Join the Do-Gooders

Three(i) Creative Communications, a communications firm in Memphis, TN, is looking to contract an experienced graphic designer - who enjoys working with diverse teams to effectively accomplish visual goals for our clients.‍

THE COMPANY‍

Three(i) is a team of diverse millennials. We work with non-profit organizations, community development projects, and government agencies. Since our beginning in 2017, we’ve worked with clients like Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Black Immigrant Network, the City of Memphis, Young Democrats of America, The Collective PAC, Congressman Al Green, Latino Victory Fund, and we’re ready for our best year yet in 2022. We ask big questions and dream big dreams, but at the end of the day we develop messages that work. We have a can-do, roll-up-your-sleeves, I’ve got your back and you’ve got mine kind of culture. We’re constantly learning, experimenting and reinventing here at Three(i).‍‍

‍THE JOB‍

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to support the Art Director in producing and overseeing digital and print creative solutions to address our clients messaging needs.

To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of graphic design, styles and layout techniques. You should also have experience executing marketing projects from conception to production, including websites, reports and event flyers.

Ultimately, you will ensure the design team promotes our brand through delivering high quality pieces on tight deadlines.

Applicants should be creative, hardworking, and passionate about social, civic and environmental issues.

The workload may fluctuate based on the clients’ needs. Work can be done remotely.

As a Graphic Designer at Three(i), you will:

• Support the Creative Director in producing mockups, style treatments, inner page designs and supplementary components for client projects.
• Design and manage client brand assets (logos, style tiles, style guides, illustrations, email templates, reports, website designs, social media graphics and online ads).
• Produce print and online client style guides to document brand standards (messaging, language, colors, fonts, illustration, iconography, etc).
• Assist in creating new company marketing materials, including case studies, social graphics, copy and proofreading for proposals.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure that our designs are brought to life and to support with quality assurance (QA) on projects.
• Coordinate some projects independently, working directly with clients where appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of industry best practices and trends in content and marketing (social media, search engine optimization, and user experience in particular).
  

**You must be authorized to work in the U.S.

YOU

• Minimum of 3+ years experience in design
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite 5+
• Must be an innovative thinker
• Skilled in building modern designs for print, digital, and web
• Understanding of modern web design principles, user experience, responsive design principles, information architecture, and social media
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly-creative and resourceful
• Passion and pride in your work
• Proven ability to work in teams, as well as independently, and to manage multiple projects with often short and overlapping deadlines. 
• Willingness to embody our values of excellence, respect and passion for social change. 

• Excellence: Three(i) staff should always put forth their best effort in all activities, strive for high quality of collective and individual performance; and demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times while in the workplace and while working on behalf of the organization. 
• Respect: Three(i) staff should value one another’s roles and responsibilities as much as their own, be encouraging, and value the diverse and unique perspectives of colleagues. They should honor obligations and commitments to each other and to external partners. 
• Passion for Social Change: Three(i) staff should be committed to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, value the greater good of the organization over personal gain, and promote a productive workplace by acknowledging the accomplishments of others  
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of Three(i). As an equal opportunity employer, employment is based upon personal capabilities, qualifications and performance. Three(i) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.

We’re eager to bring more people onto our team who make us richer with their differences. Our industry has historically seen lower participation from minorities, but it’s something we want to help change.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send an up-to-date resume, cover letter and portfolio of work samples to info@weare3i.com with the subject line Graphic Design Position, and tell us where you heard about the job.

Three(i) Creative Communications, a communications firm in Memphis, TN, is looking for a strategic and effective creative leader who enjoys working with diverse teams to serve as a liaison between Three(i) and clients. This is a position within our Fulfillment Department. 

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THE COMPANY

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Three(i) is a social-impact marketing agency that helps do-good brands and organizations increase engagement, build relationships, and magnify bold messages. We work with "do-gooders" - that means nonprofit organizations, community development projects, corporate social responsibility and DEI departments, government agencies and political campaigns. Since our beginning in 2017, we’ve worked with clients like the National Partnership for Women and Families, Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, Wolf River Conservancy, Overton Park Conservancy, Literacy Mid-South, the City of Memphis, Shelby County Health Department, River City Capital, Young Democrats of America and Latino Victory Fund (to name a few!), and we’re ready for our best year yet in 2022. We ask big questions and dream big dreams, but at the end of the day we develop messages that work. We have a can-do, roll-up-your-sleeves, I’ve got your back and you’ve got mine kind of culture. We’re constantly learning, experimenting and reinventing here at Three(i).

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THE JOB

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The Creative Director is responsible for the overall supervision of the agency’s creative product, both design and copy.  The creative director interfaces between the client, the account executive and the creative department.  The creative director is responsible for taking strategic marketing plans and interpreting them into “big ideas.”

The creative director assigns all creative projects within the agency staff and chooses which freelancers will work on which creative assignments.  The creative director approves all creative work before presentation to the client, first reviewing the creative work with the account executive, taking the account executive’s requests for change into consideration. Most of all, the creative director should have a “vision” about the importance of the creative product to the future success of the agency. 

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As an Creative Director at Three(i), you will:

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• Directs the creative product at the agency and strives for excellence in everything from concept to completion of every project on schedule.
• Works closely with account services to solve marketing problems through smart, well-designed advertising and collateral materials that help sell products, and maintain a good image for clients and agency.
• Manages the creative/production department (art directors, copywriters, production artists, etc.).
• Attends creative input meetings (along with the art director/copywriter team) to develop creative strategies and implements all creative requirements including copy, layout, illustrations, final art and photography.
• Confirms client review and delivery schedules with account executive and assigns jobs to the creative team.
• Oversees creative solutions and presents those to account executive for internal approval at a date determined in the initial creative input meeting.
• Directs comp work to assure on-schedule delivery for client review.
• Is called on request of the account executive, or by his/her own request, to “sell” creative at client presentations.
• In concert with production manager, selects vendors for jobs and is involved along with the creative team in signing off on layouts, artwork, photography, in-house proofs, pre-press proofs and press proofs. 
• Supervises art directors.  Oversees selection and management of all freelance services.
• Interviews and screens applicants for creative positions as well as hiring and terminating.
• Maintains current working knowledge of computer-related skills, software and programs to ensure entire creative department as well as individual staff members remain on the leading edge of essential technology and skills.
• Authorizes hardware and software purchases and notifies the controller/business manager.
• Schedules and authorizes payment for creative team skills training.
• Represents the agency at creative/professional/civic functions.

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We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.

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YOU

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• You have at least 5+ years experience working in and managing communications or marketing projects.
• You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• You’ve done more than just manage projects, you’re comfortable doing the work - and you’re not afraid to learn something new so you can help get the job done.
• You are committed to the output, not the process.
• Not only can you roll with the punches, you actually find gratification by embracing the challenges that every new project brings.
• You take big, overwhelming tasks and break them down into approachable parts.
• You prioritize tasks and help your team decide what’s most important.
• You don’t get lost in the details, but are able to keep the big picture in view. You remind team members of the big picture regularly.
• You are an excellent communicator, both written and oral (email, in-person, and over the phone).
• You find ways to collect, centralize, and synthesize information so it’s readily available to the entire team throughout the course of a project.
• You spot trouble way down the road and troubleshoot as needed.
• You are the person that others come to with a complex project or process problem needing a solution.
• You have a working knowledge of a variety of different tools, from various CMSes to communications, management and design systems.
• Willingness to embody our values of excellence, respect and passion for social change. 

• Excellence: Three(i) staff should always put forth their best effort in all activities, strive for high quality of collective and individual performance; and demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times while in the workplace and while working on behalf of the organization. 
• Respect: Three(i) staff should value one another’s roles and responsibilities as much as their own, be encouraging, and value the diverse and unique perspectives of colleagues. They should honor obligations and commitments to each other and to external partners. 
• Passion for Social Change: Three(i) staff should be committed to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, value the greater good of the organization over personal gain, and promote a productive workplace by acknowledging the accomplishments of others  

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WORKING KNOWLEDGE

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Whether you’re already familiar with the list below or tend to throw yourself into the fire and learn on the job, these will all be important tools to master. Your knowledge of specific technologies doesn’t need to go deep. In fact, broad knowledge is often better.

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High Level Concepts

• Agile approach to leading/managing projects
• Creative strategy
• Creative team management

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Software We Use

• Adobe Suite
• MS Office and Google Suite (you should be very comfortable with spreadsheets)
• Monday
• Google Analytics
• Mailchimp
• SurveyMonkey

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This list just scratches the surface, so hopefully it’s readily apparent why being a self-learner is an important trait for any account manager. You don’t need knowledge of all of these to get hired, but to get to the point where you’re good or great at this job, they’re all things you would want to learn. 

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THE CLIENTS

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If you review our portfolio, you’ll see a lot of work with progressive nonprofits and government agencies. It represents about 90% of our work each year. We also love working with Democratic political campaigns. It’s a dynamic, constantly changing space that always presents fresh challenges. The rest of our work is mainly focused on corporate social responsibility and DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) for businesses and brands. Over half of our work each year is with repeat clients.

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Our clients say that there’s nothing cookie-cutter in our portfolio. They say we capture the unique DNA of their brand. That’s huge for us. You’ll be instrumental in helping us continue to do that.

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BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THREE(I)

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• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Retirement Package
• Flexible work environment
• Major U.S. holidays off
• Professional Development & Networking Events
• Advancement Opportunities
• Relaxed work environment

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of Three(i). As an equal opportunity employer, employment is based upon personal capabilities, qualifications and performance. Three(i) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.

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We’re eager to bring more people onto our team who make us richer with their differences. Our industry has historically seen lower participation from minorities, but it’s something we want to help change.

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HOW TO APPLY

Please send an up-to-date resume and portfolio to info@weare3i.com with the subject line Creative Director Position, and tell us where you heard about the job.

Account Manager - Memphis, TN (Full Time)

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Three(i) Creative Communications, a communications firm in Memphis, TN, is looking for a strategic and effective account leader who enjoys working with diverse teams to serve as a liaison between Three(i) and clients. This is a position within our Account Department. 

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THE COMPANY

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Three(i) is a social-impact marketing agency that helps do-good brands and organizations increase engagement, build relationships, and magnify bold messages. We work with "do-gooders" - that means nonprofit organizations, community development projects, corporate social responsibility and DEI departments, government agencies and political campaigns. Since our beginning in 2017, we’ve worked with clients like the National Partnership for Women and Families, Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, Wolf River Conservancy, Overton Park Conservancy, Literacy Mid-South, the City of Memphis, Shelby County Health Department, River City Capital, Young Democrats of America and Latino Victory Fund (to name a few!), and we’re ready for our best year yet in 2022. We ask big questions and dream big dreams, but at the end of the day we develop messages that work. We have a can-do, roll-up-your-sleeves, I’ve got your back and you’ve got mine kind of culture. We’re constantly learning, experimenting and reinventing here at Three(i).

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THE JOB

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An Account Manager at Three(i) isn’t just a list maker and status checker. The Account Manager must respond to and resolve client inquiries and requests by recommending actions with a high degree of urgency and accuracy. The candidate for this role should work well in a team environment guided by individual, team and business goals. This individual will interact positively and professionally with internal and external customers, taking initiative and troubleshooting when needed. An understanding of the critical balance between business goals and customer expectations is an asset for this role.

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As an Account Manager at Three(i), you will:

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• Lead the discovery process with clients, shaping the project approach, goals, and initiation of services.
• Ensure timely, effective communication is happening internally with all team members.
• Build a positive rapport, maintain effective relationships, and proactively communicate the status of services with clients.
• Lead your team to build and manage agile roadmaps and plan upcoming work. 
• Support with developing project budgets.
• Anticipate the client’s interests, offering new ideas that will help them achieve their goals.
• Work with our team to continually improve Three(i)’s approach to clients.
• Keep an organized and efficient database tracking communication and service status of each client
• Participate in sales pitches to prospective clients and lead research initiatives to attract potential clients
• Must have a “bent-for-action” attitude, ready to address the needs of existing clients and attract new clients
• Travel occasionally to work on-site directly with clients, usually not longer than 2-4 days at a time.

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We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.

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YOU

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• You have at least 3-5 years experience working in and managing communications or marketing projects.
• You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• You’ve done more than just manage projects, you’re comfortable doing the work - and you’re not afraid to learn something new so you can help get the job done.
• You are committed to the output, not the process.
• Not only can you roll with the punches, you actually find gratification by embracing the challenges that every new project brings.
• You take big, overwhelming tasks and break them down into approachable parts.
• You prioritize tasks and help your team decide what’s most important.
• You don’t get lost in the details, but are able to keep the big picture in view. You remind team members of the big picture regularly.
• You are an excellent communicator, both written and oral (email, in-person, and over the phone).
• You find ways to collect, centralize, and synthesize information so it’s readily available to the entire team throughout the course of a project.
• You spot trouble way down the road and troubleshoot as needed.
• You are the person that others come to with a complex project or process problem needing a solution.
• You have a working knowledge of a variety of different tools, from various CMSes to communications, management and design systems.
• Willingness to embody our values of excellence, respect and passion for social change. 

• Excellence: Three(i) staff should always put forth their best effort in all activities, strive for high quality of collective and individual performance; and demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times while in the workplace and while working on behalf of the organization. 
• Respect: Three(i) staff should value one another’s roles and responsibilities as much as their own, be encouraging, and value the diverse and unique perspectives of colleagues. They should honor obligations and commitments to each other and to external partners. 
• Passion for Social Change: Three(i) staff should be committed to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, value the greater good of the organization over personal gain, and promote a productive workplace by acknowledging the accomplishments of others  

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WORKING KNOWLEDGE

‍

Whether you’re already familiar with the list below or tend to throw yourself into the fire and learn on the job, these will all be important tools to master. Your knowledge of specific technologies doesn’t need to go deep. In fact, broad knowledge is often better.

‍

High Level Concepts

• Agile approach to leading/managing projects
• Analytics
• Budget management

‍

Software We Use

• MS Office and Google Suite (you should be very comfortable with spreadsheets)
• Monday
• Google Analytics

‍

This list just scratches the surface, so hopefully it’s readily apparent why being a self-learner is an important trait for any account manager. You don’t need knowledge of all of these to get hired, but to get to the point where you’re good or great at this job, they’re all things you would want to learn. 

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THE CLIENTS

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If you review our portfolio, you’ll see a lot of work with progressive nonprofits and government agencies. It represents about 90% of our work each year. We also love working with Democratic political campaigns. It’s a dynamic, constantly changing space that always presents fresh challenges. The rest of our work is mainly focused on corporate social responsibility and DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) for businesses and brands. Over half of our work each year is with repeat clients.

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Our clients say that there’s nothing cookie-cutter in our portfolio. They say we capture the unique DNA of their brand. That’s huge for us. You’ll be instrumental in helping us continue to do that.

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SALARY

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Pay: $45,000 - 50,000/ Yearly

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BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THREE(I)

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• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Retirement Package
• Flexible work environment
• Major U.S. holidays off
• Professional Development & Networking Events
• Advancement Opportunities
• Relaxed work environment

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

‍

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of Three(i). As an equal opportunity employer, employment is based upon personal capabilities, qualifications and performance. Three(i) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.

‍

We’re eager to bring more people onto our team who make us richer with their differences. Our industry has historically seen lower participation from minorities, but it’s something we want to help change.

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HOW TO APPLY

Please send an up-to-date resume and a cover letter to info@weare3i.com with the subject line Account Manager Position, and tell us where you heard about the job.

Three(i) Creative Communications, a leading do-good marketing agency, is looking to hire an experienced web developer - who enjoys working with diverse teams to effectively accomplish web goals for our clients.

We are looking for a Wordpress Web Developer to support the Chief Creative Director in producing and overseeing digital and web creative solutions to address our clients messaging needs.

Applicants should be creative, hardworking, and passionate about civic and social issues.
The workload may fluctuate based on the clients’ needs. Work can be done remotely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities‍

• Designing and developing Wordpress websites for a variety of clients and companies
• Conceptualizing creative ideas with clients
• Problem solving for e-commerce clients with full-circle digital marketing solutions
• Communicating design ideas using process flows, sitemaps and wireframes
• Produce and assist in the deployment of online marketing initiatives, including SEO, PPC, email campaigns, Google Ads, etc.
• Identify and participate in training, conferences, and education and development activities to improve knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance web and digital marketing goals
• Testing and continuously improving the design of a website

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• HTML, java, CSS, SEO Principles
• CMS such as Wordpress, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix, etc.
• Analytics Management; Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, etc.
• Familiar with digital marketing services such as Mail Chimp, ActBlue, etc.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Excellent communication and management skills
• Bonus: CMS such as Webflow, Squarespace, Wix, etc.
• Bonus: Wireframing tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Bonus: Comfortable with design platforms such as Adobe CC, Canva, etc.

Experience

• 2+ years of professional experience with interactive/visual design for web development
• Able to proficiently collaborate with the creative team, brand managers, and copywriters for a variety of projects

Position Details

• Compensation: up to $75/hr

The Company
Three(i) is a team of do-gooders. We work with do-good causes, campaigns, and corporations looking to increase engagement and build community relationships. Since our beginning in 2017, we’ve worked with clients like Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the NAACP, the City of Memphis, Young Democrats of America, Middle Tennessee State University, and Turner Construction, and we’re ready for our best year yet in 2021. We ask big questions and dream big dreams, but at the end of the day we amplify messages that work. We have a can-do, roll-up-your-sleeves, I’ve got your back and you’ve got mine kind of culture. We’re constantly learning, experimenting and reinventing here at Three(i).

Three(i) Creative Communications Core Values
Our values are both our identity and our promise defining and motivating our every interaction with staff, vendors, clients, and community. Hanging belief statements on a wall isn't sufficient– so we don't. Effective values must be internalized, then intentionally practiced. We strive for that every day because we want to be an agency we are proud of.

• Creativity
• Excellence
• Collaboration
• Curiosity
• Social-Change
• Results

Equal Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of Three(i). As an equal opportunity employer, employment is based upon personal capabilities, qualifications and performance. Three(i) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.

We’re eager to bring more people onto our team who make us richer with their differences. Our industry has historically seen lower participation from minorities, but it’s something we want to help change.

How to Apply
Please send an up-to-date resume and a cover letter to info@weare3i.com with the subject line Digital Media Fellowship, and tell us where you heard about the job.