Erika Oliver

Senior Graphic Designer : Framingham, MA : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:05:39 EST

Immediate need for a Senior Designer for a client of ours in Framingham! Our client is looking for strong conceptual senior designers whose book showcases a wide variety of projects! They are looking for someone with a background in designing for campaigns, direct mail, marketing collateral, print and web, packaging would be the icing on the cake! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Marketing Project Coordinator : Boston, MA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:13:38 EST

Our client is looking for an experienced Marketing Project Coordinator to join the marketing team on a contract basis (20-30 hours a week) at the Boston, MA headquarters.

We are on the hunt for someone who is obsessively organized, proactive and can bring strategic thought to our project management processes. Communication is the key to success in this role and you must be able to juggle multiple projects while being flexible enough to take on other side jobs. In any given day you’ll be updating calendars, researching speakers for webcasts, notifying stakeholders of upcoming deadlines, taking meeting notes, performing simple web content updates using our CMS, researching tools to improve processes and participating in a conference call with our dev team. If you’re up for the challenge and have the skills, we have the opportunity and want to learn more about you.

Role Responsibilities:

Daily project management of marketing initiatives using project management software.

Work alongside the project sponsor to outline scope, timing, goals, deliverables, resources and scheduling issues.

Create project calendars and update milestones on a daily and weekly schedule.

Break down tasks into more manageable sub-tasks based on priority and resources available.

Track and report on key milestones to stakeholders.

Communicate and manage relationships with key stakeholders from various departments including marketing, sales, and dev.

Document meeting notes and format them for external distribution.

Aid in copywriting and copyediting of marketing materials.

Source speakers for monthly webcast and manage the entire onboarding process.

Proactively identify and fix problems that may impede any aspect of the project.

Develop new tools and methods for improving our project management system.

Perform light assistant duties for company executives including calendar management, weekly reminders and scheduling.

Qualifications:

2+ years of project management experience.

Bachelor’s degree.

Obsessive about organization and think in fine details.

Excellent communication skills in person and in digital correspondence.

Demonstrated team leadership and group skills.

Ability to stay calm and keep a cool head when under pressure.

Desire to improve processes and lead by example.

Flexible and can quickly adapt to changes in priorities or procedure.

Familiarity with Asana, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Dropbox and other project management tools.

Self-starter who can hit the ground running.

Web Project Manager : Boston, MA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:00:04 EST

Our client is looking for a Web Project Manager to join its Marketing Web Development group. The Web Project Manager at our client will be responsible for overseeing and managing launches on all of our client’s externally-facing websites. This includes defining project objectives, building and executing project plans, managing risks, and coordinating the efforts of team members in order to deliver completed projects on time.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled project manager skilled into make a switch from an agency environment into a challenging and rewarding internal position, joining this growing team to define and implement our technical project management process.

Responsibilities:

Work directly with key stakeholders to define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business needs. This includes gathering messaging, technical and functional requirements.
Define the project charter and manage the implementation by monitoring project progress; tracking action items; conducting design and implementation reviews; examining, researching, and resolving issues; escalating issues to appropriate authority; responding to team members' concerns; coordinating requirements with interested departments
Estimate the resources needed to achieve project goals within specified timelines.
Assemble the appropriate participants for the project team and clearly communicate project expectations. Ensure a full understanding of the project objectives & the associated plans to achieve desired results.
Manage projects through all stages of the project life cycle adhering to defined scope and allotted timeframe.
Proactively identify and manage project dependencies, scope change, and critical path.
Identify project risks and dependencies, and propose mitigation plans as necessary.
Monitor and report on project milestones and deliverables.
Understand and work in a Global Environment with team members from North America, Europe, Japan and Australia.

Sr. Account Manager/Project Manager : Framingham, MA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:03 EST

Our client is looking for Sr. Account Executive with a strong project management background as well as agency experience for a short-term assignment . Additionally, the ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of, and experience in managing print and interactive creative projects. This is an immediate need, so if you or someone you know might be a good fit for this position, please apply ASAP!

Mid-Level to Senior-Level Web Developer (Contract-to-Hire) : Boston, MA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:30:03 EST

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Mid to Senior Interactive Developer to work on a variety of platforms & technologies. The ideal candidate will be an open-minded problem solver with excellent attention to detail, a willingness to learn and a drive to create the best interactive user experiences. The selected candidate would also be dealing with back end integration with numerous platforms via various API, some of which the chosen resource will have to implement.

You will work closely with design and front end development team to develop interactive sites, mobile sites, social media tools and applications.

Jr. Interaction Designer (Contract-to-hire) : Boston, MA : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:00:02 EST

Our client is looking for a junior interaction designer to join Their growing in-house web development team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to digital projects ranging from web sites and mobile apps to internal web applications. Working under the direction of the interaction design manager, you will collaborate with product management, ux, design, and development colleagues to translate business requirements and user needs into effective, intuitive interfaces. You will define and describe user interactions through site maps, user flows, and wireframes, and assist with user research and usability studies as needed.

Sr. Visual Designer/Technical Illustrator (Long-Term Assignment) : Framingham, MA : Temporary

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:00:04 EST

Our client is looking for a Sr. Graphic Designer/Technical Illustrator for a long-term, onsite assignment beginning mid-January of 2013. Candidates with Consumer Electronics or Mobile Device experience are preferred, but not required The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Technical illustration for user documentation, including set-up guides, quick-start guides, and owner's guides.

Hardware graphics including I/O panel labeling, control surface labeling, etc.

UI visual design, including UI screen layout, icon design, font handling and widget design.

Design documentation for internal use by audiences including software development and testing, created in Word, Excel, and/or InDesign.

UI graphical asset production, including for irregular size displays (non-square pixels, etc.), icon/text optimization, etc.

UI design and production capabilities will need to support a variety of interface types, including rich on-screen displays, limited capability embedded UIs, and mobile app interfaces.

Experience with and ability to absorb and follow design guidelines and style trends as referenced from existing materials (other UIs and/or user documentation for the same product line, etc.)

Reliable and speedy turnaround to meet aggressive deliverable schedules.

Ability to proactively coordinate deliverable needs with user documentation and UI software development teams. Communication and organization skills are key.

User Researcher/Usability Specialist : Framingham, MA : Temporary

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:30:04 EST

Our client is looking for a Usability/User Research Specialist to join their UX team for a long-term consulting opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Ability to work with internal clients to understand business objectives, identify when user and design research should be conducted, and determine appropriate research methods.

Develop and deploy research plan, including participant recruitment, testing logistics and protocol. Conduct and manage testing; conduct data processing and analysis.

Analyze usability test results and author detailed reports with recommendations; deliver results of user research and testing to project teams and stakeholders.

Be a strong advocate for user design research; ensure high research standards and rigor.

Collaborate with project teams, marketing and research departments to carry out business objectives.

Identify and evaluate new research techniques and tools; share with colleagues.

Senior Designer : New York, NY : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:30:03 EST

Looking for a change from the big city? If you have Fashion, Retail and/or Luxury brand experience and want to relocate to Freeport, Maine, this might be just the opportunity for you!!!

As Senior Designer in the Creative Department of our client, the successful candidate will design compelling and innovative digital content for their retail brands. This position requires the ability to apply strong conceptual thinking to create dynamic creative solutions that will work across multiple channels and mediums. The ideal candidate is an outside the box creative thinker with expertise in the fashion industry. If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to hear more, please apply today!

Mid-Level Hybrid Designer (Print & Interactive) : Boston, MA : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:30:04 EST

Our client is looking for a highly creative, detail oriented graphic designer to join the creative team in Boston, MA. The graphic designer will be responsible for the concept and execution of design across a variety of media that directly supports global marketing and individual project requests from our numerous field offices. You will be an integral part of our creative team, helping us elevate our marketing and branding to the next level. This role will be responsible for creating designs from concept to completion in a wide range of graphic applications including our websites, printed and electronic collateral materials, mailers, interactive banners, emails, as well as tradeshow materials. We need a multi-tasker that is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a sharp eye for design and attention to detail.

Within the first 30 days, you will take over existing projects, with guidance from the Creative Director, and get comfortable with the brand expectations and processes.

Within the first 60 days, you will be presenting concepts and designs to internal clients, and be able to justify your vision and explain how your concepts support the strategic business objectives.

Within the first 90 days, you will translate creative briefs into complete creative execution strategies that address core business needs, through concepts and designs.

Responsibilities:

As a designer for our client, you will …

Work closely with the Creative Director to define and maintain consistent style across all of our projects and family of brands

Assess a project and come up with the best design approach

Develop new creative concepts/ideas for marketing programs and field projects

Design landing pages & other web properties to support ongoing marketing campaigns

Coordinate, design, and produce marketing/creative materials including tradeshow graphics/signage, giveaways (swag), ads, brochures, and communications including emails, direct mail, newsletters, and invitations

Provide presentation design support to key Our client executives

Manage all brand assets, images and icons; develop and or secure new ones as required

Keep up to date on creative and software trends

Complete a high volume of work quickly, while maintaining quality

Organize work priorities and communicate changes. Effectively set project timeline expectations and manage deadlines on team and individual projects

Database Marketing Specialist : Boston, MA : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:30:04 EST

Position Overview:

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Database Marketing Specialist to join its digital marketing group. They will need you to take ownership of their existing marketing database, segment it, fill key gaps and grow it into a finely tuned business growth driver. You will work on our client's business and marketing databases as well as with third-party databases to execute and support direct and interactive marketing initiatives.

You must be able to make strategic decisions about who the best providers are, in terms of quality, quantity and cost per acquisition. You should be comfortable building and presenting reports on the effectiveness of our database marketing decisions over time.

Within the first 30 days, you will build a full report on all of our databases, with initial recommendations for how to fill the gaps.

Within the first 60 days, you will have a strategy, vendors and partners in place, and key stakeholders bought into the improvement process.

Within the first 90 days, you will build and present a report on the health and potential growth of the database, and effectiveness of ongoing marketing initiatives.

You will work closely with the email marketing specialist, marketing analyst and the rest of the marketing department, reporting to the Digital Marketing Director.

Responsibilities:

Develop the list segmentation for all direct and interactive marketing campaigns.

Execute segmentation around brands plans.

Identify and contract the proper vendors to expand databases based on brand, country and campaign medium.

Coordinate and monitor the maintenance and integrity of several databases.

Implement target accounts expansion and acquisition plan.

Track and analyze direct and interactive marketing campaigns.

Use statistical analysis and reports to create campaigns.

Perform data extraction and lead generation custom reports.

Evaluate and optimize effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Conduct and interpret data analysis.

Requirements:

3 to 5 years of work experience in database marketing field.

Strong database broker industry knowledge.

Strong computer skills.

Superior analytical skills with a solid business foundation, especially in the marketing area.

Experience developing and presenting business conclusions based upon data analysis.

Ability to code campaigns in a manner that allows for efficient and added value information during analysis.

Detailed oriented, organized, demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Above average verbal and written communication skills are required.

Must have excellent time management, problem solving abilities, communication skills, and solid understanding of the creative development process.

Reporting and analysis tools (r) experience.

Experience in conducting sales and marketing campaign response analyses; Ability to study and detect the trends and articulate through reporting.

Fundamental knowledge and experience with web analytical tools and interfaces.

E-Commerce Business Analyst/Interactive Producer : Northbrook, IL : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:30:04 EST

Our client in the northern suburbs of Chicago is looking for a contract Business Analyst for at least 3 months. This person will provide a client-specific map of their Portal web site, Spanish language web site and mobile web site. In addition to providing the map of the products, the individual will partner with IT to define and implement an automated test script to execute against the digital products nightly and on demand. Skill Set Experience as liaison between IT and business Experience in technical process improvement Technology savvy, particularly online digital Adept in MS Office Carry through tasks/projects from beginning to end Detail oriented Logical thinker Problem solver Communication skills Independent worker/Self motivated Other responsibilities may include troubleshooting issues related to portal website, extranet websites, personalizations, producing print screens, gathering, documentation, and validations of test data for various projects, assist with the coordination of various projects and more. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply ASAP!