Kerry Dorfman

Senior Designer : Stamford, CT (NO OFF-SITE) : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:00:20 EST

Our client (a global company with a portfolio of top brands) is passively looking for a Sr. Designer for a long term temp role join the Global Brand Design team, someone with a solid understanding of design, typography, composition and art direction. The designer will collaborate with a core team to develop innovative design solutions for leading hotel brands.

Junior Print Designer : Stamford, CT (NO OFF-SITE) : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:01:12 EST

We are looking for a talented JR Designer for our client's Global Brand Design team. Someone with a solid understanding of design, typography, composition and art direction. The designer will report to Creative Directors and collaborate with a core team to develop innovative design solutions for their leading hotel brands. Talent will be expected to execute designs, from concept to finish and coordinate/prepare files for production.

Recruiting Coordinator (IQN #2145757) : Bristol, CT : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:03:05 EST

Our client, a top network, is looking for a Jr Recruiter/Coordinator to assist 3-4 Recruiters. This is an amazing opportunity to get into a fast-paced, top company and grow and be groomed into a Recruiter role.

Some of the main responsibilities will include:
- Working with Recruiters to post open positions both internally and on outside job boards.
- Communicate with interested candidates and do some of the pre-screening interaction. Also communicate on rejections, status updates or additional information to candidates.
- Prepare job offers & initiate onboarding activities for new hires

Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of working a fast-paced corporate environment (preferably in the HR division or in a Recruiting-type role).
- Microsoft Office skills, as well as general business acumen
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (must be able to manage priorities, details and deadlines).

If interested in this role, please send your resume and a brief introduction to kdorfman@aquent.com. Thanks and happy holidays!

Project Management Coordinator : Stamford, CT : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:04:05 EST

Our client, a global company with a portfolio of well-known brands, is looking for a Project Management Coordinator to join their Global Design team. This role will work directly with a SR Project Manager. Together the PM's will work on all projects to ensure on-time delivery.

In order to be considered, candidates must have minimum of 2+ years of project management experience (preferably in a creative environment- agency, corporate studio, etc.)

If interested, please apply to kdorfman@aquent.com

Junior-Mid Level Graphic Designer : Pittsburgh, PA : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:14:12 EST

Our client- a well-known global healthcare brand- is looking for a Jr-Mid Graphic Designer to join their creative team within the next two weeks. This is a great opportunity to add a large corporate client to your resume and portfolio!

The role is full-time hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm). The position is an hourly contract role.

The Jr Graphic Designer will report to the Creative Leader of the Design Team. The role works cooperatively with internal/external clients, as well as agencies and other members of the design team and printing staff.

This positions basic responsibilities are to design graphics and products to meet the communication goals of the company's man groups, and to serves as a member of the Design Team. Its specific responsibilities include:
? Designs graphics and products in line with corporate design guidelines, as well as the marketing plan to meet communication goal. This includes:
o Working with client to meet communications goals; establishing budget, quantities, and deadline criteria;
o Acquiring quotes for any outside art or printing services;
o Providing creative design
o Tracking budget approval and expenditures. Alerting client to potential overages and securing client approval.
o Maintaining project files
o Maintaining a high level of dedication to customer satisfaction and product quality.
? Provide mechanical art production as needed to include:
o Translating design and layout into finished piece of mechanical art for printing process.
o Following through the printing and production process, working with printers and/or vendors to assure that jobs are progressing on time on budget, and with a high standard of creative and production quality.
? Works closely and cooperatively with Corporate Design and Print Services clients.
? Maintains high level of dedication to customer satisfaction and products.
? Analyzes target audience and communication need.
? Advises and educates clients.
? Serves as producer on assigned project and adheres to project procedures.
? Assists with web graphics and design.
? Fulfills graphic requests.
? Maintains software and equipment as requested.
? Maintains archiving of creative jobs.
? Completes other tasks as assigned by the Creative Leader

Social Media Content Specialist : Stamford, CT (NO OFF-SITE) : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:03 EST

We're looking for a Social Media Content Specialist to manage our client's Social Media community. Write and publish branded content that supports thier overall social media strategy. Create weekly and monthly reports on key social metrics.

Specific duties may include:
- Authors monthly content calendar to align with initiatives and key dates, including geo targeting and coordinating translation
- Writes content, assembles assets and publish to all relevant social channels
- Run weekly editorial meeting to coordinates with all stakeholders globally for content generation and reviews
- Curates travel industry content to share on social channels (monitoring key pubs, press pick-ups)
- Monitors posts for any branded follow up / interaction
- Collaborate with Social Customer Service team to address guest concerns
- Assist individual hotels with social media as needed
- Manage all stock and branded imagery, videos, and UGC on social channels
- Proactively improve organization and engagement on key social channels
- Maintain weekly and monthly social media metrics reports
- Create case studies of successful implementations to build institutional knowledge of best practices

Requirements
We're seeking candidates that have experience working with a global brand on social media or communications and a proven ability to talk and write in the brand voice. Prior experience as a social media community manager preferred, either at an agency or on the client side. Candidates should have expert knowledge of social media platforms and be comfortable on Excel and PowerPoint. Bachelor’s degree required.

Production Design Specialist : Stamford, CT : Temporary

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:30:03 EST

Our client, a global portfolio of luxury brands, is looking to bring on a Production Design Specialist immediately. This is an ONSITE role in their Stamford office, 40-hours a week (for a duration of around 3 months.)

In order to be qualified, candidates must be Expert level in Adobe Suite (CS4-5), as well as MS Word and PowerPoint. Must have solid mechanical skills (page layout, style sheets, master pages, and plug-ins). In addition, candidates must have excellent typesetting and layout skills (type layout, fitting body copy, variable text boxes, advanced kerning, working in layers, masking clipping paths and more).

Candidates must also be comfortable with type layout of translation content including character languages. They must also posess a strong understanding of printing methods and finishes (i.e., digital, offset, silkscreening, crown foil stamping, etc..)

Lastly, candidates mus be experienced in prepress and preflighting files for printing and have working knowledge of ink colors (Pantone vs. CMYK).

Senior Interactive Motion Graphic Designer : Plainsboro, NJ : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:30:03 EST

Premier Fortune 500 pharmaceutical in Central NJ has an opportunity for a dynamic Motion Graphic Designer! This is a long term contract opportunity with excellent benefits provided by Aquent. Please see the job description for additional information:

Position Description and Responsibilities
Experience working with copywriter to create storyboard concepts for motion graphics videos.
Conceptualizes, plans and creates assets, according to creative brief and/or project specifications on complex projects ranging from Flash banner ads to rich motion graphic videos created in After Effects.
Knowledge of various After Effects plugin suites such as Trapcode and Video Copilot bundles a plus.
Knowledge of expressions in After Effects a plus.
Produces original designs, based on limited direction
Produces all creative material, including procurement of photography and integration of copy into the design
Collaborates with copywriter on projects that require copy, taking direction from the Interactive Studio Manager
Problem solves with Interactive Studio Manager and/or Account Executive on complex marketing/communication challenges
Works with studio manager to ascertain clients needs and develop creative/design for assigned projects
Performs work on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong knowledge of video formats for delivery to multiple platforms internet, TV, smartphones, and iPad
Strong knowledge of video compression formats

Requirements
• 5-7 years of motion graphics and animation in an interactive agency/studio environment
o 3+ years experience with pharmaceutical projects preferred
• Proficient in CS4/CS5 including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, and After Effects
o Experience with Dreamweaver, Fireworks a plus
• Comfortable in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong knowledge of user experience, information architecture and interactive best practices
• Ability to translate client and business needs into visually engaging and effective motion graphics animations
• Possess a solid understanding of design best practices with regards to cross-browser and device compatibility
• Highly organized and able to follow pre-defined conventions and processes so others can easily pick up files on projects when necessary
• Operates effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Must be proficient on Mac OS and PC platforms

Supplemental Requirements (not required but nice to have)
• UI design experience is a plus
• Proficiency in video editing using Final Cut Pro
• Proficiency in audio editing and sound mixing
• Proficiency with DVD Studio Pro

Communication Skills
• Participates in team and client meetings effectively and efficiently
• Keeps team lead well informed of project changes and challenges as they arise
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors

Senior Interactive Developer (long term contract) : Plainsboro, NJ : Temporary

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:00:06 EST

Fortune 500 Pharma in Central NJ is seeking a Sr level Interactive Developer for a long term, onsite contract assignment. Please refer to the following details for more information about this opportunity:

Position Description and Responsibilities
• Ability to translate a creative brief into a design that solves the client’s marketing/communication needs
• Works with Interactive Studio Manager to ascertain clients needs and provide innovative functionality solutions for assigned projects
• Accepts feedback from the Interactive Studio Manager and incorporates the feedback into the application
• Coordinates all aspects of functionality production/programming
• Works with designers to troubleshoot and solve production issues
• Performs work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical marketing environment a plus
• 5-7 years of online media development experience in an interactive agency/studio environment

Requirements
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML
• Strong knowledge of Javascript libraries such as jQuery, Yahoo! UI Library, Script.aculo.us, etc.
• Thorough understanding of server side/client side interaction, AJAX
• Strong knowledge of content development for mobile devices and application of HTML5
• Strong debugging skills and knowledge of tools such as FireBug
• In-depth understanding of cross-browser, and front-end development issues
• Must be proficient in all major web development applications. Specifically Adobe Dreamweaver CS5, Flash CS5, Fireworks CS5, Illustrator CS5, Photoshop CS5, and Acrobat Pro
• Operates effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative environment
• Attention to detail and quality assurance procedures
• Portfolio/online samples required

Communication Skills
• Participates in team meetings effectively and efficiently
• Keeps team lead well informed of project changes and challenges as they arise
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to team lead
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
• Effectively conveys our message and approach in both written and verbal communications

Technical Understanding
• Possesses general understanding in the areas of web development, application programming, database and system design
• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures
• Gains a thorough understanding of our overall team capabilities
• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements
• Understands at a high level the abilities and limitations of industry standard technologies and software packages