Passion plays a large part in what we do. We're a group of talented, like-minded people that pull together to make a difference. For our clients. For our community. For each other.
Culture and Values
Culture is a huge part of day-to-day operations at BrandExtract, a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company. It’s the heartbeat of the agency that keeps us inspired and focused on our mission. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more supportive and team-centered environment. We hold each other accountable so that we all perform at the highest level, and you’re never alone. We value ingenuity and grit. We value innovation and intelligence. We value authentic relationships and human reactions. But there is one value that reigns supreme. It’s even written on our wall: Do the right thing. We strive to produce the best possible work for our clients and do right by our teammates all along the way.
See Where You Fit
We are always in search top talent, even if we don’t have an immediate need in your particular area of expertise. Explore featured jobs and internships to see if your skills and strengths match up with where we’re headed. Send us your resume to be considered for future openings or scroll down to browse open positions.
Benefits
Unique benefits unite us, re-energize us and keep us focused on our mission. Things like our Quarterly Event, where we close the firm for a day in order to give back to our community in some meaningful, volunteer capacity. A growing ongoing training program that encourages employees to go out into the world, and find inspiration in the form of conferences or events that can fuel our understanding and be the impetus for new ideas. These are just a couple of the extra perks you’ll experience as part of our team.
Some of the perks:
Location
Our Houston office is easily accessible to downtown, The Galleria, and Memorial Park.
Fun Work Environment
We have a stocked kitchen with drinks, coffee, and snacks.
Staff Events
Weekly happy hours, team outings, and more.
Weekly Recognition
Each week, we recognize a team member who has done exceptional work and lived out our company values with 'The Bird.'
Remote Work Options
Working at 合约数字货币交易所_永续合约交易home, when needed, allows our team to attend to family and personal needs.
Community Service
Once a quarter, we close the firm for a day in order to give back to the community.
Ongoing Training Program
A budget is allocated to each employee for annual professional development opportunities.
BrandExtract offers total compensation that includes:
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive health, dental and vision care
Flexible work hours
A generous amount of personal time off (PTO)
We're Hiring
Brand Strategist
You are the senior strategic face of BrandExtract to all of your clients and the face of the client to all your team members in the company. As the primary go-between with the C-suite, VPs and Marketing Managers, you play the most critical role in creating and leadings strategic plans, while you over see the programs, and your team handling the amazing deliverables.
What you do...
Conduct marketing, client and competitive research including voice of the customer interviews
Develop strategic plans and proposals
Lead market studies
Facilitate client discovery meetings and workshops
Create brand assessment reports
Pitch and close business with partners
Lead and collaborate with Project Managers to turn execution plans into individual projects with oversight of high level schedules and guidelines for success
Develop or direct creative briefs/work orders in collaboration with the creative team
Kickoff projects and effectively brief teams on project goals and requirements
Task weekly activities of Brand Managers to ensure projects are on strategy, on time and within budget
Establish and maintain regular communication with clients, consulting and guiding them through the process
Document and distribute information from meetings to keep all stakeholders on the same page and ensure everyone has the appropriate action items
Serve as the strategic “go to” resource for all questions on client projects
Work with the Creative Director to present and defend all proposals and creative work to clients
Oversee all project billing informing Accounting what to bill, reviewing invoices before they go to client and working with client to ensure prompt payment
What you are good at...
Facilizing and leading workshops
Strategic problem solving and framing needs
Managing client and team expectations and ensuring they are fully informed with no surprises
Wowing your clients and exceeding their needs while fearlessly pushing back when necessary
Clearly and concisely communicating both in writing and speaking
Transferring knowledge in a relevant and useful way to different audiences
Conducting and guiding productive meetings
Anticipating and proactively addressing client needs and concerns
Inspiring and motivating team members, helping them to understand what clients need and want
Effectively managing many clients and numerous projects simultaneously
Identifying additional opportunities to help clients transform and grow
Representing BrandExtract at industry and community functions
Your experience...
Bachelor’s degree or higher (in a communications field preferred)
7+ years working in a communications field (marketing experience preferred)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with whatever software we throw at you
Art directors are responsible not only for the visual style of brands but also in brand innovation. Their days may be filled with strategy sessions, internal approvals and meetings with the design team, as well as design sessions as they work on logos, brand boards, and more. They also work with outside producers and directors to oversee the production of motion/film projects, trade show exhibits, immersive experiences, and physical spaces. Their work requires them to understand the design elements of projects, inspire other creative workers, and keep projects on budget and on time.
What you do...
Provide guidance and leadership on brand design strategy for our clients which may include everything from developing concepts, to design sprints, to how to tactically execute the solution
During the Brand Assessment, contribute to the brand audit (visuals and messaging) and provide insight of competitive landscape to the Brand Strategist
Lead all aspects of design process and application; partnering across teams and ensuring full understanding of briefs/team responsibilities
Collaborate directly with the Brand Strategist and the Director of Brand Experience in developing the overarching brand’s UX strategy
Collaborate directly with Marketing leads to develop cohesive campaigns that are rooted in the brand and run across a variety of platforms (i.e. physical and/or digital)
Determine how best to represent a concept via traditional design means (graphically/visually) and lead the creation of mood boards, key visuals for brand boards and full brand identities
Work with other disciplines within BrandExtract (Creative, Digital Marketing, Development) to execute all pieces and extensions of the brand
Present design strategy, concepts, and visuals directly to the client when required
Quality assurance as design is being applied to digital deliverable
Present design strategies, concepts and visuals to clients for approval
Work with Accounts to develop detailed budgets and timelines
Provide input and guidance on job schedules for creative/branding as they’re being developed
Provide oversight/supervision of the designers as they are working on your job(s) and review/approve what they are working on
Provide guidance and feedback to outside vendors when needed (i.e. illustrators, 3D artist)
Determine or provide guidance on which photographs, art, or other design elements to use
Collaborate and guide outside vendors in the production of motion/film projects, trade show exhibits, immersive experiences, photoshoots and physical spaces
Execute other duties as assigned, including new business pitches, internal agency projects, press checks (if needed), art direction for photo/video shoot
Contribute to agency knowledge sharing (i.e. Insights Articles, Podcast)
Mentor the Junior and Senior Designers on the team
What you are good at...
Excellent leadership abilities
Acting as an ambassador for the brands you have worked on
Taking direction from non-creative stakeholders and translate their business needs into campaign/creative ideas
Making strong/compelling presentations
Being self-directed, motivated, collaborative and willing to learn, adapt and grow
Superior attention to detail while balancing multiple projects
Award winning design skills
Thinking strategically to produce high-impact products
Your experience...
B.F.A. in design communications or equivalent
6-8 years of design experience for a variety of industries and for a variety of solutions from logos to ads.
Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch and MS Office proficiency
Proven services experience
Art Directors report to the Director of Brand Experience (currently the acting Creative Director).
If you are a talented designer with proven experience in a variety of industries then BrandExtract may have a 合约数字货币交易所_永续合约交易home for you. Work side-by-side with some of Houston’s best creative talent. This is a permanent position and the compensation package is excellent.
The selected candidate will be involved with a wide range of projects including but not limited to brand development, logo and identity creation, print and digital communications, advertising, direct marketing and experiential design. This position will also be involved in the strategic, creative and production processes, which can include collaborating with senior executives, industry partners, clients, their customers and our internal design staff.
What you do...
Work directly with senior and executive management on the brand and design development of projects for a wide variety of clients
Understand the client's business model and strategic plans
Align concepts accordingly
Meet with clients to address communications requirements
Brainstorm ideas and concepts that will drive brand recognition
Create brand concept, development and design solutions
What you are good at...
Interpersonal communication
Working with clients to effectively meet their needs and deadlines
Balancing multiple projects while maintaining superior attention to detail
Thinking strategically and conceptually to produce high-impact products
Collaborating with people of diverse perspectives and talent sets
Your experience...
B.F.A. in design communications or equivalent
One to five years of design experience for a variety of industries and for a variety of solutions across experiential, digital and print media
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office and various other digital platforms
We build brands people believe in. BrandExtract is a multi-disciplined group of experts that strives to deepen the connection between our clients and their customers while supporting their business goals. We immerse ourselves in the hard and soft data of their world, then use what we learn to express and grow their presence and influence.
As a copywriter, it’s your responsibility to contribute to the creation of new brands and the development of brand concepts. You will work side-by-side with some of Houston’s top creative talent to Inspire Belief.
What You Do...
Work with passion, curiosity and purpose to create brand stories that capture the essence, purpose and personality of a brand
Act as the primary writer on projects like websites, emails, brochures, executive speeches/presentations, video/radio scripts, newsletters, articles, social media posts, among others
Participate in creative brainstorms and naming exercises
Work on multiple projects and clients at once, every day
Interview clients in a variety of roles, including executive leadership and highly technical professionals
Research and write for industries including manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, energy, finance, legal, retail, technology and many others (often, all at once)
Create top-quality, second draft work as your first draft
Meet or beat deadlines
Keep project managers informed on progress and project needs
Distill feedback from clients, creative director, brand strategists and the creative staff to revise assignments as needed
What You're Good At...
Proactive communication with team members
Proven mastery of grammar, syntax, usage, tone and spelling
Balancing subject matter expertise with a brand's tone and voice
Being a passionate champion of the English language
You are the face of BrandExtract to all of your clients and the face of the client to all your team members in the company. As the primary go-between, you play the most critical role in turning strategic plans into smart projects and amazing deliverables.
What you do...
Support Brand Strategist with research, strategic plans and proposals
Collaborate with Project Managers to turn execution plans into individual projects with schedules and guidelines for success
Develop creative briefs/work orders in collaboration with Brand Strategist
Kickoff projects and effectively brief teams on project goals and requirements
Coordinate daily activities with Project Manager and internal teams to ensure projects are on strategy, on time and within budget
Establish and maintain regular communication with clients, consulting and guiding them through the process
Document and distribute information from meetings to keep all stakeholders on the same page and ensure everyone has the appropriate action items
Serve as the “go to” resource for all questions on client projects
Work with the Brand Strategist and Creative Directors to present and defend all proposals and creative work to clients
Oversee all project billing informing Accounting what to bill, reviewing invoices before they go to client and working with client to ensure prompt payment
What you are good at...
Managing client and team expectations and ensuring they are fully informed with no surprises
Wowing your clients and exceeding their needs while fearlessly pushing back when necessary
Clearly and concisely communicating both in writing and speaking
Transferring knowledge in a relevant and useful way to different audiences
Conducting and guiding productive meetings
Anticipating and proactively addressing client needs and concerns
Thinking through and solving problems
Inspiring and motivating team members, helping them to understand what clients need and want
Effectively managing many clients and numerous projects simultaneously
Identifying additional opportunities to help clients transform and grow
Representing BrandExtract at industry and community functions
Your experience...
Bachelor’s degree (in a communications field preferred)
3-5 years working in a communications field (marketing experience preferred)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with whatever software we throw at you
You are the hub of all activity in the company. Ultimately, you run the show. You are the glue that holds account service and all creative/development teams together. From project kickoff to completion, you mastermind and drive schedules, keep a close eye on budgets and help both account service and creative teams work together to get things done.
What you do...
Work with Brand Strategist and Brand Manager to scope projects and detailed develop schedules
Work with Creative Director to assign projects to creative team helping to monitor and manage capacity
Initiate and manage all projects according to processes and procedures defined by agency management system
Track projects as they move through the company, maintaining detailed records and ensuring that steps in the process are followed and all approvals are obtained
Ensure that all team members have the information and resources they need to get the job done
Collaborate with Brand Manager to follow client status and update schedules/project plans as required
Communicate and drive schedules to ensure projects are on time and within budget
What you are good at...
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gain consensus on schedules and work flow
Managing multiple projects, priorities and personalities
Addressing conflicting priorities quickly and managing to successful resolution
Maintaining a strong attention to detail
Thinking through and solving problems
Understanding process and procedures to ensure everyone is doing what they need to be doing at the right time in the right order
Supervising vendors for adherence to budgets, timing and quality
Providing thorough reports to team members on status and needs
Paying attention to detail
Your experience...
5+ years project management experience in an agency or marketing services environment
Bachelor’s degree
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in fast-pace environment
Experience with Workamajig or other agency management system preferred
Are you a student with an interest in branding and marketing? Browse our Internships page and explore a variety of internship opportunities that range from digital marketing and design to account management and web development.
We are an inclusive and diverse work culture that offers interns an opportunity to learn and contribute. Being an intern at BE you'll have access to ongoing learning and training, happy hours with coworkers, volunteer opportunities and more. If that sounds interesting to you, we invite you to learn more about internships at BrandExtract.
