Sparks Group is hiring: Marketing Image Researcher in Chantilly

Marketing Image Researcher Job Summary:

We are seeking a Marketing Image Researcher to work fully remote on a contract basis, possibly contract to hire, to support a client that provides premier entertaining and education video subscription services. The Marketing Image Researcher performs and manages the research and selection of creative imagery to visually illustrate our products, drive customer response, and tell the story of the company’s brand. The Marketing Image Researcher takes full ownership of the marketing department’s image budget, image acquisition, licensing, and copyright clearance for in-house marketing efforts (digital, direct mail, and product packaging) and across third-party distributors.

Marketing Image Researcher Responsibilities:

• Perform and manage the research and selection of creative imagery that visually illustrates products, drives marketing efforts, and represents the brand.
• Manage intellectual property specifically within the marketing department, including acquisition, licensing, copyright clearance, third-party vendor invoicing, and proper IP crediting.
• Create and manage the annual budget for marketing imagery.
• Provide business cases and plans relating to further investments in imagery needs across marketing.
• Ensure cohesive brand imagery across all marketing touch points.
• Integrate imagery that effectively communicates key messages that align with marketing campaign goals.
• Establish best terms for business relationships when it comes to image acquisition and implementation.
• Understand key business objectives and help drive the business forward by proactively contributing strategically creative ideas.

Marketing Image Researcher Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in art, communications, marketing, liberal arts, or related field.
• 2-4 years of directly applicable experience.
• Experience managing budgets and negotiating image acquisition.
• Experience with copyright laws and licensing.
• Broad multidisciplinary liberal arts knowledge.
• Proficient in Adobe CC, specifically InDesign.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiar with FileMaker Pro or similar software.
• Experience with project workflow software such as Jira, Smartsheet, or similar systems.

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This job is Fully Remote.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.