wide variety of clients
• Create graphics and design layouts for various platforms including web, email, print (posters, billboards, newspaper, flyers, etc.) and social media
• Collaborate with the internal marketing team and clients to develop creative solutions, brainstorm and then translate those solutions through a variety of channels
• Provides direct and timely communication and representation through the design process
• Help with revisions on existing projects
• Learn from lead designers on how to apply design theory to marketing campaigns
• Assist in the coordination of administrative aspects of print production, including preparing design files
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Assist with accurate estimates of client projects

Requirements

• BA, BS, or equivalent art or graphic design degree
• 1 to 2 years of experience in graphic design
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Photo editing skills
• Computer skills, such as MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint)
• Passion to produce superior results for each and every client
• Desire to be part of a rapidly expanding business
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently to complete projects in a timely manner
• Flexibility to work on multiple projects at the same time

Experience:

• web design: 1 year (Preferred)
• graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)
• graphic arts: 1 year (Preferred)
• marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
• photoshop: 1 year (Preferred)

The Assistant Brand Manager will use creative talent and analytical skills in assisting with all aspects of the day-to-day activities at BrandDemon including copywriting, data analytics, research, idea generation, procurement, proof-reading, and general marketing activities.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provide general marketing assistance, as needed
• Develop content for a variety of projects including brochures, websites, social media posts and print ads
• Assist in writing blog posts and feature style articles, bios and other website content
• Help identify quality vendors and negotiate for best prices; manage vendors to meet timing, quality and cost expectations
• Conduct business, brand, competitor and industry research; analyze information and present findings
• Brainstorm with team in developing breakthrough concept ideas
• Review and thoroughly proof documents, presentations and creative work for accuracy, spelling and grammar
• Track analytics for clients’ social media campaigns and websites; create reports
• Assist in the creation of project proposals
• Assist web developers with content upload to websites through the use of a CMS
• Organize, update and maintain shared company folders (on Google Drive)
• Assist as needed in company planned events and meetings
• Pick-up and delivery of materials: media offices, vendors and clients
• Other duties as assigned

General Skills

• Driven to provide outstanding service to clients
• Ability to think both creatively and analytically
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work in teams and independently
• Able to balance multiple priorities
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze and present information
• Problem solving and decision-making ability
• Self-starter open to working with ambiguity and limited structure at times

Program Knowledge

• Good with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge of content management systems including WordPress
• Some experience with the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
• Experience with Google AdWords, Google Analytics and social media analytics
• Understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Pinterest and LinkedIn)

Copywriting Skills

• At a beginner level – ability to translate creative ideas into copy that sells
• Experience in writing strong, succinct copy that is grammatically correct
• An eye for detail and a drive for perfection when reviewing copy

Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or Business degree preferred
Entry Level with the successful completion of an internship preferred

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Abbey Bender at abbey@branddemon.com. If you are interested in joining our team, please be sure to include your resume and cover letter in your email.

BrandDemon Strategy+Design is a marketing consulting group and agency that works closely with clients to drive business growth through brand strategy and expression. One of the biggest challenges facing a business is keeping its brand relevant in today’s expanded and highly competitive marketplace with increasingly knowledgeable and demanding customers.

At BrandDemon Strategy+Design, we are experts in launching new brands and revitalizing existing brands by combining process and discipline with innovation and creativity. BrandDemon founder, Colleen Devorris, has over 3 decades of brand-building experience with world-recognized consumer product firms and advertising agencies, including Procter and Gamble, Revlon, Sheetz, Leo Burnett and Hill Holliday.

BrandDemon is looking for a marketing and branding intern to work between 20-28 hours per week in the Altoona office. The Brand Intern will report to the Brand Manager and will assist in all aspects of the day-to-day activities.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a Brand Manager and company owner as needed
• Conduct business, brand marketing, and ad hoc research, analyze information and present findings
• Collaborate with marketing team to design and edit creative marketing pieces
• Provide general assistance with executing projects including vendor identification and management
• Create PowerPoint decks and other documents for clients as assigned
• Support the Account Executives and Copywriter in gathering, generating and editing content for our client’s social media campaigns
• Review analytics for our clients’ social media campaigns and create reports as necessary
• Assist in the creation of project proposals
• Assist in writing blog posts and feature style articles, bios and other website content
• Organize, update and maintain shared company folders (on Google Drive) with the latest files by coordinating and collaborating with all team members
• Create and distribute accurate and effective meeting minutes in a timely fashion
• Assist as needed in company planned events and meetings
• Other duties as needed

Required Skills

• Ability to follow direction with great attention to detail
• Ability to work in teams and independently
• Able to balance multiple projects and priorities based upon deadlines
• Ability to gather information, analyze it and present findings in an understandable format
• Problem solving and decision making ability
• Oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter open to working with ambiguity and limited structure at times
• Good with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Skills

• Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator preferred but not required
• Understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Pinterest and LinkedIn)
• Experience with Google Adwords, Google Analytics and social media analytics
• Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or Business students preferred

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Abbey Bender at the email or phone number listed below. If you are interested in joining our team, please be sure to include your resume in your email.

abbey@branddemon.com

814-241-5886

BrandDemon Strategy+Design is a marketing agency focused on brand creation and reinvention. One of the biggest challenges facing a business is keeping its brand relevant and top-of-mind in today’s expanded, fast changing and highly competitive marketplace. BrandDemon works closely with clients to drive business growth through brand strategy and design. We combine process and discipline with innovation and creativity, to deliver real results.

BrandDemon founder, Colleen Devorris, has over 3 decades of brand-building experience with world-recognized consumer product and retail firms and advertising agencies, including Procter & Gamble, Revlon, Sheetz, Leo Burnett and Hill Holliday.

We are looking for a Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented front-end developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will take the designs created by web designers and use a mix of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to code those website designs. You will work closely with various members of this organization to play a key role in the successful launch of websites and applications.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Develop functional, appealing, branded websites
• Turn wireframes, and design mockups into functional websites
• Provide website maintenance and enhancements
• Identify and troubleshoot various website issues and coding problems
• Create custom WordPress themes
• Develop websites using content management system frameworks
• Create quality mockups and prototypes
• Developing features that bring design concepts to life and improve the user experience
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implement SEO strategies in web design
• Responsive web design Cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility
• Participate in meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies

Skills and Requirements

• Portfolio or samples of past work and projects
• Solid grasp of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, Laravel, MySQL, etc.
• Experience with modern web frameworks such as Bootstrap, Node.js, Angular, React
• Experience with client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks (JQuery preferred)
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience working with Content Management Systems
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git, Bitbucket)
• Understanding of the entire web development process, with an emphasis on front end design and development
• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to manage multiple projects at one time in a fast-paced, deadline-drive environment
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Web Design/Development related field, or equivalent training and professional experience
• 3+ years’ web development experience required
• Degree in Digital Design, Graphic Design or related field preferred Commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Rima Patel at rima@branddemon.com. If you are interested in joining our team, please be sure to include your resume and cover letter in your email.

Responsibilities

• • Provide support to Art Director to help design and produce marketing communication pieces for a wide variety of clients 
  • Aid in the creation of graphics and design layouts for various platforms that may include web, email, print (direct mail, posters, billboards, newspaper, flyers, etc.) and social media 
  • Collaborate with the internal marketing team and clients to develop creative solutions, brainstorm, and then translate those solutions through a variety of channels 
  • Contribute to strategic discussions around brand and campaign positioning 
  • Assist in the print production process to ensure a high level of quality by attending press checks and helping to direct all retouching and production specifications 
  • Help with revisions on existing projects  
  • Provide direct and timely communication and representation through the design process 
  • Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
  • Assist with accurate estimates of creative projects 

Skills and Requirements

• • Ideally a third or fourth-year college student of graphic design  
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) 
  • Photo editing skills 
  • Computer skills, such as MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Abbey Bender at the email or phone number listed below.  If you are interested in joining our team, please be sure to include your resume and portfolio in your email.  abbey@branddemon.com  814-241-5886