Assistant Art Curator / Intern (Franklin)

Florist--Retail Designer Long Time Neighborhood Shop Experienced with Everyday Designs, Weddings, Corsages, Sympathy, Etc. All around Shop Help Customer Service, Processing, Etc. No Wire Services. Must be able to recreate the shop's signature designs. Can be part time or full time Pay Based upon experience and ability Starting at $20.00 per hour. Please apply in person Cherry Blossoms Florist 9975 Wadsworth Parkway Ste F Westminster, Colorado 80021

XQ Institute is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so that every student graduates ready to succeed in life. We work in communities throughout the country, with individual schools and entire school systems, to help them dream big about what high school could be, turn their innovative ideas into action, and create more rigorous and equitable schools. The Opportunity As a key member of the Content team, the Editorial Director will lead the day-to-day execution of our content strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief of Content & Editorial, this strategic leader will drive the creation of content across channels, ensuring that it aligns with our editorial strategy, standards, and voice. The person in this role will lead the conceptualizing, assigning, and editing of content, including managing the composition and work product of our “bench” of writers and editors. The Editorial Director will also interact closely with our Marketing & Communications, Product, and Schools teams.  Requirements Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Chief of Content and Editorial to develop and implement the editorial vision for XQ, ensuring that content aligns with our mission to transform high schools. Oversee editorial planning and calendar, ensuring timely production and publication of high-impact content. Draft thought leadership pieces, reports, and other editorial content as needed. Manage content production workflows, from ideation to publication, including overseeing and mentoring a team of freelance writers and editors to create high-quality journalism-style content across channels Collaborate with our Marketing & Communications, Product, Research & Data, and Schools teams to guide the creation of content, including supporting editorial needs related to events and activations, new product launches, board materials, and other ad hoc initiatives Identify emerging trends in education and media to inform storytelling approaches. Maintain editorial standards for all written content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all publications  Lead efforts to innovate editorial formats and storytelling methods, integrating multimedia and interactive features when appropriate. Track content performance and audience engagement, using insights to continually refine editorial strategies Qualifications The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, strategic thinker, and detail-oriented editor, who also has: 10+ years of editorial experience, ideally with a background in journalism, nonprofit communications, or content strategy. Proven leadership experience managing editorial teams, with a strong focus on coaching and mentoring writers. Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a deep understanding of journalistic principles and storytelling. Strong ability to create content for multiple audiences, including educators, policymakers, students, and general public. Experience with product storytelling and collaborating across teams to craft narratives around new products or initiatives. Experience with content strategy and performance metrics; familiarity with SEO, analytics, and digital content distribution. A passion for education and strong curiosity about issues surrounding high school. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines. XQ Mindsets Ours is a world defined by uncertainty, a society in flux, a state of unprecedented upheavals. While we don’t anticipate any quick fixes, we can anchor ourselves to what we see emerging. That’s why we have established a set of collective XQ Mindsets to ground us.  100% accountability: This doesn't mean you have 100% ownership. It doesn't mean you are responsible for every last thing that needs to be done. It means choosing to take responsibility for our collective success and impact. Maker mindset: We build stuff. We won’t always get it right the first time—in fact, we rarely will. But by quickly making and testing our work, we can learn what works and what doesn’t. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for: Critique is not enough. It is on us to create the solutions—no matter where we sit in the organization. We are a well-resourced organization filled with brilliant people. No one else is coming to our rescue. Opportunity knocks: We are ready, willing, and able to take on anything that is thrown our way. Pivots are a natural part of our approach, so let’s embrace them so that we can experience them joyfully. Stand on the shoulders of giants: We honor those who came before us, who aren’t seated at our tables, and build on others’ and our own earlier work with respect and reverence. Benefits Compensation The salary for this role is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. XQ offers excellent organizational benefits. The salary range for this $175k - $225k annually. Location XQ is based in Oakland, CA with offices in Washington DC, Los Angeles, and New York. This role will be based in Oakland. To Apply Please apply online. If your background and skills are a good fit with the role, we will ask for three writing samples that you feel reflect your technical and narrative capabilities, as well as two professional references who can speak to your editorial experience and skills.  XQ is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. At XQ, promoting, celebrating, and supporting diversity is a core value. Individuals are considered without regard to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, sexual expression, religion, color, veteran status, disability, marital status, or ancestry.

Art Teacher Job Description Seeking a passionate and creative Art Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will inspire and nurture students’ artistic expression, creativity, and technical skills through engaging lessons and hands-on projects. This role involves teaching a variety of art techniques, art history, and contemporary practices while encouraging students to explore their own unique artistic voices. Responsibilities • Develop and deliver age-appropriate art lessons that cover drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and other media. • Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity and self-expression. • Introduce students to art history, cultural traditions, and contemporary art practices. • Organize art displays, exhibitions, and student showcases. • Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on student progress. • Maintain art supplies, classroom safety, and a well-organized creative space.

Our senior retouchers collaborate closely with internal photography production teams and account managers to deliver high-end, editorial-quality, and high-volume e-commerce imagery for our brand clients. The role requires both artistic finesse and technical precision, with the ability to manage complex projects and maintain consistency across thousands of assets under fast-paced deadlines. Candidates must be deeply experienced in Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and a suite of AI-assisted and automated retouching tools, as well as demonstrate an expert understanding of skin, texture, fabric, lighting, and brand-specific aesthetics. A highly trained eye, senior-level judgment, and the ability to direct or mentor junior retouchers are essential. This role is operating in a hybrid model with 3 days per week onsite in our Tribeca studios and the balance of the time remote. This schedule is subject to change at any time. Responsibilities High-end retouching of fashion, beauty, and product photography, including editorial-level skin cleanup, composite creation, fabric shaping, and precise color work Use of frequency separation, dodge and burn, and texture grafting techniques to maintain natural yet flawless finishes Build and refine complex paths, alpha channels, and layer masks for compositing or background swaps Interpret and enforce detailed brand style guides, lighting references, and art direction Retouch images to match color standards, ensuring precise product accuracy for e-commerce Perform complex multi-image composites (e.g., swapping heads, bodies, backgrounds) Incorporate AI-powered retouching and automation tools to increase workflow efficiency (e.g., Adobe Generative Fill, Retouch4Me, ImagenAI, Luminar AI, Runway ML) Conduct pre-flight image reviews and detailed quality control checks for final delivery Collaborate with photographers and production to troubleshoot post-production issues; onset retouching for photography shoots when necessary Maintain a consistent file structure and naming convention in alignment with studio protocols Mentor junior retouchers and contribute to team knowledge of tools and workflows Identify opportunities to streamline processes using AI-assisted batch automation, color correction, and smart masking tools Perform quality control check on final images prior to delivery of final assets Responsible for retouching a high volume of images while keeping in line with standards and quality of ICS and its partners Skills & Competencies Mastery of Adobe Photoshop, including: Non-destructive workflows Smart object and smart filter usage Advanced masking and blending modes Neural Filters, Content-Aware Fill, Generative Expand/Fill Advanced skin retouching techniques: Frequency separation (manual and action-based) Pixel-level texture rebuilding Dodge & Burn sculpting for dimensional enhancement Expert in Capture One, including tethered workflows and color profiling Familiarity with 3D LUTs, color calibration, and digital color workflows Strong understanding of visual composition, photographic lighting, and form Comfortable with compositing across multiple exposures or models Working knowledge of color-managed workflows, including ICC profiling and print output prep Experience using automated QA tools for consistency across large volumes Knowledge of AI image organization tools, metadata handling, and automation scripts Comfortable working in cloud-based DAMs and collaborative project environments (e.g., Frame.io, Dropbox, Capture One Live) Requirements Strong eye for color and color matching Understanding of layer comps Patience, professionalism and strong communication essential to the role Proactive thinker who can work independently to manage several deadline driven and wide-ranging projects simultaneously Strong understanding of color theory and color correction. Must be able to translate and execute color matching from analog products to digital imagery with high degree of accuracy. Proven ability to work efficiently and produce a high turnover of images. Proven ability to work to strict deadlines with high pressure and change. Ability to manage several deadline driven and wide-ranging projects simultaneously Excellent project management and communication skills Highly organized and efficiency-focused Ability to work with precision under rigorous deadlines, and extended daily schedules when necessary. Strict guidelines and creative directions. Experience retouching high-volume e-commerce imagery within the parameters of strict guidelines and creative directions. Desirable BFA in Arts, Photography, or equivalent industry experience is desirable Global Edit experience Minimum of 9 years of photo retouching experience including illustration Benefits The anticipated salary range for this role is $95,000 - $110,000 annually. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience, and skills relative to the defined job requirements. This is a hybrid role requiring flexibility to work in-office and remotely. Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required during major projects. We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, and employee discounts. Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a family of integrated creative production companies. Industrial Color partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 30 years, we've led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art digital production and post-production solutions to our clients. Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Our clients include: L'Oreal, Publicis, Procter & Gamble, Tommy Hilfiger, Absolut Vodka, Nike, Estee Lauder, Amazon...

I am a solo woodworking, DIY, and craft creator looking to build a team by hiring a creative and skilled Content Creator/Videographer. This part-time role involves working closely with me on-site to film and edit engaging video content that highlights projects both indoors and outdoors. The ideal candidate will have strong filming and editing skills, a creative eye for storytelling, and the ability to make an immediate impact. Responsibilities: - Film high-quality video content of woodworking, DIY, and craft projects indoors and outdoors - Use creative camera angles, lighting, and storytelling techniques to create engaging videos - Edit raw footage into polished videos optimized for social media and other platforms - Collaborate directly with me to understand project goals and deliver content aligned with my vision - Manage video equipment and setup for each shoot - Meet deadlines and consistently deliver content on schedule - Propose new ideas to improve video content and audience engagement Requirements: - Strong skills in video filming, lighting, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) - Ability to work independently on-site with minimal supervision - Detail-oriented with a creative approach to storytelling through video - Comfortable filming in various environments, including outdoors - Good communication skills and ability to manage time effectively - Portfolio or reel demonstrating your videography and editing abilities Bonus Skills (optional): - Photography skills for capturing content stills - Understanding of social media trends and video formats - Basic graphic design or motion graphics experience To Apply Please send: Samples of your work (social media links, website portfolio, or any relevant examples). Resume or brief summary of your experience (if available). A short note about why you are interested in this role. This is an opportunity to join a growing creative effort and help build something exciting. If you’re enthusiastic about visual storytelling and want to make an impact in a creative space, I’d love to hear from you!

ResponsiveAds™ is an advanced creative ad technology suite making it fast and easy to resize highly engaging media responsive display ads that outperform the standard IAB engagement by 20x. The company offers a combination of self-serve studio product (SaaS), 3rd party fluid 1-tag ad serving, and a full-service rich-media creative development offering for both direct-sold and programmatic campaigns. Marketers can maximize creativity without the pain of massively resizing zillions of sizes and variants. The output is an engaging single fluid master creative, especially suited for mobile, called Fully-Fluid™. Fully-Fluid creatives are dynamically delivered HTML5 assets that can be deployed as a one-ad-tag to fit any ad slot (max-width) on any screen. Designers can build out Fully-Fluid master creatives that instantly export HTML5 Zip packages in any size. Publishers looking for advanced ad solutions can deploy edge-to-edge premium creative formats yielding 10x revenue. The platform includes a comprehensive library of templates and components, "if you can dream it responsiveads delivers” with a business model that works for you. ResponsiveAds™ has served billions of impressions of Fully-Fluid™ creatives for marquee brands, agencies, and publishers. The team's specialty is handling high-maintenance partners, requiring pixel-perfect quality and a better sell-through of performance mobile campaigns. ResponsiveAds is currently looking for experienced producers to create and manage advanced interactive rich media ads that are simple, elegant, and intuitive. Must have extensive experience in designing as well as experience in digital ad creatives. You will be responsible for the creation of high-quality, world-class ad experiences for desktop and mobile devices. You will experiment with emerging technologies and discuss their merits with fellow team members. Requirements Responsibilities ● Concept, design, develop, and maintain innovative, engaging, and informative ad experiences with ResponsiveAds clients ● Design and develop concept first mocks based on the client’s assets ● Develop rasterized PSD (photoshop) files that can be used for the creation of fluid ads ● Fulfill and manage multiple project requests simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines. ● Build-out complete edge-to-edge responsive ads ● Push technology, challenge established thinking, and discover new ways of approaching (and solving) the problem of amazing ads consumers enjoy. Minimum qualifications ● Highly creative and an out-of-the-box thinker and designer ● Master of Photoshop, 3 years+ of graphical design experience ● 3 years of experience in digital HTML5 ad production ( expert in designing on ad platforms) ● 3 years of advanced animations and javascript animation design (large portfolio of past work) ● Mobile application development experience (Native and/or Web). ● Deep experience with Responsive Web Design and open web design community ● HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript development experience a plus Additional qualifications ● Experience with CSS/CSS animation & JavaScript libraries (e.g., Closure, AngularJS, Greensock) ● Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills. ● Strong consistency and attention to detail. Excellent communication and organizational skill Benefits ● This individual will become part of the core team and will have the opportunity to participate in an equity position in the Company. ● Salary based on a earning potential through base + bonus ● Opportunity to work with global brands and award-winning creative projects