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Since 1997 we've been partnering with agencies (large and small) helping them to find great people, covering permanent opportunities and freelance assignments. From awarding-winning grads to top-tier designers, art workers, public relations specialists, copywriters, art directors, account service, strategic planners, creative technologists, digital designers/developers, producers and media jobs personnel - we've got it covered.
The creative sector is incredibly exciting and constantly evolving, which can prove challenging for clients who want to bring highly sought-after skills and new expertise in to their business. We like to work very closely with our clients. We take the time to listen to what is important to you and develop an in-depth understanding of your values, team culture and search criteria. Throughout the process we’re realistic and transparent, making sure you’re kept in the loop at every stage.
We believe that our collaborative team structure is something that makes us unique and enables us to work more efficiently and effectively for both clients and candidates alike. Although you will have one dedicated point of contact, experienced in managing multiple roles and opportunities, our team work together on every brief by sharing candidate contacts and connections, expertise and ideas, successes and achievements.
We believe that ability is nothing without opportunity. We embrace innovation, new ideas and ways of working with our clients and candidates. We believe that a positive recruitment experience is all in the detail – the phone call, the face-to-face meeting, the connection, the opportunity.
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Media Buyer
Melbourne
You will be managing existing portfolio of clients in developing and managing their media plans predominantly across digital and print. You will brief in the creative, be the contact for clients with campaign reporting and recommendation and oversee an exec and coordinator who will be more on the tools. Key day-day Create media plans and recommendations for clients across all forms of media, particularly digital and print Manage clients through advice and planning Brief creatives and oversee a media co-ordinator to ensure all campaign are being optimised Reporting, WIPS, and relationship management with media partners If you're about fast tracking your career in Branding and Digital, this a great a foot in the door to a get a reputable (yet humble) agency stamp on your CV Who we're looking for: The Ideal candidate will have 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role with a high level of understanding around Media on all traditional and digital platforms. Coordinators ready for a step up will also be considered If this sounds like you, email you cv to sara@becomemelbourne.com.au or call 8373 9600 for more info
Project Manager - Design Studio
Melbourne
A boutique design studio in Melbourne are on the look-out for a client facing project manager to successfully deliver campaigns rolling onto print and digital platforms. You would be hands on, managing projects, from scoping and briefing to managing financials and working with the creative team to deliver campaigns successfully. You'll be responsible for managing client relationship and trafficking projects through the studio. Pretty much you have full ownership of project, end-end Working closely with the Creative Director and Account Director, you'll have an integral role in project delivery and management of the business. You'll be collaborating with design teams to deliver successful results and look for way to improve workflows and studio management. For a foot in the door in these agencies, you MUST be an existing Account coordinator or Manager in the creative industry, ideally from a branding or design agency. A high organisational skills is a must as well great communication skills as you are clients first point of contact. If you’re an account manager who's passionate about design, enjoys contributing to business operations and wants to work on meaningful projects, please email your CV to Sara at sara@becomemelbourne.com.au.
Group Account Director
Sydney
This is an exciting time, and opportunity, to join this agency who are well known for their expertise across below-the-line marketing for household FMCG (food and drinks) brands. Today they are over 10 years young, have almost 40 employees across Sydney and Melbourne and have evolved into many other areas including Digital, Experiential and large integrated campaigns. They are currently recruiting roles across the agency including a Group Account Director - Permanent, full-time position. Leader for the business and senior management of client portfolios Implementation and development of communication and BTL/ATL campaign strategies Management of monthly reporting against KPI’s and targets for each assigned client portfolio Ability to lead and deliver organic growth amongst existing client base and new clients/categories Deliver proactive and new business strategies Client pitching and new business Ensure account service and creative are working cohesively to deliver the best work Responsible for retention and growth of the business Responsible for growth and profitability of business accounts SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 10 years experience within an integrated agency or client-side Extensive understanding and experience across all marketing and communication channels Exceptional presentation skills – development and presenting Extensive experience with new business Proven track record in growing revenue with existing clients Proven track record in leading, mentoring and overseeing client service team Budget development, management, and reporting Experience working with FMCG brands is preferred however this is not essential * Those that match all the above criteria should apply with CV. Applicants who do not match all the above and fail to apply with a CV will not be considered.
Digital Campaign Manager
Melbourne
Are you passionate about all things Media and Digital? Are you experience with managing end to end digital campaigns in Search, Social, Display? Performance team here work closely in with client service team to ensure seamless implementation, optimisation and reporting of campaigns to produce solid results. Your rough day-day: Manage multiple digital campaigns with a focus on Search, Social, Mobile, Display, Setting up and managing campaigns within Adwords, Facebook, Doubleclick and other tools campaign delivery, tracking, ongoing optimisation and providing insight to campaign performance Being part of a talented, humble yet awesome team You will have: Approx 2 years experience in a similar digital media planning, buying or optimisation role within an Advertising or Media agency; experience managing end to end digital campaigns in Search, Social, Display; no reservation working in fast-paced environment and be in a client facing role Working under the guidance of Snr Performance Analyst And reporting to Head of Digital, this is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking for growth potential in their next role If this sounds like you, send your cv to sara@becomemelbourne.com.au or call 8373 9600 for more info
Account Director (Media)
Melbourne
This is a talented team of client-service, design and digital professionals that predominantly work across property brands. The key focus of this role will be for the person to manage a number of key client accounts across Media and Brand, this will require the person to have strong communication, negotiation and project management skills. Given the integrated nature of the agency and client portfolio, you must: Come from a Media Planning/Buying background is preferred for this role, however you need to be confident in managing Media from briefing through to reporting on campaign activity with a focus on social, search and display Have experience in managing branding projects ideally in an agency environment. Demonstrated proven understanding of the property market, ideally in project branding and marketing capacity Candidates ticking two of the above points of prerequisites will be considered You are a natural multi-tasker, with the ability to manage a portfolio of high profile accounts as well as oversee your projects’ delivery and financial performance. Ideally with 3+ years experience at a media agency, you will have an innate flair for building and maintaining long lasting client relationships. This is your chance to become an integral part of a renowned agency working on high-profile projects with a culture that fosters offers the opportunity for growth and personal development. Senior Account Mangers looking to step-up will also be considered Please send your CV to Sara at sara@becomemelbourne.com.au or call 8373 9600 for a chat.
Design Director - 3D/Experiential
Sydney
Are you a senior creative, Design Director level and do you live and breathe the 3D experiential/live space? Our client is a Sydney based creative agency of 60+ people with experiential at its heartland. Reporting to the ECD, you will be responsible for driving, generating and presenting innovative and creative ideas that clients want to run with. The concepts will most often exist in live and digital and the ideas will connect the brands of global and local blue chips clients with their target consumer, in turn influencing brand attitude and behaviour. You will be passionate about defining and leading the creative culture of the agency, and will have experience harnessing, developing and growing a team of experiential creatives and designers. Key Tasks: - Developing Creative - Selling Creative - Being entrepreneurial To suit the role: You will have more than 8 years of creative experience in an agency or marketing environment, including proven results as a Design Director specialising in the 3D/environmental space Key to this role is thorough understanding of experiential marketing and the interplay between online and offline engagement. You will enjoy working on several briefs simultaneously, within tight timeframes. It is important that you have charisma and are confident - presenting to the team and to clients. Unsurprisingly, we also need a genuine team player and team builder with your finger on the pulse – whether it be with cultural, technological or industry trends. If this sounds like you, please send through your folio and resume.
Junior Graphic Designer
Auckland
Hey Junior Designers! Have you had 1-2 years of commercial experience, and you're ready for a bigger opportunity? We're looking for a talented junior to join this collaborative team of designers, working for an FMCG startup with a portfolio of brands. This company is growing quickly, and needs someone who can hit the ground running, creating designs across a number of brands from furniture to food, children's accessories to supplements. Working closely with each brand's manager, you'll produce beautiful on-brand packaging and use your experience in FMCG/commercial design to reach your full potential. Your beautiful design skills will be put to use on presentations, marketing collateral, digital assets and social media. You'll work alongside two mid-weight designers day-to-day, and closely with the wider team. If this sounds like your next step, and you have: 1-2 years' commercial graphic design experience Packaging/FMCG design experience A good understanding of brands, and brand guidelines A stand-out portfolio that'll make us say "Wow" Send your CV and portfolio to Jane today, before this amazing opportunity gets snapped up. Hit apply, or contact Jane: jane@becomerecruitment.co.nz Please note that you must have full working rights in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
Junior Designer
Auckland
This one's for the Junior Graphic Designers with a passion for music, pop culture, and events. If this sounds like you, read on. This is an awesome opportunity for a junior designer to join a team of four, and work closely with the creative lead to design everything from posters, brochures, and print marketing collateral to eDMs and social media. Based in a cool office in Kingsland only a block from the train station, this company manages 4 brands and over 100 events each year. They're buzzing with vibrant energy, a passion for music, and a love of creativity. We're looking for someone who can bring their enthusiasm and love of design, creativity and music to this role. You'll be a great communicator, deadline driven, and able to collaborate with other creatives. We're also looking for: 2-3 years experience in a graphic design role Skilled and confident on the Adobe Creative Suite An eye for design and aesthetics Ability to multi-task and prioritise work as it comes in For bonus points, you'll also have: Experience in eDM, web banners and other digital media Experience with video editing/motion graphics Keen interest in photography and videography Ability to follow strict brand guidelines This role is part time (3 days per week) for an initial 8-month contract, but with scope to extend into full time for the right person later in the year. If this sounds like everything you've been dreaming of - and you think you can tick all the right boxes - send your CV and portfolio to Jane now: jane@becomerecruitment.co.nz Please note that this role is Auckland-based and you must have full working rights in New Zealand to apply. The client is unable to offer sponsorship, and the work cannot be done remotely.
Digital Marketing Manager
Sydney
An ambitious Sydney-based start-up working towards a renewable future is on the hunt for a Digital Marketing specialist to design and execute digital campaigns that will focus on lead generation scaling and customer acquisition/retention to continue its hyper-growth trajectory. Working alongside the founders, it is imperative you have a solid understanding of B2C data-based digital marketing across a broad spectrum of SEM/SEO, social, eDMs, landing pages, eCommerce, CRO, as well as the analytics, tagging, and A/B testing tools to optimise, track, and report insights and ROI on. RESPONSIBILITIES: Working with the CEO to strategise, implement and optimise a range of digital campaigns to better target and grow the customer base and ultimately compound the business. Managing and liaising with content creators such as copywriters, PR, designers and also being hands-on with ad copy to ensure consistency across channels. Setup, test and analyse user engagement across all digital channels via their own custom built CRM and various analytics platforms to identify and provide reporting on CX trends and insights to assist in optimising campaign spend, performance, optimisation, and conversion across channels and potential customer touch points. Managing marketing budget across all paid digital media channels. REQUIREMENTS: 4+ years B2C digital marketing hands-on experience coming from a digital agency or start-up background. Previous experience in taking a new product to market, eCommerce or two-sided marketplace exposure also preferred. Experience in setup and analysis of the full Google Suite, but especially Adwords, Analytics and Tag Manager Extremely data-driven and analytics led. Experience with user research and leveraging customer insights. Passionate about sustainability, renewable energy, and making an impact on the world is critical. These kind of opportunities don't come along often to join and heavily impact a local start-up at such a critical growth juncture, so if you are excited to be part of the success story of a passionate group of people working on solving Australia's energy crisis, then send your CV to Luke at Luke@becomesydney.com.au PLEASE NOTE: Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered.
Junior Recruiter - Creative freelance roles
Melbourne
Junior Recruiter – Freelance Creative & Design Perks: - Uncapped (with no strings attached) commission structure - 28 days holiday a year - Monthly, quarterly & yearly events - Your own MacBook Pro & mobile phone allowance - Remote working & flexible hours - Casual dress code About Us: Become has been operating around the world for over 20 years, specialising in freelance, contract and permanent recruitment across Creative, Design, Media, Marketing & Digital. Our culture is built around collaboration and a strict no politics or drama policy. It’s important that you are down to earth and self-driven with a focus on achieving results and providing an excellent service. This business has been established on a strong team culture, everyone works together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and candidates. As well as that, we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously and we have A LOT of fun while we work. We are based in an amazing share office in the fancy pants end of Collins Street with amazing cafe, plenty of break out areas, events and people to chat too. Following our best year on record, we are looking to expand our Melbourne team by offering the chance for a Junior Recruiter to join our thriving freelance desk. The role: Working in a flexible, friendly and collaborative team of 10 you will…. · source fantastic freelance creative and design talent · meet candidates and discuss their experience and portfolios · collaborate with the freelance design consultant to fill briefs · identify and pursue opportunities for business development · brief candidates on incoming roles · chat to candidates regularly to get updates on their availability and experience · write and publish job adverts to relevant job boards · assist with general administration tasks We are seeking a real People’s Person! You will be speaking with some great creative minds from all over the world, so experience or a general interest in design, advertising the arts would be beneficial. About you: - 6 months + experience as a recruitment resourcer, recruitment consultant or experience within an accounts service or business development role - Process-driven, personable, self-driven/motivated and resilient - The life of a freelance desk consultant is fast-paced, roles often come in to start the next day so you need to be organised, quick and consistent. If this sounds like a bit of you, click apply or send your CV to Mitch- mitchell@becomemelbourne.com.au or call 8373 9600. As we get a lot of applications for Junior roles here, those with custom cover letters explaining why they are interested in this role and working for become (and also to show that you read the whole ad!) will be reviewed first.
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Account Manager
Sydney
This is an exciting time, and opportunity, to join this agency who are well known for their expertise across below-the-line marketing for household FMCG (food and drinks) brands. Today they are over 10 years young, have almost 40 employees across Sydney and Melbourne and have evolved into many other areas including Digital, Experiential and large integrated campaigns. They are currently recruiting roles across the agency including an Account Manager and/or Senior Account Executive. Responsibilities and required experience include: Management of monthly reporting against key financial KPI’s and targets for assigned client portfolio Accurate and complete record of expenses / disbursements Implementation and development of communication and campaign strategies in conjunction with the line manager Proficient writing skills when communicating to the client, agency partners or campaign related contacts Professional communication skills when client facing Problem solving skills and conflict management with the support of their line manager Creation and development of campaign proposals when responding to client briefs Identify at least 3 new business opportunities each financial year for the agency outside of existing client base. Creating a plan with the line manager for developing and presenting for growth. Contribute as part of the project team during the key briefing and the creative development process of a major client pitch. Working closely with the line manager in running and managing major client pitches Post analysis reports must be created post each campaign / activation To be considered for this role you will have a minimum of 2 years experience within marketing agencies and you match all the above and have full working rights for Australia. If you are looking for a fast-moving, and creative environment and a place where you can grow your career AND arrive home at a normal hour please apply now.
Freelance Account Managers, Senior Account Managers and Account Directors
Sydney
* ONLY CANDIDATES WITH AUSTRALIAN VALID WORKING RIGHTS WILL BE CONSIDERED* We currently have a growing need for freelance Account Managers, Senior Account Managers, and Account Directors. Our clients range from full-service design & advertising agencies to specialist agencies working on BTL, ATL, packaging, FMCG, and branding, experiential, integrated and digital campaigns. The length of bookings can range from 2 weeks up to several months. To be considered for the briefs we receive you will need: - To be located in Sydney, available to work on-site with our clients and have working rights for Australia. - Previous creative, digital, advertising or design agency account management experience - Experience in Packaging and FMCG will be highly regarded (but not mandatory) - Ability to develop relationships with clients, manage timelines, budgets, briefing designers and managing campaigns from start to finish If you’re interested, please apply now with your CV. Please only apply should you match all of the above criteria. Become is a specialist recruitment company for design, digital and advertising agencies and has studios in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
Digital Creative Recruitment Consultant
Auckland
Hey Recruiters! Are you looking for: - Uncapped commission structure with no strings attached - 28 days holiday a year - Involvement in a creative co-working space - Monthly, quarterly & yearly events - Your own MacBook Pro & mobile phone allowance - Work from home weekly & flexible hours - Casual dress code - Monday lunch provided - Leave early on Fridays About Us: Become has been operating around the world for over 20 years, specialising in freelance, contract and permanent recruitment across Creative, Design, Media, Marketing & Digital. Our culture is built around collaboration and a strict no politics or drama policy. It’s important that you are down to earth and self-driven with a focus on achieving results and providing an excellent service. This business has been established on a strong team culture, everyone works together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and candidates. As well as that, we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously and we have A LOT of fun while we work. We are based in an awesome share office in the heart of Ponsonby with a barista style coffee machine, plenty of break out space, great events and people to chat to. About the role: Due to ongoing growth out we are looking for someone to join our team looking after the Digital Marketing and Production desk. This means recruiting people and filling roles like Digital Producers, SEO/SEM/PPC Specialists and Product Managers but also the freedom and opportunity to expand on these roles, particularly as this market is constantly changing. Working in a flexible, friendly and collaborative team of 3 in Auckland, you will be responsible for: - Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities - Sourcing and qualifying suitable candidates for your roles - Interview candidates to qualify their experience and find the best possible matches for them and your clients - Collaborate with the other consultants About you: For this role, we are looking for someone with experience as a Recruiter in the Digital Marketing and Production space as our ideal person and we are open to any level of Seniority. Resourcers looking for an opportunity to step up or recruiters from other industries wanting to move into this sector will be considered. Interested? You can call me (Jane) on 09 3032012 or email jane@becomerecruitment.co.nz
Full Stack Developer
Sydney
Seeking a self-motivated Full Stack Developer with 5+ years experience working on web applications, for a well established start-up in Sydney's CBD. You will be collaborating in a cross functional team where your creative input will have a direct impact on the company and platform. You will be involved in every stage of the products' lifecycle, from planning to delivery. This places an upmost importance on having a strong ability to clearly communicate technical concepts, in a clear and straightforward manner to customers and partners. If successful in the role, you will be backed by a leadership team who will support your development from training and beyond. REQUIREMENTS Must be highly skilled in a using PHP with Laravel. Proficient in modern HTML, CSS, and SCSS/LESS. Experienced using ReactJS. Skilled in using Docker. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Accustomed to version control systems, such as GitHub. Experience working in an Agile environment. Experience with WebSockets services such as Pusher. Experience using build services such as Webpack.
General Manager - Design agency
Melbourne
Lead a team in the Melbourne office of an independent Design studio, with role responsibilities split across client service, new business and general people/business management. Their current workloads are focused around a key client and in the brand and comms space but they are looking to replicate other offices by bringing on more clients and increasing the diversity of their projects, particularly in the digital space. You will get an opportunity to be the face of a business and work closely with a strong leadership team in their other offices. A rare opportunity to join an independent studio with multiple offices at a Senior level and deal directly with owners, without the red tape of a network agency. They have a very well established, key client which needs a strong client lead but there is an expectation that this person will bring in new business. You will have autonomy on how and who you do new business with but you have to have that "hunter" mentality. Ideally, you will come from design studio background as a Group Account Director, Client Services Director or established General Manager. Design / branding is needed but a strong understanding of design in the digital world would be perfect to drive that work in Melbourne, which they can service immediately via the other offices who have these skills in house. Melbourne agency/client network experience is also a must-have due to the who you know market here. Salary dependent on experience with great bonus potential on top. Contact Mitch for more information, 03 8373 9600 or mitchell@becomerecruitment.com
Performance Media Specialist
Sydney
Global full-service agency are expanding their digital team and capabilities to support a growing client base, and thus looking for a Performance Media Specialist to join their team and be part of the growth! As a Paid Digital Specialist/Executive you will have the opportunity to be across a number of different performance channels and a range of clients, but also given the proper support and training to continue to build your digital career quickly. The focus to start will be on implementing and optimising mostly paid search (PPC/SEM) campaigns, but also including social, display and programmatic. You will be working with national leading clients and big budgets and thus get real hands-on experience with digital media planning and buying as a whole. The ideal candidate will have at least a couple year’s experience coming from a digital agency, confident with SEM, and looking for quick advancement to manager level. Responsibilities: • Implementation and trafficking of end to end paid digital campaigns: research, planning, set-up, activation, monitoring, optimising, reporting and insights. • Monitoring and reporting on campaign performance based on data and trend analysis • Set-up and implementation of paid search, programmatic and social campaigns • Analysis of datasets to identify key areas for quick optimisation • Taking part in client WIPs, and supporting senior team members to develop integrated campaigns and digital marketing strategies across a number of companies and sectors. Requirements: • 2+ years’ hands-on implementation experience in paid digital media or marketing • Comfortable with the Google Ad Suite: Adwords, Analytics, Tag Manager, Data Studio and any others, excellent Excel knowledge and general understanding of the programmatic trading ecosystem all preferred • A great attitude with high energy, hunger to learn and a good team player • Passion for digital marketing and advertising • Good attention to detail and great analytical skills • Independent, curious, ambitious, confident and eager to hit the ground running and handle major clients from day one! If you are looking to work in a truly great team with a fun environment and massive career growth opportunities, please apply!
Digital Visual Designer
Sydney
We are looking for a confident, independent and ambitious Creative Visual Designer with strong digital skills to join a growing global company. As the Creative Visual Designer you will have the opportunity to work across a wide-range of design. You will have solid experience working across digital, social, UI, branding, graphic design and motion. As one of the core assets of the companies creative hub, you will be bursting with ideas. Maybe you have had experience in an internationally recognised agency, a tech start up or a even a well established organisation here in Australia. You will be comfortable leading and talking through your ideas, regularly looking to push creative boundaries. Requirements An exceptional portfolio of recent and current web/digital projects, working across a variety of industries. Experience working on fin-tech and start up projects would be an advantage; Demonstrated passion for design and an inherent interest in design trends and all things creative; Project experience from developing requirements through to client presentation and production; Strong written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail; Strong collaborator across creative, technology and strategy teams; Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking and curiosity; Experienced in using tools such as Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, or prototyping tools an advantage; and Strong understanding of site functionality, wireframing, user interfaces, navigation What you'll get Working with a fun and flexible global team. Ownership and autonomy of your projects Fantastic office space with co-working perks - free coffee and lots of social events! To be considered for this role you will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a visual designer, preferably focussing on digital, UI, branding and print design. Unfortunately my client is only looking for candidates that have full working rights for Australia. Please only apply should you match the above criteria. If you are looking for a fast-moving company that is able to offer fantastic career progression and a great company culture that will actually let you leave work on time then apply with your CV and portfolio now. Applications without folios will not be considered.
