Locaria is a leading multilingual marketing and linguistic services agency that operates across more than 90 global markets. We blend insights, data, talent and technology to take global content further for ambitious brands.​ Locaria is central to the global content solution of Stagwell, the challenger advertising network.

We have been recognized by the following awards:

• Home to the Association of Translation Companies’ Innovator of the Year
• Shortlisted for three business awards by The Drum
• Named "Best Workplace for Training & Personal Development" by Adaptive
• Recognised as Top mid-market language service providers by Nimdzi Insights

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. 

Joining Locaria means becoming part of a pioneering agency that combines engagement metrics with content creation processes by harnessing data from all stages of the customer journey, including awareness, consideration, and engagement. We are looking for someone who is passionate about languages and enjoys working in a multicultural environment.

We are also the winner of the Best Language Service Provider for Employee Well-Being and Overall Best Employer 2023 at the Best Employers in Localization Awards, Adaptive Globalization 2023.

Working hours: 9:30 AM - 6:30PM Kyiv time

Historically Locaria’s bread & butter is creative adaptation & localization, therefore our team consists of producers, who manage the projects, video designers (editors, VFX, CGI), who work on all the moving image changes & developments, and graphic designers, who are mainly focused on the tasks that include language adaptation, resizing, versioning, design development based on existing guidelines & KV.

Now we are looking for an Art Director who will reinforce and guide our team of graphic & video designers to support projects with print, digital, or motion assets where creative adaptation is required. Experience working with clients in the tobacco industry is essential.

Also, building relationships with the Client and partners, communication & presentation of our approaches & ideas to the Client will be an essential part of daily routines. The Art Director would be also responsible for the quality check of all deliverables.

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• Guide the execution for creative adaptation across all aspects of the brand experience including all channels (digital, print, POS).
• Participate in the briefing sessions with the Client, and provide suggestions on how to tackle certain asset adaptations.
• Provide the strategy of the creative adaptation ideas along with the deliverables (which assets would resonate better on some specific platforms or POS areas, etc).
• Present the creative assets to the client.
• Develop initial asset concepts and create working examples to guide the team, as well as being ready to roll up the sleeves and do the design work when needed.
• Be detail-oriented, with an ability to prioritize, multi-task, and stay organized while responding to last-minute requests and adapting to changes in business and cultural trends.

• 3+ years’ experience working with the clients from tobacco sector is a must
• 3+ years’ experience in a creative, art direction at creative agencies
• 2+ years’ experience leading diverse creative teams through fast-paced, conceptual and strategic design and production work.
• Full language proficiency in English
• Full language proficiency in Ukrainian
• Demonstrable fluency with Adobe CC suite of products, including Photoshop, and Illustrator, strong knowledge of PowerPoint, and basic knowledge of Figma.
• An online portfolio showing a variety of POS, print and digital work is a MUST.
• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules and work independently with little direction.
• Presentation skills and proven ability to influence creative decision-making.

You’ll live up to the Locarian Values:

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care

D&I statement

Locaria is global by nature and vastly strengthened by multicultural, international and eclectic teams. Working together to achieve shared goals, our employees recognise the importance of our core value ‘celebrating individuality’, and are supported by Locaria's breadth of cultural resources and insights that attract and retain the best talent.

We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings to our team and are fully dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities across the board, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our team know.

Join our team and become part of a vibrant workplace and company culture that values and celebrates individuality!

Benefits

In return for your interest and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, a competitive salary, a wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organization.

Some of these benefits include:

• Holiday: You will be entitled to 24 working days paid leave per year (pro-rata in first year based on starting date)
• Birthday Day Off: As a gift from us you will receive an extra day off for your birthday each year. If your birthday falls on a weekend, then you can take this the Friday before or Monday after.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We’re always on the lookout for talented people. If you refer a friend who is then hired, we will award you with a bonus depending on the level of the role being recruited for.
• Do Some Good Along the Way Days: In line with our 'Doing Some Good Along The Way' value, which you will have the opportunity to get involved with if you'd like to. This also allows all employees up to 2 days off a year to get involved in charity initiatives.
• Annual Wellbeing Calendar: We promote a healthy working environment, which is why we have a calendar with dedicated wellbeing sessions and initiatives throughout the year.
• OpenUp: Access for you and three family members to OpenUp, a mental health support platform designed for your personal and professional growth. Including 1:1 sessions with psychologists, masterclasses, mindfulness sessions and online courses and articles.