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***REQUIRED to have tradeshow and/or direct event related experience

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Job Title: Exhibits Account Executive

Reports To: Director of Client Management

AGS is looking for a dynamic person with excellent multi-tasking and interpersonal skills to fill the role of Account Executive for Custom Exhibits within a fast-growing trade show and events company. This specific role will be a Junior Level Account Executive that will focus on a small book of business and assist the Senior Account Executive on larger projects nationwide.

This person must be a self-starter, client focused and able to work well with multiple departments and teams. They should be able to effectively balance a client’s needs while managing strong budget and financial targets. Employees should be comfortable in a fast-paced and goal-oriented sales role as well.

This is a position which coordinates and participates in all aspects of the Exhibitor Custom display service process, including design, client order management, report distribution and project related service coordination. A team-oriented position: this individual will need to be able to support multiple exhibits projects over multiple events in the areas of customer engagement and cost management.

Primary Responsibilities

 Exhibits Account Manager

• Act a primary point of contact and creative counterpart to Exhibitors assisting in design & build out of Custom Exhibits as part of a team working on AGS Display Solutions offering
• Develop and write proposals to secure business
• Able to multi-task, addressing simultaneous project/event assignments, including pre and post-project problem resolution
• Effectively work with custom display and exhibit partners to obtain bids, supply work orders and direct project as necessary
• Processes orders, prepares correspondence
• Fulfills customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicates clearly and concisely making every effort to listen and understand the customers’ needs and can properly channel that into action
• Works closely with supervisor/manager and sales team to obtain customer response protocols, problem resolution steps and per-project goals.
• Visit sites and make walkthroughs to ensure accurate project completion.
• Capability of leading on-site production crews or within an office team.
• Oversee installation or delivery of exhibit on-site
• Other assigned projects that maybe necessitated by business

Essential Skills and Responsibilities: (in no specific order)

• Has intermediate knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the trade show and events industry.
• Execute in a timely manner communications to customers both requested and scheduled including open invoicing, estimates and other project related paperwork or details.
• Responsible for pre & post-show production follow up to ensure future quality control or to secure business with existing exhibits clients.
• Coordinate on-site service needs for exhibits through established methods of paperwork processing and customer order acquisition/execution.
• Act as liaison for all AGS services for exhibits client
• Assist in the coordination of project logistics such as shipping and similar 3rd party services.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary to manage the department

Work Hours

General office hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. However, this position requires flexibility relative to a wide range of scheduled productions/events.

Availability to work evenings and weekends will be required to coordinate business.

Travel Requirements: ~25% +/-

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in the trade shows or events industry.
• Four-year college bachelor’s degree at a minimum, as well as 3 to 5+ years of related work experience; A combination of education and work experience maybe used in lieu of college degree.
• Advance certifications within the events industry a plus, but not required.

Mathematical/Computer Skills:

• General math
• Must be able to type all correspondence and have at least “intermediate” knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Publisher, Power Point and Excel.
• Has experience in CRM or similar customer relationship management software
• Must be capable of learning company specific software/programs.

Language Skills: English

Physical Demands: Ability to lift a thirty-pound box and/or general office equipment for operational management.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

●     3% Retirement match after 1 full year of service

●     Dental insurance

●     Health insurance

●     Vision insurance

●     Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays

●     Remote Work Available up to 2 days a week after probation period

Schedule:

●     Monday to Friday

●     Weekend availability as needed for shows and travel

Supplemental pay types:

●     Commission pay

Compensation:

●     Base Staring at $50 ,000 based on experience.

●     No Cap on Annual Commissions which start at 2% 

AG Jeans is seeking an In-House Photo Retoucher.

AG Jeans is a pioneer and industry leader in the premium denim industry that has grown to be recognized as a superior contemporary lifestyle brand, encompassing a full spectrum of premium products and brand imagery. The Photo Retoucher is responsible for ensuring visual consistency and adherence to the brand’s style guide for all retouched images across e-commerce, retail, marketing, and advertising. You will work directly with the photo studio team to schedule and ensure the timely delivery of assets requested by various departments.

The photo retoucher will report to the Director of Marketing and Photo Art Director.

This role is a full-time, on-site and in-person position.

Responsibilities

• Retouch and color correct image assets ranging from ecom product, flat shots, editorial, and campaign for both print and digital application.
• Adapt and adhere to established brand style guidelines and requirements including cataloging, naming, cropping, color managing, masking, skin tones, and clothing details.
• Meet creative deadlines and daily averages to support ecommerce, wholesale and various departments.
• Organize and manage the retouching calendar to prioritize tasks and due dates, ensuring on-time delivery and transparency.
• QC and ensure visual consistency for all image assets content throughout each season.
• Organize and manage digital assets while following established procedures.
• Manage and supervise any necessary outsourcing of retouching when needed to ensure the resulting work adheres to the brand’s standards and consistency.
• QC all image assets

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in a professional retouching role or equivalent.
• Portfolio including fashion experience with before and after samples.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom, and Bridge.
• Proficiency in file management, web optimization techniques, and hi-resolution retouching for both print and digital.
• Comfortable retouching film images in addition to digital.
• Must be capable and comfortable working in a Mac environment.
• Studio and file management experience are a plus.
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Great communication and ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• A genuine interest in and knowledge of the fashion industry
• Familiarity with ASANA project management platform a plus.

Job Summary

The Artist II will join our team-oriented group of creative in the Game Development Department. The ideal candidate will be required to work inside a group of artists to create the next highly-engaging and innovative slot games visuals and from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Provide concept art for new projects, including layout, color schemes, symbol concepts, background designs etc.
• Create digital character paintings/illustrations, compositions/layouts, logos, UI elements.
• Actively participate and offer creative solutions to both art and game design challenges.
• Contribute to process improvements to increase productivity and the visual quality of the games.
• Brainstorm and conceptualize ideas (produce concept sketches and quick concept edits).
• Create art assets from game concept through production, testing and handoff.
• Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Skills/Requirements

• Portfolio required.
• Local applicants encouraged, or willing to relocate on own
• 3-5 years Professional Job Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in art/design or equivalent experience.
• Design and create overall look and feel for projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible to the ever-changing environment of a fast-growing company.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and give constructive feedback throughout a very iterative design process.
• Highly proficient in Photoshop.
• Basic animation knowledge.
• After Effects, Maya and Unity skills/knowledge are pluses.
• Casino Industry experience is a huge plus.

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check

*Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

AGS is an equal opportunity employer.

**This role is 100% onsite in Duluth, GA and not remote or hybrid.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering Operations, the Product Owner will manage business requirements, enabling software development for OS, Platform, DevOps, SDK, API and Systems products.

Responsibilities

• Intake new feature requests
• Create business requirements to enable delivery of software addressing market, customer and/or business problems
• Provide product vision to development teams
• Work with Project Managers and Engineering Managers to estimate development, including dependencies across teams
• Maintain prioritized product backlog based on business value
• Evaluate change requests
• Define product requirements and acceptance criteria
• Lead business case development
• Participate in defect triage to help define priority based on business considerations
• Create measurable criteria to evaluate product, estimates, delivery, and cost
• Expected travel: 10% or less

Skills/Requirements

• Experienced professional in developing and leading execution of software development in a fast-paced, technology product development environment
• Experience gathering technical requirements and change management
• Experience working on and leading cross-functional projects
• Experience working with and leading project resources not under direct control (both external and internal)
• Experience in leading the delivery of products from design & development teams to internal or external production teams.
• Experience managing multiple cross-functional projects concurrently
• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner
• Bachelors degree required; BS in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
• Agile Scrum Certifications (e.g., CSPO, Pragmatic Marketing) preferred
• Gaming experience a plus

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen

*Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

AGS is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Manager will be responsible for the artistic vision and visual direction of the online first games developed within the interactive team, ensuring that the graphics support the context of the gameplay. This position will also play a large role in working to port successful land-based content to the online space. Finally, the position is responsible for managing, training, providing leadership and work direction for Artists, Animators, and Graphic Designers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creative development and visual quality of products.
• Technically oversee the planning, designing, and implementation of the art assets.
• Work with the land-based studios, internal artists, and engineers to produce all art assets needed for games ported from land to online
• Direct the art development effort as a whole and guide the future of the products.
• Work closely with the Studio Director to create quality products and improve our current game portfolio.
• Participate in long-term product planning and roadmap.
• Train potential Leads and develop personnel growth opportunities.
• Lead UI design changes as necessary
• Respond to requests from Engineers throughout the game development process
• Proactively suggest optimizations to both technology and process

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor Media Art and Animation or equivalent work experience.
• Eight (8) years of experience of graphic design, 3D art and animation.
• Two (2) years of Art Lead or management experience.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and broad thinker who can demonstrate the ability to work independently, multi-task, and deliver completed projects and testing requirements in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
• Ability to give constructive feedback.
• Ability to fill in as a hands-on 2D Artist or Animator as necessary
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible to the ever-changing environment of a fast-growing company.
• Experience with Jira
• Highly proficient with Photoshop
• Highly proficient with After Effects
• Traditional 2D animation

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check

*Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

AGS is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for managing multiple programs from inception to market delivery and will work with diversified teams across hardware, software, operations, and finance. Manages schedules, risks, change management, budget, program meetings and reporting up to executive leadership. Must be capable of critical thinking to help resolve roadblocks but cannot lose sight of the overall delivery. Should be seen as a supportive leader who can maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and communicate product vision and requirements for hardware and or software products
• Document hardware and software product requirements to support development
• Deliver product through cross-functional programs requiring coordination with project, product, and resource managers
• Manage concurrent programs in a fast-paced and fluid development environment
• Develop program schedules allowing for management and reporting of program status
• Influence, mentor and motivate internal and external project members without managerial authority, to deliver programs on schedule
• Communicate program status to team members and stakeholders in a clear, effective, and timely manner
• Coordinate program risk assessments, document and manage mitigation strategies and triggers
• Leads change management efforts (process, tools, behaviors)
• Track and report program budget health
• Identifies and leads efforts for better program processes and practices
• Mentor, coach and develop Program Teams, Project Managers and other Program Managers

Skills/Requirements

• 8+ years of experience required
• Bachelor of Science degree
• Expert in concurrently managing multiple software and hardware programs
• Proven repeatable process used to coordinate concurrent cross-functional programs
• Strong product and market knowledge
• Strong process Knowledge
• Strong people skills - must be able to collaborate and work with a diverse team
• Strong communication skills - upward, parallel and downward in the organization
• Ability to move seamlessly between strategic vision and executional detail
• Expert managing program status meetings and reporting
• Change management expert
• Experience foreseeing program risks and mitigating before the risk is realized

Pluses

• Master's degree in applicable field
• PMI Certification and Agile Scrum Certification preferred
• PMI-PgMP, PMI-ACP, and/or SAFe Practice Consultant certifications
• Experience working in regulated industries
• Casino gaming experience
• Experience with projects that involve both software and hardware development components
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and SharePoint
• Gaming Industry experience preferred

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen

*Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

AGS is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Overview

The Senior Art Manager will be responsible for managing the creative teams while providing the strategic vision and guidance for the art direction across multiple games in development. This is a on-site position where you will help develop and oversee high quality, industry leading content for land-based casino gaming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the art development effort as a whole and guide the future of the products
• Apply analytical processes to the planning, designing, and implementation of the art assets.
• Track production milestones to ensure creatives teams stay on schedule along with providing feedback, revisions, mock-ups and game reviews until product is approved.
• Work closely with the Creative Director and the Chief Designer to create quality products and improve our current game portfolio.
• Participate in long-term product planning and roadmap with Design, Studio and Project Managers for all creative based production.
• Mentor team members to develop personnel growth opportunities that drive innovation.
• Work with other departments to ensure a positive and effective creative environment.
• Translating market awareness and competitor trends down to the team.
• Review emerging technologies and processes to the pipeline with efficiencies in mind.
• Maintain and establish positive working relationships with external studio leadership and 3rd party partners.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Eight (8) years of experience of graphic design, 3D art and animation.
• Four (4) years of Art Lead or management experience.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and broad thinker who can demonstrate the ability to work independently, multi-task, and deliver completed projects and testing requirements in a timely manner.
• Experience in Object Oriented Design
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
• Ability to give constructive feedback.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible to the ever-changing environment of a fast-growing company.
• Ability to solve problem and exhibit participatory approach is essential.
• Solid understanding of traditional illustration, animation, audio abilities and techniques.
• Highly proficient in Photoshop – primarily for feedback and art direction.
• Industry standard art production software knowledge (Unity, Spine, Maya, etc) is a plus

Managerial Duties

• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
• Accomplish financial objectives by preparing an annual software budget for the Art team.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures; confer with organization officials and staff members as necessary.
• Manage staff and assigning specific duties.
• Completing employee performance reviews for direct reports.
• Approval of direct report time off.

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check

*Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

AGS is an equal opportunity employer

Job Overview

The Producer is expected to manage the daily partnerships within development studios. We expect you to have strong communication skills and the ability to skillfully interact with multiple departments to balance timelines and studio needs. Manage all facets of game service production with development teams. Must be able to prioritize and provide clear directives regarding the team in the development of multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Positive and open communication with management team
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively as a mediator between all development disciplines, as well as with upper management
• Must lead by example and demonstrate the ability to self-prioritize and execute with minimal supervision
• Proven experience managing schedules and requirements to implement desired features
• Manage project schedules, Milestones, Review sessions, Hitlist creation and management.
• Run weekly team meetings.
• Coordinate project handoff to internal and external testing groups.
• Manage software defects from internal/external testing groups.
• Proven conflict management and evaluation, mitigation and risk resolution
• Knowledge about the game development process and industry trends at large

Skills/Requirements

• Preferred experience shipping two or more game titles at the Producer level
• 2-5 years of game development experience in an internal development Production role preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• Strong Organizational Skills and Proficiency with project management and version control software tools such as Confluence and Jira
• A demonstrated understanding of various Production methodologies is required
• Experience with developmental teams utilizing Unity Engine preferred

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check

*Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

AGS is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Global Content Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the yearly game roadmap for key expansion markets, resource loading, and communicating the game development priorities. The Project Manager will interface regularly with the Game. This role is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Take high-level directives and work with stakeholders to define project requirements
• Manage development projects from planning through approval and deployment
• Roadmap management
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks/impacts
• Coordinate dependencies across development resources and optimize scheduling
• Communication of project status tailored to various audiences’ required level of detail
• Facilitate decisions, track action items, and maintain a change log
• Support continuous improvement

Skills/Requirements

• 2-3+ years of experience as a Project Manager required
• Bachelor’s degree required; technical degree preferred
• Superior attention to detail with strong communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships with development teams
• Strong project management experience and skill set– project planning and development, scope management, schedule development and management, risk management, issue management, change management and cost management
• Strong analytical and technology skills
• Willingness to learn about casino industry, current market and technology trends
• Experienced professional leading execution of Project Plans in a fast-paced, technology driven product development environment
• Experience gathering technical requirements and change management
• Experience or knowledge of Agile development methodology
• Experience working on and leading cross-functional projects
• Experience working with and leading project resources not under direct control (both external and internal)
• Experience in leading the delivery of products from design & development teams to internal or external production teams
• Experience managing multiple cross-functional projects concurrently
• Pluses
• PMI Certification and Agile Scrum Certification
• PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP, Agile CSM/CSPO, and/or SAFe Practitioner certifications
• Experience working in regulated industries
• Experience in Casino Gaming or online RMG industries
• Experience with projects that involve both software and hardware development components
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and SharePoint

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen

*Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

AGS is an equal opportunity employer.