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Art Director

George P. Johnson Experience Marketing Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

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Full time Manager Marketing Ad Art Direction

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Job Description

The Art Director at George P. Johnson Experience Marketing leads strategically grounded creative ideation and shapes it into experience design approaches that are clear to both internal teams and clients. This hybrid role is based in Los Angeles and includes on-site reporting at least two days per week, with occasional domestic and international travel.

Role Overview

In this position, you will distill ideas into an innovative experience design approach and communicate it effectively to internal and external stakeholders. You will contribute to the attendee experience through storytelling using both words and visuals, shaping multiple touch points from concept through presentation. The role also includes coaching and mentoring creatives, alongside collaboration with Creative Directors and production partners to deliver work that remains on-brand and strategically aligned.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as an agency leader by translating client brands into thoughtful, compelling, and interactive experience work.
Lead the creative team with new thinking and techniques, setting the highest standards for designers to follow.
Collaborate with creative leadership to develop high-quality, strategic presentations using copywriting, sketches, renders, mock-ups, and decks.
Produce print-ready graphic files and inspire inventive, thoughtful, on-brand work.
Manage workload effectively and meet tight deadlines across project stages.
Participate in planning and strategy sessions and provide clear art direction at project initiation.
Oversee designers on assigned projects, coaching creative team members (and account teams) to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.
Partner with Creative Directors to execute strategic design solutions and deliver ideas supported by sound brand understanding.
Present creative concepts to clients while developing and maintaining client relationships.
Coordinate with graphics production and creative tech to resolve design and budgetary challenges without compromising brand integrity.
Communicate all changes to team members in a timely and articulate manner.
Lead the development of new creative design solutions across multiple brands and initiatives.
Mentor creative account team members by identifying growth areas and supporting clear career paths.
Oversee account-based creative teams in collaboration with creative leadership, fostering strong relationships with account and production teams.
Assist CPM with overall project management, supervise design teams on projects, and ensure deadlines are met for each project stage.
Evaluate the creative team’s bandwidth and recommend when additional resources are needed.
Create sketches, mood boards, layouts, 2D and 3D renders, deck design and templates, presentation structure and POS materials.
Develop thoughtful, engaging guest journey work and adjust deliverables as needed to preserve strategic integrity within client restrictions.
Contribute to and oversee concept, design, and development of pitch presentations for new business and existing clients.
Advocate for brand and identity standards, advising when to adhere closely and when to propose more creative approaches.
Convey strategy mechanics and accountability by example, and stay hands-on to support delivery.
Present work clearly to internal and external partners and collaborate directly with production teams to assess feasibility within budgets.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of design experience in an agency setting.
1–2 years of supervisory experience.
Associate’s degree in Advertising, Communication Design, or Visual Arts.
Bachelor’s degree highly preferred or 6–8+ years of related experience in an agency setting.
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite.
Thorough understanding of color theory and color relationships, typographic terms and specifications, print production processes and techniques, and photographic processes.
Expert comprehension of graphic production, including practical knowledge of print production and photographic processes.
Comprehensive understanding of budgets and budgetary limitations.
Experience working on Macintosh operating platform; PC knowledge is a plus.
Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Ability to work irregular hours in addition to normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite
Google Suite
Firefly
Gemini
Microsoft Office
Macintosh operating platform
PC (knowledge is a plus)

Hybrid Location

Los Angeles, CA. Hybrid role with on-site reporting to the George P. Johnson Experience Marketing office location at least 2 days per week.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing an ownership interest.
FTO policy (no more accruing time off).
Employer matching 401(k) plan with no vesting period.
Low employee contribution healthcare option.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Opportunity Summary

George P. Johnson Experience Marketing is hiring an Art Director to join a growing team. This role supports strategically founded creative ideation, story-telling through words and visuals, and leadership across design delivery, resource planning, and client-facing presentations.

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Associate Creative Director

Zions Bancorporation Midvale, UT

Midvale, UT

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$105k - $120k/yr Full time Manager Marketing Ad Creative

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Job Description

Join Zions Bancorporation’s in-house Creative Studio as an Associate Creative Director supporting affiliate-focused marketing creative from concept to execution.

Responsibilities

Support creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs with alignment to brand standards and business objectives
Develop high-performing creative assets for affiliate channels across print, digital, motion, and physical experiences
Collaborate with performance marketing teams to optimize creative for ROI and conversion
Inspire and manage a multi-talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives
Mentor creative team members to foster growth and excellence in craft
Elevate quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints
Balance innovative creative approaches with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards
Use performance data and testing insights to refine creative strategy
Track and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices
Build relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to support quality and cost efficiency

Requirements

Strong, demonstrated capabilities in forward-thinking graphic design
Expertise in marketing strategies across digital, interactive, and print channels
Strong visual, written, and oral presentation skills
Minimum 3 years in creative leadership roles, ideally in financial services or other regulated industries
Experience coaching team members and freelancers
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design (or equivalent experience)
May have a background in graphic design and/or related fields
Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, budgets, and agile workflows

Creative Strategy

Participate in creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs aligned with brand standards and business objectives
Create high-performing affiliate creative across print, digital, motion, and physical experiences
Work with performance marketing teams to optimize creative for ROI and conversion

Leadership & Team Development

Inspire and lead a multi-talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives
Mentor and motivate creative team members to improve craft and performance

Brand Consistency

Maintain elevated quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints
Ensure creative meets regulatory requirements and financial industry standards while staying innovative

Data-Driven Innovation

Refine creative strategies using performance data and testing insights
Monitor and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices

Vendor & Partner Collaboration

Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency

Compensation

Base salary: USD 105,000 - 120,000 per year
Eligible to earn base salary based on job-related factors such as level of experience and location

Benefits & Compensation Details

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance start day one
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, plus any applicable state holidays
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, and competitive compensation in line with experience
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to business needs, up to $5,250 per calendar year (eligible upon hire)
Employee Ambassador preferred banking product

Location & Work Model

Midvale, UT (onsite, local corporate office)
In-office schedule: five days a week; not a hybrid role
Location options listed: Salt Lake City, UT | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | Denver, CO

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Product Designer, Visual Lease & CoStar Real Estate Manager

CoStar Group Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA

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$94k - $126k/yr Full time Manager Collaboration Design

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Job Description

CoStar Group seeks a Product Designer to help integrate CoStar Real Estate Manager and Visual Lease through user-centered, end-to-end product design.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to turn business goals into intuitive, high-quality design solutions.
Use design thinking to create user-centered experiences and support the evolution of the design system for consistency and quality.
Lead multiple design efforts from concept through production, balancing creative direction with execution in a fast-paced environment.
Explain and justify design ideas using verbal and visual communication, including concepts, sketches, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
Share work across teams, collect feedback, iterate quickly, and support launches of polished experiences.
Maintain strong attention to detail and protect design quality throughout the development process.
Stay organized while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Create developer-ready design specifications to support accurate implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person university or college.
3+ years of professional UX Design experience.
Portfolio that demonstrates strong visual craft and sharp design thinking across deep experiences.
Strong ability to build Figma components, prototypes, and Dev Mode specifications.
Experience conducting user testing and translating findings into design improvements.
Ability to clearly communicate design ideas and rationale verbally and visually.
Detail-oriented mindset with experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and a commitment to inclusive design practices.
Curiosity to explore emerging design tools and technologies, with a focus on continuous growth.
Demonstrated track record of commitment to previous employers.

Tools & Technologies

Figma

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Role Details

Focus: integrating CoStar Real Estate Manager and Visual Lease, currently in the early phases of integration discovery.
Location: Richmond, VA (onsite), 5 days per week.

Compensation

Salary range: USD 94,000 - 126,000 per year
Base Compensation: $94,000.00 - $126,000.00 Annually

Additional Information

CoStar Group cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; drug-free workplace and pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Tags: #LI-YN1, #Visuallease

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Director of Graphic Design

Rice Engineering United States

United States

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Full time Manager Creative Direction Creative Director

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Job Description

Rice Engineering is seeking a Director of Graphic Design for Rice University Athletics, an on-site role in the United States. This position shapes the visual identity across external-facing platforms, leading creative direction, maintaining brand standards, and ensuring consistent design quality for athletics initiatives, events, and campaigns.

What you’ll do

Lead and oversee the graphic design function for Rice University Athletics, setting visual direction and standards for Athletics, the Owl Club, and other external-facing initiatives.
Develop and execute high-level creative concepts for brand campaigns, marketing initiatives, postseason work, recruiting efforts, special events, and other priority projects.
Provide creative direction and oversight across Rice Athletics design deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with departmental and university brand standards.
Create high-level visual content for social media, digital platforms, recruiting, print materials, presentations, environmental graphics, signage, video boards, ribbon boards, and other departmental platforms.
Build and maintain graphic design systems, templates, standards, and workflows to support a consistent visual identity across Rice Athletics.
Collaborate with Creative Services, Communications, Marketing, Development, Ticketing, and sport programs to develop creative strategies and visual solutions aligned to departmental priorities.
Manage design workflows, including prioritizing incoming requests, coordinating projects, establishing timelines, and ensuring successful delivery.
Lead photography strategy and coverage for designated games, events, practices, recruiting initiatives, and special events.
Photograph designated athletic events and initiatives, while overseeing editing, organization, distribution, and archiving of photography assets.
Coordinate and provide creative direction to freelance photographers, student photographers, student designers, interns, and other creative contributors as needed for event and project coverage.
Serve as a resource for coaches and staff on visual branding, graphic design, photography, and creative best practices.
Identify opportunities to evolve the Rice Athletics visual identity with innovative approaches while maintaining established brand standards.
Stay current on trends and best practices in sports design, photography, branding, social media, and visual storytelling.
Mentor and develop student interns and other creative personnel.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree
Three or more years of relevant professional experience in graphic design, creative services, sports creative, marketing, or a related field
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Proven experience developing and maintaining visual identities and brand systems
Strong knowledge of typography, layout, color theory, photography, and print and digital production
Ability to provide creative direction and lead multiple projects from concept through execution
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize creative resources in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of photography equipment, editing, workflows, and asset management

Workplace details

Location: Exclusively on-site, with all duties performed in person on campus.
Schedule: Requires working nights, weekends, and holidays based on team schedules.
Travel: Regular travel required.

Preferred experience

Experience within collegiate or professional athletics
Experience leading graphic design or creative direction for a sports organization or brand
Experience photographing live sporting events
Experience managing or mentoring designers, photographers, interns, freelancers, or other creative personnel

Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign

How to apply

Attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid formatting issues.

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Creative & Brand Design Manager

Zymo Research Tustin, CA

Tustin, CA

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$100k - $115k/yr Full time Manager Marketing Ad Creative

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Job Description

Zymo Research is seeking a Creative & Brand Design Manager to lead a creative team of three while contributing as a player-coach graphic designer. The role owns the company’s brand design and visual identity, translating brand strategy into clear, repeatable visual standards and delivering key corporate brand assets across multiple channels.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and develop the creative team through clear expectations, regular feedback, performance reviews, and professional development.
Assign design work based on priorities, capacity, and individual strengths; coordinate timelines and workloads with project managers and Marketing leadership.
Provide art direction and constructive design feedback to strengthen creative judgment, skills, and independence.
Build a collaborative environment where team members contribute ideas and work directly with internal partners throughout projects.
Support hiring and onboarding as the creative team evolves.
Own and continually refine Zymo Research’s visual identity across digital, print, social media, email, presentations, events, product collateral, and other brand touchpoints.
Translate brand strategy into practical visual principles, including typography, layout, color, imagery, iconography, and visual hierarchy.
Act as the lead reviewer for brand design, ensuring major assets are clear, polished, consistent, and aligned with brand direction.
Develop creative concepts and produce finished graphic design work with primary emphasis on corporate brand programs and company-wide initiatives.
Design corporate presentations, company overviews, brand campaigns, event materials, internal communications, and other materials representing Zymo Research.
Manage assigned design projects from brief and concept development through revisions, production, and final delivery.
Create flagship brand assets and reusable examples that set a clear direction for the broader creative team.
Maintain an active individual design workload while balancing team leadership, creative reviews, and brand development responsibilities.
Lead development and maintenance of the brand guide, expanding it beyond logos and colors into a practical system for everyday design decisions.
Create and refine templates for presentations, social media, email, brochures, product sheets, events, and internal communications.
Ensure brand standards are easy for creative team members, internal partners, and external vendors to understand and apply.
Audit existing materials, identify inconsistent or outdated designs, and prioritize updates with Marketing leadership.
Partner with project and operations leads to improve creative briefs, project intake, review cycles, approvals, and delivery workflows.
Maintain organized asset libraries, approved templates, source files, and version control so teams can find and reuse current materials.
Review work for visual clarity, brand consistency, and production quality prior to delivery, ensuring files meet requirements for their intended channels.
Use delivery outcomes, stakeholder feedback, and brand standard adoption to identify improvements in creative quality and team effectiveness.
Collaborate with Marketing, Commercialization Managers, scientific and technical contributors, and Web teams to translate communication objectives into visual design.
Involve designers early in project planning and collaborate with subject matter experts to make complex information clear and visually accessible while preserving accuracy.
Provide visual direction for photography, video, campaign imagery, and website assets with the teams responsible for those channels.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in graphic design, brand design, visual identity, or art direction, including direct experience managing and developing creative team members.
A strong portfolio showing personal design work, excellent typography and layout, visual hierarchy, and consistent brand execution across digital and print.
Experience developing brand guidelines, templates, visual systems, or design standards.
Hands-on proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, plus strong presentation design skills.
Ability to translate brand strategy and communication objectives into practical visual principles and finished creative work.
Strong skills in creative review, including the ability to coach designers, explain design decisions, and provide clear, actionable feedback.
Ability to balance individual design projects with people management, creative direction, and competing deadlines.
Strong organization, communication, and collaboration across creative, scientific, marketing, and commercial teams.

Technologies

Adobe Creative Cloud
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Figma

Compensation and Location

Location: Onsite – Zymo Research, 2961 Dow Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
Base Compensation: Estimated $100,000 to $115,000 annually (at time of posting)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverages
EAP sessions
Vacation time plus company holidays
Paid sick leave
Generous 401(K) with matching
Employee referral bonus
Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages
Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
Complimentary EV charging
Cell phone stipend

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Brand Design Manager, Growth

Brex San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA

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$248k - $311k/yr Full time Manager Marketing Brand Design

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Job Description

Brex is hiring a Brand Design Manager (Growth) to lead hands-on brand creative direction and execution for growth marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

Own creative direction and execution for growth campaigns across paid social, digital marketing, email and lifecycle journeys, industry and growth events, and account-based marketing.
Manage and mentor designers supporting growth creative within the Brand Design team through active creative partnership, hands-on feedback, and close involvement in the work.
Partner directly with producers to prioritize, resource, and balance workload across designers and projects.
Collaborate with growth, lifecycle, events, and account-based marketing partners to shape briefs and influence creative strategy from the earliest stages.
Drive definition of the “what” with stakeholders, not only the “how”.
Steward Brex’s visual identity and brand expression across channels and touchpoints.
Translate complex business concepts into clear, compelling, emotionally resonant visual storytelling.
Maintain a high bar for craft including typography, layout, systems thinking, and visual execution.
Present work confidently to stakeholders and explain creative rationale clearly and persuasively.
Run creative experiments and growth testing informed by performance insights, iterating while keeping work strategically grounded and operationally effective.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in brand design in agency and/or in-house creative teams.
Experience leading high-impact creative work while staying hands-on in execution and craft.
Portfolio demonstrating exceptional concept-driven design across campaigns, storytelling, brand systems, experiential, and digital experiences.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, including coaching, mentoring, or guiding designers through the work.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and contribute strategically to creative direction and brand development.
High level of craft across typography, layout, visual systems, art direction, and storytelling.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative decisions and rationale.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Proficiency in Figma.

Technologies

Figma

Bonus points

Experience with AI visual creation tools such as Nano Banana and Midjourney.
Experience with motion and animation tools such as After Effects and Jitter.
Experience working on both B2B and B2C brands.
Experience leading integrated campaign or experiential work across multiple channels and audiences.

Where you’ll work

Based in San Francisco, CA (hybrid).
Hybrid schedule with in-office requirement three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Role may also be based in the San Francisco, Seattle, or New York office.
Up to four weeks per year of fully remote work as a perk.

Compensation

Expected salary range: USD 248,000 - 311,000 per year.
Depending on the position offered, equity and other compensation may be included as part of a total compensation package.

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Senior Creative Director, Global Running, Brand Design

NIKE, Inc. Beaverton, OR

Beaverton, OR

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Full time Manager Marketing Senior

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Job Description

Join NIKE’s Global Brand Creative Running team in an onsite role in Beaverton, OR. This position supports an electric atmosphere for professional development and a generous total rewards package, within a casual work environment and a diverse and inclusive culture. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to shape end-to-end creative storytelling for Running, guiding concept through channel execution while partnering closely across functions and product concept leads.

What you’ll do

Indirectly lead teams across disciplines, providing creative leadership, inspiration, mentorship, support, and direction.
Drive brand awareness and engagement by delivering strategic creative deliverables.
Own full end-to-end execution: develop clear creative strategy and narrative for each concept, deliver best-in-class art direction and graphic design, and bring stories to life across channels including the retail landscape (owned and partner doors) and digital and social platforms.
Direct world-class creative storytelling for both high-impact, multi-million-dollar campaigns against sport briefs and key sport moments designed to perform on social platforms.
Lead work across creative disciplines with an emphasis on end-to-end deliverables from concept to channel execution.
Develop and maintain relationships with external talent such as photographers, filmmakers, illustrators, designers, and their agents, coordinating with internal leads to support the strongest approach.
Collaborate closely across Art & design, Social and digital, Brand Experience, Narrative & Voice, and Production & Operations.
Ensure projects are well-planned, creatively exceptional, and delivered on time, working with operations to secure appropriate resourcing.
Review work for quality, consistency, accuracy, and successful completion, while continuously improving the creative process through critical evaluation.
Simultaneously deliver integrated creative solutions aligned to seasonal strategy and partner upstream with product concept sport leads to build cohesive internal marketing stories.
Stay current on emerging trends relevant to Running, fashion, design, film, art, media, and technology.

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in design or related field. NIKE will accept any suitable combination of education and experience, and training.
10+ years leading concept, design, narrative, and art direction in a branded content, agency, editorial, or marketing environment.
Deep understanding of Running sport and style and a passion for the athlete and the sport’s culture.
Experience mentoring and leading creative teams, with a focus on helping team members grow, succeed, and advance.
Proven depth in commissioning and directing across diverse digital and physical platforms and channel environments.
Existing relationships in the creative industry, including external talent such as photographers, typographers, designers, and architects.
Excellent verbal and visual communication skills.
Depth of experience across online, print, and experiential design, including content and social platforms.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, including design, typography, and retouching.
Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and an ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience leading a design/narrative studio and talent across various locations is preferred.

Tools you’ll use

Adobe Creative Suite, Figma

Interview accommodations

NIKE offers accommodations to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single-location in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. Candidates should complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

How the process works

Apply: Explore job descriptions, departments, and teams to find your fit.
Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment: Corporate roles include recruiter outreach and an interview process. Retail roles include an interactive assessment with a chat and quizzes (about 10–20 minutes).
Interview: Prepare by researching and understanding what the role requires, including being ready for questions about your background.