Careers

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team and help us in producing high-quality designs. The ideal candidate will support & collaborate with the Creative Manager and Marketing Team. In this role you should have a common knowledge in graphic design principals, with a PLUS of motion/animated graphics.

Candidate will be an ‘eat & sleep’ designer, organized individual with a positive attitude, a stellar work ethic, and an eagerness to learn and grow with KORG USA. You will be involved on projects ranging from catalogs and pricelists, print and digital ads, digital promotions, social media campaigns, Email Marketing, event signage, retail displays or any other creative needs in the digital and print space. You will be part of a team creating highly engaging, visually stimulating creative concepts that break through the clutter and get results.  

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design
• 1-3 years’ relevant work (and internship) experience.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Organized with a strong sense of time management, and has the ability to simultaneously handle numerous projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites- Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft 365 Office Suite- Powerpoint & Word
• Obsessive eye for details and sets high standards for art and design
• Knowledge of typography and best practices for kerning, leading, tracking and font management.
• The ability to give and receive constructive feedback to effectively complete design requests.
• Keep up with current design trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Creative Manager with branding, campaign development, digital (web, email, and media), print, and internal presentations.
• Help shape brand standards and create procedures to ensure all materials are brand-appropriate
• Constantly innovates and explores creative solutions while still working within the brand aesthetic an overarching brand strategy
• Will collaborate with differing points of views and works well with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of branding and the ability to execute logo creation, and marketing collateral (both print and digital) for full-scale projects.
• Candidate needs to be highly organized with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Pixel - perfect and able to work in a project-based team environment
• Proactively participate in design brainstorming and conceptualization discussions
• Proof and release final art files for production

Bonus Points:

• Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects
• Design Mail Chimp

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SUMMARY: 

The Senior Social Media Manager is responsible for navigating Korg and VOX (USA) Brand’s interactions with the public by implementing content strategies across selected social media platforms. Duties include analyzing engagement data, identifying trends, customer interactions and planning coordinated digital campaigns (paid) to carry out effective brand messaging. They will manage overarching social media strategy including creative ideation in-line with brand goals. 

The Senior Social Media Manager will manage the execution of content posting, maintaining user growth and engagement and protecting the online voice and presence for Korg and VOX. The role will prioritize content origination, community management, and measurement, including writing social posts, collaborating with the creative and Brand team on visuals. 

This individual should be extremely task oriented, attention to detail, a self-starter, a resourceful producer with a can-do attitude. They should thrive on being highly collaborative while having a keen awareness of the Brand goals. 

This role is for someone who thrives on constantly refining and developing their skills to tackle the ongoing challenges and the ever-evolving social media marketing landscape.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage short and long-lead social content calendars for the accounts of Korg & VOX amplification (currently twitter, Facebook, Instagram) potentially to grow to other platforms position deems in best interest of the brand
• Analyze content performance to determine posting strategy for optimal performance within social media platforms and provide regular reporting on content and campaign performance.
• Grow brand awareness and engagement by identifying opportunities to engage with the brands’ audiences through thought-leading social dialogue.
• Function as a brand ambassador, ensuring brand integrity across all digital content. Copywriting in the brands’ tone of voice and maintaining an authentic presence 
• Provide guidance to other brand social media personnel and guide strategy for other In-house account management
• Pay attention to trends, industry happenings and pop culture and take action when something might be beneficial to the brand's niche audience.
• Create captions from write ups on the products
• Community management: utilize social engagement opportunities to bring in Customer Service/Product Specialist to assist in answering questions 
• Work & collaborate with the creative team/ social media video producer on ideas for content and direction for the brand/content specialists.
• Story and main feed coverage at live events (NAMM, Brew Music, etc)
• Determine and manage best Admin platform for Scheduling content (Buffer or Later)  
• Handle giveaways and promotions with specific regional targeting 
• Analytical reporting on what is doing well, and what isn’t & work directly with the Creative Team and social media video producer to direct content better based on those analytics.
• Sourcing user-generated content and getting permission for posting when needed.
• Posting Artist content when deemed appropriate for social
• Take on Producer Role for online LIVE events (Streams, Instagram lives etc) 
• Provide Direction and Manage Budget for Digital Ads Team and disseminate performance reports

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in social media, community management, or digital PR
• Experience using analytics and research to drive content and business decisions
• Experience collaborating
• 1-2 years managing and developing teams
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite 
• Solid written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong project management and process skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, organized and efficient, with a strong process orientation
• Highly collaborative and builds relationships with peers, understands their unique contributions.
• Calm-under-pressure and have a can-do/must-do attitude that can produce in a high energy environment, working on multiple projects with various deadlines.
• Highly motivated, resilient, flexible and a true team player 
• Must have excellent copywriting skills, excellent grammar and punctuation.

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SUMMARY: 

Korg USA is looking for a qualified Help Desk Support/Jr. Systems Administrator to join our team! This position will be the primary point of contact for all end-user IT support issues. They will be responsible for supporting and maintaining all user laptops, desktops tablets and phones, as well as the AV equipment in common areas throughout the building. They will also support the IT Manager in network and server administration.  

This individual should be extremely task oriented, a self-starter, a resourceful producer with a can-do attitude. customer focused individual who thrives on being highly responsive and collaborative.     This individual should be willing to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done properly.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

IT Help Desk Support

• Provide PC and laptop hardware support, including installations, relocations, and upgrades
• Provide necessary desktop application support and deployment including but not limited to Office 365 applications
• Resolving help-desk calls using ZenDesk

• Document technical issues and escalate to other IT Staff as necessary

Systems Administration

• Active Directory, Window Domain Naming System (DNS) Administration, email account access, etc.
• Monitor network and system resources to ensure availability and optimal performance
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Backups

• Monitor and assist in managing Virtual Server Environment Nutanix/Hyper-V
• Support and maintain Active Directory (On-prem and Azure), DHCP, DNS infrastructure
• Support collaboration services on Office 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams)
• Perform and verify backups - Datto
• Conduct routine patching of servers
• Server Upgrades and New Server installations
• Automate IT processes using PowerShell and other scripting languages
• Monitor and Maintain BitDefender Antivirus/CrowdStrike/Cyber security systems
• Support Remote users and their technical needs using TeamViewer/AnyDesk software
• Configure and maintain Company phone systems and mobile phone support
• Asset management and the purchase of software, hardware and IT systems
• A strong desire to learn and grow

• Escalate problems as required to IT management 

Training

• Create and Conduct Individual and Group End User Training including support for our internal Learning Management System
• Create Documentation on Korg USA Systems

IT Asset Inventory

• Maintain inventory and configuration documentation on personal computers
• Maintain software inventory and licensing records for personal computers

General

• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Practices and promotes ethical computing
• Provide secondary support and assistance to other IT staff members
• May participate in rotation of 24/7 support for critical IT issues

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in technical related discipline or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum 3 years in an information technology service role, with direct experience supporting end-user computer hardware and software in a networked corporate environment

• Windows Server Experience required
• Active Directory Administration/Troubleshooting Experience Required
• 3 years’ experience with all Office/Office 365 Desktop Applications
• Advanced knowledge of Windows 10 OS and Mac OS experience preferred
• Networking skills
• Experience with cloud services is a plus (Azure, O365,Teams etc)
• Familiarity with MS SQL server or other database systems is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write IT documentation and user manuals
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• DNS Administration preferred.
• Training experience preferred
• PowerShell scripting experience preferred
• Availability to work nights and/or weekends if required
• Must be able to occasionally travel to multiple sites (NY, CA)
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work through complex issues to a successful conclusion
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude

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SUMMARY: 
 Aguilar’s Operations Assistant will perform administrative tasks in production planning, inventory management, purchasing, as well as ensuring ground operations are running smoothly. Through regular and thorough sales and vendor analysis the Operations Assistant will develop a detailed database of  information to help upper management make informed decisions to increase the efficiency and profitability of the company.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Administrative Duties:

• Work on miscellaneous projects assigned by Operations Manager. 
• Create Purchase Orders and Work Orders based off Production Schedule. 
• Maintain accurate inventory of finished goods and raw materials, both at AMI and OEM partners. 
• Assist with quality control inspections 

Purchasing:

• Maintain Purchasing Spreadsheets 
• Run Purchasing report weekly and prepare notes for weekly Purchasing meeting. 
• Generate and submit Purchase Orders. 
• Create and maintain coherent release schemes. 
• Maintain good communication and relationships with Vendors.
• Receive parts into ERP communicating any discrepancies or issues to Operations Manager 

Logistics: 

• Prepare International Import/Export Packages
• Move freight domestically
• Maintain database of shipping records 

Production/Shipping:

• Backup for Pickup Assembly/Packing/QC/Workflow Mgmt. 
• Backup on basic packing and processing 

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft suite, Specifically Excel
• Extreme attention to detail 
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal 
• Experience with hand tools- soldering experience a plus
• Timeliness and Dependability- Full time in office 
• Inventory Management Experience a plus
• Knowledge of shipping processing a plus 
• Knowledge of Musical Instrument Industry a plus 
• Experience in a Production Environment a plus 
• Management experience a plus 

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The Marketing Coordinator will serve as the anchor point for the coordination and collection of materials and information needed for various projects to ensure they get done efficiently, effectively and on time. This individual will collaborate with key players on our education team as well as our marketing team to make sure each project gets the resources and attention it needs to be successful. These projects will range from email marketing, website development and content management, dealer training development asset creation and field events such as Music Education Association conferences and local music events.

This individual should be extremely task oriented, a self-starter, a resourceful producer with a can-do attitude. They should thrive on being highly collaborative while having a keen awareness of the department and company’s priorities

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Website and social media management, including Facebook and LinkedIn
• Coordinate logistics for field events, dealer events and trade shows
• Collect and organize information and assets from sales teams needed for B2B and B2C promotion
• Collect and distribute Sales Promotional assets (for creation and execution)
• Ordering of Printed materials (Banners, promotional flyers etc)
• Managing the Advertising Schedule and Material Submission
• Managing E-blast schedule and customer database
• Assist in coordination of logistics for photos and video shoots
• Collaborate on projects related to the creation of marketing materials of various types from photo shoots, campaign creation, promotional collaterals, and advertising materials.
• Manage administrative tasks for the education department that include scheduling, managing status reports, collecting project specs, and other as-needed tasks.
• Ensure team establishes and maintains appropriate processes, procedures, and oversees job tracking to keep deliverables on time with the ability to call out any issues that would impede the project.
• Responsible for handling correspondence and communicating with other departments within the company to keep marketing projects on track.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and are comfortable interacting and developing relationships with colleagues at all levels globally
• Strong project management and process skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, organized and efficient, with a strong process orientation
• Highly collaborative and builds relationships with peers, understands their unique contributions so the end product is a reflection of all inputs.
• Calm-under-pressure and have a can-do/must-do attitude that can produce in a high energy environment, working on multiple projects with various deadlines.
• Highly motivated, resilient, flexible and a true team player comfortable working with ambiguity; excited to work on diverse projects.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience
• Must have project management experience and organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple things at any given time.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have excellent copywriting skills, excellent grammar and punctuation.
• Must be willing to travel to at least one major trade show a year and possibly several dealer events.

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